Obituaries

Mar 23, 2024

LeRoy Edward Burton, age 89, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Eldred, PA on November 2, 1934 to the late Howard and Gertrude Morris Burton.LeRoy served his country in the United States Army, until he was honorably discharged in 1963. He then began his career as a Tool and Die...

Mar 20, 2024

Joseph “Skip” Georgal age 78, of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.He was born in Buffalo NY on November 3, 1945.  He grew up in North Tonawanda, NY. Attended North Tonawanda High School.  He moved to Hockley, TX in 1980.  He returned north in 2008 and settled in Fairview, PA where he married Carla (Smith) Mack.  Skip was a...

Mar 20, 2024

Viola Bernatowicz, age 94, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

 

She was born in Erie on December 10, 1929, a daughter of the late Marie and Herman Peplinski.

 

Viola worked a number of years in the hospitality industry and later was the owner of the Red Lion Tavern on Liberty Street. She enjoyed baking and cooking, sharing many treats...

Mar 18, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Chapman Reinhardt Watts, 93, passed away peacefully on March 18,2024 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.  She was born January 11, 1931, daughter of the late James and Juanita Simpson Chapman.  She was a graduate of Upper Darby HS, class of 1948, and the University of Pennsylvania Thomas Evans Dental School, class of 1951.  She practiced dental hygiene for...

Mar 18, 2024

Ricky Barnes Sr., age 58, of Erie, PA passed away unexpectedly, March 18, 2024. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 19, 1965, to the late William Barnes and Ruth Irene Barnes-White. 

Ricky was a hardworking and dedicated man, who served as an Airborne Ranger for the United States Army. After his time served, followed a career of truck...

Mar 18, 2024

Mar 17, 2024

Linda L. Straub Paul, age 74, of Erie, passed away Sunday, March 17th, 2024.

She was born July 20th, 1949 in Erie, a daughter to the late Martin and Lucille (Weber) Kneissler.

Linda was a graduate of Academy High School, Hamot Hospital School of Nursing, and the University of St. Francis. She was an RN, RN BSN, and RFNA. She was employed...

Mar 15, 2024

Neil “Chip” M. Christensen, age 73, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 15th in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Erie on April 20, 1950 to the late Elmer and Rita Christensen. Chip was an Academy High School Class of 1968 graduate, following which he enlisted in the U.S. Airforce and obtained the...

Mar 15, 2024

Patricia A. Musich, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully Friday, March 15, 2024 at her residence. 

She was born in Youngstown, OH on October 1, 1939, a daughter to the late Catherine Kitchin.

Pat was an interior decorator at Value City Furniture before joining her husband running Hyatt’s Old Fashioned Restaurant for 27 years. She was an avid Steelers fan. She...

Mar 14, 2024

Brian “Ozz” Keith Cathers, age 51, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his residence.



He was born in Erie, on February 11, 1973, a son to Ron and Shirley Trott.



Ozz loved going camping and fishing with his son, Hunner. He enjoyed time spent at his favorite clubs, watching football at Odis 12, and was an avid fan...

Mar 12, 2024

“When all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Daniel Frank Levstek, 81, who left this world to go Home. Surrounded by his loving family, Dan passed away on March 12, 2024, following an extended illness.Dan had a fantastic career as a metallurgist. He graduated...

Mar 12, 2024

Earl Wingard, age 80, of Girard, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. 

He was born in Somerset, PA on November 29, 1943, a son of the late Lewis and Myrtle Wingard.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family.  He was a member of the Erie Silent Club.  He graduated from Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf...

Mar 9, 2024

Dorothy Seib Arneman Peplinski“Dottie”, “Nanny”, “Ma Pep”Dorothy passed away at her home on Saturday, March 9, 2024, just three days after celebrating her 87th birthday. Her loving daughters Tammy and Ann were with her. She was born in Erie, PA on March 6, 1937.Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Charles and Rose (Bardt) Seib; a brother, Charles Seib and two sisters,...

Mar 9, 2024

John “Jack” Lipinski Jr, age 80, a lifelong resident of Erie, went to meet his heavenly Father on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at LECOM following a long chronic illness. We are grateful that he is finally at peace. He was born in Erie on July 8, 1943, son of the late John Lipinski, Sr, and Betty (Root) Lipinski.Jack graduated from...

Mar 9, 2024

Brian W. Schnars, 66, of West Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Hamot Hospital surrounded by his children after a short illness.

He was born on November 10, 1957, in Erie PA, the son of the late Ivan W. Schnars and Doris L. Stroschier Schnars.

He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School, class of 1976 and up...

Mar 8, 2024

Wendy Joy Beardsley-Lee, of Erie, Pennsylvania, died on March 8, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 70 with her loving daughter Jamie Lynn at her side.

Wendy was born in Pittsburgh on February 17, 1954 to Roger and Patricia Hyde. She graduated from Warren Area High School in 1972 and soon after attended modeling school in North Carolina....

Mar 8, 2024

Ila M. Jeffries age 91, of Millcreek, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at LECOM Senior Living.She was born in Olean, NY on August 18, 1932 a daughter of the late Leo and Doris Marks Ferry.Ila enjoyed sewing, crocheting and doing crafts. She was an excellent homemaker and no matter when it was she would always ask “are you...

Mar 8, 2024

Thomas Clark, age 73, formerly of Erie, passed away at his residence in El Paso, TX on March 8, 2024 after succumbing to a lengthy illness.He was born in Erie, PA on March 2, 1951 to the late Wilford and Loretta Clark. Tom graduated from Cathedral Prep High School. He attended Penn State Behrend and graduated from Mercyhurst College with...

Mar 8, 2024

Thomas Edward Chaffee, age 76, world traveler of Erie, Binghampton, NY, South Padre Island and Nueve Necaxa Mexico, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024 at LECOM Senior Living.  He was born in Johnson City, NY on September 9, 1947, a son of the late John Frank and Marguerite Treat Chaffee.Tom graduated from Chenango Valley Junior/Senior High School, class of...

Mar 7, 2024

Gayle Marie Boling Smith Buterbaugh, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital.

She was born on June 11, 1948, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Ronald R. and Donna Mae Eisert Boling.

Gayle was a graduate of Pleasant View High School, Class of 1968, in Grove City, Ohio.  She worked as an inspector for Alliance...