Obituaries

May 7, 2020

Michael D. Nichols

Michael D. Nichols, 48 of Bradford, passed away, Thursday, May 7, 2020.

He was born on December 15, 1971 in Bradford, Pa., the son of David and Susan (Carter) Nichols.  On December 28, 2017, he married Billie Jo (Graves) Nichols.  He enjoyed motocross, the outdoors and long road trips with...

May 4, 2020

William P. Laseck, Jr.

William P. Laseck, Jr., age 62 of Albion, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2020.  He was born in Albion, Pa. on April 21, 1958, the son of the late William and Geneva (Forinash) Laseck, Sr.  Billy was a graduate of Northwestern High School and served in the U.S. Army and...

Apr 9, 2020

Alice H. (Higby) Hermanson

Alice Hermanson, age 91 of Girard, died peacefully in the warmth of her home on Thursday, April 9, 2020.

She was born on January 22, 1929, the daughter of the late Leonard and Thelma (Bowman) Higby in Meadville, PA.  She lived a wonderful and full life.  After graduating from...

Mar 2, 2020

Dolores J. “Dee” (Ammon) Brewster Dolores “Dee” Brewster, age 85 of East Springfield, was called home by the hand of God on Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, Pa with her family by her side.

Dee was born in Louisville, KY on November 24, 1934, the daughter of the late Leonard...

Feb 28, 2020

Roland L. Evans

Roland L. Evans, age 80 of East Springfield, Pa. was taken by the hand of God Friday afternoon, February 28, 2020 at his home with his wife of 58 years, Wilma and his doggie, Scooter by his side.

Roland was born in Conneaut, Ohio on August 12, 1939 the son...

Feb 26, 2020

Steven Gregory Buranich Waller

Steven G. Buranich Waller, age 53 of West Springfield, Pa., was called home by God to be with his family early Wednesday morning, February 26, 2020 where he had been residing with his loving, and living family surrounding him.

Steven was born in Erie, Pa on January 27, 1967...

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

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...

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...

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...