All Obituaries

Laura (Sowers) Fedele, age 85, of Harborcreek, passed away on Thursday July 16, 2026 at her residence. She was born on September 6, 1940 in Brookville, Pennsylvania to the late Reynolds and Sidney (Enterline) Sowers. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Fedele; Siblings, Lewella (Melvin) Minick, Mary (Norman) Minick, Catherine (Walter) Shaffer, Betty (Mervin) Barnett, Robert (Emma) Sowers, & Dorothy (Harry) Barnett. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Private ...

Francis J. "Frank" Ziek, age 100, passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on June 7, 1926 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Ferdinand Fredrich and Caroline (Petrla) Ziek. Frank graduated from Academy High School and was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army Air Corps, enlisting at the age of 17 years old. He graduated from Columbia School of Engineering in Washington, D.C. and was employed by Hill and Hill Engineers for 43 years ...

Douglas Alan Woollett, 70, of Ripley, New York, passed away on Monday July 13, 2026 at the Erie VA Medical Center. He was born on December 6, 1955 in Jamestown, New York to Thomas and Betty (Becker) Woollett. Douglas was a veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. He worked on several grape farms in the area and was a member of the Dansville Fire Department. Douglas is survived by his parents; sons, Daniel Skinner (Mindi), Shawn Woollett (Heidi), and Nathan Woollett (Jackie); ...

Paul E. Bartlett, 83, of North East passed away on Saturday July 11, 2026 at his residence. He was born on August 31, 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania to his parents, Ralph and Elizabeth Bartlett. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ralph and Norman; and sisters, Virginia, Margaret, Twila and Ruth. Paul is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sally. His brother, Michael (Bev) Nelson. His boys: Paul Bartlett, Jr. (Susan), Michal Bartlett (Susan), Jeffery Bartlett (Ann), Andrew ...

Norman W. Miller, age 73, of North East, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at his residence. Born to Phillip Frantz and Lydia Ann Swoger Miller on July 29, 1952 in Westfield, New York. Norman graduated from North East High School in 1971 and was employed by General Electric, Stetson Brothers Hardware, and the Greenfield Basket Factory in the maintenance department. He grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a tireless work ethic. Those who knew him best will ...

 Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) L. (Arnink) Snyder, age 95, of North East, PA passed into eternal glory where she will now forever be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born February 3, 1931 in North East, PA., the daughter of the late Walter J. and Evelyn A. (Schultz) Arnink. She was a 1949 graduate of North East High School. She was the wife of the late John S. Snyder, Jr., who passed away February 23, 2012. They were married October 13, 1950 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of ...

Maxine E. (Bowman) Fuller, 95, of Ashville, NY, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at her daughter's home with her family at her side. She was born on June 27, 1931 in Ripley, New York to the late Max M. and Evelyn N. (Sparling) Bowman. Maxine's passion for nurturing plants was not simply a hobby; it was a reflection of her deep-rooted love for the beauty and wonder of nature and God. Planting the seeds of love and kindness in her family was her passion in life, she will be sadly missed ...

James R. Baur, 80, of North East, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at his residence. He was born on December 17, 1945 to the late James W.R. and Florence D. (Lowes) Baur. James graduated from North East High School in 1963 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1964. Throughout his 20 year military career, James was stationed at Chanute Air Force Base where he worked in the missile silos. He was also stationed at various Air Force Bases where he performed precision calibration ...

Thomas “Tom” Henry Schenker, age 91, of North East, passed away peacefully Friday, June 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 31, 1934, in Erie, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved eldest son of the late Henry and Clara (Kneissler) Schenker. Tom graduated from Millcreek High School in 1953 and served in the United States Navy Reserve and United States Army 2nd Battle Group, 12th Infantry, 8th Division, stationed in Germany. After returning home, he began his ...

Barbara Heinemann Burch Stebell age 86 of Homosassa, Florida left her earthly home for her heavenly home on June 25, 2026. She previously resided in Loganville Georgia and North East, Pennsylvania. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on September 30, 1939, to the late Alfred and Thelma Dunbar Heinemann. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Wesleyville High School. Barbara lived in several countries overseas while married to her first husband. While she was living in France, she was able to ...