Obituaries

Oct 21, 2018

Barnetta Joanne Deboe, age 57, of Erie, transitioned on October 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Erie, PA on May 2, 1961, a daughter of the late Rev. George Tate, Jr. and Barbara Ann Deboe Tate.

Barnetta graduated from Academy High School in 1979.    She was a member of Miracle Temple Church of Erie.  She was...

Oct 20, 2018

Forrest Clair Mischler, M.D., F.A.C.S., age 79, of Erie, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 20, 2018, with his loving wife Shirley at his side. He was born in Lundys Lane, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1939, to the late Winifred (née Joslin) Mischler and John Lockwood Mischler. Forrest graduated from Fairview High School in 1957, then attended Allegheny College...

Oct 19, 2018

Andrew S. Mackay, age 78, of Millcreek passed away Friday October 19, 2018 at Fairview Manor.

Andrew was born February 4, 1940 in Punxsutawney, PA son of Margaret Kollar Makay and the late Andrew Makay. He attended the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh. He worked for Eriez Magnetics for over 30 years and was a driver for Solvedt...

Oct 19, 2018

Richard J.T. “Pert” Coursey, age 90, of Millcreek, passed away Friday October 19, 2018 at the VA Medical Center, Erie.

He was born in Erie on April 24, 1928 son of the late James E. and Anna G. Kapsar Coursey.

He attended Millcreek High School and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  Richard was a painter and worked...

Oct 18, 2018

Susan Jane Wurst DiCara, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday October 18, 2018 at her home.  She was the daughter of the late Leo and Lavina Eisert Wurst.

Susan graduated from Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Villa Maria College, and earned her master’s degree in education from University of Pittsburgh.  She enjoyed her teaching career, especially her time helping...

Oct 16, 2018

Jacqueline (Jackie) Dean Wilcox, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 16, 2018 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.    She was born on September 7, 1943, in Erie, Pennsylvania and was the youngest daughter of the late Richard A. and Geraldine G. Mileski.

Jackie was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, Class of 1961, and St. Vincent School of Nursing. ...

Oct 16, 2018

Jacqueline (Jackie) Dean Wilcox, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 16, 2018 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.    She was born on September 7, 1943, in Erie, Pennsylvania and was the youngest daughter of the late Richard A. and Geraldine G. Mileski.

Jackie was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, Class of 1961, and St. Vincent School of Nursing. ...

Oct 14, 2018

Herbert F. Tufts died on Sunday, October, 14, 2018 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his family.

Herb was born on November 29, 1928 the only son of Herbert and Regina Moser Tufts in Erie. He was preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, his wife of 67 years, Theresa (Tessie) Tufts on September 10, 2018.   ...

Oct 14, 2018

Winford D. “Dean” Golden, age 88, of Lake City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 14, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Conneaut, Ohio on June 21, 1930, the son of the late Winford P. and Zenia Soule Golden.

Dean graduated from West Springfield High School in 1948.  After...

Oct 13, 2018

Donald James Hart, age 81, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.

He was born on March 5, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late James W. and Lillian Freidnamer Hart.

Don graduated from Westview High School in 1955 and earned his degree in Finance from Theil College in 1959.  Don served...

Oct 10, 2018

Oct 10, 2018

Kim L. Granberry, age 60, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on October 10, 2018 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  She was born in Erie, PA on September 25, 1958, the daughter of Clara Yarbro Granberry and the late Cottrell Granberry.

Kim was a 1976 graduate of East High School.  She loved to cook, travel, and help those in...

Oct 10, 2018

Howard Kenneth “Ken” Faulkner, Jr., age 74, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by family.Ken was born in Erie on January 11, 1944, a son of the late, Jane Merton and Howard Faulkner, Sr. He was a 1962 Graduate of McDowell High School where he had been the Captain of the Football, Basketball...

Oct 10, 2018

Richard Paul Wood, age 80, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. 

He was born in Erie on July 22, 1938 the son of the late Harry A. and Christine E. Groves Wood. 

He was a 1956 graduate of East High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1960. 

He...

Oct 10, 2018

Jean D. Reed, age 87, passed away at ForestView Healthcare Center on Wednesday October 10, 2018.

 

She was born in Warren, PA on February 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Arvid and Hannah C. Lindquist Danielson.

 

Jean graduated from Warren Area High School class of 1948 and also earned her Religious Education Associate degree from Bethel College, St Paul,...

Oct 10, 2018

On October 10, Elaine Samilio, daughter of Bessie Starr and Alexander McGregor Thompson passed away with a smile on her face and a song in her heart.

Elaine was creative and brilliant, she graduated ahead of her class and went on to obtain her cosmetology degree.  She also was a buyer for a clothing store and a milk tester for the...

Oct 9, 2018

Oct 8, 2018

Marvin T. Wilkinson, age 73, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 8, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on September 8, 1945, a son of the late Teddy D. Wilkinson and Susanna “Winnie” W. Bannister Wilkinson.

Marvin graduated from North East High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a welder for...

Oct 8, 2018

Jennifer Gimber, age 56, of Summit Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on February 28, 1962, a daughter of John S. and Patricia Beatty Gimber of Lake City. 

She graduated from Girard High School in 1980 and Mercyhurst College with a degree in Criminal Justice.

Jennifer liked reading, making crafts and...

Oct 7, 2018

Charles E. Ritchie, age 70, of Erie, passed away at home on Sunday, October 7, 2018. 

He was born in Erie on September 8, 1948, a son of the late John D. and Leola Holloway Ritchie, Sr. 

Charles earned his GED and later took additional college courses.  He was previously employed at Erie Casting Company.  He enjoyed stained glass pieces...