Obituaries

Aug 4, 2017

James “Jim” Denning age 54 of Erie, died Friday August 4, 2017.

He was born in Erie, PA on January 31, 1963 a son of Lois Denning and the late William A. Denning. He attended Academy High School and was an avid New York Jets fan. He also enjoyed golfing.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a...

Aug 3, 2017

David B. Root age 80, of Erie, and formerly of Pittsburgh and Fairview, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Sunrise Senior Living following a five year struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Erie on June 17, 1937, a son of the late Paul Bowman and Ethel Bond Root. David graduated in 1955 from the Taft School...

Aug 2, 2017

Peggy Joanne Slother age 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at LECOM Senior Living.

She was born in Derby, NY, on June 29th, 1944, a daughter of the late Harry A. and Beatrice Dunn Larsen.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ronald “Jack” Slother; four brothers; James, Harry Jr, Kenny and Billy ...

Aug 1, 2017

Luther C. Gibbs, Sr., age 85 of Erie, passed away at home on Monday August 1, 2017.

He was born in Laurel, Mississippi, a son of the late Luther C. and Sara Hicks Gibbs.

Luther attended East High School, and received his GED.

He was a machine assembler and worked for Bucyrus Erie for 28 years, and Erie Press Systems for 8 years.

Luther...

Jul 31, 2017

Richard J. Olson, age 74 of Erie passed away quietly at home on Monday, July 31, 2017.

He was born in Erie, PA on May 17, 1943, the son of the late Richard and Doris Fluegel Olson.

He served in the United States Air force from 1961 to 1965.

Richard owned and operated Erie PC Distribution, and also worked at Computer Discount Center...

Jul 31, 2017

David James Dubowski, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, in Boynton Beach, Florida. David was born March 3, 1987, in Erie, son of James and Linda Dubowski.

He attended grade school at Holy Family School and graduated from Mercyhurst Preparatory School in 2005.

David developed a love for and interest in cooking during high school while working at...

Jul 31, 2017

Eloise Roesch Schaper age 87 of Clymer, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 31, 2017.

She was born in Harborcreek, PA on September 12, 1929 a daughter of the late Raleigh J. and Mary Klins Roesch.  She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School in 1947. Eloise enjoyed being a devoted wife and mother and spent many...

Jul 30, 2017

Suzanne Louise “Suzy” Sheldon Loesel age 77, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot on July 30, 2017. She was born in Ashtabula, OH on April 2, 1940, a daughter of the late Carroll and Edna Brewer Sheldon. After graduating from Ashtabula High School in 1958, Suzy studied at Ohio State University and received a degree as an X-Ray Technician....

Jul 30, 2017

Nellie T. Reid, age 103, of Erie, and formerly of Corry, PA passed away Sunday July 30, 2017 at Elmwood Gardens.

She was born May 3, 1914 in Corry, PA, the daughter of the late Nels and Anna Styrback Thompson. Growing up in Corry, she attended the Harding School and both Corry Junior and Senior High Schools, then two years at...

Jul 28, 2017

Angeline Randinelli Hoffman age 76, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Warren, PA on November 2, 1940, daughter of the late Andrew and Amelia Piccirillo Randinelli.

She graduated from Youngsville High School and went on to work as a lab technician at Warren General Hospital then later...

Jul 28, 2017

Carol Ann “Carrie” Kutz age 55, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, 2017 at St. Vincent Heath Center.She was born in Erie on August 14, 1961 to the late Joseph S. and Leona M. Zawistowski Czulewicz.

She attended St. James Grade School and East High School.  She worked at McDuffs Smorgasbord as the salad prep manager, until a...

Jul 26, 2017

Robert “Bob” P. Romecki, age 91, of Erie, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 26 at Forestview Healthcare Center.  He was born in Erie, PA on April 2, 1926 son of the late Frank and Felice (Wierzchowski) Romecki.

Bob served with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.  He was a nose gunner on a B-24 Liberator...

Jul 26, 2017

Edward W. Weiss, age 95, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the VA Medical Center, Erie.

He was born in New York City on December 5, 1921, son of the late Louis and Elizabeth Whiddon Weiss. He graduated from Lawrence High School in New York City.

Ed served in the U.S. Army for 7 years, which...

Jul 23, 2017

Jul 22, 2017

Sylvia A. Madison Nielsen Irish, age 79, of Erie, passed away with her loving family by her side, on July 22, 2017, at Walnut Creek Healthcare Center. 

She was born in Corry, PA on November 11, 1937, a daughter of the late Clarence Madison and Josephine Graham, her birth parents, as well as her adoptive parents, Folmar Nielsen and Alvene...

Jul 22, 2017

Burton “Burt” L. Holden, age 95, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Forestview Healthcare Center.

He was born in Erie, PA, on April 22, 1922, the son of the late Burton Holden and Marie Schnee Gardner.

Mr. Holden served in the US Army Air Corp. during WWII and the Korean War, where he was a gunner in the...

Jul 21, 2017

Jeannine (Jean) Liebel of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 21st, 2017 after a brief stay at Saint Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

She was born in Erie, Pa. on August 30th, the daughter of the late Carl N. and Mildred (Darais) Faulkner.  A lifelong Erie resident, Jeannine was a graduate of Wesleyville High School, and a member of Our Lady of Peace...

Jul 21, 2017

George V. Wiser, age 66, of Girard, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at UPMC Hamot from injuries sustained in a pedestrian vehicle accident.

He was born in Erie on December 22, 1950, a son of the late Harold V. and Norma Hartley Wiser.

George graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1968. He was “semi-retired” working as a courier for...

Jul 21, 2017

John J. McGraw, age 82, of Erie, passed away surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 21, 2017 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

He was born in Erie, PA on October 13, 1934, son of the late Frederick B. and Gertrude Miller McGraw.

John graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School and went on to earn a degree in business from Gannon University.  He worked...

Jul 16, 2017

Nellie V. Hotchkiss Wedekind Pletcher, age 89, of Fairview passed away Sunday July 16, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

 She was born in McClane, on June 9, 1928 a daughter of the late Kenneth and Flora Bausch Hotchkiss.

 She was a graduate of Fairview High School, class of 1947, and served for many years on the FHS Golden Society Committee. ...