Obituaries

Dec 14, 2017

Wesley Charles Thomas, age 68, of Erie, passed away on Thursday December 14, 2017 at UMPC Hamot.  He was born in Erie, PA on March 23, 1949 to the union of the late Homer B. and Christella Ross Thomas.

 

Wesley Graduated from Academy High School 1967. He worked at GE as a welder until he joined the U.S. Navy in...

Dec 14, 2017

Ruth A. Blose age 76, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at her residence, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Erie on August 10, 1941 a daughter of the late Laverne and Dorothy Reckoff Burch.

She worked at Sterling Seal and then for many years as a school bus driver for Millcreek Township School District.

Ruth attended New...

Dec 13, 2017

Antonio (Tony the tailor) Carbonelli, age 86, of Erie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was born in San Lucido Cosenza, Italy on October 27, 1931, the son of the late Paolo and Rosa Abate Carbonelli.

Antonio came to America in 1956 and began working as a tailor at Mehler’s Men...

Dec 13, 2017

Lori Marwood Wheeler Burton, age 54, of McKean, formerly of Fairview, died on Wednesday Dec. 13, 2017 of a chronic illness at UPMC Hamot.  She was born on November 1, 1963, a daughter of the late Clifford and Shirley Wolf Marwood.

Lori graduated from Venango Christian High School, where she was a member of the State Champion girls’ basketball team.  She...

Dec 13, 2017

Evelyn Laurila Maki age 97 of Erie, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

She was born in Erie on May 8th, 1920 in Erie, daughter to the late Edward and Nanni Sipola Laurila.

Evelyn was a 1938 graduate from Strong Vincent High School, and did secretarial and stenographic work before marrying.  She loved reading and animals.

Besides her parents,...

Dec 12, 2017

Raymond “Huggy Bear” Huggins, age 99 of Erie, PA, formerly of Middle Grave Creek Rd., Moundsville, WV died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in LECOM Senior Living Center in Erie.

     He was born March 12, 1918 in Wileyville, WV the son of the late Henry Nelson and Levina Jane Goddard Huggins.

     Raymond was a WWII Army Medical Corp. veteran, having served...

Dec 12, 2017

Debbie Burnett, age 58, of Warren, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Warren on July 22, 1959, a daughter of Carol Nelson Burnett and the late Arthur B. Burnett.

Although she was disabled at the age of 16, she was a very loving and kind person and had enormous love for her family.

In addition to...

Dec 12, 2017

     Doris Ann Wisinski Baranello, 65, of Webster, NY, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, following a brief illness.  She was born on April 11, 1952, in Erie, Pa., daughter of Lucille Peterson Wisinski of Erie and the late Michael Wisinski.  She attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and graduated from St. Benedict Academy, both in Erie.  Doris worked as project manager...

Dec 12, 2017

Dec 12, 2017

Paul C. Nunes Jr., 64, of Erie, passed away Tuesday December 12th, 2017 at his home.  We take comfort in that he had a gratifying day of hunting on Sunday. He was born October 5, 1953, to Paul Sr. and the late Barbara Nunes.

Paul graduated from Strong Vincent High School and worked as an HVAC technician at AIS and HRi. ...

Dec 10, 2017

Duane G. “Butch” Kemling, age 72, of Girard, passed away Sunday December 10, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Cranesville on January 24, 1945, a son of the late Ludwig Edward and Margaret Oleyar Kemling.

Butch graduated from Northwestern High School in 1962 and then served in the United States Air Force...

Dec 10, 2017

Lois Fuller (Smurf) Woodard, age 69, of Erie died Sunday, December 10, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born October 31, 1948 in Erie the daughter of the late Bernard and Dorothy Fuller.

Lois was a loving wife, mother, sister, and true friend to everyone around her. She loved being around family and friends and she was known to...

Dec 10, 2017

Marian Ann Schellang Nagle, 102, passed away at Independence Court on Sunday, December 10, 2017.

 

Marian was born November 18, 1915, the daughter of Anna Heintz Schellang and Frank Schellang. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and Academy High School and she married the love of her life, Joe Nagle, on August 22, 1938. After he returned from The War,...

Dec 9, 2017

Mary A. Kestel, age 82 of Corry, PA died at her residence on Saturday December 9, 2017.

She was born in Corry, PA on March 27, 1935, the daughter of the late Delbert and Melissa Pero Ploss.

Mary loved her family above all and showed and shared her love through the baking and crocheting she did throughout her life. She also loved...

Dec 9, 2017

Betty English Adams age 85, of Millcreek passed away Saturday December 9, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in LakeCity on August 17th, 1932, the daughter of the late Miner L. and Ida Adams English.

Betty graduated from LakeCityGrade School and RiceAvenueUnionHigh School.  She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church.  Betty enjoyed camping, painting...

Dec 9, 2017

Julia Remek, age 96, of Fairview, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on November 29, 1921, to the late Benedict and Kristina Yourica Sloboda.

Julia was a 1940 graduate of Harborcreek High School. Affectionately known to everyone as “Gram”, she was always giving her time to family and friends.  She was known...

Dec 8, 2017

Donald J. Adams, age 62, of Erie, passed away on Friday December 8, 2017. 

Donald was born in Erie, December 5, 1955, son of the late Donald R. and Stella Adams. He was a graduate of Fairview High School. Donald loved animals and music. He had a thirst for knowledge and loved to read and learn.

In addition to his parents...

Dec 6, 2017

William David Loose, Jr., age 72, of Erie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by "his girls," on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Rochester, Minn., on May 26, 1945, the son of the late Dr. William D. and Elaine Cleveland Loose. David was a 1963 graduate of McDowell High School and went on to earn a...

Dec 6, 2017

Kim Fairchild age 57, of East Springfield, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at St. Vincent Heath Center.

She was born on July 23, 1960 in Warren, PA, a daughter of Arlene McLaughlin Clinger of Tidioute and the late John Clinger.

She was a 1978 graduate of Tidioute High School. Loved crafts and animals. Kim was a member and past  Noble...

Dec 6, 2017

Douglas A. Schneider, age 58 of Millcreek Township passed away at Fairview Manor on Wednesday December 6, 2017.

Doug was born on January 26, 1959 in Erie, the son of the late Lloyd J. and Shirley Ann Kingston Schneider.

He graduated from McDowell High School class of 1976 and worked in shipping and receiving at Plastec for over 20 years until recent...