Obituaries

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

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 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 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

Nov 14, 2021

Kenneth Lee Blanks, Sr., 60, of Erie, PA, fell asleep in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was born in Erie, PA, on October 1, 1961, as the ninth child to the late Isaac “Boss” and Mabeline “Nanny” Blanks. 

Kenny was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School, Class of 1979....

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...

Nov 13, 2021

Rhonda L. Wilson (Taylor), age 55, of Erie passed away peacefully Saturday, November 13, 2021 surrounded by, and supported by her loving family during the last days of her life. She was born November 5, 1966 in Dunkirk, NY to Rushie and Everett Wilson.

Rhonda worked as a CNA at Brightstar, in Erie, PA. She loved listening to blues, and she...

Nov 13, 2021

Charles E. Dressler, 97, of Westlake Woods, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born on May 18, 1924, in Erie, PA, son of the late Cyrus Charles "Jack" Dressler and the late Josephine Kondradt Dressler Burdick. A 1942 graduate of Academy High School, he attended Penn State University.

Mr. Dressler had his own big band known...

Nov 12, 2021

Mary Lou Farley, age 73, of Erie, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born on June 9, 1948 to Rose Marie McClimans and Roy Shaffer.

 

She was a homemaker who adored her husband, Delbert Fraley for 31 years, until his passing on October 20, 2010.

Mary Lou was an active member at Bread of Life...

Nov 12, 2021

Jamar Sanders, age 36, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born March 17, 1985 to Jasper Sanders, and Therese Brown.

Jamar graduated from East High School before attending Edinboro University. He loved drawing, listening, and playing music, especially the bass guitar. Jamar loved to ride, and draw roller coasters, he loved the culinary...

Nov 12, 2021

Clayton E. Charity, age 72, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born May 29th, 1949 in Richmond, VA, a son of the late Vernon H. Charity Sr., and Rosa Taylor Charity.

Clayton was a resident of Erie for 20 years, he was proud to serve in the United States Air Force, and provide...

Nov 12, 2021

Larry Morrow, age 81, of Erie PA passed - peacefully and returned home to the Lord, Friday November 12, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie, PA on September 24, 1940, a son of the late Ross and Alice Whiteman Morrow.

Larry graduated from Academy High School in 1958, attended Penn State University, and completed his bachelor’s degree in finance...

Nov 11, 2021

Stephanie Anne (Crone) Overholts, age 47, of Erie, passed away November 11, 2021 in Tampa, Fl.  She was born in Erie, Pa on May 15, 1974, a daughter of Susan (Holden-Crone) George.

 Stephanie attended McDowell High School and graduated from Mercyhurst College with a degree in Liberal Arts.  She loved her three sons more than anything; she was always on...

Nov 8, 2021

Olga Kathleen “Foxy Grandma” Tome age 82, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 19, 1939 a daughter of the late Michael and Clessia Smith Walsh.

Olga graduated from McDowell High School.

She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Asbury Woods Congregation.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Nov 7, 2021

David Joseph Felix Sr., age 70, of Erie passed on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.  He was born in Erie on March 12, 1951, a son of the late Jennie and Joe Felix.

Dave graduated from Tech Memorial and served in the U.S. Navy.  He worked as an electrical...

Nov 6, 2021

William Francis Buchanan (Bucky) lost his battle with multiple forms of cancer on November 6, 2021.  Bill’s life started with another valiant fight… he was born on February 12, 1943 to Francis and Jane Buchanan.  He weighed 2 lbs 2 ounces at birth and was the first incubator baby in Erie, PA. 

Bill was a Vietnam era U.S. Air Force...

Nov 6, 2021

Ronald James Konkol Jr., age 48, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at UPMC Hamot as a result of an ATV accident Friday evening.

He was born in Erie, Pa on July, 14 1973, a son of Betty Lou Snyder-Barczyk and her husband George, step-father of Fairview, and Ronald J. Konkol and his wife Connie of Fairview.

He was a...

Nov 6, 2021

It’s time for me to say goodbye.  I lost my battle.  Anyone that knows me, knows it was hard fought.  No life is perfect, but still can be fulfilling.  Mine had many cherished memories. 

On November 13, 1947, I was born in my parent’s (Frank and Dorothy Boback) living room in Vestaburg, the only girl of five children.  My brothers...