Obituaries

Nov 21, 2021

Lawrence H. Willert, age 87, passed away on November 21, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born September 19, 1934 in Erie, PA to the late Matthew and Theresa Willert.

He was a graduate of the Academy High School Class of 1952.

Lawrence was employed as a Maintenance Supervisor at Zurn Industries.

He served on the board of the Zurn Federal Credit Union...

Nov 20, 2021

William Peter Myhoffer age 86, of Albion passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Ridgeway, PA on February 17, 1935 a son of the late Peter and Helen Ewing Myhoffer.

Bill served proudly in the United States Army.

Bill worked as an auto body repair technician for many years in Erie County.

Bill’s...

Nov 20, 2021

Alvin J Sterling, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Cranesville, Pa on March 21, 1949, the son of the late Ralph & Arlene Sterling.

Alvin lived in Erie County most of his life. He enjoyed riding motorcycles when he was younger and he was an avid book reader, particularly...

Nov 20, 2021

In loving memory of her beautiful, caring, and creative spirit, we mourn the passing of Edna Jean Wagner (née Belt) of Erie, Pennsylvania on November 20, 2021. Edna passed away peacefully at UPMC Hamot following a short illness. Her loving family was by her side as she was warmly embraced by the Lord’s loving arms.

Edna was born “Edna Jean Belt”...

Nov 19, 2021

Dorothy Jean Vollmer, born November 15, 1930, entered her eternal home with Jesus and her husband on November 19, 2021. She passed away at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge with her loving family at her side. Dorothy was the eldest child of the late Norman and Emma Pude Vogt.

Dorothy graduated from Academy High School and worked as a bookkeeper for Metropolitan...

Nov 19, 2021

Robert E. Held, age 89 passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021 at Sunrise McCandless in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Erie on October 9, 1932, the son of the late Edward J and Marion Sherwood Held and attended St Ann’s school and Cathedral Prep. After graduating from Gannon College in 1954, he served his country in Germany as...

Nov 19, 2021

The family of Laurana Schultz Fish mourns her passing on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Forest View Skilled Nursing Center in Erie, PA. Laurana, daughter of the late Dr. John Richie Schultz and Dora Nelson Schultz, was born on November 5th, 1925 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. 

 

Laurana spent her youth in Meadville, adjacent to her future alma mater. Here she...

Nov 19, 2021

Harry T. George, age 80 of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Born in Erie on April 1, 1941, a son of the late Harry V. and Elizabeth I. (Hecker) George.

After graduating high school, he earned a certificate from Erie Institute of Technology and worked at Ervite as an assembler for 41...

Nov 18, 2021

Edward Wright Wilson, 86, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021, in Lancaster, PA. 

He was born a son of the late Thomas N. and Mildred Wright Wilson, on May 23, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA. 

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Thomas N. Wilson, Jr. and sister, Joanne Fried. 

Ed is survived by his wife of...

Nov 18, 2021

Patrick John Connors, age 74, of Fairview, passed away, Thursday, November 18, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Albion on December 31, 1946, a son of the late James and Mildred Hawk Connors.

After graduating from Albion High School, Patrick went on to serve in the Army and Navy for eight years.  He worked as an assembler at...

Nov 18, 2021

Walter Gray, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Cape Charles, VA on July 11, 1947 a son of the late Robert and Anna Mae Henderson Gray.

He loved his family and sports and especially fishing.

He worked as a carpenter out of the Erie Carpenter’s Union #81 all of his...

Nov 18, 2021

Michael J. Durkot, 72, of Erie, PA, formerly a longtime resident of Hopkinton, MA passed away suddenly on Thursday November 18th, 2021 at his home, after a period of declining health.

He was born May 3rd, 1949, in Pittsburgh PA, the son of Michael J. and Irene M. (Dembowski) Durkot.

Michael graduated from North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh (class of 1967)...

Nov 17, 2021

Eileen Anne Daniloff, of Erie, born July 22, 1959, passed away suddenly in her home on November 17th, after a long struggle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. She is finally at peace and will now return with the reward of being with Our Creator.

Eileen was a graduate of Academy High School and Edinboro State College. She worked as a systems analyst for...

Nov 16, 2021

Paul Richard Haibach, aged 69 of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday November 16, 2021 at AHN St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born in Erie on September 26, 1952, a son of the late Robert Paul and Verna Haibach (Cramer).

Paul worked in maintenance for the Times Publishing Company until retirement.  He then served two terms as a Township Supervisor with additional...

Nov 16, 2021

Audrey Rohan Zimmerley, beloved wife of Christian Zimmerley, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021.  She was born in Erie, Pa March 30, 1943 to the late Charles and Betty Rohan. 

A lifelong resident of Erie, Audrey aka "Dizzy" was a second mom throughout the years to many. Her house was the place to be, to hang out, play volleyball...

Nov 15, 2021

Cecelia Anne Vinson-Payne age 78, of Erie and formerly Arlington, VA passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Manchester Commons.

She was born in Sheffield, Alabama on May 14, 1943 a daughter of the late Richard S. and Pauline Lightfoot Vinson.

Cecelia worked for E-Systems for many years, was a secretary at the Cato Institute and was the secretary for the...

Nov 15, 2021

Robert “Dan” Daniel Wlodarczyk age 72, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 with Jean and Stan by his side.

He was born in Erie on January 9, 1949 a son of the late Richard Charles and Shirley Iona Ecceles Wlodarczyk.

Dan graduated from McDowell High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy.

He worked inside sales...

Nov 14, 2021

Nov 14, 2021

Mildred Bernita Cook, age 61, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  

She was born on February, 18, 1960, in Lake Province, Louisiana, the fourth daughter to Mose and Willie Mae (Dunn) Crosby. 

Mildred graduated from Academy High School, Class of 1979. She was an inspector for Berry Global for over 21 years. Mildred...

Nov 14, 2021

Carlota Roberts Slick, age 92, of Millcreek, was welcomed into God’s kingdom on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Bickford Assisted Living.

She was born on September 7, 1929 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, a daughter of the late Albert and Iveta DeCarvalho Roberts.

Carlota graduated from Waynesburg College and then went on to work as a substitute teacher for many years in the...