Obituaries

Jul 15, 2015

Bonnie Raye (Kidder) Easler, age 78, of Girard, passed away at the home of her daughter and granddaughter on Wednesday, July 15, 2015.

She was born in Lake City, on April 4, 1937, a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Helen Rudler Kidder.

Bonnie graduated from Girard Rice Avenue/Union High School. She was the lead majorette at Dobler Hose and enjoyed...

Jul 15, 2015

Aiden Matthew Cottrell, age 6 months, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 after a courageous battle with chronic lung disease.

He was born in Erie, on January 17, 2015, a son of Wesley and Amanda Miller Cottrell.

Aiden was a fighter from the moment he was born.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his three brothers: Derek A., Bryce V....

Jul 15, 2015

John Richardson Claridge, age 88, of Erie, died on July 15, 2015, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Matane, Canada on November 22, 1926, the son of the late Bertram and Helen Claridge. The family moved to the United States when John was 12 years old.

After being home schooled, John graduated from Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario,...

Jul 15, 2015

 LOVING MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, GREAT GRANDMOTHER

Sara Helen Mortimer Potter, age 81, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 9, 1934 in Sprankle Mills, PA., a daughter of the late Purl and Sara Mauk Mortimer.

Sara graduated from Punxatawney High School in 1952. She was a member of Summit United...

Jul 15, 2015

Hollis “Holly” E. Wasser, age 88, of East Springfield, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday July 15, 2015 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West following a brief illness.

He was born in Fredonia, PA, on May 28, 1927, a son of the late Harold and Velma Gamble Wasser.

Holly grew up in Fredonia, PA and worked as a machinist for American...

Jul 14, 2015

Joseph Bucci, age 55, of Albion, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born in Roccopia, Italy on November 15, 1959, a son of the late Marietta and Dominic Bucci.

He worked for Hamot Hospital for five years and then Gunite EMI for more than fifteen years.

Joseph was a member of the VFW Post #470, enjoyed hunting,...

Jul 13, 2015

Jean B. Wettekin, age 94, of Erie and also of Bradenton, FL, died on Monday July 13, 2015 at Westlake Woods. She was born in Erie, November 14, 1920, the daughter of the late Otto J. and Esther Baird Sweinhart.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and had been a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church in Erie where she...

Jul 11, 2015

Jeramy Derek “Junebug” Smith, age 41, of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 following a sudden heart attack.

Jeramy was born July 30, 1973, in Erie, son of Randy and Christine Lundell Rounds.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1991. He began working at North Coast Knife and Saw at the age of 13 and was currently the general...

Jul 11, 2015

Kaye L. Cofini, age 73, passed away on July 11, 2015 at her residence.

She was born July 28, 1941 in Erie and had also lived in the San Francisco, CA area for many years before returning to Erie later in life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nord A. and Mary Emma Cofini and her sister Ann S. Cofini.

She...

Jul 10, 2015

Yuriy Khodzhayan, age 76, of Millcreek, passed away Friday July 10, 2015 at his residence.

Yuriy was born February 22, 1939, in the former U.S.S.R., son of the late Artashes and Shushanik Khodzayan.

He was a Squadron Command Officer in the former U.S.S.R. , a Captain in the Civil Airlines for 35 years and worked for the former Erie Aviation in Erie...

Jul 8, 2015

Jul 8, 2015

Edward A. Schmidt, age 48, of Erie, passed away suddenly at his home , on Wednesday, July 8, 2015.

He was born February 17, 1967, a son of the late Betty Lou Morrison and Samuel Schmidt.

After graduation from Strong Vincent High School in 1985, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was a Master Electrician for the Army Corp. of...

Jul 8, 2015

James E. Ginkel, age 63, of Erie, PA died on Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at Saint Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie on June 7, 1952 to the late Paul and Maryzita Ginkel.

He worked for AMSCO, STERIS and General Electric. His true passions were performing music, watching his sons participate in athletics and spending time at Presque Isle. He...

Jul 7, 2015

David Lawrence, age 67, of Girard, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Erie on July 6, 1948, a son of the late Alton and Anna Walker Lawrence.

David attended Fairview High School. He spent his life working in the concrete industry, first at Top Roc and then Site Blauvelt Engineers,...

Jul 7, 2015

Linda Dougan Brogdon, age 67, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at her residence, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Erie on September 14, 1947, daughter of the late Leonard and June Doyle Dougan.

Linda was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She loved dogs and was an AKC Certified Breeder of Boxers. She also...

Jul 2, 2015

Jul 2, 2015

Justin Allen Wiley Justin Allen Wiley, age 22, transitioned from this life on Thursday, July 2, 2015.  He was born in Erie on September 9, 1992.  He is the talented, loving son of Shelby Allen Wiley and Amy Cahill. Justin attended Cathedral Prep for four years and graduated from Strong Vincent High School.  While at Cathedral Prep he played Rambler...

Jul 1, 2015

Gregory Lee Bell, age 37, of Erie, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Born in Erie, on April 16, 1978, he was the son of George Wyant and Peggy Bizzaro. Greg was a loving father, brother, son and friend. His children were his greatest accomplishments. He loved gardening, The Pittsburgh Steelers and he loved lending a hand to anyone who needed...

Jul 1, 2015

William A. Johnston, age 69, of Girard, passed away Wednesday, July l, 2015, at Fairview Manor Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 7, 1946, to William E. and Florence Cederlund Johnston. Bill graduated from Mentor High School Class of 1963. He managed a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant before starting a career as a...

Jun 30, 2015

Helen Burton Good Shank, age 102, of Albion, NY and formerly of Erie died peacefully on Tuesday June 30, 2015 in Medina, NY. She was born in Erie on February 6, 1913, the daughter of the late Harry and Emma Sampson Burton.

She was a graduate of Academy High School and had attended the University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse University.

She was...