Obituaries

Jul 17, 2013

Francisco Alejandro Maldonado, of Erie passed away at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh on July 17, 2013.

He was born on May 29, 2013 the son of Jacob Maldonado and Ana Martinez both of Erie.

Francisco was preceded in death by his brother, Jordan.

He is survived by siblings: Angel, Tatiana, Antoneo and Yazmin and paternal grandparents, Francisco and Juliann Maldonado, an aunt, Bernadette...

Jul 17, 2013

Brian J. Weidow, age 36, of Pittsburgh, PA and formerly of Erie, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

Born in Erie on August 31, 1976 he was the son of Michael A. and Christine W. Rimer Weidow.

Brian was a graduate of Cathedral Prep and Penn State Behrend where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in both Marketing in 1999 and Finance in 2007....

Jul 17, 2013

Damiekio Donta Hollingsworth Martin, age 25 of Pittsburgh, Pa. and formerly of Erie, died on Wednesday July 17, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in Erie, Pa. on September 23, 1987, a son of Tony Hollingsworth Sr. and Imockia Harvard.

Damiekio graduated from East High School and attended the Job Corps Center.

He worked in the health care industry at HCR Manor...

Jul 15, 2013

Robert E. “Froggy” Forget, Sr., age 74 of Erie, passed away July 15, 2013 at home after a brief illness.

He was born in Schenectady, NY April 26, 1939, son of the late Edward A. and Elinor Simmons Forget.

Bob was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He worked as a mechanic and in the construction industry. He enjoyed race cars...

Jul 13, 2013

     Alice Jayne Conklin, 89, formerly of 3535 State St. and Meadville, PA, died Sat., July 13, 2013 at Sarah Reed Retirement Center.  She was born March 9, 1924 in Erie, daughter of the late Ace and Elizabeth Callihan Conklin.      Alice graduated from Academy High School in June 1942.  She worked for Bell Telephone of PA for 37 years retiring...

Jul 4, 2013

Michael D. “Denny” Salmen, age 72, of Erie, passed away Thursday July 4, 2013 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Erie.

He was born November 5, 1940 son of the late Ernest and Geraldine Bolger Salmen.

Michael served in the U.S. Navy and worked at Eriez Magnetics for over 38 years. He loved his golden retriever dogs, and enjoyed camping and...

Jul 2, 2013

Mildred A. Menz, age 85, passed away July 2, 2013 at Maryvale Apartments.

She was born in Butler, Pa. on November 10, 1928, the daughter of the late Walter L. and Rose Mary Knittel (Hartel).

Mildred was a graduate of St. Mary’s School in Butler, and was employed at Thomas Lee Printing and mailing for 22 years.

She was preceded in death by...

Jul 2, 2013

Carrie "Sweetie" Franklin Marsh age 94 of Erie, died quietly at Sarah Reed Retirement Center on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Born September 10, 1918 in Greenville, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Lizzie Morgan Franklin.

Carrie worked at St. Vincent Health Center for 19 years as a Housekeeper until she retired in 1980. She was a faithful...

Jul 2, 2013

“DJ” Dennis Rudenski age 28, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.

He was born in Erie on November 10, 1984, the son of Mary Rudenski of Erie and Dennis Lovely of Erie.

DJ attended Millcreek Schools while growing up.

He enjoyed sports, fishing, hunting, and video games. He loved his two dogs Sophie and Dino.

He...

Jul 2, 2013

Eddie James Mitchell Sr., age 64, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2013. He was born in Quitman, Mississippi on November 1, 1948 son of the late Eddie and Mandy Jones Mitchell.

Eddie attended Shirley Owens High School and served briefly in the Army. He was a hard worker for AA Anthony and also founded Ed Mitchell Concrete Construction....

Jul 1, 2013

Nicole Fitzgerald, age 28, of Erie, passed away Monday July 1, 2013 at UPMC Shadyside after complications from Leukemia.

She was born in Erie, PA on January 20, 1985 daughter of Darcy Eliason, Ron (Kay) Wilkson and Pat (Michele) Fitzgerald.

Nicole was a great mother who loved spending time with her children. She enjoyed playing softball. Her biggest wish in life was...

Jun 30, 2013

Ruby P. Kinnear

Ruby P. Kinnear, age 78, of Cranesville, died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at St. Vincent Health Center following an illness of several months. Born in Little Bear Creek, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Arch and Bitha Parsons Nicholas.

Ruby graduated from Beaver Center School and had worked for various local manufacturing companies. She enjoyed bird...

Jun 30, 2013

Josephine Bober Moses Dunst, age 92, of Millcreek, passed away Sunday June 30,2013 at Saint Vincent Health Center, following a short illness.

Born in Buffalo, NY July 18, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Osiel Bober. On April 24, 1976, in Erie, she married Lawrence W. Dunst, Jr. who passed away in 2005. They were married...

Jun 29, 2013

Robert “Bob” Kenneth Bartlett, age 87 of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013, which is also his mother’s Birthday.

He was born in Ashtabula, OH on December 24, 1925, he later learned that this was the very same date upon which his wife’s parents were married. Bob always was a very careful planner !

He was the son of the late...

Jun 29, 2013

Benjamin L. Preston age 78, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 peacefully at his home.

He was born in Erie on August 29, 1934 a son of the late Walter L. Preston and Catherine Thomas

Preston.

Ben was a 1952 graduate of East High School and went on to serve in the United States Army.

He was a Police Officer for the...

Jun 29, 2013

Vincent Lamont “Mad Dog” Madison, Sr., age 52 of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2013, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Erie, Pa., February 18, 1961, the son of Eleanor McKnight, and the late Willie Dill, Sr.

Vincent was a loving father and husband, and a giving person. He had tremendous love for his dogs, especially...

Jun 27, 2013

Raymond “Ray” Horn, age 84, of Erie, passed away on June 27, 2013 at UPMC Hamot as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born in Erie, PA on August 10, 1928 a son of the late Earl Horn and Ethel Thornton Brookhouser.

Raymond served in the United States Army in Korea and went on to be employed at General Electric...

Jun 24, 2013

Teri Burch, age 50, of Erie, PA passed away after a lengthy illness on June 24, 2013.

She was born April 19, 1963 in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter of Helen Hays Bonovitch and the late John Hays.

Along with her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents.

Survivors include her mother; her children: Jason Burch and wife Megan of Myrtle Beach,...

Jun 22, 2013

Theodore N. “Ted” Nyberg age 86, of Erie, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born in Erie on October 8, 1926 a son of the late David W. and Emma Nilsson Nyberg. He attended Millcreek High School and left to serve in the US Navy during WW II. After returning from the war he...

Jun 20, 2013

Beverly Jean Johnson Hart, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 20, 2013 following a brief but valiant fight against pancreatic cancer.

Born in Erie, PA on October 22, 1939, she was the eldest child of Helen Haynes Johnson and the late Gerald J. Johnson.  Bev was a 1957 graduate of Academy High School...