Obituaries

Oct 1, 2021

William R. Borland, age 85 of Albion, Pa. took the Lord’s hand on Friday, October 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, Pa.

William was born on March 7, 1936 in Indiana, Pa., the son of the late James Harold and Mary Elizabeth (Jewell) Borland

Besides his parents, William is preceded in death by...

Sep 14, 2021

Timothy J Siders, age 65, of East Springfield, PA passed away Tuesday September 14th at UPMC Hamot Hospital after suddenly falling ill at home.

Timothy was born in Erie, PA on December 13, 1955; the son of the late Henry and Alice (DeVore) Siders.

Timothy graduated from Northwestern High School, Class of 1974 and went...

Sep 2, 2021

Ralph L. Chamberlain Sr.

Ralph L. Chamberlain Sr., 82, of Albion; passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 2nd. Ralph was born on April 21, 1939; to the late Floyd Russell and Mary (Griffis) Chamberlain of Albion.

Ralph served in the Army from 1960-1964 as a sharpshooter....

Aug 21, 2021

Holly K. (Bort) Fails

Holly K. Fails, age 60 of Girard PA, flew home with the angels on Saturday late evening August 21, 2021.

Holly was born on December 21, 1960, daughter of Myra VanTassel Bort and the late Warren (Sheny) Bort in Conneaut Ohio.  She graduated from Northwestern High School and worked for various...

Jun 27, 2021

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...

Jun 8, 2021

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...

Jun 7, 2021

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...

Jun 4, 2021

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...

May 30, 2021

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...

May 22, 2021

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...

Apr 9, 2021

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;...

Mar 5, 2021

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...

Mar 4, 2021

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...

Feb 26, 2021

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....

Feb 23, 2021

Theresa J. (Burton) Payne

Theresa J. Payne, better known to her friends as “Tess or the Egg Lady”, age 52 took the hand of God and went home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home with her husband, Duane by her side.

Tess was born in Erie, Pa on February 15, 1969,...

Feb 6, 2021

Linda L. (Randall) Raykowski

Linda L. Raykowski, age 73, of West Springfield passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Millcreek Community Hospital following an extended illness.  She was born January 23, 1948 in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Irene Randall.

Linda was a member of Academy High School...

Jan 27, 2021

Crystal Kay Fails

Crystal Kay Fails, age 38 of Girard, Pa. was carried home on angels wings Wednesday morning at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

Crystal was born on October 28, 1982, the daughter to William and Holly (Bort) Fails in Conneaut, Ohio.  She graduated from Girard High School in 2001 and attended the Tri-State Institute where...

Jan 27, 2021

Crystal Fails of Girard, Pennsylvania passed away on Jan 27, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 24, 2021

John R. Prindle, age 72 of Albion, Pa. died peacefully at UPMC Hamot in Erie on Sunday afternoon, January 24, 2021.

John was born in Erie, Pa. on May 4, 1948, the son of the late John R. and Virginia Baugher Prindle, Sr.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and worked for many...

Jan 19, 2021

Robert “Hank” P. Snow, Sr.

Robert Snow, Sr. age 77 of East Springfield, Pa. died Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021 at his home.

Known by Hank to so many, he was born in East Springfield, Pa on March 9, 1943, the son of the late William and Matilda (Moyer) Snow.

He...