Obituaries

Jan 17, 2018

 Thomas M. Wells Jr., of Vero Beach Fla. and Erie Pa. passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, peacefully, at his home in Erie with his wife at his side.  He was born May 2, 1927 in Erie, Pa., the son of the late Thomas M. and Virginia L. McCall Wells Sr.

 He grew up in Belle Valley.  He graduated...

Jan 17, 2018

Janet E. Smith, age 73, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital.  She was born in Erie on September 16, 1944, a daughter of the late Milford H. and Madeline T. Rastatter Parker.

Janet was a graduate of the 1963 class of Strong Vincent High School.  She loved shopping, crocheting and knitting.  Janet was a...

Jan 16, 2018

Sandra “Sandi” Jean Leone Neumaier, age 74, died Tuesday January 16, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family after a graceful four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.  

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert W. Neumaier.  Devoted mother to Nancy (Fred) Bird of Erie, Susan (David) Haynes of Spring, TX, Amy (Thomas) Krysa of Highlands Ranch, CO...

Jan 16, 2018

Douglas Gerald Dailey, 66, passed away on January 16, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital after a long illness.  He was born in Erie, PA on June 30, 1951, the son of the late Gerald and Joan Feisler Dailey.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Marcia Mills. 

He was a 1969 graduate of McDowell High...

Jan 16, 2018

Felicia K. Holland, age 57, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born in Bronx, NY on January 28, 1960, a daughter of the late Ada Green.

Felicia was a loving mother who loved animals, crafts and gardening.

She is survived by her children Shavonne, Sherrai and Taurean Holland, and four grandchildren.

Arrangements are entrusted to Burton Funeral Home...

Jan 15, 2018

Raymond James Garrity, age 71, of Espeyville, PA passed away on Monday January 15, 2018 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA.

He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 18, 1946, a son of the late William and Anna Pole Garrity

He was a graduate of the 1965 class of Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh, PA and was a metallurgist for...

Jan 15, 2018

George David Hammill, Sr., age 87, formerly of Erie, passed away Monday January 15, 2018 in Lakeland, Fla.

He was born in Erie on December 26, 1936, a son of the late George William and Elva Irene McClung Hammill.

George graduated from Strong Vincent High School.  He served in the United States Navy from 1949-1955. After a 42 year career with Hammermill...

Jan 15, 2018

Mary Alice Knobloch Smith, age 94, of Erie, died on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Forestview Skilled Nursing.

She was born on April 3, 1923 in Erie, the daughter of the late Emil and Alice Smith Knobloch.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1940, attended Hood College and graduated from Ohio State University.

She was a former member of the Episcopal...

Jan 15, 2018

Joseph F. “Joe” Biondi, age 58, of Millcreek, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at his residence, following a lengthy illness.

Joe was born in Erie, on July 21, 1959, son of the late John and Helen (Jaworski) Biondi. He proudlyserved in the U. S. Army. Afterwards he worked as a butcher in Houston, Texas and later as a machinist for...

Jan 15, 2018

Kenneth H. McConnell, age 94, of Erie, passed away Monday January 15, 2018 at Millcreek Community Hospital.

He was born in Thailand on December 2, 1923 son of the late  Rev. Ralph I. and Edna Hissem McConnell. He graduated from Cleveland State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and  

served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1943-45.   Kenneth worked...

Jan 13, 2018

William L. Galleur age 70, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Erie on January 17, 1947 a son of the late Harvey and Minnie Leola Dinges Galleur. William graduated from Strong Vincent High School. He went on to work at Lord Corp for over 42 years. He was a member...

Jan 13, 2018

Jeffrey Ryan Bomba, age 36, of Erie passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Vincent hospital. He was born on October 17, 1981 in Erie the son of James and Karen (Flanagan) Bomba.

He was a 2000 graduate of Cathedral Prep, where he was an All-Metro standout offensive guard on the 1999 PIAA...

Jan 13, 2018

Carol Sypin age 72, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on November 4, 1945 a daughter of the late Harlan and Dorothy Brown Laub.

Carol enjoyed spending time with her family who meant the world to her.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Sypin.

She is...

Jan 12, 2018

Renee Caldwell Calabrese, age 80, of Erie passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Mary’s Home East. She was born March 26, 1937 in Oil City, PA the daughter of the late Harry and Rita Fasenmyer Caldwell.

A longtime resident of Erie, she had worked at General Electric and later retired from the administration office at the Northwest PA...

Jan 12, 2018

Ellen (Santone) Abata passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 in Surprise, Arizona, 

She was born August 4, 1917 and was the oldest daughter of the late Catherine (Grande) and Egidio Santone. 

She recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, as well as her younger sister and family, had gathered with her on several occasions throughout the...

Jan 12, 2018

Jean Marie Wambaugh, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2018 at Saint Mary's of Asbury Ridge.

Jean was born to Harold and Lorena Davis in Albion, PA on August 21, 1924. Jean was a strong, positive woman who overcame many challenges as a child and young adult. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jean was...

Jan 12, 2018

Joseph P. “Joe” Santone age 93, of Millcreek, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Fairview Manor. He was born in Erie on July 5, 1924, a son of the late Pasquale and Genevieve Santone. Joe attended Strong Vincent High School and served in the United States Navy for 6 years during WWII.  Joe worked at Sealtest Ice Cream,...

Jan 11, 2018

Mary Fabrizio McCarthy, age 88, of Erie passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. She was born February 26, 1929 in Erie the daughter of the late Amico (Mike) and Felicita Danese Fabrizio.

Mary attended Villa Maria grade school and Villa Maria Academy and graduated in 1950 from Temple University with a B.S. degree in...

Jan 11, 2018

John R. Copple, age 71, of Erie passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on July 17, 1946 in Erie the son of the late Charles and Mary (Zappitello)  Copple.

John was a 1964 graduate of Cathedral Prep and graduated from Gannon University with a Business Management degree. He later graduated from the University of...

Jan 10, 2018