Obituaries

Nov 20, 2016

Nancy L. Jillard, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on October 12th, 1942 to the late Fred Travers and Mary Bayer Travers.

Nancy graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1960 and went on to work in food service at Brown Derby and Luigi’s as a waitress for many years.

Nancy...

Nov 20, 2016

Rusty Lee Kemrer, age 26, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 20, 2016 at UPMC Hamot, as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born in Harrisburg on November 4, 1990, a son of Jason Lee and Gail Woleslagle Kemrer of Cranesville

Rusty graduated from General McLane High School in 2009. He participated in baseball and football while growing up....

Nov 19, 2016

Nov 18, 2016

Donald Robert “Bob” Smith age 78, of Millcreek passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 18, 2016 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on September 13, 1938 a son of the late Donald F. and Mary Grugin Smith.

Donald graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School and went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard.

Along with his brother, Donald owned and...

Nov 18, 2016

Michael Henry Schloss, born October 3, 1945, son of Edward George Schloss and Bertha Balsiger Schloss, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 18, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Dorothy “Dotty” (Koket) Schloss, his children Alexandra (David) Scrymgeour, Michael (Lauree) Schloss, and Anne (Doug) Bauman.  He was a beloved “Papa” to Connor, Victor, Ethan, Michael,...

Nov 17, 2016

James Johnson, age 82, of Erie, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital.

He was born in York, New York on July 10, 1934 to John Robert Johnson and Ethel Jackson Johnson.

James served his country in the United States Army from 1952-1955 during the Korean Conflict. He also worked as a very talented carpenter and mechanic in his...

Nov 17, 2016

Betty J. Farver age 95, formerly of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Erie on June 28, 1921 a daughter of the late Newton D. and Esther Slater Tait.

Betty graduated from East High School. She retired from Loblaws after many years.

Betty was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church. She loved...

Nov 16, 2016

Harry W. Honard, Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2016. Harry graduated Academy High School in 1946. He worked at General Telephone until serving in the United States Army 82nd Airborne (Fort Bragg) during the Korean War Conflict. He then returned to Erie and worked most of his life as a cable splicer and later as a...

Nov 15, 2016

Marjorie Fullerton Rauth Blass, age 93, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Forestview Nursing Home.

She was born on January 2, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Charles Rogers Rauth and Marjorie Fullerton Rauth.

Mrs. Blass graduated from the Agnes Irwin School for Girls in Wynnewood, PA and attended Smith College.

She was a...

Nov 14, 2016

Rory David Nero Sr. age 62, of Erie passed away at home on November 14, 2016. He was born in St. Mary’s, PA on August 9, 1954 a son of the late Anthony J. and Sara E. Dahlquist Nero. He was a general contractor for many decades having built many homes and working at home improvement for decades in Erie....

Nov 14, 2016

Geraldine “Gerri” Wickham, age 75 of Erie, passed away quietly at her residence November 14, 2016, surrounded by her family.

Gerri’s most passionate and satisfying moments in life revolved around her grandchildren, gardening, and keeping a meticulous home for her family. Gerri also would say her fondest memories are the 20 years she spent at St. Vincent’s hospital caring for any...

Nov 12, 2016

Carrie Dee (Red) Stokes, age 93, of Erie, transitioned from labor to reward on November 12, 2016 at Golden Living Western Reserve.

She was born in Noxubee County, MS on September 25, 1923, the daughter of the late Eddie Lee and Mattie E. Washington Bankhead.

Carrie was the kitchen supervisor for the Salvation Army for several years, prior to retiring, after five...

Nov 12, 2016

John N. Fehr, age 64, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on June 6, 1952, a son of Lavina McKee Fehr of Girard, and the late Russell R. Fehr.

John graduated from Girard High School and Vo Tech in 1970. He received his welding certification and Vo Tech and was employed...

Nov 12, 2016

Dorothy M. Latimer age 94, of Erie, passed away Saturday November 12, 2016 at

UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on June 17, 1922 a daughter of the late Jesse and Charlotte

Weiss Hough.

Dorothy graduated from Academy High School in 1940 and went on to attend

Erie Business College.

She owned her own Latimer Real Estate office in Fairview for over 16 years.

Dorothy enjoyed...

Nov 11, 2016

Nov 11, 2016

Mary Jane Weaver Mansfield, age 88, of Columbus, Ohio, died in Westerville, Ohio on November 11, 2016 after a short illness. She was born in Oil City, Pa. on March 16, 1928. Her parents were Edward Cornelius and Dorothy Dahle Weaver. She was a 1945 graduate of Oil City High School. Mary Jane lived most of her life in Erie,...

Nov 10, 2016

Emma Rohleder, age 90, of Girard, passed away Thursday November 10, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Titusville, on January 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Frank and Elsie Atkinson DeMott.

Emma loved word searches, puzzles, crocheting and knitting. Her family meant the world to her.

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

Nov 10, 2016

Douglas Allen Kindle, age 54, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016.

Born in Erie, PA on April 13, 1962, a son of the late Earl M. and Mary Janet (Allen) Kindle. Doug was a Class of 1980 graduate of East High School and worked as an auto and motorcycle mechanic. Doug was baptized at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. He...

Nov 9, 2016

Jimmy Spain, 69, of Erie, passed away at his home on November 9, 2016. Born on May 22, 1947 in Erie, son of the late Pete Spain and Nebraska Jones Bishop. He worked at Conrail for 10 years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, his dog, and taking care of his car.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded...

Nov 8, 2016

James Russell Lee, Jr., “Rusty” age 54, of Erie, PA, made his transition from this life to eternal life with the Lord, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Portsmouth, VA, first born son of Jeanette Lee Tyson and the late James Russell Lee, Sr. on May 29, 1962. In addition to his father, he was...