Obituaries

Sep 26, 2018

Noel A. Bradley, Sr. age 90, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Conneautville, PA on May 5, 1928 a son of the late Dennis Bradley and Suzie Parker Bradley. He was a 1946 graduate of Academy High School and went on to attend Gannon College. Noel worked as a United...

Sep 26, 2018

Sep 24, 2018

June E. Jackna age 94, died September 24, 2018 at LECOM Senior Living Center.

She was born in Erie, PA on June 22, 1924, a daughter of the late Hugh and Mary McQuay Harrison.

She was a member of the First Church of God on Pine Avenue.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander S. Jackna...

Sep 23, 2018

Ronald G. “Ronnie” Keith, age 66, of Erie, passed away at his residence on September 23, 2018, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Spangler, PA on April 11, 1952, a son of the late Gerald and Mildred Rhiner Keith.

Ronnie attended Punxsutawney High School and attended Saint Jude Catholic Church.  He began a 20 year successful...

Sep 22, 2018

Sep 22, 2018

Joanne M. “Joie” DeHart Becker, age 80, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her home with her husband of 60 years by her side.  She was born in Erie on August 22, 1938, to the late Richard and Birdena Babbitt DeHart.

Joanne graduated from East High School and was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church. She...

Sep 22, 2018

George A. Moles Jr., age 68, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his home. He was born in Erie on November 19, 1949 to the late George Moles Sr. and Norma V. Turnwall Moles.

George graduated from McDowell High School in 1967. He joined the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. He worked as an Electrical...

Sep 21, 2018

Roy S. Molisee age 71, of Andover, OH passed away Friday September 21, 2018 at his son’s home in East Springfield, PA.  

He was born in Akron, OH on August 15, 1947. He graduated high school there and later served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

He had worked at Babcock and Wilcox for over 29 years and...

Sep 21, 2018

Sandra K. (Lebhaft) Gordon, age 67, of McKean and formerly of Erie, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family, on Friday, September 21, 2018.

She was born in Espyville, PA on September 3, 1951, a daughter of the late Vera Eshenbaugh and Micheal Lebhaft, III. 

Sandy graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in 1969 and later enjoyed a long...

Sep 21, 2018

Sara L Rose age 68, of Erie passed away at her residence on September 21, 2018.

Born in Erie, PA on December 5, 1949, the daughter of the late and Donald and Eileen Vose Walbridge, Sr. 

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Gannon University with a degree in English with honors.  She was a member of Church...

Sep 21, 2018

Janet M. Pohl, 82, passed quietly in her sleep on Friday, 21 September, 2018, in Erie, PA.  Janet was born in Sligo, PA, to Victor Harvey and Lottie Belle (Bashline) McCall in June 1936.  She spent her summers working in the family gas station before graduating from Sligo High School in 1953.  She married Robert H. Pohl in 1954 in...

Sep 20, 2018

Joan V. Koppelman, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Gallagher Center of St. Mary’s East. She was born in Erie on August 21, 1935, the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Sigendall) Hartman.

Joan graduated from Mercyhurst High School and then attended the College of Wooster. She was active with the First Presbyterian...

Sep 19, 2018

Kathryn A. Kindle, age 76, of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Erie on October 8, 1941, a daughter of the late Norman and Leola Berlin Wallace. 

Kathryn was a graduate of Hamot School of Nursing and was employed most recently at Fairview Manor for 17 years as a Registered Nurse.

She...

Sep 18, 2018

James J. Lewis Sr., age 87, of Erie, PA, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. He was born June 14, 1931 in Erie the son of the late Alden J. and Cornelia (Kilfoil) Lewis. A kind, quiet, generous man he leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife Carla Padovani Lewis.

James was a veteran of...

Sep 17, 2018

Sep 15, 2018

Gary R. Hill age 70, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on January 31, 1948 a son of William D. Hill of Erie and the late Carol Doran Hill. Gary graduated from Academy High School in 1965 and went on to serve...

Sep 15, 2018

William Lionel Adams, age 46, of Erie, passed away at his residence on September 15, 2018 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born in Erie, November 25, 1971, he is the son of Michael Roberts and the late Nancy Adams.

He worked as a laborer in manufacturing for many years and took great pride in his son, Zachary, a student of...

Sep 14, 2018

Bradley A. Kern, age 52, passed away unexpectedly September 14, 2018.

Brad worked as a warehouse manager at Erie Cotton Products.  He was a skilled craftsman in woodworking and previously owned Advanced Millworks.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, camping and he was an active member of the Sportsman’s Athletic Club.

 He is survived by his wife Dineen, step-sons Brandon and Christopher...

Sep 14, 2018

Mary Ann Bridger, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully, Friday September 14, 2018, at her home.She was born May 17, 1931, daughter of the late Raymond and Bessie Kendall Breter. She graduated from Academy High School and in her youth was a member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. Following her marriage she became a member of Asbury United Methodist...

Sep 14, 2018

Mary E. Smith Harkenrider, age 74, of Erie, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, September 14, 2018. Born on August 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Clifford “Rip” and Bertha (York) Smith.

Having retired from years as a Manager in Retail and being the “people” person she was, her spunky spirit brought much...