Obituaries

Jun 9, 2018

Carol A. (Hush) Keller, age 68, of Erie passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born August 30, 1949 in Conneaut, OH the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Qualtiere) Hush.

Carol graduated from Strong Vincent High School, worked for Keystone Laundry, and retired from...

Jun 9, 2018

Mary H. DiMattio age 86, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born in New Bethlehem, PA on May 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Sloan and Helen Carlos Delp. Mary Graduated from New Bethlehem High School in 1950 and then went on to graduate from Pittsburgh Business College. In addition to...

Jun 9, 2018

Shawn Michael Dawley, age 57, of Wattsburg, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Fairview Manor.  He was born on September 7, 1960, a son of the late Terrance and Iris Dawley Johnson.

Shawn proudly served his country in the United States Army and was later employed by Gannon University Security.  Shawn enjoyed reading, woodworking and camping.  He was extremely...

Jun 8, 2018

Margaret A. “Maggi” Goodall, age 77, of Millcreek passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Zanesville, OH on July 2, 1940, a daughter of the late Edgar and Florence Erbes Kooser.

 

Maggi graduated from Webster Groves High School in St. Louis, MO and attended Southern Illinois University where she...

Jun 7, 2018

William F. Speier, Jr., age 88, passed peacefully from this life, at his home, on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  Born on November 29, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the oldest child of William F., Sr. and Eleanor Seip Speier.  He grew up in Philadelphia, graduating from Central High School and Pierce Business School.

Bill began working at an early age,...

Jun 7, 2018

A woman with unbridled strength, charisma and an unshakable faith. A girl who loved a party and would light up the room as she entered. One who could as easily get the giggles as one who could quickly demonstrate her strong opinion on things for which she felt firmly. She was truly her father's daughter. The wife of an entrepreneur...

Jun 7, 2018

Robert Mokwa, age 58, of Corry, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Corry on January 3, 1960 a son of the late Joseph and Helen Latos Mokwa.

Robert graduated from Corry High School in 1978 and went on to start Breeze Heating and Cooling that he owned and operated.

He was an avid NASCAR fan...

Jun 7, 2018

Jun 6, 2018

Sylvia Love Thurston, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services.

She was born in Bloomington, Illinois on July 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Noble and Mayme Battles Thomas.

Sylvia graduated from East High School, class of 1946.  She worked in the administrative department for General Electric Co. for 42 years.  Sylvia was...

Jun 6, 2018

Jun 6, 2018

     Rita Aucker Reichard, age 88, of Erie, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.  She was born on March 29, 1930, in Tionesta, Pa., daughter of the late Jacob Reed and Olive Louella Wise Aucker.  Rita attended schools in Tionesta and Grove City, and graduated from Colestock High School, Class of 1947, in Titusville, Pa. ...

Jun 5, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Gabriel Kisko VanDervoort, 96, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Bud” Richard VanDervoort, her daughter, Diane VanDervoort and her two grandsons, David and Gary Hampy. Elizabeth was born on August 6, 1921, to Michael & Elizabeth Kisko in Wilcox, Pa, and was the youngest...

Jun 4, 2018

John Charles Hodgson, age 77, formerly of Fairview, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 in Florida.

He was born in Punxsutawney, PA, on June 1, 1941, a son of the late Charles and Christine Campbell Hodgson.

John had worked at Parker White Metal for 38 years, retiring in 2013.  He was very active in the union and PHB Credit Union, where he...

Jun 1, 2018

Jeanne Seltzer Ward, age 88, of Fairview passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018.  She was born in Lebanon, PA on September 21, 1929, daughter of the late George E. “Papa Doc” and Edith Snyder Seltzer.

A 1947 graduate of Lebanon High School, Jeanne went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in 1950.  Jeanne worked as...

May 31, 2018

Cheryl Ann (Garvin) (Lehr) Hilinski, age 50, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 31, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer.  She was born on August 12, 1967, a daughter of James and Judith Anne Rumsey Garvin and was adopted by Charles and Gail Lehr.

Cheryl enjoyed life to the fullest.  With a determined spirit she always...

May 30, 2018

James “Jim” R. Rich, of Cape Coral, FL and formerly of Millcreek, passed away with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018.

He was born on April 10, 1940 a son of the late Raymond H. and Alberta A. Weise Rich.

Jim was the co-owner of Rich Electric and also Trico Electric. He was a member of IBEW...

May 30, 2018

Cathleen “Cathy” T. Quirk, 74, formerly of Erie, passed away at her residence at Wingate at Needham in Needham, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Cathleen was born February 17, 1944 in Erie, PA the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Rosemarie Koos Quirk.

Cathleen or “Cathy”, as she was known by all, was a graduate of St. Benedict...

May 29, 2018

Mary Hanks “Granny Mary”, age 59, of Erie, peacefully drifted away to eternal life on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 after an extended illness.

She was born in Erie on December 8, 1958, a daughter of the late Margaret Levandowski & Arthur Hanks.

Mary was a 1976 graduate of East High School.  In 1975, while still in school, Mary began working at Erie...

May 29, 2018

May 28, 2018