Obituaries

Jan 12, 2017

Helen Scott White, age 86, formerly of Albion, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2017 in Copperas Cove, Texas.

She was born in Platea on April 4, 1930, a daughter of the late Forest and Alice Marie Baldwin Scott Gustafson.

Helen was a member of the Federated Church in East Springfield.

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

Jan 11, 2017

Ethel Mae (Pat)  Dwyer, 98, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.          She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on October 29, 1918, the daughter of the late Patrick Joseph (PJ) and Ethel Lynch Grant.  She married Paul Vincent Dwyer on November 18, 1939 (a union that lasted 67 years until his death) and together...

Jan 11, 2017

Brenda Kuntz Nikolishen took a glorious flight on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. The angels led her safely to her heavenly home.

She was born in Erie on April 22, 1957 a daughter of Sandra Kuntz Varescak of FL and the late Bernard Kuntz.

Brenda’s joys were her daily time and relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; her loving family, her...

Jan 10, 2017

Sandra K Sandi Drew Williams age 71, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot Hospital on Tuesday January 10, 2017. Sandi was born in Erie PA on July 12, 1945 a daughter of the late Milton A. and Edna Moultrie Drew. Sandi was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and later attended evening classes at Tech Memorial High School....

Jan 10, 2017

Stephen W. Faluszczak age 89, of Erie, passed away on 10 January 2017, at the Erie VA Medical Center.

He was born in Schenectady, N.Y., on 27 November 1927, a son of the late Anthony and Rose (Belczyk) Faluszczak.

After graduating from Purdue with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Stephen worked at GE in 13 different manufacturing departments for more than 39...

Jan 10, 2017

George Robert Ehret, age 79, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Fairview Manor.

He was born in Erie on October 30, 1937, son of the late Emil Ehret and Elizabeth (Brogden) Ehret.

After George graduated from McKean High School, he immediately joined the Navy where he served for three years. He then worked at Erie Foundry Company/Erie Press...

Jan 10, 2017

John K. Eckonen, age 34, of Millcreek passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

He was born in Conneaut, OH on August 7, 1982, a son of Catherine Wilson Pudder, and her husband, Kurt of Linesville and the late Bo Eckonen.

John attended Northwestern High School and had worked in construction. He loved the beach and traveling.

He is preceded in death...

Jan 9, 2017

Katherine "Kay" Mary Measel Martin, 101, passed into eternal life on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Fairview Manor Nursing Home. Formerly, she lived on Norman Way, and later resided at Dufford Terrace Apartments for 23 years. Born on March 20, 1915 in South Erie, she was the daughter of John and Grace Measel. Sister or "Sis" as she was known...

Jan 8, 2017

Regina Fichena, age 52 of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie on June 19, 1964, a daughter of Noreen Stevens Lieratore of Erie and the late Riccardo Liberatore.

She had graduated from St. Benedict’s Academy and owned her own beauty salon, Salon Shag, for many years.

Regina enjoyed painting and traveling, she...

Jan 8, 2017

Constance M. “Connie” Karle, age 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family when her husband came to get her to be with him on the same day he passed away on January 5, 2017.

She was born in Erie on August 1, 1933 son of the late Peter and Julia Kuwick Kimet.

She graduated from East High School.

Constance...

Jan 8, 2017

Nancy Jean Rosenthal Scott, age 59, died on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at her home in Erie.  She was born on November 21, 1957, in Erie, daughter of the late Robert "Jerry" and Jean Beatty Rosenthal.

A 1975 graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Nancy worked at the Erie County Court House in Domestic Relations for 34 years.  She was...

Jan 7, 2017

Jan 7, 2017

LeNor “Inky” Anderson, age 74, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday January 7, 2017 at her residence following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Erie, June 9, 1942 daughter of the late Archie and Harriet Nelson Atkins.

LeNor graduated from East High School and was a homemaker all of her life caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed flowers and...

Jan 7, 2017

B. Christel Kuster Caldwell, age 86, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday January 7, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Danzig, Germany on April 9, 1930 the daughter of Eugene and Emmy Thomas Kuster. She was raised in Berlin, Germany where she was employed as a hospital dietician for many years.

She attended St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and Lakewood United...

Jan 7, 2017

Robert A. Wienczkowski, age 82, of Erie, died on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, Pa. on March 23, 1934, a son of Edward and Anna Runser Wienczkowski.

Robert graduated from Tech Memorial and started a professional bowling career. With a growing family, he gave up the bowling circuit to stay closer to home. He...

Jan 7, 2017

Vernon “Barney” Barninger, age 93, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Mary’s East.

He was born in Columbia, PA on October 4, 1923, a son of the late Charles and Bessie Kuhns Barninger.

Vernon graduated from Columbia High School in 1941. He served in the Army Air Corp from 1942 to 1946 serving in the Pacific Theatre of Operations during...

Jan 4, 2017

Urbano Torres Hernandez, age 78, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2017.

Born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico on April 22, 1938, a son of the late Jose Torres and Ramona Hernandez.

Urbano was a former member of Saint Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church and worked as a crane operator for 42 years at York Foundry, where he retired...

Jan 4, 2017

Hazel Marie Atkinson Cook, age 81 of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2017.

Born in Houston, MS, on May 20, 1935, a daughter of the late Middy Davidson and Ada Atkinson Bean.

Hazel was a graduating member of the Academy High School class of 1953. She worked as a Coil Winder for General Electric, where she retired from...

Jan 3, 2017

Manuel R. “Poncho” Mejia age 70, of Erie, passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was born in San Jose, CA on April 21, 1946 a son of the late Ruffus and Grace Vasquez Mejia. After graduation from San Jose High School Manuel served in Vietnam with the US Army. He married Mary E. Spencer Mejia...

Jan 2, 2017

Dorothy Burdick Scott, age 71, of Girard, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Corry on July 23, 1945, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen Bromley Burdick.

Dorothy had worked as a retail manager at Country Fair and was a supervisor at MFG and Olan Mills.

She loved spending time...