Obituaries

Dec 28, 2017

Edward Michael Gieza, Jr. age 74, of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Erie on June 6, 1943, a son of the late Edward Sr. and Irene Gieza. Ed graduated from McDowell High School where he was a record breaking pole vaulter. He went on to serve in the United States...

Dec 28, 2017

Mary F. Cooney Dunlavey age 100, formerly of Erie passed away December 28, 2017 at her residence in West Palm Beach, Florida.

She was born in Erie on August 31, 1917, a daughter of the late Charles and Rose Straub Cooney.

Mary was a graduate of Academy High School and a member of St. Jude Church.  She was a wonderful homemaker, wife,...

Dec 27, 2017

Elizabeth C. “Tootsie” Giannamore, age 84, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 surrounded by her children. 

She was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 19, 1933 a daughter of the late Joseph and Christina Tempesta.

Elizabeth was a devoted Catholic and was a loving mother and grandmother.  She also loved gardening and her animals.

In addition to her parents...

Dec 26, 2017

Keslyn Joyce Paul, age 53 of Erie, PA passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born on March 23, 1964, Keslyn was the daughter of Betty Ann (Barnes) Paul and the late Kenneth Joe Paul, Sr.

Keslyn was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School, worked at the Barber Center and among other...

Dec 25, 2017

Robert “Cos” Helsel, age 74 of Erie, died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. 

He was born in Erie on July 6, 1943, a son of the late Calvin Helsel and Dorothy “Dot” Miller Helsel.

Cos graduated from Technical Memorial High School in 1961.

He worked more than 30 years in the automotive industry, was the...

Dec 25, 2017

Jean Elizabeth Snook, age 101, of Erie, died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on September 30, 1916 daughter of the late J. Everett and Mildred Shoudy Snook.

Jean was a 1934 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and a 1939 graduate of Villa Maria College.

She was an active member of the Episcopal Cathedral...

Dec 25, 2017

Joanne M. Roberts, age 81, of Girard, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Dubois, PA on February 17, 1936, a daughter of the late Joseph Beck and Martha (Kriner) Beck.

She worked as a cook at the Green Shingle Restaurant for many years, and also enjoyed baking cookies, was a very talented artist...

Dec 23, 2017

Willie Larkin, age 69 of Erie, passed away December 23, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. 

He was born January 13, 1948 in Collins, Mississippi, a son of the late Napoleon and Inola Page Larkin.

Willie graduated from Technical Memorial High School, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alice Jackson...

Dec 23, 2017

Ernest Alvin “Pie” Dance Jr., age 87 of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on March 12, 1930, a son of the late Ernest “Buster” Dance Sr. and Vera Collins Dance. Raised by William and Besie Shivers Collins.

Ernest graduated from Wesleyville High School and then went on to work at General...

Dec 23, 2017

Layla Rene Tenon age 16, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017.

She was born in Erie on November 1, 2001 a daughter of Edward and Gillian Tenon and her biological mother Angela Rae Ziegler.

Layla was a sophomore at Collegiate Academy.

She was an amazing artist who also enjoyed reading, writing, and photography and had a huge love of animals....

Dec 22, 2017

LLOYD W. BOYLAN

Worked at GTE for 40 years

Lloyd W. Boylan, age 85, of Millcreek, died peacefully on Dec. 22nd 2017.  He was born on June 15th, 1932 in Edinboro, PA, son of the late Kenneth M. Boylan and Maude E. Boylan.

He retired from GTE serving in several position in the switching area, finishing his career as Director of Switching Services...

Dec 22, 2017

Dec 20, 2017

Frank E. Swanson, age 79, of Millcreek died peacefully on December 20th 2017 at his home. Frank was born in Punxsutawney, PA on January 21st 1938 to the late Bernard and Beulah A. Henry Swanson Sr.

Frank attended Punxsutawney Area High School before joining the U.S. Army.  From 1956 to 1990 Frank served his country.  He served in the U. S....

Dec 20, 2017

Kenneth C. Glass, age 69, of Erie, PA passed away Wednesday December 20, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic.

He was born in Erie on February 19, 1948, a son of the late Oliver and Violet Glass.

He was a proud U.S. Army veteran serving our country during the Vietnam War. Ken was then a

millwright and crane operator for many years at Erie...

Dec 18, 2017

Julius T. Edwards, age 88, of Erie, PA passed away on Monday December 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s East. He was born in Erie on December 3, 1929, son of the late Scott Sharp and Flossie Crider Sharp.

 

He was a graduate of Erie Technical Memorial and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He was employed by American...

Dec 18, 2017

Audrey Jean Morehouse McLallen, age 89, of Millcreek, passed away Monday December 18th 2017.

She was born in Erie on January 8, 1928 daughter of the late Clyde and Evelyn Sharrer Morehouse.

Audrey graduated from Academy High School class of 1946, attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church and belonged to the V.F.W. Post # 470 Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post # 571, and...

Dec 17, 2017

Helen Harriett Tucker Silata age 93, of Fairview, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at LECOM Senior Living.

 She was born in Erie, on August 19, 1924 a daughter of the late Wilbur S. and Isabel A. Howard Tucker.

 She was a graduate of Academy High School and Erie Business School. Helen had worked in the payroll office of GE...

Dec 16, 2017

Ferdinando  J. “Fred” Gialloreto, age 92, of Millcreek, died peacefully, Saturday December 16  2017 at UPMC Hamot.

Fred was born in Galeton, PA on March 7, 1925 son of the late Guistino and Frances Greco Gialloreto. He was a 1944 graduate of Galeton High School, attended Mansfield State Teachers College and graduated in 1951 from  Penn State University as an Industrial...

Dec 15, 2017

Joyce Ragland, age 81, of Erie, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at UPMC Hamot, after a brief illness.  She was born in Lancaster, OH on March 17, 1936, a daughter of the late Leroy and Mildred Freeman Salee, and lived for many years in Sandusky, OH.

In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her companion...

Dec 15, 2017

Raymond J. Delinski, Sr., age 79, went to eternal rest on Friday December 15, 2017 at theVA Medical Center. He was born in Erie, Pa. on November 25, 1938, a son of Leo J. and Mary Kalista Delinski.

Raymond was a 1953 graduate of St. Stanislaus and graduated from East High School in 1957.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corp....