Obituaries

William E. Dick

William E. Dick

May 23, 2024

William E. Dick

 

William E. Dick, age 98 of East Springfield, Pa., died Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Pleasant Ridge Manor where he had been recently residing.

 

William was born in Erie, Pa., on July 28, 1925, the son of the late Ralph W. and Lucy E. (Phillips) Dick.  He served proudly in the Navy Merchant Marines during WW II where he...

Virgil Leroy Pettis, Jr.

Virgil Leroy Pettis, Jr.

May 20, 2024

Virgil L. Pettis, Jr., age 69 of Albion, Pennsylvania passed away at his home on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Virgil was born on July 9, 1954 in Erie, Pa., the son of the late Virgil L. and Eileen M. (Mansfield) Pettis, Sr.

Virgil worked at EMSCO for many years and enjoyed tinkering with cars and motorcycles.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in...

Carolyn Lynne (Copeland) Cottrell

Carolyn Lynne (Copeland) Cottrell

May 17, 2024

Carolyn Lynne (Copeland) Cottrell

 

Carolyn L. Cottrell, from Albion, Pennsylvania passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home.

 

She was born in Erie, Pa. on October 29, 1947, the daughter of the late Cecil C. and Evelyn P. (Cook) Copeland.  

 

Carolyn worked for many years at the Northwestern School District in the custodial department through Carl Pry.  She enjoyed playing Bingo...

Mary "Peggy" M. Devine

Mary "Peggy" M. Devine

May 7, 2024

Mary “Peggy” M. (Stefanelli) Devine

 

Mary M. (Stefanelli) Devine was taken by the hand of her Lord on Tuesday morning, May 7, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.  

 

Peggy was born in Erie, PA  to her parents, the late Romolo and Elizabeth (DeSantos) Stefanelli.  She worked in their family business, “Stefanelli’s Candies” where she worked on the...

Jerry L DeHaven

Jerry L DeHaven

May 5, 2024

Jerome “Jerry” L. DeHaven

Jerome L. DeHaven, known to many of his friends as “Jerry” passed away quietly at his home with his wife, Paula by his side on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

 

Jerry was born in Millcreek, Pennsylvania on March 3, 1940, the son of the late James L. and Ellen G. (Mayhue) DeHaven.  He served his country proudly in the...

Shirley L. Copeland

Shirley L. Copeland

May 3, 2024

Shirley L. Copeland

 

Shirley L. Copeland, age 78 of Albion, Pa., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 3, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pa.

 

Shirley was born in Erie, Pa on December 10, 1945, the daughter of the late William and Charlotte (Conferpost) Zeigler.  She graduated from the General McLane High School and worked...

Katherine Grace Nelson

Katherine Grace Nelson

Apr 21, 2024

Katherine Grace Nelson

 

Katherine G. Nelson, age 77 formerly of Eastlake, Ohio, passed away quietly on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the home of her Niece, Dawn Fenton in Springboro, Pa where she had been residing due to a long extended illness.

 

Katherine was born on May 19, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Miller) Nelson.

 

Katherine...

Nancy Jean Cronin

Nancy Jean Cronin

Mar 31, 2024

Nancy Jean Seely-Wentling-Little-Cronin

 

Nancy  was born on January 10, 1950, the daughter of the late Thomas and Betty Seely.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Diane, her brothers: Edward, Allen, and Thomas, also her husbands, Dennis Cronin and Doyle Little

 

Nancy leaves behind her sister, Roberta Rouse and her five children:  Shawn Wentling, Shawna (Jeff) Dickson, Frank...

Fayann Jones

Fayann Jones

Mar 23, 2024

Fayann Jones  

 

Fayann Jones, age 84 of Girard, Pa., went home to be with her children early Saturday morning, March 23, 2024.

 

Fayann was born in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania on February 24, 1940, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Nellie H. (Cononie) Buterbaugh.  She married her husband, Bruce on August 10, 1972 and began their married life in Connecticut where she worked...

Bernice R. Brooks

Bernice R. Brooks

Mar 21, 2024

Bernice R. Brooks

 

Bernice R. Brooks, age 63 of Albion, Pa., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa.

 

Bernice was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on November 14, 1960, the daughter of the late Charles N. and Frances J. (Dunlap) Brooks.  

 

Bernice was a member of the Cranesville...

Catherine Marie Wojtecki

Catherine Marie Wojtecki

Mar 17, 2024

Catherine M. (Leone) Wojtecki

Catherine M. Wojtecki, age 74 of Albion, Pa., died Sunday morning, March 17, 2024 at her home with her husband by her side.

 

Catherine was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on April 29, 1949, the daughter of the late Patsy and Priscilla (Amatangelo) Leone.    She married her husband, Edward Wojtecki on May 15, 1968 and they enjoyed 55...

Anthony A. Hudacky

Anthony A. Hudacky

Mar 13, 2024

Anthony A. Hudacky, went home to his Savior, Christ Jesus on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

He was the eldest son of Andrew and Effie Hudacky.

Anthony was a member of The Federated Church in East Springfield, PA and graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961.

 

Tony had one of the most wonderful families you can ever imagine – an older sister Barbara and...

Richard "Rick" Burman Casto, Jr.

Richard "Rick" Burman Casto, Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Richard “Rick” Burman Casto, Jr.

 

Richard Casto, Jr., known to many as “Rick” passed away on Friday morning, February 9, 2024 at his home with his family beside him.  

 

Rick was born in Girard, Pennsylvania on February 28, 1957, the son of the late Richard B.  and Betty (Confer) Casto, Sr.  He proudly graduated from the Girard High School Class of...

William "Jim" Henderson

William "Jim" Henderson

Feb 6, 2024

William James “Jim” Henderson

 

William “Jim” Henderson, age 78 of East Springfield, Pa., passed away on Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024 at Manchester Commons in Fairview, Pa, where he had been recently residing.

 

Jim was born in Erie, Pa., the son of the late William “Bill” and Hazel (Thomas) Henderson.  

He worked for many years at RPC Valve (now known as PHB)...

Patricia J. Crawford

Patricia J. Crawford

Jan 13, 2024

 

Patricia J. Crawford

Patricia J. Crawford, age 77, passed away quietly with the Lord by her side on Saturday morning, January 13, 2024 at Pleasant Ridge Manor where she had been residing.

 

Patricia  was born in Erie, Pa on May 28, 1946, the daughter of the late James and Arleen (Irwin) Crawford.  Patricia was born with Cerebral Palsy...

Salah Brooke Marie Robinson

Salah Brooke Marie Robinson

Nov 23, 2023

 

Salah Brooke Marie Robinson

 

An angel was born on October 1, 2023 to the proud parents of Dalton Robinson and Tamra Gorski.  They named her Salah Brooke Marie.  Sadly, God needed her back in heaven with the other babies.  On Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, Salah was carried home to be with Jesus and all the little children.

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Arlys M. Rea

Arlys M. Rea

Nov 17, 2023

 

Arlys M. Rea, age 97 of Girard, Pa., was taken by the hand of God on Friday afternoon, November 17, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor, Girard, Pa.

 

Arlys was born on February 17, 1926 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of the late Charles W. and Cecil Victoria (West) Green.  She graduated from the Clymer Central High School Class...

Ronald Lee Harouff

Ronald Lee Harouff

Oct 25, 2023

 

Ronald L. Harouff, age 71 of East Springfield, Pa., passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.

Ronald was born on February 5, 1952 in Meadville, Pa., the son of the late William and Oletha (Shorts) Harouff.  He graduated from the Fairview High School where he had excelled in the automotive department in the Tech Program. ...

Virgil Leroy Pettis, Sr.

Virgil Leroy Pettis, Sr.

Sep 27, 2023

 

Virgil Leroy Pettis, Sr.

 

Virgil L. Pettis, Sr., age 92 of Girard, Pa., died on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home in Erie, PA.  He was born January 11, 1931 in Cambridge Springs, Pa., the son of the late Roe and Barb Pettis.

 

When Virgil was younger, he played the alto sax with...

Clara "Tootie" F. Moore

Clara "Tootie" F. Moore

Aug 19, 2023

 

Clara “Tootie” Moore

 

Clara F. Moore, age 83 of Albion, Pa., was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Clara was born on August 31, 1939 in Fairview, Pa., the daughter of the late Raymond Ellsworth and Elizabeth Childs (Exley) Petri, Sr.

Many of Clara’s...