Obituaries

Jul 31, 2018

Larry A. Feldmann, age 66, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday July 31, 2018 at his residence. 

He was born in Erie, on March 21, 1952, a son of the late Leroy “Pete” Feldmann and the late Virginia Rogers.

Larry graduated from Tech High School and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. 

He was a warehouse manager...

Jul 31, 2018

Paul E. Hazlett, age 89, of Millcreek, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Sarah Reed Retirement Center, following a brave fight with leukemia.  Paul was born in Seneca, PA on February 1, 1929, a son of the late Edward A. and Lucy Bryner Hazlett.

He graduated in 1947 from Cranberry High School in Seneca, PA and served his country...

Jul 30, 2018

Jul 30, 2018

Rose M. Hildum McGarry, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Monday July 30, 2018 at her son’s home.

She was born in Erie, PA on November 20, 1947, a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Daugherty Hildum.

Rose graduated from McDowell High School in 1965.

She retired from what is now Elmwood Gardens after 11 years where she was a Certified...

Jul 29, 2018

Jul 29, 2018

Jul 28, 2018

Prominent attorney Harvey D. McClure, age 97, of Erie, died July 28, 2018 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center.

He was born in Wesleyville on July 24, 1921, the son of the Rev. Samuel and Helen Dreibelbies McClure. He was senior partner in the law firm of McClure and Miller and later of counsel at the Knox Law Firm. A much honored...

Jul 27, 2018

Julie Marie Dahlkemper Ruckman, age 44, of Erie passed away at Saint Vincent Hospital, on Friday, July 27, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born in Erie on July 26th 1974 a daughter of John (Jack) Dahlkemper and Rose Lucas Dahlkemper.

Julie was a respite care provider. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, shooting, hunting, and gardening.

She is preceded in death...

Jul 27, 2018

Scott Mohra, age 47, of Fairview, lost his courageous fight against cancer, on Friday, July 27, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Meadville, PA on April 13, 1971, a son of Robert E. and Pamela A. Probst Mohra.

Scott was a 1989 graduate of Linesville High School.  He served in the United States Navy for...

Jul 26, 2018

 

Phyllis C. “Fifi” Theisen age 98, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Eau Claire, WI on February 1, 1920 a daughter of the late Sever and Bess Goulet Severson.

Fifi graduated from Wausau High School in Wausau, Wisconsin in 1938.

She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Jude parish.

Fifi...

Jul 25, 2018

Barbara D. Crissman, age 74, of Wattsburg, formerly of Kittanning, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.

She was born on July 15, 1944 in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of the late Ralph and Vera Harkleroad McMeans. 

Barbara was a member of Rural Valley Presbyterian Church while in Kittanning and Belle Valley Presbyterian Church...

Jul 24, 2018

Marian (Morris) Evans, age 92, of Erie passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Brevillier Village. She was born April 13, 1926 in Erie the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Burke) Morris.

Marian loved her family and spent her years caring for them and her community. She volunteered at the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity where she...

Jul 24, 2018

James “Jim” Leczner, age 73, formerly of Albion, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born on September 1, 1944 in Home, Pa, a son of the late Frank S. and Myrtle Lydick Leczner Zuber Henson.

Jim graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School and served in the United States Army.  He worked for 30 years as a...

Jul 22, 2018

Kelly Jo Holtzinger Valencia, age 53, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was born in Lock Haven, PA on April 21, 1965, a daughter of the late Edward E. and Donna R. Walizer Holtzinger.

Kelly attended East High School and went on the work as a supervisor at Presque Isle...

Jul 21, 2018

Teresa Alice Diegel, age 69, of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Millcreek Community Hospital. 

Born March 19, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Regis John and Mattie Pearl (Stockton) Diegel. 

On September 22, 1977, in Franklin, PA, she married Christian E. Diegel, who survives. 

She was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting and...

Jul 21, 2018

Anthony T. Dakis “Tony”, age 75, of Millcreek, passed away at his home, Saturday, July 21st, 2018 following a five month illness.

 He was born in Beaver Falls, PA December 6, 1942, son of the late George and Agatha Bitkowski Coucoudakis, Sr. Anthony graduated from Beaver Falls High School, and proudly served his country as a Specialty Corpsman with the...

Jul 20, 2018

Linda M. “Wa Linda” Loesch, age 59, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  She was born in Erie, PA on April 16, 1959, a daughter of the late William and Patti Clark Clarke.

Linda was a 1977 graduate of McDowell High School and attended Penn State Behrend University.  She was co-owner of Tires for...

Jul 20, 2018

Virginia Bulko, age 84 of Erie, died Friday, July 20, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Homestead, PA on September 6, 1933, a daughter of the late Ralph and Cora Cavanaugh Dillon.

Virginia graduated from Allegheny High School in Pittsburgh.

She was a Teacher’s Aide in the Erie School District for many years.

Virginia’s husband John was in the U.S. Navy, and...

Jul 20, 2018

Norman W. Seip, an Erie resident from 1940 to 2011, died on Friday July 20, 2018 in Evanston, IL.  He was 99 years old. 

Norman was born on December 12, 1918 in Chicago, IL, to the former Ella A. Hausler and Ernst W.J. Seip.  He was educated in the Chicago public schools, graduating from Tilden Technical High School as Valedictorian...

Jul 18, 2018

Coston James Samilio, age 92, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, July 18th 2018.   He was born in Conneaut Ohio on June 11th 1926 the son of the late Emilio and Rose Pizzi Samilio. 

 He served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946.

In addition to his parents, Coston is preceded in death by his siblings, Theresa, Margaret, Anthony,...