Obituaries

Jun 13, 2019

Nancy Diane Juchno passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2019, her birthday.  Nancy graduated from Tech Memorial Highschool and spent her life in Erie, PA.  As a full-time stay-at-home mom, she took pride in caring for friends’ and families’ children, while she was raising her own daughter; and, her home was jokingly referred to as Aunt Nancy’s daycare. 

Nancy...

Jun 12, 2019

Anthony J. Clemente, age 25, of Erie passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born October 15, 1993 in Erie the son of James E. Clemente and the late Debra Witosky Clemente.

Anthony was a fighter, he survived leukemia as an infant and battled Nero Fibromatosis his whole life. He was happiest when...

Jun 11, 2019

Lee Forrest, age 87, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

He was born in Fresno, California on June 21, 1931, son of Frank Wolverton and Esther Forrest.

Lee was a professor at Edinboro University for 28 years from 1963 until he retired in 1991.

Lee is survived by his wife, Lonna (Hall) Forrest, and four children, Janet Forrest, Kenneth Forrest (Julia Muench), Bennett Forrest...

Jun 10, 2019

Nancy Lee Peterson, age 86, of Erie and formerly of Meadville, PA, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Meadville, PA on August 18, 1932, a daughter of the late, Francis and Lucille Ketcham.

Nancy was a graduate of Meadville High School.  She worked at the Meadville Medical Center.  Nancy was a lifetime member of...

Jun 9, 2019

John J. Brinling Jr., age 72,  of Fairview, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, John was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 27, 1947, son of John J. Brinling Sr. and Alice Alperman Brinling. 

John worked for ERIE Insurance Group for 41 years, beginning as a claims adjuster in Pittsburgh.    John progressed through his career into sales management...

Jun 9, 2019

William J. Flower, age 80, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital following a brief illness.

 He was born in Donora, PA, August 2, 1938, the son of the late William J. and Anna V. Bartus Flower.

 Bill graduated from East Detroit High School, class of 1956, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Lawrence Technologies, Southview...

Jun 8, 2019

Florence V. Lapenz, age 90, of Erie, died Saturday June 8, 2019.

Born on July 5th, 1928 the daughter of the late Veronica (Lendzion) and Casimar Zielinski.

She attended East High School.  Florence was a homemaker.  She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and made her Cursillo over 50 years ago.  She loved to golf, sew, bake and cook...

Jun 8, 2019

Margaret J. Allison age 60 of Erie, passed away on June 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital.

Friends are invited to a memorial service at the Burton Wintergreen Funeral Home Chapel, 2532 Norcross Road on Saturday, June 15th at 10 a.m.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of the Burton Funeral Home, 602 West 10th Street, Erie, PA  16502.

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Jun 8, 2019

Shirley A. Yeager, age 79, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

She was born in Erie, PA on December 15, 1939, the daughter of the late Joseph William and Margaret Winschel Vargo.

Shirley’s favorite place to spend time was in her yard among her butterfly garden, rose garden and on her porch watching the hummingbirds,...

Jun 6, 2019

Chester (Chet) Sydney Leroy, 89, of Erie, passed away Thursday morning, June 6, 2019.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 15, 1930, the son of the late Jannette and Chester S. Leroy, Sr.                                                                                                                              

Chet grew up in the Chicago area and later relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where he met the love of his life, Marlene Radzek, whom he married...

Jun 6, 2019

David Pekelnicky, age 65 of Erie, died on Thursday June 6, 2019 at his residence, losing his battle to lung cancer. He was born April 2, 1954 in Erie, a son of Bertha “Birdie” (Knickerbocker) and the late John M. Pekelnicky of Wesley Chapel, FL. 

David was a 1972 graduate of Girard High School and he attended the Philadelphia School...

Jun 6, 2019

Carl DeWayne Fuller, age 84, passed away on Thursday June 6, 2019 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by family.  He wanted everyone to know he is no longer vertical or able to take on food.  Carl was born December 28, 1934 in Franklin, PA.  He was the son of the late Alfred and Mary Fuller.

Carl graduated from Rocky Grove High School...

Jun 5, 2019

Jun 5, 2019

            Chester G. Hearn III, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Erie on March 7, 1932, the son of the late Chester G. Hearn Jr. and Esther May LeJeal, both of Erie. Prior to his passing, Chet served as an elder for the Sarah Hearn Memorial Presbyterian...

Jun 4, 2019

James A. “Jimmy” Barnes, age 61, of Erie, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, June 4, 2019.  He was born in Erie, February 17, 1958, son of the late James A. and Joan Smith Barnes.

James attended Tech Memorial High School.  He was a member of the Mental Health Association, where he held many positions on the Board and volunteered for...

Jun 1, 2019

Donald L. Grace, age 81, of Erie, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie, February 1, 1938, a son of the late Francis J. and Margaret Johnson Grace.

Donald graduated from Academy High School in 1956, attended Edinboro University. And served his country in the United States Army.

He was a lifetime member of St. John...

Jun 1, 2019

Susan L. (Kotyuk) Vogel, age 65, of Erie passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born July 26, 1953 in Erie the daughter of the late Joseph and Marilyn Mae Baker Kotyuk.

A lifelong resident of Erie, she was a graduate of Gannon University and had worked as a Therapeutic Support Specialist with Bethesda Services.

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Jun 1, 2019

Richard “Dick” W. Buhl, Sr., age 91, formerly of East Springfield and Millcreek Township, passed peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Treasure Coast Hospice, in Ft. Pierce, FL, following a brief illness.

He was born on February 11, 1928, the only child of the late Ruth Wager Buhl and John G. Buhl.

Dick graduated from Springfield Township High School and served...

May 31, 2019

John Joseph Walters, age 60, of Erie, passed away at home, Friday, May 31, 2019. He was born in Erie to Charles Walters and Patricia Ruf.  John graduated from Tech Memorial High School before becoming a painter for many years with Lesonik Painting. John loved Sy-Fy, especially Star Trek, and Marvin the Martian. He loved spending time with his grandchildren,...

May 31, 2019

Edith L. Kissell age 90, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Venango, PA on October 4, 1928, a daughter of the late Leo W. and Delia Neely Furey.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Erie.

Edith loved kids and enjoyed babysitting them and even did it for free. She...