Obituaries

Feb 1, 2019

Joseph G. Dipre, Sr., 91, a resident of Millcreek, died Friday morning, February 1, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Dagus Mines, Elk County Pennsylvania on July 20, 1927, son of the late Romano and Matilda Dipre. He lived in Erie most of his adult life, with stops in Framingham MA., Philadelphia PA., Cleveland...

Feb 1, 2019

Janeen Delores Davis Robinson (a.k.a. Queen), 41, of Erie, transitioned to eternal rest, unexpectedly at home, on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born in Erie, December 29, 1977, daughter of Bishop Wesley W. Davis, Sr. and Betty J. Cooley Davis, of Erie.

A lifelong resident of Erie, she graduated from Central High School and attended Mercyhurst College, where she studied...

Feb 1, 2019

Karen Sue Lipphardt Milewski, age 61, of Fairview passed away at her residence on Friday, February 1, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born June 7, 1957 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of Marie Balon Lipphardt and the the late Earl Lipphardt.

She graduated from Fairview High School in 1975 and Westminster College in 1979 with a degree in...

Jan 30, 2019

Helen Bostaph, age 90, of Summit, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Clarks Mills, PA on September 18, 1928 one of 13 children of the late Clarence and Nancy Voorhies Lawyer.

Helen graduated from Dorset High School and then went on to earn her Cosmetology License.  She worked at Perry Plastics and Comtech...

Jan 30, 2019

Doris S. Roesch, age 102 of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2019 at Edinboro Manor.

She was born in Hagerstown Maryland on April 19, 1916, daughter of the late Rayford Clark and Helen Feldman Saylor.

She graduated from Academy High School and was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was very active in the Quilting Circle.

Doris was...

Jan 29, 2019

Mark Adams age 81, of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Erie, on November 18, 1937 a son of the late Floyd and Florence Hathaway Adams.

Mark was a 1955 graduate of Rice Avenue Union High School in Girard and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy.  He...

Jan 29, 2019

Jan 29, 2019

Gail W. Getz, age 77, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Stoneham, MA on February 28, 1941, a daughter of the late James E. and Nina Madelyn McVane Wilson.

Gail graduated from Edinboro University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.  She taught at Elk Valley Elementary School for many years and during...

Jan 29, 2019

Annette Hoke, age 103, of Erie, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  Born in Cincinnati, OH, on February 15, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Charles Taylor and Bessie Allen Handman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice J. Hoke, in 1997.

In her college years, Annette was a student of modern dance...

Jan 28, 2019

Miriam “Mimi” McDonnell, age 55, of Corry, PA and formerly of Erie, passed away suddenly in the loving presence of her family and supportive caretakers. Mimi was born July 1, 1963, she is the daughter of the late Margaret McDonnell. 

Mimi was a resident of the Barber National Institute in Corry, PA where she developed lifelong friendships and was given...

Jan 28, 2019

Jan 28, 2019

Mark J. Williams, “The Moustache Man”, age 66 of Erie, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on January 16, 1953 a son of the late Bernard and Anne Dombrowski Williams.

He graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1970 and then received a degree from Mercyhurst College.

Mark worked at Erie Insurance for over 25 years...

Jan 28, 2019

John Paul Homan, age 74, of Lake City and formerly of McKean, passed from this life on Monday, January 28, 2019.   He was born in Erie on July 3, 1944 and grew up in McKean Township, a son of the late Raymond M. and Barbara Kolenda Homan.

He attended McKean High School.  John was a military veteran, having served in the...

Jan 28, 2019

Paul Anthony Dzmura, age 87, of Fairview passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on February 16, 1931 the beloved son of the late Paul and Anna Cifranic Dzmura.

After graduating from high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Marines and served in the Korean War. He had many hobbies, including woodworking, gardening, reading...

Jan 27, 2019

Nancy Elizabeth van der Kloet Klahr, 88, of Erie, passed away on January 27, 2019, at Forestview Health Care Center. She was born February 13, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Mark and Helen Fields van der Kloet II.  

Nancy graduated in 1948 from Strong Vincent High School, after which she attended Mercyhurst College.  She was a long-time member...

Jan 26, 2019

Joseph J. Grace, age 71, of Erie, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on August 9, 1947, a son of the late Joseph and Agnes Armagost Grace.

Joe was a 42 year machine operator for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad, retiring in 2007. For 35 years, since 1982, Joe was a devoted member of Alcoholics...

Jan 25, 2019

David J. Schick age 71, of Millcreek, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 surrounded by his family. David was a 1965 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and then went on to serve 7 years in the National Guard 112 Infantry. He began working construction and became a Master Electrician with Union Local 56 IBEW, and was also self-employed...

Jan 25, 2019

Dennis Alan Crawford, age 69, of Girard, passed away Friday, January 25th 2019, at his home.

He was born August 20th 1949, In Allegheny County PA. Dennis graduated from Knoch High School, class of 1967. After graduating, he married Karen Penvose, and started a family. Dennis was an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing and all wildlife. He was a hunter safety...

Jan 24, 2019

William R. Ramey age 79, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Brookville, Pa on February 21, 1939 a son of the late Earl and Alta Calderwood Ramey.

Bill graduated from Harborcreek High School and then went on to serve in the United States Army. 

He was...

Jan 23, 2019

Judith “Judy” E. Gardner, age 72, of Erie passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born August 17, 1946 in Erie the daughter of the late Arthur and Syble Scott Gardner.

Judy graduated Villa Maria College with a teaching degree and had taught school in Manassas, VA; Oahu, Hawaii, and later retired from the Erie...