Obituaries

Jun 6, 2018

Jun 6, 2018

Sylvia Love Thurston, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services.

She was born in Bloomington, Illinois on July 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Noble and Mayme Battles Thomas.

Sylvia graduated from East High School, class of 1946.  She worked in the administrative department for General Electric Co. for 42 years.  Sylvia was...

Jun 5, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Gabriel Kisko VanDervoort, 96, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Bud” Richard VanDervoort, her daughter, Diane VanDervoort and her two grandsons, David and Gary Hampy. Elizabeth was born on August 6, 1921, to Michael & Elizabeth Kisko in Wilcox, Pa, and was the youngest...

Jun 4, 2018

John Charles Hodgson, age 77, formerly of Fairview, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 in Florida.

He was born in Punxsutawney, PA, on June 1, 1941, a son of the late Charles and Christine Campbell Hodgson.

John had worked at Parker White Metal for 38 years, retiring in 2013.  He was very active in the union and PHB Credit Union, where he...

Jun 1, 2018

Jeanne Seltzer Ward, age 88, of Fairview passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018.  She was born in Lebanon, PA on September 21, 1929, daughter of the late George E. “Papa Doc” and Edith Snyder Seltzer.

A 1947 graduate of Lebanon High School, Jeanne went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in 1950.  Jeanne worked as...

May 31, 2018

Cheryl Ann (Garvin) (Lehr) Hilinski, age 50, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 31, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer.  She was born on August 12, 1967, a daughter of James and Judith Anne Rumsey Garvin and was adopted by Charles and Gail Lehr.

Cheryl enjoyed life to the fullest.  With a determined spirit she always...

May 30, 2018

Cathleen “Cathy” T. Quirk, 74, formerly of Erie, passed away at her residence at Wingate at Needham in Needham, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Cathleen was born February 17, 1944 in Erie, PA the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Rosemarie Koos Quirk.

Cathleen or “Cathy”, as she was known by all, was a graduate of St. Benedict...

May 30, 2018

James “Jim” R. Rich, of Cape Coral, FL and formerly of Millcreek, passed away with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018.

He was born on April 10, 1940 a son of the late Raymond H. and Alberta A. Weise Rich.

Jim was the co-owner of Rich Electric and also Trico Electric. He was a member of IBEW...

May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018

Mary Hanks “Granny Mary”, age 59, of Erie, peacefully drifted away to eternal life on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 after an extended illness.

She was born in Erie on December 8, 1958, a daughter of the late Margaret Levandowski & Arthur Hanks.

Mary was a 1976 graduate of East High School.  In 1975, while still in school, Mary began working at Erie...

May 28, 2018

May 27, 2018

Lelia G. Brady, age 59 of Erie, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018.

She was born November 19, 1958, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Virginia Hammrick.

Lelia enjoyed reading, and helping people. She did whatever she could to make people happy.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include her...

May 26, 2018

Betty Ann (Barnes) Paul, age 85, of Erie, PA passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 after a lengthy illness.  Born in Wheeling, WV on January 31, 1933, Betty was the daughter of the late Clarence and Annie (Scales) Barnes.

Betty graduated Academy High School in 1951, married in 1952 and later had and reared seven children.  While she was a...

May 26, 2018

William E. Norris, Jr., age 72 of Erie passed away, Saturday May 26, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie, a son of the late William E. and Jackie Hertz Norris Sr.

Bill graduated from Ft. LeBoeuf High School and worked for many years at General Electric as a tool grinder.

He enjoyed fishing and traveling with his wife.

Bill...

May 25, 2018

Cynthia MacDonald Rodgers, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 25, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie on November 15, 1947, a daughter of the late Donald Elon and Ruth Farr MacDonald.

Cynthia graduated from Fairview High School and obtained her Cosmetology License.  She owned Golden Comb for 12 years and then went on to work...

May 24, 2018

The family of Dr. Elmer J. Stevens age 87, of Erie, mourn his passing on May 24th, 2018 at St. Mary’s Asbury Nursing Home.

Dr. Stevens was born June 12, 1930 in New Kensington, PA the son of the late Dr. Elmer and Edythe Bole Stevens.

After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, he served in the U.S....

May 24, 2018

Betty Jane (Adams) Antolik passed away peacefully Thursday, May 24 in her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 26, 1927 the daughter of the late George and Mary K. Adams.

Betty had her medical training in Buffalo, NY and worked as a private duty geriatric nurse for over 40 years. She was a great humanitarian and lover...

May 23, 2018

Geraldine “Gerri” Krasinski Irwin Martin, age 81, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, PA on March 24, 1937, a daughter of the late Max and Florence (Wisinski) Krasinski.

She was a graduate of St. Benedict Academy and worked as a purchasing agent at the Warren Company for several years.  She was...

May 23, 2018

Lois Jean Flatley, age 74, died on Wednesday May 23, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on June 14, 1943 the daughter William Karle and the late Rose M. (Sargent) Karle.

Lois graduated from Erie’s Strong Vincent High School class of 1961 and soon after met the love of her life Michael J. Flatley her husband of 55 years...

May 22, 2018

Joyce Ann Jenkins, daughter of the late Mary and William Austin, was born November 6, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland and departed this life on May 22, 2018. 

Joyce accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Abbysinnia Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. She loved the Lord and was an awesome gospel singer. As little girls, Joyce and her...