Obituaries

Jan 6, 2018

Jane Walker Bonanti, of St. Cloud, FL and formerly of Fairview, passed away on January 6, 2018, after recently celebrating her 94th birthday.  She was born in Pittsburgh on December 27, 1923, the daughter of the late Robert S. and Dorothy Friesell Walker. In 1935, Jane moved with her family to Conneaut Lake.  She was a graduate of Conneaut Lake...

Jan 6, 2018

Adam Joseph Yurkewicz, age 28, of Erie, PA passed away Saturday January 6, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

The woods hold a silence and the streams a stillness since we lost our beloved son to the tragic epidemic of addiction.  Adam was born on April 25, 1989 and will be remembered for his incredibly generous and giving heart, gentle soul, quiet humor,...

Jan 5, 2018

Kathleen F. Tupek Gaerttner, age 67, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Erie, Pa. died unexpectedly Friday, January 5th 2018 at Doctor's West Hospital in Columbus.  She was born in Erie, Pa. May 29th 1950 the daughter of Ann C. Tupek and the late Joseph W. Tupek Sr.

Kathy graduated from Strong Vincent High School.  She was employed by Firch Baking...

Jan 5, 2018

Jan 4, 2018

David P. Biletnikoff, age 64, of Erie, PA passed away Thursday January 4, 2018 at St Vincent Hospital.

He was born in Erie on November 5, 1953, a son of the late Peter and Nancy Biletnikoff.

Dave was a McDowell High School graduate, class of 1972.

He owned and operated Dave’s Perennial Design and was a master gardener by trade. Over the years...

Jan 4, 2018

Jerry “Bo” Prince, age 70, of Erie, born in Laurel, Mississippi, on June 15, 1947, a son of Ruthie Mae (Prince) Moss and Earvin Amos, Sr., transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jerry graduated from the legendary Oak Park High School in Laurel, Mississippi with the class of 1967. ...

Jan 4, 2018

‎ Velma Elizabeth Ferguson peacefully went to be with her Lord on Thursday January 4th, 2018 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center where she resided in her final years. Born July 6th 1922 she was the daughter of Howard and Bessie Burden of Alliance, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband John C. Ferguson and sisters Irene Wymer of...

Jan 3, 2018

Jan 2, 2018

Kathryn Steinhauser age 73, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her residence following a brief illness.

 She was born in Warren, PA on February 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Hugh V. and Vera Wolstencroft Wolcott.

She was a graduate of Erie Tech Memorial High School and was a seamstress most of her life. Kathryn was a...

Jan 2, 2018

Charles C. Shenk, Jr., age 76, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his home.

Charles (Chicker) was born on December 3, 1941 in Erie, PA, son to Charles Chalfont and Marion Louise Claus Shenk. He attended St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, DE and went on to study at Princeton University. Charles was a dedicated and invaluable volunteer at the Erie City...

Jan 2, 2018

Gertrude E. Petersen, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home in Savannah, Georgia. 

She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania,  the daughter of the late Alfred E. Schmidt and Margarete Schwanke Schmidt. Gertrude graduated from Strong Vincent High School in Erie. It was during her high school years she met John Petersen, the love of her life and...

Jan 1, 2018

Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Case age 80, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Edinboro Manor.

She was born in Erie on October 31, 1937 a daughter of the late Howard E. Ressler and Viola M. Iwig Ressler.

Betsy attended Millcreek High School and went on to work at Trasks, Millcreek

Community Hospital in the Lab Department, and as a Bank...

Dec 31, 2017

A. Kenneth Green, age 103 of Millcreek passed away Sunday December 31st 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital.He was born in Smethport, PA on September 1st, 1914 to the late Samuel and Mittie Taylor Green. Kenny graduated from Smethport High School and was an accomplished contactor and carpenter. He was a custom home builder and also remodeled many homes and businesses....

Dec 31, 2017

James F. Lieb, age 65, of Erie, died unexpectedly surrounded by his family and closest friends, on December 31, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital.  He was born in Erie, PA on September 4, 1952, son of the late James A. and Mary Kay Lieb.

Jim’s roots took hold at St. John the Baptist School and he was proud to be known...

Dec 30, 2017

Darryl J. Hunt, age 54, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2017.He was born in Erie on July 23, 1963, a son of Milton E. Hunt of Albion and Joyce M. Hilbert Woodley of Millcreek.Darryl attended McDowell High School and then served in the Army National Guard, being deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He retired following 33...

Dec 30, 2017

Joseph M. "Joe" Woycheck, age 84, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on March 15, 1933, a son of the late Andrew and Sadie Hattala Woycheck.

Joe graduated from Academy High School in Erie and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, serving at the White Sands Proving Ground...

Dec 30, 2017

Ruchshell “Tuffy” Simmons, age 51 of Erie, died at Golden Living Walnut Creek on December 30, 2017.

She was born in Erie on April 28, 1966, a daughter of the late Reverend Elijah King Salmon, and Gettie Mae Beason Woodard.

Ruchshell attended Strong Vincent High School.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, telling jokes, cooking, and playing cards.

In addition to her...

Dec 30, 2017

Yvonne A. Wright, age 68, of Erie, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on June 14, 1948, a daughter of the late Gloria Waller.

In addition to her mother, Yvonne was preceded in death by her brother Nelson Connie Wheaton.

She is survived by her seven sisters, Alta Shell, Gloria Howard, Linda,...

Dec 29, 2017

Beverly A. Torain McDonald, age 61, of Erie, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 29, 2017.

She was born in Erie, on January 31, 1956, a daughter of the late James P. and Lorraine Brown Torain.

Bev graduated from Strong Vincent High School and had worked as a nurse’s aide at Independent Court. She was a...

Dec 28, 2017