Obituaries

Feb 9, 2020

Lillith Mae (Davis) Sirak

Lillith Mae Sirak, age 84, a resident of East Springfield for many years, died Sunday morning, February 9, 2020 at the Edinboro Manor in Edinboro, where she had been residing for the past four years.

Lillith was born in Cranesville, Pa on February 18, 1935, the daughter of the...

Jan 30, 2020

Loren G. Taylor

Loren G. Taylor, age 74 of Albion, Pa., died early Thursday morning, January 30, 2020 at his home with his wife, Jo by his side.

He was born in Erie, Pa., on July 14, 1945, the son of the late Glenn T. and Lydia M. (Snyder) Taylor.

Loren...

Jan 17, 2020

Russell L. Carr

Russell L. Carr, age 76 of Fairview, Pa. died at his home on Friday, January 17, 2020.

He was born in Erie, Pa. on August 2, 1943, the son of the late Hugh D. and Helen K. (Snow) Carr. When Russell turned 18 years old, he went into the U.S....

Jan 15, 2020

Carol L. (Workman) Maund

Carol L. Maund, age 72 of East Springfield, Pa., died peacefully at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa.

Carol was born in Erie, Pa on November 28, 1947, the daughter of the late Harlet and Pearl E. (Edwards) Workman. Carol grew up one of four children and learned life's lessons...

Jan 15, 2020

Geraldine Elaine Grubbs, age 89, of East Springfield, peacefully went home be with the Lord on January 15, 2020 at her home.

Elaine was born in McGraw, NY on February 3, 1930, the daughter of late Harold and Geraldine (Stafford) Knecht.

Elaine married her husband, Elwood M. Grubbs on January 29, 1949 and together they...

Dec 31, 2019

Marcia R. Richardson

Marcia R. Richardson, age 71, was led home by the hand of Angels into Heaven early Tuesday morning, December 31, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor where she had been residing.

Marcia was born in Erie, Pa on January 25, 1948, the twin daughter to Fred Richardson and Virginia (Merritt) Richardson...

Dec 8, 2019

Gordon Clyde Brewer

Gordon C. Brewer, age 82 formerly of Cranesville, Pa. passed away late Sunday night, December 8, 2019 at Manchester Commons in Fairview where he had been residing for the last year.

Gordon was born on January 17, 1937 in Conneaut, Ohio, the son of the late Donald J. and Delilia...

Dec 4, 2019

Russell Scott (Church) Shick

Russell S. Shick, 62 of Beccaria, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, after a very serious fight with metastatic pancreatic cancer.  Born April 21, 1957, in Niagara Falls, NY to Paul and Catherine Church, he was later adopted by Paul and Flora Shick, who have all preceded him in death.

Nov 25, 2019

Marlyn E. Best, Jr.

Marlyn E. Best, Jr., age 57 of Andover, Ohio, died suddenly at his home on Monday, November 25, 2019.

Marlyn was born on July 25, 1962 in Erie, Pa, the son of Kay A. (Wells) Best of West Springfield and the late Marlyn E. Best, Sr. Marlyn graduated from high school...

Nov 8, 2019

Harry L.. Kiple, Jr., age 78, formerly of the Philadelphia area died peacefully Friday, November 8, 2019 at the home of his daughter, Noetta Gilbert where he had been residing the last year and a half of his life.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Kiple in 2018 and a son, Robert Scott Kiple,...

Oct 28, 2019

Betty Jayne Auerbach, age 91, a resident of Manchester Commons, formerly of East Springfield, PA passed away Monday, October 28, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband Donald G. Auerbach in 2011.  Betty is survived by her daughter, Janice Auerbach and her Partner, Kerry Kondrit of Fairview and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and close friends.

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Oct 26, 2019

Anthony W. "Tony" Luna

Anthony W. "Tony" Luna, age 33, of Erie, Pa was taken by the hand of the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his home.

Tony was born in Erie, PA on November 18, 1985, the son of Cindy L. (Turner) and Jacob Haaf and the late Andres D. Luna. As...

Aug 18, 2019

Howard A. Smock, age 95 of Albion, Pa, died peacefully at the Edinboro Manor where he had been recently residing Sunday morning, August 18, 2019.

Howard was born on October 27, 1923, the son of the late Arnold and Velma (Robertson) Smock in Albion, Pa. During his time with us here, he had worked at Tishes Restaurant...

Aug 2, 2019

Richard R. Otteni, age 73 of Albion, Pa, died peacefully at his home with his wife, Wendy, by his side on Friday morning, August 2, 2019 after a very long illness.

Rich was born in Erie, Pa on August 31, 1945, the son of the late Lloyd E. and Winifred M. (Wadsworth) Otteni.  He served in the...

Aug 2, 2019

Roberta J. Beery Cheney, age 89 of Erie, Pa. was taken by the hand of Angels Friday evening, August 2, 2019.

Roberta was born in Erie, Pa on May 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Robert and Jean (Lawrence) Killheffer.  She worked for many years as the Principal's secretary at Northwestern Middle School and also helped...

Jul 14, 2019

Zella M. (Fails) Goodenow

Zella M. Goodenow, age 91 of Conneaut, Ohio, died late Sunday night, July 14, 2019 at the David Simpson Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio where she had only recently been residing the last three days of her life.

Zella was born on February 29, 1928 in Fairview, PA, the daughter of the late...

Jun 1, 2019

FloraBelle Walker passed away on Jun 1, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 1, 2019

FloraBelle "Babe" Walker

FloraBelle "Babe" Walker, age 94 of Kingsville, Ohio was gently lead home by the hand of Jesus early Saturday morning, June 1, 2019 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home where she had been residing.

Babe was born in Conneaut, OH on August 19, 1924 the daughter of the late Floyd T. Smith and Jennie E. (Rogers) Smith...

May 16, 2019

Kevin John Park

Kevin John Park, age 55 of Lake City, Pa. died Thursday evening, May 16, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center after injuries he had sustained in an automobile accident on Monday, May 13th.

Kevin was born in Erie on June 23, 1963, the son of the late Watson S. and Cleo M. (Shoemaker) Park.

Kevin was a member of the Masons and the...

Apr 7, 2019

Anne Marie Szablowsky

Anne Marie Szablowsky, age 46 of Waynesburg, OH died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at her home.

Anne was born in Akron, OH on October 14, 1972, the daughter of the late John and Brenda (Coleman) Szablowsky.

Anne Marie loved spending time with her son, Tony and her family. She looked forward to getting together with them all playing board games and cards until...