Obituaries

Jun 14, 2014

Eleanor A. Boyles, age 91 formerly of Lawrence Park, West Lake Woods, and Shore Haven, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

She was born in Corry, PA on August 10, 1922 a daughter of the late Bert and Matilda

Dilgard Ames.

She was a graduate of Corry High School and Erie Vocational Practical Nursing School.

She worked many years...

Jun 14, 2014

Mattie Lee Moffatt, 73, passed away Saturday, June 14 at St. Vincent Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1941 in DeKalb, MS to the late Napolean & Inola Page Larkin. She relocated to Erie at an early age and worked at Erie Presbyterian Lodge until her health failed.

She leaves to cherish her memories to her loving children, Vickie Williams...

Jun 12, 2014

Patricia Ann “Patti” Burgess, age 86, of Millcreek, passed away Thursday June 12, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on November 25, 1927, the daughter of the late William and Sara Lavery McFadden.

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1946 and following graduation worked for General Telephone Company. She was very faithful and was...

Jun 10, 2014

Barbara A. Cleis Neuroh age 70, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at her residence.

She was born in Stowe Township, PA on June 26, 1943, the daughter of the late Earl F. and Charlotte Lind Cleis.

Barbara graduated from Meadville Area High School.

She was Vice President of Dealer Finance with PNC Bank in the Consumer Lending Department...

Jun 9, 2014

Kenneth D. Graham, age 89, of Millcreek, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014, at St.Vincent Health Center. He was born in Erie, July 10, 1924, son of the late Robert and Ethel May Abbey Graham. Ken graduated from Millcreek High School in 1943 and served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the 10th Mountain...

Jun 8, 2014

Anna Tomasello Scrofano age 88, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Catania, Sicily on January 10, 1926 a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Grazia Augello Tomasello.

She attended school in Sicily and came to America in December of 1956 with her three children.

She was a seamstress by trade.

She was a member of...

Jun 7, 2014

Louise Z. Korn, age 85, of Millcreek passed away at home on June 7, 2014. She was born in Meadville on August 30, 1928, to the late Francis and June Malliard.

After receiving her LPN license, she was employed by several nursing homes. She spent the majority of her nursing career at the Millcreek Community Hospital working in the nursery until...

Jun 6, 2014

Eileen E. Baldwin, age 87, of Lake City, passed away on Friday June 6, 2014 at her residence.

She was born in Buffalo, New York on February 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Lloyd H. Wonch, Sr. and Edith Borcharding Wonch.

Eileen was a graduate of Kensington High School in Buffalo, New York. She was an OC Inspector at Erie Technical...

Jun 5, 2014

Mary Anne Yeager LaFlamme, age 80, of Waterford, passed away Thursday June 5, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie November 14, 1933, daughter of the late Emeric L. and Elizabeth J. Csernyicky Yeager.

Mary Anne graduated from Millcreek High School. She studied at the National School of Dress Design and for many years did dressmaking for private clientele....

Jun 5, 2014

Pastor Robert L. Gaines Jr. age 54 of Erie, Pastor and Founder of Abundant Life Ministries and the Parade Street Community Center, transitioned from this physical existence on Thursday morning, June 5, 2014.

Robert L. Gaines, Jr. was born to parents Annabelle Nelson (Ponder) and Robert Gaines, Sr. on August 22, 1959.

Pastor Gaines graduated from Strong Vincent High School and attended...

Jun 5, 2014

Robert Smith age 75 of E. Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Conneaut, OH on July 1, 1938, a son of the late Frank and Francis McKee Smith. Bob graduated from Rice Avenue High School, joined the United States Army at the age of 17 and became a Staff Sergeant Radar...

Jun 4, 2014

Jun 4, 2014

Billy Daniel McCloud “Dollar Bill”, age 53 of Erie, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at UPMC Hamot following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Erie on March 2, 1961, a son of the late Johnny McCloud and Rev. Johnnie Jenkins McCloud.

Billy attended Technical Memorial High School.

He was a mechanic and worked at several shops over the years.

Billy loved fishing, BBQ,...

Jun 3, 2014

Lula Belle Atkinson, age 60, of Erie, died on June 3, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on April 20, 1954, to the late Ned and Elsie Farr Atkinson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Alberta Atkinson and Sarah Martin. She is survived by her sister, Ada Henley of Erie; her...

Jun 2, 2014

Randall M. “Randy” Posten age 40, of Erie, passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, June 2, 2014 from natural causes.

He was born in Erie on July 14, 1973 a son of Jacqueline Shepard Posten and the late Earl Posten.

Randy graduated from McDowell High School and has worked as a damage appraiser at Ras Auto Body for over 20...

Jun 2, 2014

Dr. Donald B. McNeill, age 89, died on Monday, June 2, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Erie on November 8, 1924, son of the late Dr. Charles A. and Margery Babbitt McNeill.

Dr. McNeill was a graduate of Haverford College and Hahnemann Medical College.

He served during World War II and the Korean encounter being discharged as a Captain...

May 31, 2014

Kathryn “Sue” DiStefano, age 67, of Girard and formerly of Fairview, passed away Saturday May 31, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Greensburg, PA on January 2, 1947, a daughter of the late Charles R. and Margaret Duffey Baker.

Sue was a 1965 graduate of Brockway High School and a 1967 graduate of Erie Business Center.

She worked as...

May 31, 2014

Lonnie Duane Loringer “Lon”, age 72 , of Erie passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 31st, 2014 at Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center following and extended illness.

He was born on Novermber 25th, 1941 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Frank and Edith Lee Loringer. Lonnie attended Strong Vincent High School and went on to serve...

May 31, 2014

Sarah Ann Maio, age 55 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Erie on June 23, 1958 the daughter of the late Andrew R. and Edith Davis Maio.

Sarah was a 1976 graduate of McDowell High School and received her Bachelor in Criminal Justice from Mercyhurst College....

May 31, 2014

Clair F. Henneman, age 85, of Cranesville, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Golden Living Western Reserve.

He was born in Indiana, PA on August 26, 1928, the son of the late Charles Henneman; and Fred and Agnes Swartz Bryan.

Clair graduated from Indiana High School. He was owner of Clair Henneman Services. Clair was a hard worker and will fondly...