Obituaries

Jan 3, 2019

Michelle Leffingwell-Lino, age 52, of Erie, left us to meet Elvis in heaven on, Thursday, January 3, 2019, while surrounded by loved ones after a two year battle with brain cancer.

She was born March 27, 1966, a daughter of the De Williams and Fred Leffingwell and attended McDowell High School.  Michelle was a proud 30 year employee of Berry Global. ...

Jan 3, 2019

Mary Ann (Passmore) Laird, age 90, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born in Erie on April 21, 1928, daughter to the later Clayton and Clara Heinlein Passmore.

Mary’s family was always of the utmost importance to her, she loved caring for her children and grandchildren. She was an avid...

Jan 3, 2019

Mildred Swift, a resident of Erie since 1945, died peacefully January 3, 2019, she was 96. Mrs. Swift was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John R. Swift, a daughter, Susan and her brothers, Frank, Martin and George Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Lucinda Thomas, son-in-law, Ronald L. Thomas, MD, grandson, Jason John Thomas (Annalee...

Jan 3, 2019

Betty Jean Williams, age 91, of Fairview, passed away at home, Thursday, January 3, 2019 with her family by her side.

She was born June 28, 1927 in Erie, PA a daughter of the late George and Alma Helwig Fickenworth.

Betty retired after 27 years from the Bel Aire Motel, where she was the Manager of Housekeeping and Banquets.

In addition to her...

Jan 3, 2019

Douglas E. Noble, age 59 of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Painesville, OH on March 28, 1959, a son of the late Dale D. and Mattie J. Edwards Noble.

Douglas attended Community Country Day School and Tech Memorial graduating as part of the Class of 1977. He then proudly served our country in...

Jan 3, 2019

Norman W. Sage, age 89, of Ashtabula, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in West Hickory, PA on November 6, 1929, the son of the late Wesley and Elizabeth J. Allio Sage.

After graduating from high school, Norman enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.  Norman had worked many years at...

Jan 3, 2019

Shirley Jardine Burger Kingen, age 83, of Erie, passed away at her residence on January 3, 2019. She was born in Erie, May 27, 1935, daughter to the late Donald E. and Beryl Suesser Jardine.

Shirley was a homemaker, spending much of her time caring for her beloved family. She was a former member of American Legion #773 as well...

Dec 31, 2018

Agnes Gabel Dobransky, age 88, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Albion on May 5, 1930, a daughter of the late John H. and Mildred Webber Gabel.

Agnes had worked at Model Works for many years.  She enjoyed needlework, crafts and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 31, 2018

Dec 29, 2018

Larry Biebel Wander, age 80, of Erie passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Fairview Manor as a result of Alzheimers. He was born May 1, 1938 in Elyria, OH the son of the late Ronald W. and Marian Biebel Wander.

He was a 1956 graduate of McDowell High School and a 1960 graduate of Alfred University. Having taken Army...

Dec 29, 2018

Richard ‘Dick” John Riesdorph, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2018 in a motor vehicle accident. He was born in Erie on February 12, 1945 to the late Ross B. and Isabel Duke Riesdorph.

 

He graduated from McDowell High School and was a career welder at Riley Power, from which he retired. Starting at a young age, Dick...

Dec 27, 2018

Sally E. Patterson, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away at her home on Thursday December 27, 2018.

Sally was born in Erie, PA on March 24, 1931, daughter of the late Carl and Shirley Brown Lambrecht. 

She graduated from Millcreek High School and was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church.  Sally was a very talented artist who loved painting, quilting...

Dec 27, 2018

Kenneth Francis Przepierski, age 61 of Erie, passed away at home on Thursday, December 27, 2018.

He was born in Erie on February 25, 1957, a son of the late Andrew and Phyllis Kavala Przepierski.

Ken graduated from Tech Memorial class of 1974 and had worked for Jabe Industries and also Riley Stoker.

He was known as a jack-of-all-trades and additionally was an...

Dec 26, 2018

Frederick Thomas Murray, age 96, of Erie, passed away peacefully Wednesday December 26, 2018.  He was born May 28, 1922 in Windsor, Ontario, the son of the late Frederick G. and Florence S. (Montgomery-Campbell) Murray. 

He was raised by his mother and aunt, Annette Montgomery-Campbell in Fredericton and Saint John, New Brunswick (NB), Canada.  Frederick attended Rothesay Collegiate School in...

Dec 21, 2018

Marianne C. Shannon, of Fairview, passed away December 21, 2018 at her residence.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Don E. Shannon.

 

She was born in Erie, PA, daughter of Harold and Rohease Brown Cook. Marianne graduated from Mercyhurst Seminary and from The University of Iowa where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta...

Dec 21, 2018

John M. (Jack) Turify, age 78, of West Springfield, PA passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home. He was born September 9, 1940 in Lucerne Mines, PA the son of the late Michael and Bernice Plowcha Turify.

Jack was a proud Navy veteran during the Cuban missile crisis, and had worked as a maintenance supervisor for the Ruger...

Dec 19, 2018

Charles Green Ross, 88, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home following an extended illness.  He was born August 4, 1930, in Laurel Mississippi, son of the late Charles Ross Sr. and Susie Smith Ross Floyd.  He was a lifelong resident of Erie.  Charles enlisted at a young age in the US Navy. After receiving an...

Dec 19, 2018

Janet L. Darnell Grucza Anker, age 67, of W. Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Erie on February 7, 1951.

Janet graduated from Academy High School in 1970. 

She enjoyed hunting and fishing with her husband.  Janet loved spending time with her family.

Janet is survived by her husband of...

Dec 19, 2018

Wilhelmenia Harper, aka “Willie Harper,” age 78, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Western Reserve.

She was born in Vossburg, Miss., a daughter of the late Emmanuel T. and Mary F. Terrell.

Willie attended Southside High School in Mississippi and worked in the healthcare field, ending her career at retirement from the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home in...

Dec 18, 2018

Charles Seelinger age 90, formerly of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his residence in Sheffield, PA. He was born in Erie on November 23, 1928 a son of the late Michael and Frieda Lindsley Seelinger. Charles attended General McLane High School and went on to serve in the united States Navy during WWII. He worked as...