Obituaries

Mar 1, 2018

Marguerite I. Craig Platz, age 92, of Platea, peacefully made her way to heaven at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

She was born in Albion, on February 18, 1926, a daughter of the late Ross and Pearl Hogoboom Craig.

“Marge” or “Marg” graduated from Albion High School. She worked at Marx Toys and was a stay at...

Mar 1, 2018

Roberta Louise Gaines, age 62, of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital-Allegheny Health Network.  

She was born in Erie on January 27, 1956 a daughter of the late Robert Louis and Lizzie Mae Gaines.

Roberta was a graduate of Academy High School in 1974, and a graduate of the St....

Feb 28, 2018

Jessie M. Payne, age 81 of Erie, made her final transition on February 28, 2018. Jessie was born on July 14, 1936 in Baldwyn, MS to the late Jessie Pierce and Rosie Windham-Pierce. Jessie moved to Erie at a young age with her parents and younger brother, Robert. After attending Academy High, Jessie began training in cosmetology at OIC. She...

Feb 26, 2018

James LeRoy McKellop, Jr., age 66, of Erie, passed away quietly at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on Monday, February 26, 2018. He was born in Erie, PA on February 10, 1952, a son of the late James and Margaret “Peg” Driscoll McKellop Sr. He was a 1970 graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked for...

Feb 24, 2018

Signe E. “Betty’ Sandstrom Parson Webb, 99, of Erie, passed away, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.  She was born on May 1, 1918 a daughter of Eric J. Sandstrom and Signe V. Anderson Sandstrom.  She married Edward Clarence Parson on August 9, 1940 he preceded her in passing in 1958; she subsequently married John T. Webb...

Feb 23, 2018

Marlene Evanoff (McGrath) Lewis of Waterford passed away on February 23, 2018 at the age of 77.  She was born April 4, 1940, the daughter of Mike and Pauline (Yokoff) Evanoff.

She is survived by her husband, Ken; her two sons, Scott and Sean McGrath, both of Erie; and her brother Michael Evanoff and his wife Bonnie (Kuhn) of Fairview. ...

Feb 23, 2018

Mary Lou R. Scalise, age 85, a resident of Erie, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. She was born February 9, 1933 in New Kensington, PA the daughter of the late Anthony and Lena Regoli Scalise. A longtime resident of Erie, Mary Lou received her B.A. from Mercyhurst College and later earned a diploma...

Feb 22, 2018

Cynthia Ruth Kuhn, age 71, of West 10th St. in Erie, passed away at home Thursday afternoon, February 22, 2018.  Cindy was born December 24, 1946 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late George K. Kuhn and the late Corinne Palmerton Kuhn Crosby.  She was a 1964 graduate of Strong Vincent High School, and attended Edinboro State Teachers’ College...

Feb 21, 2018

Richard L. Williams, Jr. age 52 of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Fairview Manor. He was born in Erie on March 24, 1965 a son of Richard L. Sr. and Barbara Jean Tangle. Williams. Richard also known as Ricky was a hard worker, determined to always do more.  He graduated from Tech Memorial High School where...

Feb 21, 2018

Robert F. Carroll, age 88, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at UMPC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on September 5, 1929, a son of the late Thomas Joseph and Henrietta K. Schneider Carroll.

 Bob was a graduate of Cathedral Prep and went on to serve our Country in the United States Navy. He worked for many...

Feb 21, 2018

Robin Jean Lee, age 56, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.  She was born on October 17, 1960, a daughter of Edna Frances Dobson.

Robin enjoyed crocheting and spending time with friends and her grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert “Stumpy” Lee.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her...

Feb 20, 2018

Edmund L. Stush age 98, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Plymouth, PA on November 14, 1919 a son of the late John Stush.After High School, Edmund went on to serve in the United States Airforce and was stationed with a Bombing Squadron as a radar mechanic in Italy. He...

Feb 20, 2018

Philip Thornton Clover, known affectionately as “Phil,” “Phil Daddy,” “Unckie” and “Guppy” by various family members and friends, died on February 20, 2018 at his home in Chapel Hill, NC. A man of extraordinary intellectual gifts and discipline, he rose to the highest levels of corporate finance while remaining grounded by his love for family, service to community, wry humor,...

Feb 19, 2018

Timothy P. “Tim” Roche age 62, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday February 19, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.He was born in Erie on December 19, 1955, a son of Bernadette Metzner Roche and the late Dr. Robert J. Roche. He attended Mt. Calvary Grade School, St. John Kanty Prep and Tech Memorial High School. Tim was a member of St....

Feb 18, 2018

Donald W. Koppelman, age 85, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 18, 2018.

He was born on March 17, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI, a son of the late William and Ida VanBuren Koppelman.

Donald served his country in the United States Air Force before earning a Master’s Degree in Engineering from Michigan State University and was a...

Feb 18, 2018

Norma E. Stierheim, age 89, of Erie, passed away at LECOM Senior Living Center on Sunday February 18, 2018.

She was born in Westview, PA on September 27, 1928, the daughter of the late Richard and Gladys Bursey Stierheim. Norma’s brother Richard Dale Stierheim also preceded her in death.

Norma was a graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

She had been...

Feb 18, 2018

Evelyn Faber Flowers age 66, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Coral Gables, FL on December 16, 1951 a daughter of the late Charles and Mary White Hines.

She graduated from Cambridge Springs High School class of 1969 and Edinboro University where she received her Bachelor of...

Feb 17, 2018

On the passage of Carol Gartner Sotelo, beloved daughter of Ernest and Margaret Gartner, wife of Hugo Sotelo-Zarate, MD and mother to Margarita Sotelo Ortiz, Andrea Sotelo Gonzalez, Sandra Sotelo Esparza, and known as Mami Carol to many, she will be missed. 

She leaves a legacy defined by laughter, kindness, and love. She was a daughter of Erie before becoming...

Feb 16, 2018

Evelyn Lay Moore, age 99, formerly of Erie, died February 16, 2018 in Texas.

She was born in Greenwood, MS on June 8, 1919, the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Lawson Lay.  

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Moore, who was a barber in Erie for over 40 years; her sisters,...

Feb 14, 2018