Obituaries

Sep 13, 2018

Sep 12, 2018

Ella Spangenthal, 91, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Springhill Senior Living. 

Born in Wawern, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Frieda (Kaufmann) Wachsmann.  

She worked as a seamstress for many years, both at home and for Frank’s Cleaners.  

She was an active member of Temple Anshe Hesed and the Jewish Community.    

In...

Sep 11, 2018

David P. Baker, age 52, of Delaware, OH and formerly of Erie, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Delaware, OH. David was born in Erie, February 19, 1966, the son of Margaret (Bresnan) Baker and the late Ernest H. Baker.

David attended Penn State Behrend and graduated in 1988. He worked for Erie Insurance as a Senior District Sales...

Sep 11, 2018

Marie Elsesser, age 97, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at St. Mary’s Home of Erie.

She was born in Erie on January 16, 1921, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dinunzio Diplacido. Marie was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and St. Vincent Nursing School. She loved nursing and served as a Nurse of Obstetrics...

Sep 10, 2018

Theresa "Tessie" Dundon Tufts passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at St. Vincent's Hospital. Born August 28, 1933 she was the loving daughter of John and Mary (Rounds) Dundon. She was proceeded in death by her parents and her beloved sister, Mary Lou Cronin, as well as sisters Clara Rehberg and Marie Ponzy and brothers, Elwin and Edward Hodges.

Tessie...

Sep 9, 2018

Myrtle Haynes Kilpatrick, age 86, of Girard, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born February 18, 1932 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Elice B. and Arvilla Cox Haynes.

She was a 1950 graduate of Olean High School. Myrtle had been employed as a secretary-receptionist at the Cosmopolite Herald, the Girard Methodist Church and...

Sep 9, 2018

Cindy L. Dunham, age 62, of Erie, passed away on Sunday September 9, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born July 19, 1956 in East Hampton, NY, the oldest daughter of the late Richard and Beverly Betkin Dunham.

Cindy grew up in East Hampton, NY, graduating from high school there.  Upon graduation, she worked at a large nursery on...

Sep 7, 2018

Jerry Pasquarello, age 88 of Erie, passed away Friday September 7, 2018 at the VA Medical Center (Erie).

He was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 14, 1929, a son of the late Michael and Catherine Diorsano Pasquarello.

Jerry graduated from John Bartram High School, Class of 1947 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict,  achieving the rank of...

Sep 7, 2018

John Wesley Hayes, age 73, of Emeryville and Oakland, California, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Oakland, California on Friday, September 7, 2018.

He was born April 8, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of the late Opril Hayes Spearman. He came to Erie at the age of 3, to be raised by...

Sep 7, 2018

John A. Morrison, age 91, of Cranesville, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Rolling Fields Senior Living.

He was born in Brookville, Pa on September 1, 1927, a son of the late Jay and Geneva Chamberlain Morrison.

John graduated from Corry High School.  He was too young to enlist in the military but joined the “Home Guard” which was similar to...

Sep 6, 2018

James Frank  “Jim” Morey passed from this life into eternity on Thursday, September 6, 2018.  He was born on May 10, 1947 in Erie, the beloved son of Frank and Gertrude (Waidley) Morey.Jim graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1965, and then went on to a long career as a Tool and Die Maker, working at Penn Erie Manufacturing,...

Sep 6, 2018

Nancy McLaughlin Stadler, age 85, of Girard, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Edinboro Manor.

She was born in Cleveland, OH on October 17, 1932. Nancy was a graduate of Conneaut Lake High School, and worked for many years at Penn Union, starting in 1974, until her retirement at the age of 65.

She was a lover of her dogs, and...

Sep 6, 2018

Robert L. Harris, age 86, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 6, 2018.  He was born in New Brighton, PA on February 29, 1932, a son of the late Olyn L. and Ruth Hecker Harris.

Robert moved to Erie in 1955 after serving his country, for 4 years in the U. S. Navy, as a 1st class...

Sep 5, 2018

Phillip Anthony Clark, age 44, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

He was born on January 19, 1974, the son of Loudella Glover Clark and the late Phillip Edward Clark.

In addition to his father, Phillip was preceded in death by his grandparents and three cousins.

In addition to his mother, Phillip is survived by three...

Sep 5, 2018

 William Morgan “Bill” Roderick age 85, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Cleveland, OH on January 8, 1933, son of the late Benjamin A. and Ruth Shorb Roderick. He grew up in Massillion Ohio and graduated from Massillion High School. Bill received his...

Sep 2, 2018

John S. Rzodkiewicz, age 59, of Summit Township, passed away unexpectedly at Presque Isle State Park, on Sunday, September 2, 2018. 

He was born on April 11, 1959, a son of the late Henry P. and Irene M. Jaraczewski Rzodkiewicz.

John attended St. Stanislaus School and was a 1977 graduate of St. John Kanty Prep.  He worked for over 28 years...

Sep 2, 2018

Susan Stewart Hoffmann, age 78, of Lake City, passed away, Sunday September 2, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Sewickley, PA on May 18, 1940, the daughter of the late Willard Stewart, M.D. and LaRue Myers Stewart.

She was a graduate of Pleasantville High School and attended Erie Business Center.

Susan had been a machinist at Jackburn Manufacturing, Inc.

In addition to...

Sep 2, 2018

Margaret M. Jackson, age 91, became an angel and went to heaven to be with her two George’s on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at her residence.

She was born March 21, 1927 in Erie, a daughter of the late Louis and Erma “Emma” Bolish Dovichow.

Margaret graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed...

Sep 2, 2018

Ryan Alan Bailey, age 41 of North East, formerly of Girard, passed away unexpectedly in an ATV accident in which he was a passenger, on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at UMPC Hamot,

He was born in Erie, on June 1, 1977, a son of Linda C. Bailey of Canton, Missouri and the late Robert A. Bailey.

He was raised in Edinboro, PA...

Sep 1, 2018

Keemes Gary Potter, 75, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. Born June 27, 1943 in Jackson, KY, he was the son of the late Robert and Lula (Richardson) Potter. Keemes graduated from Academy High School in 1963. He later retired from Steris Corporation after 32 years of service.Keemes was a member of Elmwood Presbyterian Church. He was an...