Obituaries

Feb 13, 2019

Mary Lou Swarner Thomas of, Lakeshore, died February 13, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.  Born January 25, 1932, daughter of the late James B. and Mary Swarner. 

She was a charter member of Elmwood Presbyterian Church and served on the Board of Trustees.  She also was a member of the Hamot Aid Society, The Erie Art...

Feb 12, 2019

James J. D’Aurora, age 95, of Erie passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the Erie VA Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1923 in Erie, the son of the late Giachino and Concetta (Amatangelo) D’Aurora.

A lifelong resident of Erie, James proudly served his country during WW II having earned a Purple Heart with the US Army. He...

Feb 9, 2019

Jean M. Flynn, 102, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Westlake Woods.  She was born on May 13, 1916 of Italian immigrants; John and Concetta (DeVincentis) Mangin.

 

Jean was a 1933 graduate of Strong Vincent   High School.  She was accomplished in knitting, crocheting and sewing and used those talents in her work with Empty...

Feb 9, 2019

Charles E. “Chuck” Hayes, Jr., age 58, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2019.  He was born in Johnstown, PA on October 4, 1960, son of Charles E. Hayes, Sr., of Erie and Norma Lewis Hayes, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Chuck was a 1980 graduate of Fairview High School and worked as a laborer at Erie Malleable, GAF...

Feb 9, 2019

Samuel Alexander Epps, III, “The Legend”, age 69 passed away February 9, 2019 at home. He was born August 13, 1949, in Erie, PA to the late Berneice and Samuel Smith.

He graduated from Academy High School in 1968, where he ran track and broke numerous records. He attended Penn State Behrend where he received an associate degree in history. He...

Feb 8, 2019

David A. Urda, age 69, of Erie, and formerly of Girard, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on December 11, 1949, a son of Shirley Smith Urda and the late Albert P. Urda.

David graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1968 and attended Penn State Behrend. He served...

Feb 8, 2019

Jennifer A. Maries, age 60, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at home, following a short illness.  Jennifer was the daughter of John Maries, of Erie and the late Florence (Midgal) Maries.

She was an Erie native and a graduate of McDowell High School.  Jennifer loved the outdoors, skiing, fishing, garage sales and Lake Erie.  She worked at Custom Electronics for many...

Feb 8, 2019

 

Edmund J. “Brub” Mehl, age 95, of Erie passed away peacefully on Friday morning February 8, 2019. He was born January 16, 1924, the son of the late Marcella and Edmund J. Mehl.

 

Brub graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1942. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy on a Sub Chaser in the Pacific Theater....

Feb 8, 2019

Robert C. Walker, age 92, of formerly Erie passed away on February 8, 2019 at the Joy’s Place Senior Care in Chardon, OH. 

He was born on November 1, 1926 in Erie, PA, he was the son of late Charles Walker and Ruby Orton Walker. 

Bob was a graduate of East High School in 1944 and attended Gannon University.  

He...

Feb 8, 2019

Barbara Elizabeth Santillo, age 73, of Edinboro, passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie, on July 31, 1945, a daughter of the late Walter and Kathrine Bauer Badders.

Barb graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1963 and attended Edinboro University.  She was employed as a secretary at Penn Union,...

Feb 6, 2019

Robert Malcolm Calvin age 87, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at

St. Mary’s Home East.

He was born on September 13, 1931, a son of the late Trace and Mabel Rice Calvin.

He had worked as a welder for many years at Erie Stayer.  He enjoyed walking,

gardening, fishing, camping, and hunting. But his biggest joy was family gatherings and

cookouts.

In...

Feb 6, 2019

Charles “Chuck” J. Thomas, age 65, of Erie, died Wednesday February 6, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Erie on August 18, 1953, a son of Mary Lou (Swarner) Thomas and the late James R. Thomas.

Chuck was a graduate of Academy High School class of 1971 and received his degree in Business Administration from Grove...

Feb 6, 2019

Allison Faith Radov, age 30, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.  She was born on October 18, 1988 in Erie, the youngest daughter of Weston and Marlene Daniels Radov.

Allison graduated from Collegiate Academy in 2007 and studied psychology at Penn State Behrend.  She worked in various customer service positions, most recently with Super 8 Hotel.

She loved music...

Feb 6, 2019

Thelma Bennett, 96, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, April 25, 1922, daughter of Harold Minor.

Thelma was very active in the Erie community, working in housing at Saint Vincent Hospital for over 30 years. After retirement, she became a foster grandparent to many children for over 21 years. Thelma was an...

Feb 4, 2019

Feb 4, 2019

Viola (Yola) M. Cavicchio Leone, age 95, of Erie passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on December 1, 1923, the daughter of the late Anthony and Henrietta Iesue Cavicchio.

Yola was a member of St. Paul RC Church and their Rosary Altar Society. She loved cooking and baking, especially for St....

Feb 3, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Freaney Rowand, 88, of Erie, died Sunday, February 3, 2019. She and her twin brother were born July 22, 1930 in Bradford to Bridget “Delia” Dwyer and Thomas J. Freaney, Sr.

After graduating from Saint Bernard High School in 1948, Betty left Bradford to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse at Philadelphia General Hospital. She graduated in 1953,...

Feb 3, 2019

Rose Marie Guilford, age 81, of Erie passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Elmwood Gardens. She was born September 19, 1937 in Erie the daughter of the late Dominic and Jenny Spano Alacce (Alecci).

Rose was a 1956 graduate of East High School and had worked for Kroger’s supermarkets and later became a sales rep for Nabisco. She also...

Feb 3, 2019

Helen J. Will Brooks, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Sunday February 3, 2019 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

 Helen was born in Erie, PA, on July 7, 1929 the daughter of the late Albert and Annette Goldsmith Huttner Will.

She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Zukor Club, Danish Club, East Erie Turners, past president of West Lake...

Feb 2, 2019

Elizabeth M. Brock, 79, formerly of Myrtle Street, Erie, died on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Twinbrook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. 

She was born on July 19, 1939.  

Ms. Brock worked at Macy's Department Store for several years.

Services are private.