Obituaries

Oct 26, 2016

Dorothy V. Irwin Wilson, age 93, of Erie, passed into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Fairview Manor after a several year struggle with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

She was born in Greenwood, PA on April 18, 1923, a daughter of the late George and Nora Uplinger Irwin. Dorothy was the ninth of ten children and was...

Oct 25, 2016

Loretta D. Paolello, age 71 of Erie, died Tuesday October 25, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Ridgway, PA on April 6, 1945 a daughter of the late James Edward and Loretta Mary Bartberger Pike.

Loretta graduated from Elk County Christian School, Class of 1962.

She was an entrepreneur, and was a wedding planner at the Gothic Gallery.

In addition to her...

Oct 24, 2016

James “ Jamie” E. Collins, age 41, of Erie and formerly of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 24, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

James was born in Dover, Delaware on January 5, 1975 son of Cynthia Graff Stubenhofer, Girard and A.N. Collins, TN.

He graduated from Girard High School in 1993 where he was an All-County Soccer Player. James graduated from...

Oct 24, 2016

Diane Marie Weber Knapp, age 67, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born in Erie on November 9, 1948, a daughter of the late John A. and Betti Bootes Weber.

Diane attended Harborcreek High School before helping care for her family. She was a good mother, hard worker and a great cook. She...

Oct 24, 2016

Tammy Juliano, age 56, of Erie, passed away on October 24th, 2016, 2016 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in Erie, PA on February 15, 1960, a daughter of Janet Messenger Caldwell and the late Bert Caldwell.

Tammy attended Strong Vincent High School and earned her GED. She went on to study cosmetology in Erie, PA. She earned...

Oct 24, 2016

Walter F. Kreiter, Sr., age 97, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at his residence.

He was born in Vernon Township, on November 6, 1918 a son of the late John and Hazel Wood Kreiter.

Walt enlisted in the U.S Army and served during WW II. He and his family moved to Florida where he worked at Pratt Whitney Aircraft until...

Oct 23, 2016

Marjorie E. Jones age 70, of Erie and formerly of Girard passed away quietly on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Abington Crest Nursing Home

She was born in Conneaut, OH on May 20, 1946 a daughter of the late William and Sadie Griffis Murkens.

After graduating from Northwestern High School in 1965 she married Thomas Jones and raised her family. From time...

Oct 22, 2016

Thomas C. “Tud” Stepp, age 59 of Erie, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born May 29, 1957 in Aliceville, AL, son of Stella Dancy Stepp and the late Thomas Lee Stepp.

Thomas attended Academy High School and was a former employee at Erie County Farms.

He was a past member of the Usher board at the House of...

Oct 22, 2016

Blair Elliott Kershaw, age 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Sunrise Senior Living.

He was born in Lowell, MA on June 28, 1934, a son of the late Raymond and Mary Kershaw.

Blair was a graduate of Greenville High School and Youngstown University and served active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps. Blair was a salesman...

Oct 22, 2016

Charles D. Thomas, age 77, of Erie, died on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born in Erie on May 16, 1939, son of the late Loretta Struchen Thomas and Edmund “PeeWee” L. Thomas.

Chuck graduated from Academy High School in 1957. While in High School he was a stand out scholar and athlete in football, basketball...

Oct 21, 2016

Frances Gilson Wagner Reynolds, of Erie, passed away on October 21, 2016 at Forestview Senior Living Center.

She was born in Erie, PA, November 13, 1919, daughter of the late Attorney Samuel L. and Helen Geary Gilson.

Frances was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Bucknell University, Phi Beta Kappa. As her four active boys attended elementary school, she went...

Oct 20, 2016

Russell F. “Bud” Anderson, Jr., age 74, of Erie, passed away on October 20, 2016, at Edinboro Manor.

Bud was born in Erie, PA on June 30, 1942, the only son and the youngest of five children of the late Russell F., Sr. and Verna Arnold Anderson.

Bud was a valued employee of Erie Bolt Corporation for over 20 years, where he...

Oct 20, 2016

Oct 19, 2016

Joyce Marie Battle, age 75, of Abington Crest Nursing Home went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.

She was born in Erie, PA on August 2, 1941, the daughter of the late Flossie Crider Sharp and Frederick Scott Sharp.

She attended Academy High School and worked at Bliley Electric in Erie.

Joyce will be remembered for her love of...

Oct 19, 2016

Ruth Barnes Harden, age 76, of Erie, transitioned from labor to reward on October 19, 2016. She was born in Collins, MS on September 23, 1940, a daughter of the late Elijah and Lovie Magee Barnes.

Ruth was a 1958 graduate of Collins High School and went on to be employed by Bliley Electric where she retired in 2009 after 42...

Oct 18, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Kempa age 89, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born in Erie, PA on June 16, 1927 a daughter of the late Howard and Gertrude Knapp Vogt. Mary attended Harborcreek High School and worked for many years as a waitress for Sudan’s Restaurant as well as for...

Oct 18, 2016

James E. Oleski, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on April 28th, 1942, a son of the late Stephen T. and Pauline Helen Scubic Oleski.

James attended Lawrence Park High School and served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a welder for American Sterilizer for over...

Oct 18, 2016

James Joe Henry Watson, age 62 of Erie, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on August 28, 1954, a son of the late Juitt and Jurlie Bernice Watson.

James was an irresistible guy, loved driving and helping others. James loved his car and was known as the “around town driver.” He was a great man...

Oct 17, 2016

Susan Hawley Colvin age 58, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family after a 3 year battle with cancer.

She was born in Erie on October 15, 1958 a daughter of Richard Hawley and Dolores Hawley Ziegler of Erie.

She graduated from Seneca High School and worked at Arthritis Associates for 18...

Oct 17, 2016