All Obituaries

Charles A. Kemling Charles Andrew Kemling, age 83, returned to his heavenly home on Monday, June 7, 2021. During his final hours, his longtime companion, Peggy Burns, was at his side.  She and his granddaughter, Breigh Speidel, took turns staying with him as his support persons during his final days at UPMC- Hamot ensuring he was not alone (as much as hospital COVID restrictions would allow). Chuck was born at home in Cranesville, Pennsylvania on July 22, 1937, the son of Ludwig E....

Linda J. Horvath  Linda J. Horvath, age 77 of North East, PA passed away Sunday June 27 at her Niece’s home in Albion, PA.   She was born and raised in Albion, PA, the daughter of the late, Russell and Mary (Griffis) Chamberlain on March 20, 1944.   In her earlier years, Linda liked to travel, knit and sew Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls.   Besides her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her son Frankie Horvath, a sister Rosemary Lasher, and a granddaughter...

Shirley Ann (Moore) Nelson Shirley Ann Nelson, age 79 of Girard, Pa. died early Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at her home with her family close by. Shirley was born in Titusville, Pa on June 29, 1941 the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mae Ota (Stewart) Moore.  She worked over 25 years at Plastek Industries in Erie and belonged to both the VFW Lodges in Girard and West Springfield.  She also attended the Fairview Senior City when she could. In her spare time, Shirley enjoyed...

Lola Mitchell, 88, of Felton, passed into eternal rest on Sunday May 30, 2021 at home surrounded by family and her very special care helper Amy Banks. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and Marion Ellis of East Springfield, PA. Lola had a 30 year nursing career which included working with children recovering from polio at the Zem Zem Shriners hospital for children in Erie, PA. She married the love of her life and travelled as an Air Force wife to Japan and Indiana before moving to...

John R. Graves, Sr.   John R. Graves, Sr., of Albion, Pa went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021  at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, Pa.   John was born on April 26, 1921, in Albion, PA, the son of the late Andrew M. and Grace P. (Mead) Graves. John Graduated from the Albion High School and became a truck driver for many years. He was a member of the Keepville Methodist Church and in his earlier years, he raised hogs on the farm and enjoyed...

Richard Leo Frank passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021 at the age of 86. Born in Fairview, Pennsylvania on March 8, 1935 to the late Walter E. and Helen Bailey Frank. Rich attended Rice Avenue High School and shortly after enlisted into the United States Army and served for 2.5 years in Fort Campbell, Kentucky and then stationed in Germany. He was a tank driver. Once returning home to Pennsylvania, he went back to work at Marx Toys and started his life to meet his partner of 62 years,...

Mary Lou (Anderson) Snow Mary Lou Snow, age 77, left this earth to be with her loving husband “Hank”and her daughter, Tonda in Heaven on April 9, 2021.  She was born to Blinn and Iva (Anderson) on April 17, 1943. Mary leaves behind one son, Robert Snow, Jr. and a son-in-law, Michael Steadman, five grandchildren; Jennifer (Adil), Ashleigh (Andrew), Michael (Heather), Amber and Kevin.  Seven great-grandchildren; Hunter, Isabella, Annabelle, Jenna, Gracie, Savannah and...

Darrel A. Carr Darrel A. Carr, age 91 of East Springfield, Pa., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, Pa. Darrel was born on November 29, 1929, the son of the late Hugh D. and Helen K. (Snow) Carr.  After graduating from high school, Darrel entered the 1st Infantry of the U.S. Army and then he married he late wife, Pearline Carr.   He worked for many places during his life.  Most recently, he had worked in...

C. Allan Shaffer C. Allan Shaffer, devoted husband, son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away Thursday March 4, 2021.  Allan was a lifelong resident of North, West and East Springfield, PA.  Allan was born July 11, 1931 in Erie County and was the son of the late Claude H and Dorothy E (Auerbach) Shaffer.  Allan was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years Hazel Carolyn (Umstead) Shaffer whom he married on July 6, 1957 and his...

Marcia L.  (Voss) Eisaman Parsons    Marcia L. Parsons, age 87 of Coudersport, Pa., formerly of North East, Pa. passed away quietly at the Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport on Friday, February 26, 2021 where she had been residing.    Marcia was born in Fairview, Pa on December 8, 1933 the daughter of the late Edward C.W. and Ethel M. (Sisson) Voss.  She graduated from the West Springfield High School in 1951 and worked as a secretary at various places...