Obituaries

Jan 18, 2015

Nicholas DiRienzo, age 78, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015.

He was born in Erie, PA on February 20, 1936 a son of the late Dominick and Sue Vendetti DiRienzo.

Nicholas attended Millcreek High School before serving in the United States Marine Corp. After serving he was self - employed as a cement contractor.

Nicholas was a loving father, he...

Jan 18, 2015

Jan 17, 2015

Richard F. Moran, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Titusville, PA on September 10, 1925 son of the late Richard J. and Theresa Haaser Moran.

Richard served as a US Navy Aviation Cadet during World War II before attending Edinboro College for two years. He then went on to...

Jan 17, 2015

Miriam W. Kimball, age 92, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her family following a brief illness.

She was born in Erie, on August 28, 1922, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Mildred Carr Wright.

She was a graduate of Academy High School Class of 1941, and had worked in the banking

industry...

Jan 16, 2015

Martha Love Waiter, 97, died peacefully at Corry Manor on Friday January 16, 2015 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior.

She was born in Erie on June 16, 1917 daughter of the late William W. and Mathilde Shue Love.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in North East.

She was a devoted housewife.

In addition to her...

Jan 16, 2015

Eveline Julian, 89, passed peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Abington Crest Nursing Home.

Born Elsa Ruth Forbes de Timmerman, August 21, 1925 in Batavia, Indonesia. She married Zenau den Hartog (Dan) in September, 1942, they were divorced and he preceded her in death in 2000.

She, Zenau, and their sons left Indonesia for the Netherlands and came to the U.S....

Jan 16, 2015

Beverly Ann (Fugate) McKinley, age 77, of Millcreek Township and formerly of Fairview, passed away on January 16, 2015 at Elmwood Gardens after a prolonged illness.

Born and raised in Millcreek Township on November 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Opal (Carner) Fugate. Bev was a graduate of McDowell High School. She had a strong Christian...

Jan 16, 2015

Dorothy “Dottie” Billings Cook, age 77, of McKean, passed away, Friday January 16, 2015 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Pittsburgh, on December 6, 1937, the daughter of the late Hugh and Dorothy Labenz Calvert.

Dorothy was a school crossing guard, but her real job was being a wonderful homemaker. She was a member of the Irish Cultural Society;...

Jan 15, 2015

Mildred F. Mariella DeDionisio, age 94, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, on August 23, 1920, a daughter of the late Louis and Theresa Pate Mariella.

Mildred worked as an assembler at the Lord Corporation for 26 ½ years.

She was a member of the Lord’s Quarter Century Club and the Salvation...

Jan 15, 2015

David R. Tirpak, age 74, of Girard, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015.

He was born in Erie, on July 25, 1940, the son of the late John and Margaret Turos Tirpak.

After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a tank operator. David retired from Lord Manufacturing Corporation as a machinist. He enjoyed classic cars,...

Jan 14, 2015

William A. Sandell, age 73, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Wesleyville, on May 9, 1941, the son of the late William F. and Catherine Verdone Sandell.

William graduated from Wesleyville High School. After serving in the U. S. Navy, he was a self-employed contractor and worked as A.O. Smith. He...

Jan 14, 2015

Robert Alonzo Butler, age 66 went to sleep in the Lord at home on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Erie, PA on August 1, 1948 a son of the late Josephine Butler and Willie Tanker.

Robert was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked for Erie Malleable Iron until the name was changed...

Jan 13, 2015

Jan 13, 2015

Chad Moore, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

He was born in Erie on July 22, 1986. He spent most of his life in Erie and West Palm Beach, FL.

He graduated from Central High School with honors in 2004, and was very active there on the Academic Sports League as well as being Central’s “Poet Laureate” in...

Jan 12, 2015

Michael G. Dugan Michael G. Dugan passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 13, 1956 to Desmond and Sally Knox Dugan. After 12 years and 10 days he joins his father in heaven.  Mike loved being with his family and was a proud uncle to 17 nieces & nephews and 13 great-...

Jan 12, 2015

Jan 11, 2015

Joyce (Langer) McGee Joyce McGee, 74, died Jan. 11, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born Mary Joyce Langer on Aug. 15, 1940, in Erie, the daughter of Henry “Hank” Langer and Margaret “Peggy” North Langer. A graduate of St. Patrick’s grade school and Villa Maria Academy, she began her career in banking and later joined her husband at...

Jan 11, 2015

Jeanne Farrell Parker Finn, age 84, of Erie and The Landings, Savannah, GA, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Erie, on April 10, 1930, the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Eichenlaub Farrell.

Jeanne attended St. Anne’s Elementary School, Villa Maria Academy and received her degree from Mercyhurst College....

Jan 10, 2015

     Esther Duran Enis, 89, of Millcreek Twp., died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Jameson Hospital, New Castle, PA.  She was born July 6, 1925, in Cranesville, PA, daughter of the late Martin and Susie Hanas Duran.  A 1943 graduate of Albion High School, she was a bookkeeper for Joseph Brothers Furniture Co., Erie for ten years.  For over fifty years...

Jan 10, 2015

James “Jim” Montgomery, age 46, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on August 2, 1968 a son of the late Leland V., Jr. and Jacqueline Denton Montgomery.

Jim graduated from McDowell High School and worked at Industrial Sales and Manufacturing. He loved his family and was a friend to everyone, always...