Obituaries

Oct 8, 2017

Richard “Dick” Hamilton Brown age 93 of Erie, passed away Sunday morning, October 8, 2017 in the comfort of his home of 93 years.

He was born in Erie, PA June 12, 1924, a son of the late John Wallace Brown and Lillian Mae Dunlavey Brown.

Richard graduated from Harborcreek High School, Class of 1942.

He worked first as a dairy farmer, and...

Oct 8, 2017

Roberta L. Crosby, 102 formerly of 1914 June Street, resident of Western Reserve Healthcare for 5 years. Mrs. Crosby was called home to be with the LORD on Sunday, October 8, 2017.

She was born in Lake Coma, Mississippi on July 29, 1915 daughter of the late Robert and Phillis Hachet Laster.

Mrs. Crosby had worked at both the Continental Rubber Corporation...

Oct 7, 2017

Barbara Smith Omark, age 93, of Springhill Senior Living Community, Erie, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in her home early Saturday, October 7, 2017.  She was born in Orange, New Jersey on June 11, 1924, and was the oldest daughter of the late Foster Thomas Smith and Marion Ford Smith.  Her sister, Shirley Smith Schmidt preceded her in death in 1968.

Mrs. Omark...

Oct 6, 2017

Deborah Jane Harmon Keller, age 66, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Manchester Commons after complications from recent surgery and years of suffering from Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

She was born in Punxsutawney PA on March 26, 1951, a daughter of Margie Harmon and the late Erv Harmon.

Debbie graduated from Redbank Valley High School in New Bethlehem, PA...

Oct 3, 2017

Macie L. Hill, age 70, transitioned from labor to reward on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.  She was born on January 12, 1947 in Patmos, AR, a daughter of the late Jesse B. Mills and Gladys D. Holston Mills.

Macie attended the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed listening to music, talking and playing bingo.

In addition to her parents, she...

Oct 2, 2017

Oct 1, 2017

Gerald R. Cassell age 80, of East Springfield, and formerly of Fairview, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center, following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on August 23, 1937, a son of the late Richard V. and Dorothy Lewis Cassell.

Jerry graduated from Fairview High School in 1955 and went on to serve in the...

Oct 1, 2017

Gerald R. Cassell age 80, of East Springfield, and formerly of Fairview, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center, following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on August 23, 1937, a son of the late Richard V. and Dorothy Lewis Cassell.

Jerry graduated from Fairview High School in 1955 and went on to serve in the...

Sep 28, 2017

Donald J. Gaudette “Inch” age 60, of McKean, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his residence.

He was born in Worcester, MA. on September 5, 1957, son of Donald and Carolyn Gaudette currently residing in Bradenton, Florida. He spent his youth summering in Cape Cod, MA.

Inch was a 1975 graduate of Fairview High School. During his high school years,...

Sep 26, 2017

Thomas H. Quinn entered this world on Saturday, June 8, 1929.  He was a loving baby boy, born to the proud parents of Ezra V. Quinn and Albirda Vanning-Quinn in Yazoo City, Mississippi.  In his formal education, he matriculated through the State of Mississippi-Morgan County Public School System.  He graduated from Jessup Wakeman Scott High School and received a Bachelor...

Sep 25, 2017

Sep 25, 2017

Julie J. Ryan, age 51 of Girard passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at Millcreek Community Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born in Erie, on November 28, 1965 a daughter of the late David and Pamela Kern Tirpak.

She attended Northwestern High School and had worked home health aide for several years.

Julie loved to ride motorcycles.

She is survived by two...

Sep 24, 2017

Captain Richard Orville Loesel, USNR, age 88, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 24, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. 

A son of the late George Orville and Mary Anstead Loesel, Richard was born on March 8, 1929, in Erie.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1947 and Thiel College in 1951.  Richard served...

Sep 23, 2017

Robert M. “Chuck” Snyder, age 77, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. 

He was born in Staten Island, NY, on July 27, 1940, a son of the late Robert W. and Winifred Hekking Snyder.

Chuck was a graduate of the City University of New York and worked as an accountant and controller during his career....

Sep 23, 2017

Wayne Wolfe, age 70, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Landings of Canton, in Canton, OH.

He was born in Erie on April 28, 1947, the son of the late Cletus and Nina Wolfe.

Wayne graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School and then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps.

He retired from General Electric.

Wayne was a...

Sep 22, 2017

Margaret A. Rand, age 82, formerly of Lake City, passed from this life, into the next on Friday September 22, 2017 at Edinboro Manor.

She was born in Fairview on November 27, 1934, the daughter of the late Joseph and Thecla Nies Klier.

Margaret was a graduate of Fairview High School, Class of 1952.  After high school, she met and married her...

Sep 22, 2017

Patty Edwards Mack, age 72, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Bradenton.  She was born in Erie on April 5, 1945 to the late Raymond J. and Virginia Irwin Larson. 

 

Patty was a 1963 graduate of Harbor Creek High School and attended Jamestown Business College.  She held several positions over the years in the...

Sep 20, 2017

Roman “Coach Wayne” Boykin, age 62 of Erie, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

He was born May 27, 1955 in Humbolt, TN, a son of Clara B. Emerson Boykin, and the late Allie D. Boykin. 

Roman was a graduate of East High School, and worked as a crane operator for General Electric for 42 years.  He...

Sep 20, 2017

John Lawrence “Case” Fatica, age 99 of Erie passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on November 8, 1917.

John was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1935. He also served with the United States Army Combat Engineers during WWII.

John’s love of sports led him to play baseball for...

Sep 20, 2017

Suzanne (Richardson) Kubeja, age 88, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Erie, on October 9, 1928, the daughter of the late John Kessel and Charlotte (Rieley) Richardson.

Sue graduated from Academy High School and attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO.  She completed brokerage training in New York City and was there for the...