Obituaries

Oct 11, 2017

Shirley May (Post) Marx Podlasek, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She resided at the Sarah Reed Senior Living in Erie, PA for three years. She was born in Greenfield Township, PA on November 11, 1937, a daughter of the late Arthur Thomas and Emma Fern Chesley Post.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert J....

Oct 11, 2017

Carolyn (Carol) Ann Aquillano Letizio, 69, went to rest on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at home surrounded by her loved ones, after a long courageous battle with cancer;  never once letting it get the best of her.

Carol was born in Erie, on March 12, 1948 to the late Madeline (Alberico) and Samuel Aquillano.

Carol is survived by her husband...

Oct 10, 2017

James W. Brown age 54 of Erie, passed away Tuesday morning, October 10, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Care Center.  

He was born in Pittsburgh, PA July 1, 1963, the son of Ronald W. Brown and the late Georgia Ann (Brinley) Brown.

Jim was a graduate of North Hills High School Class of 1981, and served our country in the United...

Oct 10, 2017

Georgetta (Georgie) Marie Daruda, age 70, formerly of Waterford, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on May 27, 1947, a daughter of the late Josephine (Militello) Yacovella and William P. Vangeli.

She was a graduate of Fort Le Boeuf High School, prior to attending Triangle Tech and E.I.T.  Over her career, Georgie...

Oct 9, 2017

Gordon B. Starr passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital at the age of 89. He had been a resident of Springhill Senior Community for the past two years.

Gordon was born on November 15, 1927 in Nashville, Michigan to the late Reverend Roland H. Starr and Edith McDonald Starr, the fourth of five children.

He grew up...

Oct 8, 2017

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....