Obituaries

Mar 9, 2013

Marjorie Anne Gallagher Gallo Hollinger passed away peacefully Saturday, March 9, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Ridgway, PA on July 7, 1928.

She was a resident of Methodist Towers for 17 years and had lived in Erie her whole life.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rachel Wolford Gallagher and her father, Jonathan Gallagher. Also preceding her in...

Mar 8, 2013

Anthony M. Vincent, age 61, of Erie, died on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Saint Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie on November 28, 1951, a son of Rosella Griffin Shannon and the late Robert Vincent.

Anthony attended Technical Memorial High School. He loved to build and was a great handyman. He had a "heart of gold" and was a...

Mar 8, 2013

Dennis J. Staley, age 58, of Erie, died on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Saint Vincent Health Center. He was born in Kirksville, Missouri on October 19, 1954, a son of the late Calvin C. and Coral Jonielle Keithley Staley.

Dennis moved to Erie in 2003 from New York City. In New York, he was a systems analyst for TIAA-CREF (Insurance...

Mar 6, 2013

     Yvonne Margurite Shaw Johnson, 88, formerly of Erie, died Wed., March 6, 2013, in North Brook, IL.  She was born March 5, 1925, in Erie, PA, daughter of the late Bernard Shaw and the late Mildred Edwards Shaw Kilfoil.  A 1943 graduate of East High School, Erie, she worked for Hill Mill Dairy Store, in the Payroll Dept. of...

Mar 6, 2013

Norma Lois Rogers age 71, of Erie, died Wednesday, March 6, 2012 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Kearny, New Jersey on June 19, 1941 a daughter of the late Archibald and Helen McPherson McCall.

She was a graduate of North Arlington High School and continued her education in nurse training. Norma worked many years as a receptionist...

Mar 6, 2013

     Edward P. Eller, 80, of Erie, died on his 59th wedding anniversary, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Sarah Reed Retirement Center.  Ed was born on Jan. 16, 1933 in Erie, son of the late Edward Walter and Viola Maxim Eller.  A lifelong resident of Erie, he graduated from Academy High School in 1950 and attended Gannon University and Penn...

Mar 5, 2013

Louise Jewett Llewellyn, age 97, formerly of Luna Lane in Millcreek, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at The Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center where she resided.

She was born June 4, 1915 in Stoneham, MA the daughter of the late Walter Elmer Jewett and Ethel Aurelia Tobey Jewett and during her youth resided in Melrose, MA.

Mrs. Llewellyn was graduated from Simmons...

Mar 5, 2013

Kathleen Louise Dombrowski, age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Kingman, Arizona.

Born in Erie in 1927, she was a daughter of the late John and Trudy Carey.

A graduate of St. Benedicts Academy, she was employed at Erie Insurance Exchange, and United Way as an administrative secretary.

With her husband of 49 years, "Jake" Dombrowski who died in 2009, they...

Mar 3, 2013

Helen Miczo, age 91, of Millcreek, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2013 at Golden Living Center Western Reserve.

She was born in Westline, PA on April 14, 1921 the daughter of the late Frank and Eva Ledney Miczo.

Helen was a LPN and worked at Hamot Hospital as a medical records clerk.

She was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church....

Mar 3, 2013

Marion Freda Marchionna, age 90, of Girard, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Pleasant Ridge Manor West. She was born in Erie on June 16, 1922, a daughter of the late Fredrick and Ruth Anderson.

Marion had been employed as a dental assistant and later worked as an inspector at Lord Corporation. She was a member of Lake City Presbyterian Church.

In...

Mar 3, 2013

Noreen A. Coleman Swift, age 79, of Summit, and formerly of Millcreek, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 13, 2013.

She was born May 18, 1933, in Kane, Pa. daughter of the late Martin and Pauline Coleman. She graduated from Kane High School and the St. Vincent School of Nursing.

Noreen was a devoted wife and mother of seven children, eight grandchildren, and...

Mar 2, 2013

Paul Kudlock, age 82, of Erie, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in Erie, January 13, 1931, a son of the late Joseph and Sabina Megat Kudlock.

Paul graduated from the old Central Tech high school. He retired from Erie Press Systems where he was an inspector. Paul enjoyed cross country and downhill skiing, gardening and tinkering...

Mar 1, 2013

Clifton Dobbs, Jr., 88, of Erie, PA, passed away on March 1, 2013 in Erie, PA,

Clifton was born in Pittsburg, PA to the late Clifton and Jannetta Eubanks Dobbs on September 4, 1925.

He grew up in Washington, PA where he graduated from Immaculate Conception High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country in Italy during...

Mar 1, 2013

Darlene Ruth Lasko Reitinger, age 65, of Millcreek, died Friday, March 1, 2013 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Erie, June 1, 1947, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Lewis Snyder.

Darlene was a graduate of McDowell High School. She was an inspector for more than 30 years at...

Mar 1, 2013

Richard B. Eisenberg, MD., age 96, of Erie, passed away on March 1, 2013.

He was born on August 30, 1916 in Erie, PA, son of the late Harry and Frances Bukstein Eisenberg.

Dick was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.

He served in the United States Army from 1943...

Feb 28, 2013

Robert L. "Pete" Peterson

Owner and Operator of Peterson Towing for 44 years

     Robert L. "Pete" Peterson, 67, of Erie, died unexpectedly Thurs., Feb. 28, 2013 at UPMC Passavant, Cranberry Twp., PA.  He was born Aug. 17, 1945 in Philipsburg, PA son of the late Leirwyn and Stella Mock Peterson.  He graduated from Philipsburg High School and...

Feb 28, 2013

Jacqueline Rose Carey Saunders, age 87, of Millcreek passed away Thursday February 28, 2013 at her residence.

Jacqueline was born in Erie on May 31, 1925 daughter of the late John E. and Pauline Elsesser Carey.

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and was a homemaker caring for her family for most of her life. She also taught private...

Feb 27, 2013

Michelle DeBello age 54 of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013.

She was born in Erie, Pa. on December 13, 1958. She was the daughter of Sandra (Federoff) Petroff and the late Ronald Petroff.

Michelle was a graduate of McDowell High School and Tri-State Business Institute (Fortis).

Michelle worked for Innovative Pressure Technologies as an export sales and marketing agent. She enjoyed...

Feb 26, 2013

Jean Marie Levandowski, age 87, formerly of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2013, at Ball Pavilion.

She was born in North East, PA on November 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Scozzie Zipperola (Zipp).

Jean was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and a member of St. Jude the Apostle Church. She was a homemaker...

Feb 26, 2013

Gregory A. Atchley age 60 of Erie, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

He was born on July 8, 1952 in Mount Morris, MI, a son of the late Leon M. and Annis J. (Dix) Atchley.

Gregory graduated from Snowdon High School and Gannon University.

He worked as a telephone operator for Verizon. He was a friend of Bill W....