Obituaries
Donald "Gus" Boyd Hazen
Aug 22, 2025
In the heart of a small Pennsylvania town, Donald “Gus” Boyd Hazen began each day by raising the American flag and ended each evening by lowering it—a quiet ritual that embodied his lifelong commitment to duty, diligence, and enduring strength. These values took root early, even in the absence of a father, and became the foundation of a life shaped...
William J. Dick
Aug 21, 2025
William J. Dick
William J. Dick, age 74 of Albion, Pa., died peacefully at his home in Albion on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
William was born in Albion, Pa., the son of the late William Ellsworth and Irene Dick.
He retired as a Major from the U.S. Air Force after 28 years of service working and traveling as an aircraft munition maintenance officer.
He...
Wanda R. Barnes
Aug 10, 2025
Wanda R. Barnes, age 85 of East Springfield, Pa., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Erie, Pa.
Wanda was born in Erie, Pa on July 27, 1940, the daughter of the late Samuel and Alice (Platz) McCamman.
She worked for many years at Marx Toys in Girard and then at Plastek in...
Barbara J. Powers
Aug 2, 2025
Barbara Jean Powers
Barbara J. Powers, age 57 of Conneautville, PA, reached out to take the hand of God early morning, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
Barbie was born on March 13, 1968, in Erie, PA. The daughter of the late David and Patricia (Parmeter) Billings. She grew up in the Girard area, graduating...
David H. Huston
Jul 23, 2025
David H. Huston, age 57 of Albion, Pa., passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025.
David was born on August 6, 1967, the son of the late Royce G. and Maryjane (Henretty) Huston, Sr. in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was one of seven children growing up.
He worked for EPI Manufacturing in Erie, Pa for many years as...
Obed Jimenez
Jul 5, 2025
Obed Jimenez
Obed Jimenez, age 66 of Erie, Pa. passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Obed was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico on January 9, 1959, the son of the late Cristino and Elena Rodriguez Jimenez. Obed enjoyed gardening.Besides his parents, Obed was preceded in death by his siblings: Efrain, Moises, Saul, Anibal,...
Janice I. Shaw
Jun 2, 2025
Janice Irene (Sterling) Shaw
Janice Shaw, age 84 of Albion, Pa., went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, June 2, 2025 at Pleasant Ridge Manor where she had been recently residing.
Janice was born in Cambridge Springs, Pa. on August 18, 1940, the daughter of the late Ralph and Arlene (Trafton-Bunker) Sterling.
Janice worked for many years in nursing homes...
Wesley A. Pettis
Apr 19, 2025
Wesley A. Pettis
Wes Pettis, age 67 of Albion, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa on early Saturday morning, April 19, 2025.
Wes was born in Erie, Pa on June 14, 1957, the son of the late Virgil Leroy and Eileen Mae (Mansfield) Pettis. He grew up with two brothers; Daniel and Virgil, Jr. He graduated from Girard...
Yvonne A. Murkens "The Goat Lady"
Apr 11, 2025
Yvonne A. Murkens
Yvonne A. Murkens, known as “The Goat Lady” of Albion, Pa., died Friday, April 11, 2025 at Pleasant Ridge Manor surrounded by her family.
Yvonne was born on September 3, 1944 in Oberlin, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ben S. and Mary (Hack) VanMeter. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1962 and continued her education at Penn...
Mitchell L. Gibbons
Apr 11, 2025
Mitchell L. Gibbons
Mitchell L. Gibbons, age 60 of West Springfield, Pa., died suddenly at his home.
He was born on August 8, 1964, the son of Carole Ann (Snell) DiFilippo and the late Micheal Eugene Gibbons.
Mitch served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the VFW Post #4965 in West Springfield. He currently was employed at Tri-Penn Plastics in...
Shirley M. Nelson
Apr 9, 2025
Shirley M. Nelson
Shirley M. Nelson, age 96 of Albion, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.
Shirley was born In Corry, Pa., on February 27, 1929, the daughter of the late Raymond and Arletta (Riede) Caufman. She Graduated from the Erie Academy High School and worked as a hand-telephone operator in...
Teofilo "Teo" Serrano Gomez
Apr 5, 2025
Teofilo Serrano Gomez
Teofilo Gomez, age 88 of Albion passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Crawford Care Center in Saegertown, Pa.
Teo was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on December 28, 1936, the son of the late Victor (Serrano) and Antonia Gomez.
Teo moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during his teenage years. He worked at various places of employment...
Barbara Ann Hyde
Mar 27, 2025
Barbara Ann Hyde
Albion Borough , Conneaut Township, Northwestern Pennsylvania lost a true Icon yesterday. Our mother and matriarch, Barbara Ann Hyde passed suddenly with her family at her side.
She was definitely a staple in the Northwestern community starting at a young age leading the hometown parade with her horse Ginger. Her horsemanship continued for years participating in the Albion Fair...
Barbara Ann Case
Feb 13, 2025
Barbara Ann (Eaton) Case
Barbara Case, age 71 of Girard, Pa., passed away at her home on Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2025 with her family at her side.
Barb was born in Erie, PA on April 11, 1953, the daughter to the late Walter Grant and Vivian Marie (Robson) Eaton, Sr.
Barb graduated from Northwestern High School in 1972 and went to work...
Dorothy Ann Turner
Jan 30, 2025
Dorothy Ann Turner
Dorothy Ann Turner, age 82 of North Springfield, Pa., passed away quietly at her home with her loving husband at her bedside.
Dorothy was born in Evansburg, PA on January 7, 1943, the daughter of the late William and Anna I. (Reddinger) Edwards.
Dorothy was a hard worker and enjoyed everything life had to offer. She worked in several places...
Elizabeth VanDyke
Jan 30, 2025
Elizabeth VanDyke
Elizabeth VanDyke, age 82 of Erie, PA passed away quietly at her home on January 30, 2025 with her family by her side.
Elizabeth was born in Erie, Pa on October 27, 1942, the daughter of the late George R. and Mae L. (Brindle) Vargo.
She worked for many years at Johnson Controls and Plasteks, In Erie, and also waitressed and...
Barbara J. Brewer
Dec 21, 2024
Barbara J. Brewer
Barbara j. Brewer, age 81, of East Springfield, Pa., passed away on December 21, 2024 after a brief illness at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pa.
Barb was born in Conneaut, OH, the daughter of the late Louis and Pauline (Gruzosky) Terry.
She graduated from Northwestern High School and worked for C.G. Wood Company in Girard, Pa., and Eighmy Corporation...
Jaime A. King
Dec 19, 2024
Jaime A. King
Jaime A. King, age 29 of West Springfield, PA died suddenly on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Jaime was born in Erie, Pa., on February 2, 1995, the daughter of Jim and Christine (Christiansen) King.
She graduated from Northwestern High School in the Class of 2013. She earned her certified nurses’ aid certificate and worked at both St. Vincent Health Center...
Jeannette A Beatman
Oct 24, 2024
Jeannette A. Beatman
Jeannette A. Beatman, age 89 of Cranesville, Pa., passed away at her home on Thursday, October 24, 2024 with her family surrounding her.
Jeannette was born on November 20, 1934 in Erie, Pa., to the late Willard F. and Margaret (Schmidt) Stevens.
Jeannette graduated from the Albion High School and then worked at Gunnison Brothers Tannery in Girard where she...
Linda Lou Vadzemnieks
Oct 17, 2024
Linda Lou Vadzemnieks
Linda left this earth to be with her Lord and her husband, Oggie (Olgerts) on Thursday, October 17, 2024 with her family beside her.
Linda was born on December 23, 1933, the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth Borland Evans. She had a very happy life in East Springfield – small towns are the best. God blessed her...
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