Obituaries

Oct 11, 2014

Norbert L. Matteson, 89, born in Erie, PA moved to Florida in 1967, and died on October 11, 2014 at his residence in Port Saint Lucie, FL.

Mr. Matteson was a proud US Marine Corps veteran of World War II.

Prior to his retirement, he taught chemistry and physics at Suncoast High School, and was an adjunct professor at Palm Beach Junior...

Oct 11, 2014

Yoleena Marie Hull, age 6, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at home following a courageous battle with Leukemia.

She was born July 7, 2008 in Erie, the daughter of Floyd and Yolanda Bennett Hull.

Yoleena was a first grader at Grover Cleveland Elementary School. She loved everything that had to do with princesses-especially Princess Ariel. She liked to roller skate, swim...

Oct 10, 2014

Charles A. Wiler, age 101, of Lawrence Park, died Friday, October 10, 2014 at UPMC Hamot, following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie, on Octboer 29, 1912, the son of the late John and Ann (Allen) Wiler.

Charles graduated from Strong Vincent High School and attended Penn State University. As one of the original ushers for the 1931 opening of...

Oct 9, 2014

Nora G. Eid, age 28, of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

She was born in Knoxville, TN August 11, 1986, daughter of Ghaleb and Janet Anderson Eid. She graduated from Northeast High School in Philadelphia.

Nora was a child of the universe. She enjoyed people, music and dancing. She had a wonderful sense of humor,...

Oct 8, 2014

Ann E. Harrington Dietrich, age 53, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital on Wednesday, October 8, 2014.

She was born in Erie on September 19, 1961, daughter of Charles Harrington and the late Carol Harrington.

She was a 1979 graduate of McDowell High School and enjoyed fishing, boating, spending time in the swimming pool. She loved her Grandkids.

In addition to her mother,...

Oct 6, 2014

Bertha L. Murel, age 37, of Erie, died Monday, October 6, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Hollandale, Mississippi on April 15, 1977 the daughter of Willie B. Murel and Vera Wallace Kafando Murel.

Bertha graduated from Central High School in 1994 and worked as a Personal Care Attendant. She liked family gatherings and singing; loved her kids and...

Oct 6, 2014

Laura M. Corsi age 91 of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 06, 2014 at Millcreek Community Hospital.

She was born in Erie on May 16, 1923, a daughter of the late Anthony and Della Palito Adiutori.

She graduated from Academy High School.

Laura was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed helping her daughter Carol at her hair salon.

Laura’s passion was taking care of...

Oct 5, 2014

Helen Jean Altenberger, age 87 of Edinboro Manor and formerly of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She joins her beloved husband Jack, who died August 18, 2012.

Born February 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ida Sopp Fellows.

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1945.

She has been a Homemaker...

Oct 5, 2014

Marian Art Werth Mack, age 94 of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday October 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Lockport, NY on November 6, 1919 to Florence and Norman Art.

Marian worked as the assistant manager of St Jude’s and Our Lady’s Christian School cafeteria for over 19 years and also worked at K Mart for 9...

Oct 4, 2014

Oct 2, 2014

Georgia Smith Canon, age 92, died at Westlake Woods, Erie, PA on October 2, 2014. She was born in Decatur, MS to the late Evie Meador Smith and Edwin Velpo Smith on July 7, 1922.

Mrs. Canon graduated from Decatur High School, Decatur, Mississippi and East Central Junior College, Decatur, Mississippi. Prior to marriage she worked for the Corp of Civil...

Oct 1, 2014

Sep 30, 2014

Milton E. Sontheimer, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at St. Vincent Medical Center.

He was born in Erie on February 14, 1925 the son of the late William and Marzella Ames Sontheimer.

He graduated from Academy High School in 1943 and then went on to serve in the United States Navy.

He was a baker for 52...

Sep 29, 2014

Adam Retcofsky, age 28 of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 29, 2014.

He was born in Erie on December 10, 1985, the son of John and Dell (Glenn) Retcofsky of Fairview.

Adam graduated from Fairview High School and attended West Virginia University. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins fan. He loved music, cooking and trivia. Adam participated in...

Sep 29, 2014

Wali Yemani age 65 of Erie PA, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh PA.

He was born February 24, 1949 to the late Willie Lucas and Pansy Seawright.

Wali was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.

He graduated from East High School. Wali went on to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondal, where he graduated with...

Sep 28, 2014

Roy M. Glover Jr. age 72, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on July 13, 1942 a son of the late Roy M. Sr. and Martha D. Kazmierczak Glover.

Roy graduated from East High School and went on to serve in the United States Army Reserves.

He worked...

Sep 27, 2014

Shirley Opalenik Witosky Komar, age 77 of Erie, passed away on Saturday September 27, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 2, 1937 to George and Gina DiLoreto Opalenik.

Shirley attended Strong Vincent High School, worked at the Shrine Club for more than 20 years, and also catered.

She loved baseball and football, and was an avid Cleveland Indians...

Sep 27, 2014

Virginia Dahlstrand Chiarizio, age 89, of Lakeview, NY and formerly of Erie and East Springfield died on Saturday September 27, 2014 at Autumnview Nursing Home in Hamburg. She was born in Corry, PA on September 11, 1925 daughter of the late Henry and Anna Taylor Dahlstrand.

Virginia graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1943. She worked at Peggy Gray’s Candies....

Sep 27, 2014

Alphonse James Traversy age 72, of Erie died quietly at home on Saturday, September 27, 2014.

He was born on December 16, 1942 in Jamestown, NY, a son of the late Alphonse and Neva Bindle Traversy.

Al was one of a handful of people from Erie to attend Woodstock in 1969.

He was a machinist and enjoyed exploring his American Indian heritage. He...

Sep 27, 2014

Robert M. Cohen, age 76, of Erie, passed away at Saint Vincent Health Center on Saturday, September 27, 2014. He was born in Erie on April 13, 1938 a son of the late Sam and Sarah Brandt Cohen.

Robert graduated from Academy High School. As a kid he worked for his father at Sam Cohen Scrap Yard. He worked at GAF...