Obituaries

Apr 2, 2015

John Griggs Ashby, 71 of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, 4/2/2015. Born in 1944 to John L. Ashby and Connie Griggs Ashby he lived all of his life in Erie, Pa. He attended Strong Vincent High School and graduated class of 1962. He attended Gannon University and graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology. John had over 40 years’ experience...

Apr 2, 2015

Earl H. Erdman, age 80, of Girard, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Erie Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born in Erie on June 5, 1934 the son of the late William and Alice Gillingham Erdman.

Earl enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the U.S.S. Randolph. After his honorable discharge in...

Apr 1, 2015

Donald Richards, age 56, of Erie and formerly of Greenville, PA died Wednesday, April 1, 2015. He was born in Greenville on November 25, 1958 a son for Beverly Grafton Richards and the late Lee Oscar Richards, Jr.

Don was a graduate of Greenville High School, Class of 1976; he graduated from Masonry School and had worked in construction.

In addition to...

Apr 1, 2015

Bernard E. Sassman, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Port Allegheny, PA on February 12, 1928, the son of the late Henry and Iva (Panton) Sassman.

He was a 1946 graduate of Emporium High School, later earning his Masters’ Degree in Education and Principle Certificate from Penn State University. He...

Mar 31, 2015

Esther Mary Majeski Swab, age 80, of Erie, departed from this world, Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

She was born in Erie, on May 3, 1934 a daughter of the late Walter and Eleanora Miller Majeski.

Esther graduated from Millcreek High School and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Asbury and Girard. She loved and enjoyed her family, the wonders...

Mar 31, 2015

Rodney L. Eddy, age 39 of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on October 17, 1975, a son of Everett and Brenda (Crockett) Eddy.

Rodney graduated from Central High School in 1995 and attended Mercyhurst North East.

He was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed traveling. Rodney was a fun and outgoing person...

Mar 30, 2015

B. E. “Jack” Tate III., age 88, of Singer Island, FL, and formerly of Erie, passed away Monday March 30, 2015 at Hospice of West Palm Beach County, FL.

Jack was born July 29, 1926, in Springfield, IL, son of the late Benjamin E. and Gladys Wherly Tate Sr. He grew up in Dayton Ohio, graduating from Dayton’s Oak Wood High...

Mar 30, 2015

Mar 26, 2015

Dolores Steva Butterfield, age 92, formerly of Erie, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, in Smithsburg, Md.

She was born in Erie, Pa., on December 21, 1922, a daughter of the late Forest H. and Pauline Wurst Steva.

Mrs. Butterfield was a graduate of West Millcreek High School, class of 1940, and Erie Commercial College, and was formerly employed as a secretary of...

Mar 26, 2015

Eugene W. Drake, of Erie, died on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on February 4, 1957, a son of Robert Drake and the late Vena Watson Bailey.

In addition to his mother, Gene was preceded in death by his sister Cindy Drake.

He is survived by his step father Raymond Bailey; his siblings: Raymond (Susan)...

Mar 25, 2015

Jadwiga “Jackie” Linchard, age 83, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Fairview Manor.

She was born February 13, 1932 in Bolesty Stare, Poland.

Jackie worked as a seamstress in Chicago, IL until 1991. She was a member of Grace of Calvary Baptist Church on Perry Highway, with Dr. George Alquist.

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

Mar 24, 2015

Denise Tina “Tiny” Clark, 57, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She was born in Erie, PA on January 03, 1958, daughter of the late Alvin L. Clark, Sr. and Margaret Johnson Clark.

Denise was a 1977 Graduate of Academy High School. Shortly after graduation she relocated to Flint, MI, and began her life careers in: Sales, Housekeeping, Waitressing...

Mar 24, 2015

Maren Marion Lindstrom, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at St.Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

She was born in Erie on September 13, 1918, the daughter of the late Anders and Elsie (Bonde) Nielson.

She was a member of Luther Memorial Church, and the Danish Sisterhood.

Maren was self-employed as a Drapery Maker.

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

Mar 22, 2015

Mar 22, 2015

Christopher Ryan Healy, age 36, of Erie, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 22, 2015. He was born in Erie, Pa., on January 20, 1979, the son of Kathleen Gannoe and Robert Healy.

Christopher attended Fairview High School and was a graduate of Fortis Institute ' s accounting program.  In his spare time he enjoyed playing video games and...

Mar 20, 2015

Robert J. Burick, age 77, of Clymer, New York and formerly of Harborcreek, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services following an extended illness.

He was born in Erie on February 25, 1938 a son of the late Michael and Florence Strohmeyer Burick.

Robert was a graduate of Lawrence Park High School. He was a standout athlete...

Mar 20, 2015

Myrtle “Mimi” Wilson, age 93, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

She was born in Erie, on January 26, 1922, a daughter of the late Leo and Fern Auer.

Myrtle married Charles A. Wilson on January 5, 1946, together they owned and operated a dairy farm until retirement. She also worked as a short-order cook and waitress...

Mar 19, 2015

Dr. Steven K. Bowers, age 61, of Girard passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015. He was born at McCord Air Force Base, Tacoma, WA on November 26, 1953, son of Helen B. Bowers and the late Leven L. Bowers.

Dr. Bowers was a graduate of Gateway Senior High School, Monroeville, PA; served in the United States Navy, received his Bachelor of...

Mar 19, 2015

Geraldine “Jerry” Britton of Erie, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at home.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of the late Ed and Elizabeth Delaney Galloway.

Jerry was a member of the Unity in Edinboro and served as Chaplain, and Minister of the Prison Ministry, Master Mind Prayer Group and Healing Group. She was also an actress, singer and songwriter...

Mar 19, 2015

               Gina M. Bizzarro Bird Gina M. Bizzarro Bird, age 42, of Erie passed away Thursday, March 19,2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 3, 1973 in Erie, the daughter of Ernest Bizzarro and the late Doreen Riazzi Bizzarro. Gina had attended McDowell High School and had worked in accounting in the auto industry. She was...