Obituaries

Jan 11, 2021

Ronald R. Conaway

Ronald R. Conaway, known by many as “The Texas Pit BBQ Man” , age 68 of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away quietly at his home with his family by his side on Monday, January 11, 2021.

He was born on November 16, 1952 in Erie, Pa, the son of...

Jan 10, 2021

Melvin Harry Schultz

Melvin Schultz, age 92, formerly of East Springfield, Pa, passed away quietly at the Western Reserve Healthcare Center in Erie where he had been residing on Sunday, January 10, 2021.

Melvin was born on May 11, 1928, the son of the late Harry and Lucy English Schultz.  After...

Jan 3, 2021

Ronald Sinclair

Ronald Sinclair, age 56 of Girard, Pa. died unexpectedly in Collin, Texas on January 3, 2021.  He was born in Erie, PA on December 2, 1964 the son of the late Robert C. and Martha Jane (Leech) Sinclair.

Ron worked for many years at the Girard McDonalds and he enjoyed walking, reading, cleaning,...

Dec 12, 2020

Phyliss Mildred (Dana)Case

Phyliss M. Case, 81 of East Springfield looked full on the wonderful face of Jesus on December 12, 2020. She was a resident of Pleasant Ridge Manor for the last few years.  Phyliss died of complications related to COVID-19.

She was born in Albion, Pa to the late Allen and...

Dec 5, 2020

James R. Zurinsky, age 89 of East Springfield, Pa was taken home by the hand of God on Saturday afternoon, December 5, 2020 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, Pa.

He was born in Luzerne, Pa on October 3, 1931, the son of the late Simon and Anna (Kadorik) Zurinsky.  Upon graduating from Luzerne High School in 1949, Jim...

Dec 4, 2020

Robert J. Hull

Robert K. Hull, age 82 of East Springfield, Pa. passed away Friday morning, Dec. 4, 2020 at the Fairview Manor where he was recently residing.

Robert was born in Waterford, PA on July 14, 1938, the son of the late John and Mary Johanna (Butcher) Hull.  He joined the Marine Corp and...

Dec 2, 2020

Margaret “Marge” Mary Griffey

Our beloved Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend, Marge Griffey, age 94, went to Heaven on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She was a life-long resident of Springfield Township until five years ago when she became a member of The Villa at the Lake family and most recently Jefferson Healthcare...

Dec 1, 2020

Judy Janice (Walker) Klemm

Judy J. Klemm, age 78 of Albion, Pa. went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at RollingFields Elder Care Community in Conneautville, Pa. where she had been recently residing.

Judy was born on Cherry Hill Road on February 4, 1942,...

Nov 10, 2020

Ruby Helen Hoover

Ruby Helen Hoover, age 93 of Erie, Pa., formerly of Albion, Pa. was called home to be with her devoted twin sister, Ruth Ellen Hoover who passed away in 2015. Ruby passed away on Tuesday, November 10 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Ruby was born in Texas Valley, New York...

Nov 4, 2020

Lillian “Irene” Randall

Lillian “Irene” Randall, age 92, of West Springfield passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Elmwood Gardens with her son and daughter by her side.  She was born February 20, 1928 in West Virginia, the daughter of the late Howard and Chloe Hollen.

Although Irene worked briefly, her main concern was...

Oct 24, 2020

Scott J. Beatman

Scott Beatman, age 60 of Fairview, Pa was called home to be with his Dad and passed loved ones on Saturday morning, October 24, 2020 at the Roy Ann Group Home where he had been living.

Scott was born in Erie, Pa on December 4, 1959, the son of Jeannette A. (Stevens)...

Sep 6, 2020

Jo Anne Long

Jo Anne Long, known as “Gramma Jo”, age 61 of Erie, Pa passed away early Sunday morning at her home with her daughter by her side.

She was born and raised in Albion, PA, the daughter of the late, Howard Emory and Lucille Mae (Salhoff) Aldrich on October 10, 1958.  She loved...

Sep 3, 2020

Clayton J. Anderson, age 65 of Albion, Pa., passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Meg and his girls, “Grace and Mya” by his side on Thursday morning, September 3, 2020.

Clayton was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on March 19, 1955, the son of the late John Vincent and Carolyn Adele (Harris) Anderson.  Clayton had...

Aug 27, 2020

Doris E. (Fails) Perry Sherman

Doris E. Sherman, age 89 of Conneaut, Ohio, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, August 27, 2020 at The Villa at the Lake where she had been residing. She was formerly a resident of East Springfield.

Doris was born in Springfield...

Jul 29, 2020

Marjorie “Marge” (Klotzbaugh) Nachman of Fairview, PA and East Springfield, PA passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her home.  Marge was born on April 19, 1929 in New Castle, PA to the late George and Freda (Smith) Klotzbaugh.  She lived with her family in various cities as a child but eventually settled in Girard, PA.  Marge graduated from...

Jul 23, 2020

John E. Yochim, age 87 of Cambridge Springs died Thursday morning at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie.  By the request of the family, there will be no services or viewing,

Jul 6, 2020

Zane P. Currier

Zane P. Currier, age 65 of Girard, Pa. went home to be with his Savior on Monday, July 6, 2020 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, Pa.

Zane was born in Conneaut, OH on May 13, 1955, the son of the late Edward L. and Deloris Rae Elva (Crowl) Currier.

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Jun 1, 2020

Mary Elizabeth “Bette” (Spellman) Washnock

Mary Elizabeth “Bette” (Spellman) Washnock, 100 years old of East Springfield, PA passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Merrill Gardens in Champions Gate, FL.

She was born on May 9, 1920 in Hollandale, WI, daughter of the late Francis and Ethel Spellman.  She was preceded in death by...

May 26, 2020

Bonnie Louise (Stiffler) Snyder of Cranesville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26th at home.

Bonnie was born in Altoona, PA  on June 15, 1942, daughter of the late Raymond and Isabelle (Snavely) Stiffler.

She married her college sweetheart, Tom, the day before her graduation.  They had just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Monday,...

May 9, 2020

Deloris Rae Elva (Crowl) Currier

Deloris Rae Currier, age 88 of Girard, Pa. went home by the graceful hand of the Lord on Saturday night, May 9, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, Pa.

Deloris known to many as “Dee” was born in Ashtabula, OH, on July 21, 1931, the daughter to the late Floyd H. and Marion (Williams)...