Obituaries

Nov 23, 2014

Nov 23, 2014

Edith Geist McClure age 98, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.

She was born in DuBois, PA on October 4, 1916, a daughter of the late Irvin and Celia Geist Copenhaver.

Edith was an inspiration to her family and loved spending time with them. She loved God, and loved life.

She had been...

Nov 22, 2014

Arbie Leedester Wilson, Jr., age 21 of Erie, departed this life on Saturday, November 22, 2014 unexpectedly.

He was born in Erie on August 29, 1993 a son of Arbie Wilson, Sr. of Atlanta, GA and Ayana Johnson of Erie, PA.

He attended East High School in Erie and Westlake School in Atlanta, GA.

Arbie was full of life, laughter and never-ending jokes....

Nov 21, 2014

Nov 21, 2014

Nov 20, 2014

Barbara L. Lee age 86 of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Manchester Commons.

She was born in Rochester, NY on September 5, 1928, a daughter of the late Harold R. and Frances E. Heldt.

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and a student at Mercyhurst College. She married the late Leo Joseph Lee and was...

Nov 20, 2014

Sharon J. (Proper-Ross) Miller, age 65 of Erie, died Thursday, November 20, 2014 following a brief illness.

She was born in Townville, PA on July 26, 1949, a daughter of the late Howard and Jean Amsler Proper.

Sharon Graduated from McDowell High School, class of 1967, and had been a waitress at Dominick’s Restaurant for many years, and also worked at the...

Nov 20, 2014

Max Davis, age 102, of Erie, died quietly at home on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Born at home on Yom Kippur September 19, 1912, he was the oldest of five children to the late Harry and Lena Davis.

Mr. Davis was a sheet metal worker for 40 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of Temple B’rith Shalom and...

Nov 19, 2014

Nov 19, 2014

Evelyn Cicero Skovron, age 99 of Erie, passed away peacefully at Forestview on November 19, 2014. She was a previous resident of Millcreek. Evelyn was born Ermelinda Mafalda Cicero July 12, 1915, in SanLucido, Italy, the daughter of the late Guiseppe & Antoinette Chimenti Cicero. At the age of five, she arrived in Erie with her mother to join her...

Nov 18, 2014

Marcius P. Jordan III, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on February 24, 1958, the son of Marcius P., Jr. and Elsie Green Jordan.

Marcius graduated from Girard High School and attended Erie County Vo Tech. He was currently employed at Jordan’s Heating and Cooling.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 17, 2014

Alan Soffa age 63, of Waterford, Pa., died Monday, November 17, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on October 15, 1951, a son of the late William and Ann Marie Vavro Soffa.

He was a graduate of West Mifflin High School and then received a degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

Alan worked in banking for many years with...

Nov 16, 2014

Edward F. Abramczyk, age 89, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 peacefully with family at his side.

He was born in DuBois, PA on January 14, 1925, a son of the late Frank S. and Blanche Galgan Abramczyk.

Edward graduated from Erie Tech High School and then went on to serve in the United States Army Air Corp. As...

Nov 15, 2014

Bryon K. Filby age 58, of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Erie on March 10, 1956 a son of Doris Ann Kubeja Menosky of Georgia and the late Howard Garth Filby.

Bryon graduated from McDowell High School in 1974 and then went on to serve in the...

Nov 14, 2014

Robert M. Hall (Bob), 81, of the Springhill Retirement Community, Erie, PA; formerly of Mayville, NY died on November 14, 2014.

A Mayville resident for 32 years, Bob was born February 1st, 1933 in Boston MA, the son of the late Ralph and Billie Hall.

A graduate of Lehigh University with a BS degree in Finance & Accounting, Bob was a member...

Nov 13, 2014

James R. Streeter, age 86, of Erie, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Toledo, Ohio, November 1, 1928, the was the son of the late Walter E. and Georgia E. Purcell Streeter. The Colonel had a quick wit and great sense of humor.

He attended public schools in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan and received his formal...

Nov 13, 2014

Gerald V. Schumacher, age 81, of Erie, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 following a lengthy illness. Born in Erie on May 11, 1933 he was son of the late Gerald V. and Margaret Simmons Schumacher.

Gerald was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1951 and a graduate of Gannon University Class of 1959. Jerry was employed as a Supervisor...

Nov 12, 2014

Linda J. Murosky died on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in Phoenix, AZ. Born in Erie, PA on July 12, 1952, a daughter of Bernard and Mildred Ohmer.

Linda graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She worked in the banking industry briefly before moving to Arizona in 1984 and raising a family. She returned to Erie last summer for six weeks catching...

Nov 12, 2014

Shirley Ann Hess, age 70, of Millcreek, passed away, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.

She was born in Geneva, NY on March 8, 1944, the daughter of the late Earl and Martha McLaren.

Shirley worked as a health care aid for many years. She loved playing cards, making macramé chairs, crocheting, enjoying time with friends and absolutely...

Nov 11, 2014

Johanna McGavern, age 95 of Erie died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Village at Luther Square. She was born in Erie on July 6, 1919 a daughter of the late Martin and Marie Jenson.

A graduate of Academy High School Johanna had worked at Talon Manufacturing in Erie. She was a lifelong member of the Sommerlyst Club; the Danish Sisterhood; the...