Obituaries

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 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 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 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 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...

Dec 5, 2017

F. William (Bill) Bremmer, Jr., age 78, of Fariview passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2017, at UPMC Hamot after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born on April 4, 1939, in Baden, PA, son of the late Edna (Himes) and F. William Bremmer, Sr.

He graduated from Mercersburg Academy, class of 1957, in Mercersburg, PA, and then earned...

Dec 5, 2017

Norman J. Carlin, age 77, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.  He was born in Erie on October 7, 1940, a son of the late Clifton and Helen Culhane Carlin. 

Norman was graduate of Cathedral Prep and Edinboro University.  He went on to teach math and chemistry at Seneca High School for over 30...

Dec 5, 2017

On December 5, 2017, God reached down and plucked one of His precious flowers. It had endured many windy days, but it had one of the sweetest aromas found in the garden. That flower was in the person of Rev. Rosetta Welch Montgomery. Rev. Montgomery was born on November 6, 1946, in Tuscaloosa, AL to the late J. D. Welch...

Dec 5, 2017

Richard J. Dunford, age 82, of Erie, Pa died on Tuesday, December 5, 2017  in Avon Lake, Ohio following a brief illness.  He was born in Wesleyville, PA on April 4, 1935 to the late Robert and Norma (Volrath) Dunford.  He graduated from Wesleyville High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from Gannon College in 1957, obtained his...

Dec 4, 2017

Jo Ann Schenker, age 60, of McKean, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on August 30, 1957 the daughter of the late W. Alan and Bertha Elser Riley.

Jo Ann was a graduate of General McLane High School.  She was a member of the Millcreek Legion Post # 773, the Moose Club Lodge...

Dec 4, 2017

Dec 4, 2017

Iris L. Bennett Dawley Johnson, age 82, of Erie, died on Monday December 4, 2017. She was born in Erie on August December 2, 1935, the daughter of the late LaVern and Katherine (Burns) Bennett.

She was a 1953 graduate of Millcreek High School and worked as a car hop waitress at Priscilla’s Restaurant, and also at Presque Isle Plastics for...

Dec 3, 2017

Patricia Jean Grandmaison, 68, formerly of Corry, died on Sunday, December 3, 2017, in Bradford, Pa.   

She was born on March 11, 1949, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. 

Services are private.

Dec 2, 2017

Richard A. Savelli age 73, of Edinboro, passed away on December 2, 2017 at Sarah A. Reed. He was born in Erie on September 26, 1944, the son of the late Richard and Lucille Savelli. Rich fought a battle with brain cancer for almost 14 years with his ever faithful and loving wife Mary constantly at his side. They fought...

Dec 2, 2017

Richard Theodore Volgstadt, age 72, of McKean, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at his residence, following a brief illness.

He was born in Titusville, PA on October 23, 1945 a son of the late George and Elizabeth Becker Volgstadt.

Richard was a Graduate of McDowell High School. He was self-employed as a Building Contractor retiring after 45 years of owning...

Dec 2, 2017

Clark W. Walker, age 68, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 2, 2017.  He was born in Erie on February 10, 1949, a son of the late June Baker Walker. 

Clark was a 1967 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and went on to study Computer Engineering at Erie Business Center.  Clark was employed by Princeton...