Obituaries

Jun 24, 2018

Patricia Therese Allen, age 73 of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018.

She was born in Erie on July 28, 1944, a daughter of the late John Grant and Marion Alberstadt Allen.

Patricia graduated from Villa Maria High School, Class of 1963.

She worked in the service industry at various jobs in the downtown Erie Community.

Patricia was a member of St. Peter...

Jun 24, 2018

Michael “Mike” S. Clark age 49, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018.

He was born in Erie on January 31, 1969 a son of John G. Clark and Maurnice “Mac” Sartin Clark.

Mike attended McDowell High School and went on to work as a landscaper for over 20 years, most recently for Manzi Services. His specialty was developing ponds...

Jun 24, 2018

Jun 24, 2018

Jun 23, 2018

Joyce Marie Hyche, age 67 of Erie, passed away on Saturday, June 23,2018 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Tuscaloosa, AL April 1, 1951, a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Hardy Hyche.

Joyce graduated from Riverside High School, Northport, AL in 1968, and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Gannon University in 1980. She came...

Jun 22, 2018

Mary Rose Elegeer, age 92, passed away at Manchester Commons on Friday, June 22, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh, on May 17, 1926, the daughter of the late Hugh Boyd and Kathleen Callahan Dunsmore.

Mrs. Elegeer was an electronics assembler at Bliley Electric for 38 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church, the International...

Jun 22, 2018

Nora J. Galbraith Smith, age 58, of Erie, passed away at her residence, surrounded by family on June 22, 2018.  Nora “fought the battle but lost the war” against cancer.  She was born on August 28, 1959, a daughter of the late William G. and Nancy Logan Galbraith.  

Nora was a 1977 graduate of McDowell High School and furthered her...

Jun 21, 2018

Jun 21, 2018

     David N. Paterson, 66, formerly of Erie, died on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.  He was born on December 29, 1951, in Erie, son of the late Kenneth N. and Elsie Johnson Paterson.  He attended the Barber National Institute.  David enjoyed all kinds of sports.  He also enjoyed listening to music and loved to dance.

     In...

Jun 21, 2018

Walter B. Williams age 71, of Millcreek passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Quinwood West Virginia on June 26, 1946, a son of the late Luther and Beulah Williams.

Walter graduated from Ft. Leboeuf High School. He worked for Hallman Chevrolet Auto Body Shop and also Al’s Auto Repair.

He enjoyed old cars especially Chevy’s,...

Jun 18, 2018

Mark J. Logan age 63, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday June 18, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 3, 1955 a son of the late Howard D. and Iris Findlay Logan.

Mark graduated from McDowell High School.

His passion was playing hockey and he enjoyed music and golf. Mark loved being with his friends.

He is...

Jun 18, 2018

Mary S. Fish, age 95, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018, at Brevillier Village. She was born in Erie, on April 15, 1923, a daughter of the late George F. and Blanche Piersol Stoney. Mary graduated from Mercyhurst High School and went on to attend Mercyhurst College. She was a volunteer for the VNA and was past...

Jun 18, 2018

Jun 18, 2018

Albert J. Ferraro, 91 passed away peacefully on June 18th during a brief stay at St. Mary's East.

He was born in Erie to the late Frank and Genoeffa Ferraro and preceded in death by his brother Joseph Ferraro, his sister Gilda Selvaggi and this past October, by his wife Fleda Ferraro.

 

Al was a graduate of Academy High...

Jun 18, 2018

Linda “Lee” M. Brooks (Adams), age 70, of Fairview, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 to go home and be with her Savior, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 18, 1947 in Erie, to the late Laura J. and Woodrow L. Adams.

She graduated from Academy High School.

Linda worked for Ervite Corporation for many years, until going to...

Jun 17, 2018

Nebraska Bishop, age 42, of Erie, PA died on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at in Torrance, PA.

She was born in Erie on July 28, 1975, a daughter of Robert and the late Mary Bishop.

She enjoyed movies, hair and makeup.

In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her sister Mary Louise Bishop.

In addition to her father, Nebraska is...

Jun 17, 2018

Seamus North Hartman, age 30, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018. He was born September 2, 1987 in Erie the son of Ronald Hartman and the late Bonnie J. North Hartman.

Seamus attended Cathedral Prep and East High School and was an excellent football player. He also enjoyed fishing immensely.

He was preceded in death by his beloved...

Jun 16, 2018

     Ruth Kaschak Crosby, age 73, of Erie, died on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at UPMC Hamot.  She was born on July 27, 1944, in Erie, daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Kozlinski Kaschak.

     Survivors include three children, Christine Crosby and lifetime partner John L. Hollingsworth of Erie, James J. Crosby and wife Angela of Charlotte, NC and Michael E....

Jun 16, 2018

Marion R. Sutter Deveney age 88, formerly of Erie, died on Saturday, June 16th, 2018 at Heartland of Uptown Westerville in Ohio.

She was born in Erie on July 9th, 1929 the daughter of the late Flora and Ferdinand Sutter. Marion graduated from McKean High School in 1948.

She was employed at Saint Vincent Health Center for 37 years, retiring in 1994....

Jun 16, 2018

 

Brian Scott Brogdon, 48 of Erie passed away on Saturday June 16, 2018 from an apparent heart attack. Brian was the son of Richard Brogdon Jr. and the late Linda Dougan Brogdon.

Brian was preceded in death by his aunts Marsha Ann Danser and Patricia Dougan, his uncle Timothy Rocco and his grandmother Virginia Rocco.

In addition to his father Richard (Victoria)...