Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

Debbie Meahl, age 56, of Erie, passed away July 9, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital, after a long battle with Lupus.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN, June 11, 1963, daughter of Thomas Ruf and the late Beverly Comand Ruf.

Debbie was a 1981 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.  Debbie was a loving wife and mother to her five children. ...

Jul 9, 2019

Clayton “Cookie” Schulze, age 90, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his residence.   

He was born in Erie on August 4, 1928, a son of the late Walter and Selma Depew Schulze.

He attended Burns Elementary, was a 1948 graduate of Millcreek High School and attended Lakewood College.

Cookie served in the US Army.  He worked on bridges...

Jul 9, 2019

 

Bonita Ann (Bonnie) Thayer Tansey, age 76, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Erie on March 29, 1943, the daughter of Jason P. Thayer, and Betty M. Smith Thayer.

Bonnie was educated at Strong Vincent High School, graduating in 1961, Kent State University, graduating in 1965, the University of the Americas...

Jul 9, 2019

Mr. Carl D. Lindy, age 71, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.  He was the son of the late Joseph Micheal Sr., and Lucy (Fuller) Lindy.

Mr. Lindy was a graduate of McDowell High School.  He served in United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  In his free time he volunteered at the West...

Jul 9, 2019

Edward G. Lee, age 66, of Spartansburg, PA died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Titusville Hospital following a courageous fight with cancer. He was born Jan. 21, 1953 in Erie and was a 1971 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He later graduated from Triangle Tech and spent his entire career in the plastics industry. He most recently worked as...

Jul 9, 2019

Jul 8, 2019

Richard R. “Rich” Waldo, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born on January 25, 1983, a son of Rick Waldo of Erie and Karen Wilmer Waldo of Fairview.

Rich graduated from Fairview High School in 2001.

He enjoyed dirt biking, golfing and baseball.  Rich also played the guitar and drums.  He loved...

Jul 8, 2019

Jeanne passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019. She was born October 17, 1925 to the late Francis W. and Marguerite Seay Shufflin in Erie, PA. Jeanne graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1942 and Villa Maria College, Class of 1946 with a B.S. in chemistry.

She met Richard Bohen after he returned from active duty in World...

Jul 7, 2019

Elizabeth Bencze Chuzie, age 95, of Girard, went home to be with the Lord and her loving husband, George on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

She was born in Barnabush, WV, on December 8, 1923, the daughter of the late Steve and Mary Pejko Bencze.

Liz worked at CG Woods for 15 years.  She was also “a cafeteria” lady who gave extra portions...

Jul 2, 2019

Janet E. Heeter, 76, resident of St. Frances Xavier Apartments, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at home following an extended illness.

She was born in Erie, PA to Boyd and Juanita Spencer.

Janet most recently worked at Walmart for 13 years retiring in 2018.

She loved gardening and crocheting. More than anything, Janet loved and cherished her family and the time...

Jul 1, 2019

Gail Anne Jeffries, age 59, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at her residence, Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, September 26, 1959 to the late Tom Jerry Jeffries and Betty McDaniel.

Gail graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown, Ohio, before moving to Erie. She was a Home Care Giver, with Loving Hands Homecare Inc. Gail...

Jun 30, 2019

James P Dillon, age 61, of Erie, passed away at his residence, Sunday, June 30, 2019.  He was born in Erie, July 6, 1957, a son of the late Robert and Mary Brown Dillon.

James was a graduate of East High School, and worked as a machinist in the electrical department at General Electric for over 40 years.

In addition to his...

Jun 29, 2019

Sadie Mae Watson Rose, age 84, of Erie, passed away, Saturday, June 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  She was born in Cleveland, MS, February 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Della Thorton Watson.

Sadie loved to read, garden and cook. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved to spend time with her husband and family.

In addition to...

Jun 29, 2019

Mrs. Viola K. Stevens, age 90, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Fairview Manor.  She was born on March 9, 1929 in New Franklin, Missouri. She was the daughter of August A. and Nellie (Schappert) Koelling.

She is survived by her children: Trisha Downey of St. Louis, MO.; Teri Strain and her husband Dale of Girard, PA.; and William H....

Jun 28, 2019

Kenneth S. Eaton, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 28, 2019, with his boots on just the way he would have wanted to.

He was born in Erie on November 17, 1937, a son of the late Donald Sayer and Helen Hauber Eaton.

He graduated from Fairview High School where he was on the All Star Football team, he went...

Jun 28, 2019

                Mary Julia Scully, SSJ, 95, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on June 28, 2019 in the 76th year of her religious life.  She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on January 28, 1924, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna Granahan Scully. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from St. Peter Cathedral Parish in...

Jun 27, 2019

Frank J. Salvia, 88, of Roswell, Georgia, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2019, with his loved ones by his side, after a brief, but courageous struggle with cancer. He was born in Erie on August 16, 1930, son of the late Joseph and Teresa (Tonty) Salvia.

Frank grew up in “Little Italy”, an...

Jun 26, 2019

Audrey M. Niskanen, age 87, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at her residence, following an extended illness.

She was born in Erie, on May 15, 1932, the daughter of the late Iva Everett and Samuel J. Hughes.  Audrey graduated with honors from Girard High School and completed two years of accounting at Vo-Tech and was a member...

Jun 26, 2019

Michael P. Oakes, age 63, of Lake City, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie, on July 10, 1955, a son of the late Wilson W. and Alice Fox Oakes.

Michael graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1973 and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.

He worked as a CNC...

Jun 26, 2019

Raymond C. Page, age 87, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at LECOM at Presque Isle.  Arrangements are entrusted to Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 W. 10th St., Erie.