Obituaries

Apr 26, 2018

William R. Martin, Sr., 90, of Erie, passed away on April 26, 2018 with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on April 8, 1928, he was the son of Clifford E. and Elizabeth B. (Geissel) Martin. He graduated from Shadyside Academy in 1946 and from Pennsylvania Military College with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry in...

Apr 26, 2018

Virginia C. (Eagan) Hickey, age 95, passed away Thursday April 26, 2018 at her home. She was born on June 17, 1922 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Patrick and Susanna (Monaghan) Eagan.

Virginia graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Oil City. Prior to her marriage, she worked at Westinghouse Electric Company. She married Robert J....

Apr 25, 2018

Marilyn L. (Marti) Nyberg, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital.

Marilyn was born on May 30, 1930 in East Springfield, PA, the youngest daughter of the late Alfred and Katherine L. (Kuebler) Marti.  She graduated as valedictorian of Springfield High School in 1948 and earned a degree in education from Edinboro State...

Apr 25, 2018

Apr 25, 2018

Richard M. Muscaro died April 25, 2018, age 91, at the Woodlands Memory Unit of Springhill Nursing Home. Special thanks to all who work at the Woodlands. Richard was preceded in death by his wife Nancy (Anne Marie). He is survived by several cousins, nephews, nieces, a sister-in-law of his deceased brother-in-law, great nephews, nieces and a special friend Jenny.

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Apr 24, 2018

Margaret Jane Trimble Kuhl, age 88, of Erie, died peacefully on Tuesday April 24, 2018.  She was  the daughter of the late David and Rose Bockhop Trimble.

Mitzi was the devoted wife of Walter Kuhl, to whom she was married for 59 years before his passing 7 years ago.  As a young woman she was employed at a bank, which assisted...

Apr 24, 2018

Marilyn Carnes passed away on April 24, 2018 surrounded by her children. Her soul immediately entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Born Mary Frances Leach on August 17, 1926, she was “Marilyn” to her late parents James and Marie (Greulich) Leach and eldest of her sisters Susan Tann (surviving) and Joan Manuella (d. 2014). Marilyn was also predeceased by her husband...

Apr 24, 2018

Stephen E. Kowalczyk, age 85, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Erie on February 12, 1933 a son of the late Stephen and Anna Povench Kowalczyk.

 He was a proud East High School Warrior, graduating  in 1951.   He played football and baseball while in high school.   He attended classed at...

Apr 23, 2018

Patricia A. Drushel, age 83, of Girard, passed away after a brief illness Monday April 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie on February 15, 1935, a daughter of the late Vern “Paddy” and Florence Rebman McQuillen.

Patricia graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1952 and Mercyhurst College in 1956.

She had worked at Rich Products for over...

Apr 20, 2018

Joan Lenore Rosenbaum Gloekler, age 96, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018.  Joan was born on September 7, 1921 in Champaign, IL.  She was the daughter of the late William Edward and Ellen Winifred Rosenbaum.

            Joan and her family moved to Erie in 1924 where she graduated from Villa Maria Academy. She worked for the Penn Telephone Company for...

Apr 19, 2018

Mary Jane McClellan, age 86, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Titusville on May 23rd, 1931 daughter of the late Edgar H. and Helen Peeble Daye.

Mary Jane was a homemaker and a mother.  She was a member of the First Alliance Church in Lawrence Park. ...

Apr 19, 2018

Connie A. Sturm age 84, of Erie, passed away on April 19, 2018 at her daughters’ home in Johnstown, PA. Connie was born in Pittsburgh on July 25, 1933, the daughter of the late Andrew and Rose Lysien. Connie attended St. Cyprian Elementary School and was a graduate of Allegheny High School (Pgh). In addition to her parents, Connie was...

Apr 18, 2018

Raymond G. Vincent of Erie, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at home following an extended illness. He was born in Erie Pennsylvania, the son of John (“Jack”) and LuAnn (Stubbe) Vincent and grandson of Raymond & Sylvia Stubbe.  He was a graduate of Academy High School & Penn State University. He was the former owner of RJ’s...

Apr 17, 2018

Our beloved Ruth died suddenly on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 and went straight to heaven where she was greeted by her father, William Spiegel and sister-in-law/best friend, Susan Gray. Ruth was a constant source of love and support to her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She wanted to help anyone...

Apr 17, 2018

Margaret “Peggy” D. Bules age 92, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Manchester Commons. She was born on March 1, 1926 in Butler, PA a daughter of the late Howard R. and Miriam S. Dean. Peggy was a 1943 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and graduated from Grove City College in 1947 with an Executive...

Apr 17, 2018

Mary Felice Bello age 81, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born in Erie on June 6, 1936 a daughter of the late Nazzarino and Angeline Ferrante Felice.

Mary was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1954. She then went on to marry the love of her life, Tony Bello,...

Apr 17, 2018

William G. Russell, age 70 of Erie, has taken his last ride on his Harley on the 17th of April 2018.  Bill Russell sped towards heaven at top speed, and is now with the Lord.  He will see his loved ones who preceded him in death, his parents William and Claire Roman Russell (Nee Roman), his niece Jennifer Park (nee...

Apr 16, 2018

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Miller Fitzgerald age 65, of Cranesville, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on June 7, 1952 a daughter of the late Richard S. and Regina R. Pearson Miller.

Becky was a 1970 graduate of McDowell High School and went on to work at GE for over 28 years.

She was a...

Apr 14, 2018

With a sad and heavy heart, The Mitchell family announces the passing of our father, Jerome “Jerry” Leroy Mitchell, on April 14, 2018 at the age of 89.

Born in Erie, PA, Jerome was the 10th out of 11 children, born to Lebanese immigrant parents who instilled in him the importance of family and education. Jerome graduated from Cathedral Prep High...

Apr 14, 2018

Clara Maria Mangano, age 83, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday April 14, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center.

 

She was born on June 1, 1934 in the village of Rocca Pia, Italy, a daughter of the late Epifanio and Pasqua Leone.

 

Clara immigrated to the United States along with her parents at the age of 15 and lived on Plum...