Obituaries

Jul 16, 2017

Jul 14, 2017

Henry S. McCarthy, age 61, of Fairview, passed away on Friday July 14, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Philadelphia on January 11, 1956, a son of the late John and Virginia Stewart McCarthy.

 Hank graduated from Fairview High School in 1974.  He had worked as a commercial painter in the Erie area.  Hank was a music enthusiast...

Jul 13, 2017

Samuel T. Copeland Jr., age 72, of Erie, died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at home.  Born in Erie, PA on June 6, 1945, he was a son of the late Gertrude Nichols Copeland and Samuel Copeland, Sr.

Samuel graduated from East High School and worked at General Electric, Mace Electric, and the Hammermill Paper Company.  He also worked as a self-defense...

Jul 13, 2017

James F. Flynn Sr, age 77, of Erie and formerly of Bradford, PA passed away quietly on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Erie.

He was born in Bradford, PA on October 31, 1939 a son of the late W. Glenn and Audel Wetzel Flynn.

James was a 1957 graduate of Bradford High School and served four years...

Jul 12, 2017

Walter Czerwinski age 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the VA Medical Center following a brave battle with leukemia.

He was born in Erie on April 14, 1935, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Branecki Czerwinski.

Walter graduated from East High School where he was a city champion...

Jul 9, 2017

Jul 7, 2017

Edward Paul Hewitt, age 94 and his beloved wife, Charlotte Irene (Vollbrecht) Hewitt, age 89, both passed away peacefully 2 hours apart on Friday July 7, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor, surrounded by their loving family. 

As in life, now in death, they are together forever.  They went to be with the Lord together this past Friday. A true love...

Jul 7, 2017

Frances Przybyszewski age 93, passed away peacefully Friday, July 7, 2017 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born in Chicago, IL on December 15, 1923, a daughter of the late Frank and Lottie Czulewicz Olszewski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard (Benny) Przybyszewski, her sister Karen Rohaly, and brothers Norbert and...

Jul 7, 2017

Martin L. Mazur age 58, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Erie on November 4, 1958 a son of the late Joseph and Lois Mazur. Martin was self-employed as a flooring and carpet installer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and always helped out everyone in the neighborhood. He was also a...

Jul 6, 2017

James E. Kubaney, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Thursday July 6, 2017 in Erie, Pennsylvania.  He was born in Erie on April 29, 1943 to the late Charles and Nellie Kubaney.

 

Jim graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School in 1961, where he lettered both in football as a fullback and then as a...

Jul 6, 2017

Peter S. Husted left this world on Thursday, July 6, 2017.

He was born on December 22, 1931 to James D. Husted and Agnes Lorei Husted.

Growing up some of his best summers were spent at his Aunt and Uncle’s farm with his cousins.

Dad attended St. Joseph School and Academy High School but he never finished. He decided to serve his country...

Jul 6, 2017

Rebecca Marie Brase Michalak age 63 of Millcreek, passed away peacefully Thursday July 6th at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 1, 1954 in Owatonna, MN the daughter of Eleanor Jean Wolf Brase and the late Everett Robert Brase.  She was the first baby born in Steele County, MN in the New Year, 1954.

Rebecca...

Jul 6, 2017

James E. Hawes, age 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on July 6, 2017 at Niagara Village.  He was born June 15, 1934, son of the late James W. Hawes and Henrietta Metzler-Hawes Donnell.Jim was a 1952 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and as a young man, worked with his step-father at Lake Shore/Nash Automotive. ...

Jul 5, 2017

James F. Harrington, 83, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Wednesday July 5, 2017 with his loving family at his side.

Born on November 21, 1933 in Erie, a son of the late Charles W. and Orletta R. (Brandt) Harrington. He was a 1953 graduate of the Millcreek School District and served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956.

James worked...

Jul 3, 2017

Helena (Nell) Tredway Hardy, devoted mother and accomplished equestrian, died Monday at home after waging a brave eight-year battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She was 59.

Readers of this newspaper will recognize Nell’s name, as she chronicled her life with ALS in a monthly column “Not to Worry” for several years. Her writing covered topics from meeting her idol of...

Jul 3, 2017

Richard T. Guyett, age 78, of St. Petersburg, died on Monday July 3, 2017 in Erie, PA as a result of an automobile accident.  He was born in Buffalo, NY, a son of Howard and Salome Guyett.

Richard is survived by his three daughters Deborah (James) Daurelio, Michele (Peter) Vranjes, and Brenda  (Eugene) Prock and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends are...

Jul 2, 2017

Marcia A. Hughes age 68, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born in Erie on January 31, 1949 a daughter of her late biological parents, Fred and Catherine Leatherwood Young and her late parents Johnny L. and Viola Johnson. She was a graduate of East High School in 1967 and received an...

Jul 1, 2017

Constance F. “Connie” Nesselhauf, age 78, passed away at St. Vincent Health Center on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

Born in Erie on February 8, 1939, the daughter of the late Generoso B. and Ammarillia M. (Vorse) Donofrio.

In addition to her parents, and her husband Jack who passed away in 2002, Connie was preceded in death by two sons, Gregory Alan Dunn...

Jun 29, 2017

Larry C. Martin, age 72, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 29, 2017 at Manorcare Health Services.  He was born in Boissevain, VA on January 1, 1945, a son of John W. Martin and Elizabeth Brooks Martin.

Larry had several jobs before settling in for a long career at the City of Erie Water Treatment Center where he retired...

Jun 29, 2017

Andrew J. Schubert, age 19, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on August 22, 1997, a son of Shannon Jo Simmers Paul of Erie and David Ray Schubert, Sr. of Sharon.

Andrew graduated from Sharon High School and was employed by Rent One in Erie as a Certified Delivery Technician.

Andrew embraced...