Obituaries

Jun 7, 2017

Charles Ross Bales, M.D., plastic and general surgeon for over three decades, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on June 7, 2017 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was 87.

 

Born on a farm in Oswego, New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario, Dr. Bales was the younger of two sons to Alice Ross Bales and Harold W....

Jun 7, 2017

David J. Cyterski, age 61, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, June 07, 2017 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

He was born in Erie on July 30, 1955, the son of the late Joseph and Florence Cyterski.

He graduated from Our Lady of Peace Grade School Class of 1969, Cathedral Prep School Class of 1973, going on to earn a...

Jun 6, 2017

Mary Harrison Reisinger Stevens, a grand lady with a fascinating heritage, passed away on June 6, 2017 at her home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she resided for over 40 years. She was 97 years old. Mary was born on December 3, 1919 to Curt Hugo Reisinger and Mary Lodge McKee Reisinger in New York City, New York.

She graduated from...

Jun 6, 2017

Jun 5, 2017

Phyllis Wilkins Lafferty Kierzek, age 78, of Lake City, passed away Monday June 5, 2017 at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Erie on November 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Chester and Marian Pease Wilkins.

Phyllis graduated from McDowell High School.  She worked at Grants Department Store, Bucyrus Erie and also as the guidance secretary at McDowell High School.

She enjoyed...

Jun 5, 2017

Robert Joseph Moore age 34, of Erie, died Monday, June 5, 2017 in Erie. He was born in Erie, PA on May 27, 1983 a son of Brian R. DeMarco and Lori Roberts-Moore. Robert was a 2001 graduate of Harbor Creek High School and worked as a sand blaster with Erie Hard Chrome. He enjoyed auto racing and was generally...

Jun 4, 2017

 

At approximately 5:53am the spirit of Viola Mathews Johnson, formerly of 3026 Liberty Street, passed away at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center on Sunday, June 4, 2017.

Viola was born in Uniontown, Alabama, on August 8, 1927, the daughter of the late Albert and Sallie Bennett Matthews.

After having her first child, Viola and her husband, Johnnie L., became part of the...

Jun 4, 2017

Lois K. Baker, age 74 of Erie, PA died Sunday, June 4, 2017, one day after sharing her 52nd wedding anniversary with her husband, John.

She was born on December 13, 1942 in Erie, PA a daughter of the late Dominick and Helen Sebunia Koziarski.

She attended St. Stanislaus and graduated from St. Benedict High School.  Lois was employed for seven years...

Jun 3, 2017

Brandon Hinzy, age 24, of Lake City, lost his battle with addiction on Saturday June 3, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Beaver, PA on May 3, 1993, a son of Vicki Gilbert Hinzy and the late Larry Hinzy.

Brandon attended Girard High School and obtained his GED.  He loved to draw.  Brandon worked at Peterson Landscaping in the past.

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Jun 3, 2017

Jun 2, 2017

 

Vera Szapowalowa Karowicz Age 91, of Erie, Pennsylvania went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday June 2, 2017 at LECOM Presque Isle. Vera was born on February 28, 1926 in Kluczynowka, Ukraine. When WWII broke out at the age of 15 she was forcefully removed from her family home and had to work at a German...

Jun 1, 2017

Marian F. Becker Chrostowski, age 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully at Elmwood Gardens surrounded by her family on June 1st, 2017. She was born in Erie on September 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Weschler) Becker.

Marian attended St. Mary’s and East High School.  After graduation she went to work at Hammermill Paper Company until...

Jun 1, 2017

Dejaree Marie Lofton, infant daughter of Shamara Spearman and Dashawn Lofton, Sr., passed away on June 1, 2017 at UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital. 

Gone too soon, she is survived by her siblings Dashawn Lofton, Jr., ShaZyah Pierce, Damarion Lofton, DaNijah Lofton and Da’Mir Spearman-Lofton; Grandparents, Sheila Overton and Steve Spearman, Sr.; and a special Aunt Roshay Benjamin.

Friends are invited to...

May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

Earl William “Sandy” Saunders, 72, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2017 in the presence of his loving family.

Sandy was the true definition of a family man.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.

Since 1970, he was a strong supporter of the Teamsters Local 397.  He worked for Lyons Transportation Lines (LTL) and...

May 27, 2017

Carmelo Dalleo, age 89, of Erie passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Fairview Manor with his family at his side. He was born September 6, 1927 in Villa Priolo, Sicily the son of the late Joseph and Felica Paridiso Dalleo. In his youth, Carmelo played soccer for his hometown club. In 1947 he came to the United States and...

May 26, 2017

Margaret A. Laase Wasser, age 85, of East Springfield, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday May, 26, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West following a brief illness.

She was born in Girard, OH , on January 5, 1932, a daughter of the late Edward M. and Dorothy Higgins Laase.

She worked many years as a nurse’s aide at Brown Memorial...

May 25, 2017

Marjorie Anne Smith, age 90 of Millcreek, passed away peacefully, at the home of her daughter on Thursday May 25, 2017.                  She was born in Erie on May 11, 1927, a daughter of the late Clarence A. and Olive Shaner Milks.  Marjorie was a graduate of Millcreek High School in 1945 and went on to earn her Degree in Business...

May 24, 2017

 

Christopher Neal Hammill age 33, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was born in Erie on November 11, 1983, the son of Neal and Antoinette Mack Hammill. Chris graduated from Mercyhurst Prep High School and continued his studies at Edinboro University receiving a degree in Sociology. He was employed by various social...

May 24, 2017

Sharyn Faye (Rose) Powell, age 71, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday May 24, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center.

 She was born in Erie, on April 30, 1946; the youngest daughter of the late Lloyd and Alice Sterrett Rose.

 Sharyn graduated from Fairview High School in 1964.  She worked for a while at Pulako’s Chocolates on Peach St.

 She enjoyed...