Obituaries

Aug 23, 2014

Hercules (“Hun Doe”) Brown Rieger, Jr., age 39 of Erie, died Saturday August 23, 2014.

He was born in Erie on July 9, 1975, a son of Nancy Rieger and the late Hercules Brown.

Hercules attended Strong Vincent High School, and received his GED.

He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

He was a loving father, uncle, grandpa, brother, and dearly loved all...

Aug 23, 2014

Sabrina Henderson Whitelow, age 57 of Erie, died Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Edinboro Manor.

She was born in Erie on December 29, 1956, a daughter of Joseph Clarett and his wife Lucille of Rochester, NY, and the late Minnie Bertha Cox Henderson.

Sabrina worked for several years at Van De Camp Foods.

She loved her family so much, and especially her grandchildren....

Aug 22, 2014

Phillip (Sam) C. McCray Jr., age 66, of Erie, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 at his residence after a lifetime of illness.

He was born in Corry, PA on January 26, 1948 and raised by his grandparents Clyde and Fanny McCray.

He graduated from Sparta High School.

Phillip was a self-employed contractor and window installer. He was a member of the...

Aug 20, 2014

Kevin Mark Brown age 48, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Golden Living Walnut Creek, following an extended illness with his wife at his side.

He was born in Erie on December 3, 1965 a son of James Brown and the late Verna Waidley.

Kevin graduated from Tech Memorial High School. He worked as a cook at the...

Aug 20, 2014

Marvin Lee Allen, Sr., “Marvin Darling” age 62 of Erie, went to glory peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2014.

He was born in Erie, PA on July 2, 1952, a son of the late Howard Lee and Lilly Pearl Nash Allen.

Marvin attended Technical Memorial High School and worked for General Electric Co. for many years until his retirement.

Before that, he worked...

Aug 19, 2014

Eileen Cantlon Casey, 94, of Erie, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Golden Living Walnut Creek.

She was born on April 14, 1920 in Erie, daughter of the late Richard and Cathleen McGarvey Cantlon. Eileen had been employed at the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital as a medical technician for ten years and at GECAC for four years.

Eileen was a member of...

Aug 18, 2014

Louise Kruszewski Stein passed away on August 18, 2014 in Rochester, N.Y. She was born in Erie, Pa. on September 11, 1942 to the late Jerome and Virginia Kruszewski. She is predeceased by her sister, Anita Kruszewski DeRemer. She is survived by her loving husband, Jack Rollwagen of Brockport, NY ; her siblings, Jerry Kruszewski (Judy) of Harborcreek, PA; Mary...

Aug 18, 2014

Louise Kruszewski Stein passed away on August 18, 2014 in Rochester, N.Y. She was born in Erie, Pa. on September 11, 1942 to the late Jerome and Virginia Kruszewski. She is predeceased by her sister, Anita Kruszewski DeRemer. She is survived by her loving husband, Jack Rollwagen of Brockport, NY ; her siblings, Jerry Kruszewski (Judy) of Harborcreek, PA; Mary...

Aug 16, 2014

Vena L. Bailey, of Erie, died on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at ManorCare Health Services. She was born in Erie on March 19, 1937, a daughter of Ward and Gladys Watson.

Vena worked for Janitor Jim for 21 years. She often cleaned at the Court House and made many friends there. She loved to watch wrestling specially John Cena, Hulk Hogan,...

Aug 15, 2014

Philip F. Montowski, age 72, of Erie, passed away on Friday, August, 15, 2014 at Presque Isle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in Cleveland, OH on September 24, 1941 a son of Felix and Regina Bobrowski Montowski.

Philip was a graduate of Gilmour Academy High School and then attended John Caroll University and graduated from Kent State University with Bachelor’s...

Aug 15, 2014

Calvin Jackson Jr. age 58, of Erie, passed away quietly at home on August 15, 2014. He was born in Erie, Pa. on May 5, 1956 a son of the late Calvin Jackson Sr. and Wileler Roberts. He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School. Calvin served in the US Marines and returned to Erie where he attended Edinboro...

Aug 15, 2014

Charles (Chuck) E. Guagliardi, age 91, of Erie died on Friday August 15, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Warren, OH on October 28th, 1922 to the late Frank and Frances Napolitan Guagliardi, Chuck was the eldest son from a family of five children.

He and his family moved to Erie’s Little Italy at a young age and attended...

Aug 14, 2014

Aug 13, 2014

William A. “DeeDae”, Graham Jr., age 67 of Erie, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his residence following a lengthy illness.

Born in Houston, Miss. On June 14, 1947, he was the son of the late William A. Graham, Sr. and Maudie Moffatt Graham.

He served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 36 years.

William...

Aug 12, 2014

Florence M. Smith, age 87, of Erie, was born on May 25, 1927 and died August 12, 2014 after a brief illness.

Florence received her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Villa Maria College and her Master’s Degree in Library Science from Case Western Reserve.

She served the Erie community from 1949 through 1996 as a librarian with the Erie Public...

Aug 11, 2014

Terence Elliott Ponder, Sr., age 43, of Walkersville MD and formerly of Erie died Monday, August 11, 2014.

Born in Erie on June 18, 1971 a son of Willie Larkin and the late Laverne Copeland Ponder.

Terence was a graduate of Tech-Memorial High School, Class of 1989 and completed his education at WRITCO Technical School. He worked as a Telecommunications Analyst. He...

Aug 11, 2014

Richard L. “Rick” Ballard, Jr., age 43, of Albion passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 31, 1971, the son of Richard Ballard, Sr. and Doris Griffis Aleksiewicz.

Rick graduated from General McLane High School. He was a die hard Cleveland Browns fan, movie fanatic, but most of all, he loved his family.

In addition...

Aug 10, 2014

Aug 9, 2014

Shirley A. Brunner, age 78, Fairview passed away Saturday August 9, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born on May 31, 1936 daughter of the late Herschel M. and Edna Courtwright Clark.

She was a 1954 graduate of Bradford High School.

As well as being a homemaker, Shirley worked at the Bradford Area School District and Fairview School District as a...

Aug 9, 2014

George E. Diller, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 suddenly at home.

He was born on May 2, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Elvin J. Diller and Ruth Davis Diller. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Allison Diller and their son, James L. Diller and his wife Sheila of Tucson, AZ.

George graduated from Munhall High School...