Obituaries

Jun 29, 2018

 

Nancy Fraley, age 81, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Erie on September 12, 1936, a daughter of the late Maurice Litchtinger and Evelyn Fox Lichtinger Krainski.

Nancy was a cleaner extraordinaire and had cleaned for several businesses and churches throughout Erie over the years.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church....

Jun 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Doc” Ellis announces his passing on Friday, June 29, 2018 following a brief illness.  He was 62. 

Doc, also known as “Rick,” was born November 20, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware.  He graduated from Fairview High School in 1974 and was a member of the 1973 ECL Champion Fairview Tigers Baseball...

Jun 28, 2018

Martha J. Petry, age 93, of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Manchester Commons.

She was born in New Brighton, PA on May 8, 1925, a daughter of the late Olyn and Ruth Hecker.

Martha worked for many years as a secretary for the City of Erie School District and was a member of the Church of the Cross.

Services were...

Jun 28, 2018

Cecyl “Ceil” Marie Hill Simon of Millcreek, age 95, passed away on Thursday June 28, 2018.

Cecyl was born in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania on March 23, 1923 the daughter of the late Raymond Lee and Carrie Reeder Hill. Cecyl graduated from Chambersburg high school in 1941. A resident of Erie since 1956, when she moved here from Philadelphia, she attended Erie Business...

Jun 28, 2018

Karen S. Black, age 74, of Celebration, FL, longtime resident of Erie, died on Thursday June 28th, 2018 at Florida Hospital in Orlando after a brief illness.   She was born in Erie, PA, at Hamot Hospital on October 25, 1943, a daughter of the late William T. and Phyllis Miller Stout.

Karen graduated from Strong Vincent High School.  She attended Penn...

Jun 27, 2018

Nancy M. Cross, age 89, of Erie died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at LECOM Senior Living.   She was born in Erie, a daughter of the late Marshall R. and Lena Jensen Merrick.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Erie Commercial College.   She was a secretary at Lord Corp. and for several Erie attorneys.   She was a member of First...

Jun 26, 2018

Norma Jean (“Bonnie”) Williams, nee Martin, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Sara Reed Senior Living. She was born in Boissevain, VA on July 1, 1942, a daughter of John W. Martin and Elizabeth Brooks Martin.

Bonnie was a loving mother and excellent homemaker. She loved to cook for her family and was renowned for her...

Jun 25, 2018

Journey Rae Buterbaugh, age 23, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 25, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born June 26, 1994 in Cleveland, OH., the daughter of the late Patti Ann Buterbaugh.

Journey Rae attended Fairview High School where she played on the softball team.  She worked in Erie as a caregiver for several years.

She enjoyed spending time at WLD Ranch and...

Jun 25, 2018

Marilyn A. “Mare” Darr, age 84, formerly of Girard and Fairview, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

She was born on August 5, 1933 in Brocton, NY, a daughter of the late Dewey and Grace Childs.

Marilyn graduated from Cassadaga High School in Sinclairville, NY.

Once all her children were in school, she worked for Sinclair’s Auto Miniatures...

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

     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

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

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...