Obituaries

Nov 1, 2014

Martin Joseph Becker, PhD, age 96, died peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2014 in Erie after a brief illness.

Martin resided at St. Joseph’s Apartments in Erie. He and his wife, Jeanne, moved to Erie in September, 2012 to be closer to their daughter, Julia, her husband John, and their two children, Noah and Marni. His beloved wife, Jeanne, died in...

Oct 30, 2014

Dennis J. Ochsenbein, "Ox" age 64, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness.

He was born in Erie, PA on March 21, 1950, son of the late Robert E. and Ruth Marshall Ochsenbein.

He graduated from McDowell High School class of 1968. Recently he graduated from Tri State Institute with a degree in...

Oct 30, 2014

Wanda R. Fletcher, age 90, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014.

She was born in Baltimore, MD on February 20, 1924 daughter of the late Clyde and Gertrude Wheeler Fletcher.

Wanda was an East High School graduate and worked at Bliley Electric in the production line for many years until her retirement.

She was very active at Wayne Park Baptist...

Oct 29, 2014

Janice Ann Coon Smith, 78, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Meadville, PA, the daughter of the late Carmon D. and Grace Reisinger Coon.

Mrs. Coon Smith attended Allegheny College, Behrend Center and Edinboro University, graduating Cum Laude with a BA degree in 1980, after which she completed some graduate work. She...

Oct 29, 2014

Ruth A. Steiner, age 101, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, on April 24, 1913, the daughter of the late James Linhart and

Mary Steel Horning.

She was primarily a homemaker, and worked at the Vernondale Elementary School Food Service for several years.

She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and belonged to the Ladies...

Oct 29, 2014

Oct 27, 2014

Matthew Robert Moon, age 56, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on August 13, 1958 son of Kathryn Knablein Moon and the late Robert G. Moon.

Matthew was a 1976 graduate of Tech Memorial High School concentrating in the masonry program. He worked as a contractor for...

Oct 24, 2014

Susan Elizabeth Goll, age 65, of Millcreek, died peacefully in her home on Friday, October 24th, 2014.

Susan was born in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Paul Goll and Lillian Petersen Goll.

She graduated from McDowell High School and Edinboro University.

Susan taught in the Millcreek Township School District for over 30 years. She was a very caring mother and grandmother and...

Oct 24, 2014

Tyshaun De'Pree Thrower age 20, of Erie, died Friday, October 24, 2014. He was born in Erie, Pa. on April 11, 1994 a son of Trousie Thrower III and Shuri Harden. He was a graduate of East High School and was greatly loved by all his family and friends and loved his own family with all his heart. He also...

Oct 23, 2014

Meredyth E. Rawa, age 78, of Erie, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

She was born in Erie on November 13, 1935 a daughter of the late Ralph and Flora Bacon.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Allegheny College.

She worked as a legal secretary for the Gifford, Lay, Johnson, and Ridge Law firm for many years...

Oct 23, 2014

Margaret Rose Kubiak Reichel, 83, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at her home. She was born in Erie August 19, 1931, the youngest of nine children born to the late Andrew and Julia Wielechowska Kubiak.

Marge was a proud member of the Academy High School Class of 1949, working on many reunion committees though the years;...

Oct 22, 2014

Oct 21, 2014

Alice S. Nason, age 99 of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at UPMC Hamot, two days short of her 100th birthday.

Born October 23, 1914, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Florence Edwards Struchen.

She was a graduate of Fairview High School and attended Erie Business College.

She was a homemaker, a former member of St....

Oct 20, 2014

Beverly M. Dillon, age 86 of Erie, PA, died on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor East.

She was born in Erie on September 10, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles and Lorena “Lois” Palmer Strachen.

Beverly was the head laundry aid at Elmwood Presbyterian Lodge for many years. She was a friend to all who lived there, and...

Oct 19, 2014

Irma M.  (Bogolin)  Lyden Irma M. (Bogolin)  Lyden, age 90, of Hermitage, PA died Sunday October 19,2014 following a brief illness. She was born June 10, 1924 in Moon Run, PA the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Trobentar Bogolin. A lifelong resident of the Shenango Valley, Irma was a graduate of Hickory High School and she and her...

Oct 18, 2014

Lawrence J. Heberle, age 94, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the VA Medical Center.

He was born in Erie, PA on August 9, 1920, a first born son of John P. and Bertha Weber Heberle.

He graduated from Academy High School. Lawrence was a Veteran of WWII and a Recipient of the Purple Heart. He entered...

Oct 17, 2014

Patricia A. Newman, age 63, of Erie, died Friday, October 17, 2014 at Select Specialty. Born in New Castle, PA on June 20, 1951 she was the daughter of William and Katherine Irwin. Patricia was a graduate of East High School and worked in food service her entire career having worked at Elby’s, Walmart and Country Fair. She loved to...

Oct 15, 2014

Roberta Mallory, age 76, formerly of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in Indian Harbour Beach, FL.

She was born in Meadville, PA on October 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Robert and Madeline Kindervater.

Roberta had worked at Cathedral Prep as a secretary and as a cashier at Weislogel’s Shur Fine before moving to Florida. Once in Florida she...

Oct 14, 2014

Mary W. Bibbs, age 63, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2014 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Macon, Mississippi on October 19, 1950 daughter of the late Archie and Alice Robinson Wayne, Sr. She moved to Erie in 1951, coming from Chicago, IL. She attended Strong Vincent High School.

Mary had previously worked at Keystone Laundry...

Oct 11, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Glover Williams, age 90, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday October 11, 2014 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 28, 1923 in Ashtabula, OH, daughter of the later Lavern L. and Mary Elizabeth Basterfield Glover.

Mary was a 1942 graduate of Villa Maria Academy. After raising her children, she worked at Young’s Dry...