Obituaries

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

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 25, 2014

Nicholas Layton Mindek, age 24, of Harborcreek, died on Thursday, September 25, 2014.

He was born in Erie on March 31, 1990, a son of Michael and Autumn Mindek Coverdale of Harborcreek.

Nicholas was employed as a farmer at Mindek Brothers Fur Farm. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hanging out with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Layton and...

Sep 23, 2014

Kenneth “Ken” Skladanowski, age 60, of Fairview, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at home.

He was born in Erie on September 3, 1954, the son of Walter and Rita Wienczkowski Skladanowski of Erie.

Ken graduated from Ft. Leboeuf High school and obtained his HVAC certification at Erie County Vo Tech. He was a maintenance technician at Triangle Tool, part of...

Sep 22, 2014

Joseph Mayer Sisson, age 56, of San Diego, CA died on April 4, 2014. He was born on March 13, 1958, in Erie, a son of the late Richard and Barbara Bliss Mayer Sisson.

Joe graduated from Fairview High School, Williamsport Area Community College, and with distinction from San Diego Mesa College in culinary arts. Joe was an aircraft mechanic for...

Sep 22, 2014

Joseph Mayer Sisson, age 56, of San Diego, CA died on April 4, 2014. He was born on March 13, 1958, in Erie, a son of the late Richard and Barbara Bliss Mayer Sisson.Joe graduated from Fairview High School, Williamsport Area Community College, and with distinction from San Diego Mesa College in culinary arts. Joe was an aircraft mechanic for...

Sep 20, 2014

Corey James Cray, June 7, 1986 to September 20, 2014, (age 28), of McKean, the sweetest, most wonderful son left this world after suffering for seven months with a rare form of Leukemia. He overcame every obstacle like a champ, never complaining, never asking why. He wore a different goofy pair of socks to chemo each day to make the...

Sep 19, 2014

John Thomas Vanyo, age 82, of Erie passed away Friday September 19, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born July 16, 1932, in McKeesport, PA, son of the late Mary Hanusich and Andrew Vanyo. John graduated from McKeesport High School and served in the United States Army Corp of Engineers during the Korean War. He worked for the Kelsey Hayes Plant...

Sep 16, 2014

Lucinda “Cindy” S. Ebbrecht age 69 of Erie, died quietly at home after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born in Waynesburg, Pa. on September 23, 1944 a daughter of the late Wilbur and Vivian Coffman Fishack.

She graduated from high school in Waynesburg, Pa. and then earned a degree in sales and merchandizing from...

Sep 16, 2014

Harrison B. McCool, age 75, of Erie, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 following a long illness.

He was born in Warren, PA on December 9, 1938, a son of George and Jessie Blitz McCool.

Harrison graduated from North East High School. He worked as a long-time welder for many years. Harrison loved to bowl, enjoyed boating, fishing, and golf.

In addition to his...

Sep 15, 2014

Herman L. Howland, 82, passed away peacefully at home with his daughter by his side on Monday, Sept.15, 2014, following a brief battle with lung cancer. He went to be with his loving and beautiful wife, Sherry, who left this earth way too soon just 10 months ago.

Born in Erie, Pa, on October 27, 1931, he is the son of...

Sep 15, 2014

Irene L. Izbicki, age 83, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014 to be with the Lord, with her beloved husband by her side.

Irene was born on January 12, 1931, daughter of the late Stanley and Marie Kowalski Jankowski.

Irene married her high school sweetheart, Richard Izbicki, and they were happily married for 65 years.

Irene and Richard enjoyed 17 wonderful years...

Sep 13, 2014

Brenda Lee Condon, age 48, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Oil City, on September 15, 1965, the daughter of Thomas Condon and the late Carol Kerr Condon.

Brenda graduated from McDowell High School. She was a loving, caring person and would do anything for anyone. She loved her truck, mudding...

Sep 13, 2014

Michael Godfrey, age 53, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 13, 2014.

He was born in Erie, on June 6, 1961, the son of the late Loren Godfrey and Donna Adams Carnes.

After attending Girard, he worked as a laborer at various manufacturing companies. Mike liked electronics and Harley’s. He was a fan of Elvis and Days of Our Lives.

Mike...

Sep 13, 2014

Sep 12, 2014

     Twila L. Hewitt Noyes, age 98, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014, at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center.  She was born in Erie on January 25, 1916, a daughter of the late Lelah Brown Hewitt and Claude Hewitt. 

     Twila graduated from Strong Vincent High School Class of “35” and was a graduate of Erie Commercial College where she was...

Sep 11, 2014

Arthur E. Sardini age 81, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital with his beloved wife by his side.

He was born in Erie on October 8, 1932, son of the late Arthur E. Sardini and Amelia Battaglia.

Arthur graduated from Cathedral Prep High School and went on to work in management for Hammermill Paper which...

Sep 10, 2014

Mother Clantha Jones, age 95, of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10 2014.

She was born April 16, 1919, in Heidelberg, MS, daughter of the Late Horace and Mary Smith Jones.

She became a believer of Christ at an early age and joined the Jerusalem Baptist Church where she served until moving to Erie, PA in...

Sep 8, 2014

William "Bill" Marvin Litzenberg, age 88 of Erie, PA, passed away in the

comfort of his home Monday, Sep 8, 2014. He was born Nov 18, 1925 in Grinnell, IA to Raymond and Gladys Litzenberg. After graduating from Rapid City HS, he enlisted in the US Army Air Force. His hunting skills learned as a boy along with his excellent entry...