Obituaries

Wesley A. Pettis

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jerold "Jerry" L. Graves

Jerold "Jerry" L. Graves

Oct 1, 2024

Jerold L. Graves

Jerold “Jerry” Graves, age 75 of East Springfield, Pa., died suddenly Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at his home.

Jerry was born in Conneaut, Ohio on June 5, 1949, the son of the late Carl “Max” and Katherine (Sisson) Graves.

Jerry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War after graduating from Northwestern High School. Jerry was a hard-working man....

James H. Renninger

James H. Renninger

Aug 15, 2024

Jim Renninger, age 77 of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away on August 15, 2024 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Erie, Pa.

 Jim was born on October 25, 1946 in Kaneville, PA, the son of the late Herman L. and Irene (Bradybaugh) Renninger.

 He worked in many manufacturing plants in the Ohio and Pennsylvania area during his lifetime and when he wasn’t working, he...

Eugene "Tink" Earl Ice

Eugene "Tink" Earl Ice

Aug 3, 2024

Eugene Earl Ice

 Eugene Ice, known to many of his friends as “Tink”, died suddenly Saturday evening in a motor vehicle accident in West Springfield.

 Tink was born in Painesville, Ohio on July 13, 1967. He was the son of the late Eugene and Donna (Hodge) Ice.

 Even though Tink was disabled, he enjoyed everything in life that was available to him He...

Robert Joseph Bright

Robert Joseph Bright

Jun 17, 2024

Robert Joseph Bright

Robert Bright, 94, of West Springfield, PA, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA.

He was born on February 16, 1930 in Erie, PA, a son of Walter Joseph Bright and Dorothy {Grentz) Bright.

Robert attended Tech Memorial High School and Gannon College. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army Ordnance in the...

Robert C. Daggett

Robert C. Daggett

Jun 8, 2024

Robert C. Daggett, age 70 of West Springfield, died at his home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

 

Bob was born on July 5, 1953, in Erie, Pa., the son of the late Richard and Marlene (Hicks) Daggett.

 

Bob graduated from Northwestern High School and worked for many years at EPI and Carlisle Engineering in Lake City.  When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed...

Clyde H. Zappitella

Clyde H. Zappitella

Jun 4, 2024

Clyde H. Zappitella

Clyde H. Zappitella, age 86 formerly from West Springfield, died Tuesday morning, June 4, 2024 at the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie where he had recently been residing.

 

Clyde was born on August 3, 1937 in Conneaut, Ohio, the son of the late Carmine and Cora M. (Golden) Zappitella.  

 

Clyde graduated from the Conneaut High School and...

Florence "Flossie" E. English

Florence "Flossie" E. English

Jun 3, 2024

Florence E. English, known to many as “Flossie”, age 90 of East Springfield, Pa. went home to be with the lord on Monday night, June 3, 2024 at the Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge Nursing Home where she had been staying for a short while.

 

Flossie was born on November 10, 1933, the daughter of the late Noel Calvin and Ethel...