Obituaries

Sep 9, 2013

Lawrence R. Abbatoy, age 69, of Erie passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born September 29, 1943 in Buffalo, NY.

Larry worked as a janitor at several Erie businesses over the years. He loved playing video games and going for walks.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Cora Abbatoy; his fiancée, Phyllis Lawrence; and two great-grandchildren,...

Sep 9, 2013

George Sisak, age 81, of Fairview, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness.

He was born in the family home at Lundys Lane, PA (near Albion, PA) on August 23, 1932, the son of the late Nick and Anna Kostycz Sisak, and the youngest of 12 children.

A graduate of Albion High School, Class of 1950,...

Sep 9, 2013

Mary Catherine Wallace age 73, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at Manchester Commons.

She was born in Pittsburgh on November 21, 1939 a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Collins Perry.

Mary graduated from the St. Francis School of Nursing and then went on to work at Monsour Medical Center for 25 years. During her time there, she...

Sep 8, 2013

Stephen J. Gerenser, Jr. Stephen J. Gerenser, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was born in Manhattan in New York City on October 29, 1947, the son of the late Julia (Pelikan) and Stephen Gerenser, Sr. Steve retired from the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home in 2003. Steve was a graduate of Penn State University and...

Sep 7, 2013

Paul B. Butler, age 72, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday September 7, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center following a brief illness.

Paul was born on December 15, 1940, in Warren, PA, son of the late Charles Sertare and Alberta Butler. He graduated from Warren High School. After high school Paul attended Dora and Paul’s Barber Academy. He was a custodian...

Sep 6, 2013

Timothy W. Long age 46 of Fairview, also formerly of Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 6, 2013, following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on September 29, 1966, the son of William J. Long of Fairview and Janet E. Klemm Long, whom passed away February 19, 2013.

He was a 1984 graduated from Fairview High...

Sep 2, 2013

Richard P. Nather, Jr., age 55, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie, August 13, 1958, a son of the late Richard P. Sr. and Carol Ann Burns Nather.

Richard graduated from Tech Memorial High School, class of 1977. He was formerly employed for 25 years at Seaway Manufacturing...

Sep 2, 2013

Harold Leroy Vorse, age 74 of Platea, died Monday, September 2, 2013, at St. Vincent Health Center. Born in Cranesville on August 2, 1939, he was a son of the late Ralph and Mary Bricker Vorse.

Harold graduated from Albion High School and served in the National Guard from 1956 until 1964. He then went to Gannon University, Penn State Behrend...

Aug 31, 2013

Christine Gillespie, age 72, of McKean, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday August 31, 2013.

She was born in Jackson, KY on April 19, 1941 daughter of the late Lee and Ida Haddix Howard.

Christine attended Memorial High School and was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed camping, traveling, and gardening.

In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Aug 29, 2013

Bryon K. Blair age 49, of Erie, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in San Diego, CA on December 21, 1963, the son of Gary D. Blair and his wife Linda of CA, and Melba Sue Carnal Alexandria and her husband Robert of OK.

Bryon worked as a press man for the Erie Times News for...

Aug 29, 2013

Dorothy Cohen Phillips, age 68, passed away peacefully in Branford, CT on Thursday, August 29, 2013.

She was born in Erie, PA to the late Philip and Jennie Tave Cohen.

A 1963 graduate of Academy High School, she had a degree in Art from Southern Connecticut State University. She spent most of her adult life in Connecticut where she had numerous friends....

Aug 29, 2013

Patricia Inell -Ann Gregory age 60, of Erie, passed away quietly at home on Thursday, August 29, 2013. She was born in New Orleans, LA on September 23, 1952 a daughter of Theresa Young Sansom and the late Deacon Willard B. Sansom.

After moving to Erie, she graduated from Strong Vincent High School, and worked for 35 years in health care...

Aug 28, 2013

Rose M. Conners Boyd age 85, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center following a brief illness.

She was born in Erie on October 7, 1927 a daughter of the late William and Mary Hopkins Conners.

Rose graduated from East High School.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Rose loved to play bingo, enjoyed watching...

Aug 27, 2013

Peter “Pete “ A. Kemling III, age 66, of Springfield, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at St. Vincent Health Center. Born in Erie on March 14, 1947, he was a son of the late Peter A. and Bessie Case Kemling II.

Pete was a 1965 Fairview High School graduate. He drove truck for 14 years, 10 of those with Apgar Bros....

Aug 27, 2013

Beatrice (Bee) L. Sellars RN, of Millcreek, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Manchester Commons at the age of one hundred years and 8 months.

Beatrice was born in Erie, on December 27, 1912 daughter of the late Leslie and Sarah Jackson Neigenfind.

She was a proud graduate of Perry Elementary School, Academy High School, Class of 1930 and the Hamot...

Aug 25, 2013

Aug 25, 2013

Gerald John Szoszorek (A.K.A. Jerry Szorek) passed away August 25, 2013. Born in Erie, Pa. November 10, 1934, the son of John “Boots” and Ann (Yokoff) Szoszorek.

He graduated from East High School class of 1953 where he was active in football, basketball, track and was named to the city football and basketball All-Star teams. After serving as a medic in...

Aug 23, 2013

Richard Joseph Gresh, age 74, of Cranesville, Pa. died Friday, August 23, 2013 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Conneaut, OH on May 9, 1939, son of the late John Gresh and Eleanor Pesta Gresh of Pleasant Ridge Manor. Richard was a graduate of Albion High School, class of 1957, and was employed by Parker White Metal (P.H.B.) Die...

Aug 22, 2013

Albin “Rip” McConnell, Jr., age 82, died Thursday August 22, 2013 at home after a brief illness. He was born on May 5, 1931 to Emma Jackson Graham and Albin “Pinch” McConnell, Sr.

He was a veteran of the US Army WWII Pacific Theater. He formerly worked at Interlake Iron, Weil-McLain, Erie Cab Company, and retired from the EMTA after a...

Aug 22, 2013

Anna Marie Leuschen, age 78, of Millcreek, went peacefully home to her Lord on Thursday August 22, 2013 with her family by her side. She passed away at Select Specialty Hospital following a brief struggle with cancer. She was born on February 24, 1935, daughter of the late Frank Joseph and Anna E. Mayr of Erie.

She graduated from Harborcreek High...