Obituaries

Jun 29, 2014

Margaret M Billings age 86, formerly of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 21, 1928, a daughter of the late Mathew and Clarrisa Jeffrey Rausch.

She graduated from Girard Union High School.

She worked many years as a nurse’s aide and 15 years as a custodian at...

Jun 29, 2014

James J. Hayden age 71, of Millcreek, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Fairview Manor following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Buffalo, NY on November 17, 1942, a son of the late John J. and Gladyn M. Levis Hayden.

James graduated from McDowell High School, obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tampa and his Master...

Jun 29, 2014

Philip R. Woodford, age 92, of Erie passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at his residence.

He was born April 1, 1922 in Lockwood, Ohio, son of the late Dwight and Drusilla McDowell Woodford.

He graduated salutatorian from Farmington High School in West Farmington, Ohio and from Syracuse University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He was a member of Theta...

Jun 28, 2014

Joseph R. Kirsopp Jr. age 90, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

He was born in Mt. Lebanon, PA, on April 25, 1924, a son of the later Joseph and Rose Wetzel Kirsopp Sr.

He served in the United States Marine Corps, during WWII, on the USS Quincy CA-71. Took part as a Marine...

Jun 28, 2014

Richard L. “RL” or “Dick” Powell, age 75, of Millcreek and Deerfield Beach, FL, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Albion, on January 16, 1939, the son of the late Gerald and Thora Strong Powell.

RL graduated from McDowell High School and grew up attending the Federated Church in...

Jun 28, 2014

Beverly Ann “Bev” Frick (Busch) age 55, of Greene Township passed away Saturday June 28, 2014 in Freedom Township/Blair County as a result of a motorcycle accident. Bev was born in Erie, Pa. on March 5, 1959 a daughter of Frank Busch and Rose Marie Braccini (Emling), both of Erie. A graduate of Tech Memorial High School, she worked at...

Jun 28, 2014

John Richard “Jack” Grabski age 76, of McKean, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 following a brief illness.

He was born in Detroit, MI on September 17, 1937, a son of George and Nellie Leput Grabski.

Jack graduated from Madison Memorial High School (Madison, OH) in 1955. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps upon his graduation and went on to obtain the...

Jun 25, 2014

Patricia “Maria” Jageman, age 79 of Erie, died suddenly at her residence on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.

She was born in Erie on December 22, 1934.

Maria graduated from Academy High School, Class of 1952, and attended classes at Mercyhurst and Gannon.

She loved canning, traveling and cats. She was an avid reader, and loved German cuisine.

Maria was preceded in death by her...

Jun 24, 2014

Nancy Irene Hammann, age 85, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

Born in Erie, on June 4, 1929, the daughter of the late Harry and Marion Grace Gillis.

Throughout her career, Nancy worked in retail sales and was employed with W.T. Grant, Carlisle’s and Kaufmann’s. Nancy also loved dogs.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in...

Jun 24, 2014

Jun 23, 2014

Rosebud Anne Simonian, age 88, of Erie, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.

Born in Erie, on December 23, 1925, the daughter of the late Miran and Hannah Mourian Simonian.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and attended Behrend College. Throughout her career, Rosebud worked as a secretary and was employed with General Electric, Continental...

Jun 23, 2014

Carol Ann (Baumgardner) Arndt, age 69 of Millcreek, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loved ones at home, on Monday June 23, 2014, following a short battle with a rare aggressive cancer.

She was born in Erie, PA on November 10, 1944, daughter of the late Cora (Vogel) Baumgardner and Elmer Baumgardner.

Carol worked for many years at various restaurants...

Jun 22, 2014

Jun 22, 2014

James Joseph Fessler, age 89, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014.

He was born in Erie on September 16, 1924, son of the late Vincent and Teresa Riddle Fessler.

Jim Fessler was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Gannon College, and earned his degree in dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh.

A dentist for almost 50 years, he...

Jun 22, 2014

Jason Derrick “Bubba” Hunter age 17, of Fairview, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014 following injuries from an automobile accident.

He was born in Erie on September 25, 1996, a son of Jason D. and Kelly Komisarski Hunter of Fairview.

Jason attended Fairview High School where he was a member of the Varsity football team and was recently employed with Fairview High...

Jun 21, 2014

Martin J. Lepkowski, Sr., age 51, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 21, 2014

peacefully at his residence.

He was born in Erie, on October 10, 1962, the son of the late John and Edwina Haraburda Lepkowski.

Martin was a 1980 graduate of the Augusta Military and had worked many year for Home City Ice

as a delivery driver.

Martin was an avid...

Jun 19, 2014

Jean M. (Moran, Yusz) Duncombe, 83 of Erie, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 19, 2014.

She was born in Erie on May 24, 1931. Jean was the daughter of the late Richard and Marie Chodt Moran.

Jean was a 1949 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She was a wonderful homemaker as well as holding various business...

Jun 17, 2014

Patricia M. Engelleiter, age 84, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge East.

Born in Beaver Falls, PA, on March 17, 1930, the daughter of the late Raymond and Agnes Nelson Woolslayer.

Despite losing her sight at age twenty, Patricia overcame a lot of obstacles during her lifetime. She attended Behrend College as a psychology major. In her...

Jun 15, 2014

Golda Peters Chase, age 90, of Erie, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at St. Mary’s East.

Born in Mill Village, on August 8, 1923, the daughter of the late Harland and Mildred William Peters.

Mrs. Chase was employed at St. Mary’s Home as a housekeeper for nine years, retiring in 1985.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in...

Jun 14, 2014

Douglas Stewart (TuTu), age 63 of Erie, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday June 14, 2014, following a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Jackson, TN on September 15, 1950, son of the late Silas Manus and Mattie Lee Stewart.

Douglas worked at the former Erie Malleable Iron 12 years before his disability.

He was dedicated to his wife, family...