All Obituaries

Joanne Kloss Conti completed her journey to Jesus on August 6, 2022; leaving survivors of a rather large family and many friends. While she expressed wishes for no great fanfare, we are compelled to mention some of the achievements of her life. She graduated from Wattsburg Area High School in 1972, Gannon College in 1976, and the GE Apprentice Program. Her career included Gannon-Athletic Department, General Electric Manufacturing, Lord Corporation Management, and teaching in a number of...

Darlene Ann Pukylo (Gorniak) age 68 passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 5th, 2022 following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease for nearly a decade. She was born on November 11th, 1953 in Erie, PA and was one of eleven siblings to the late Michael E. and Dorthea (Weaver) Gorniak. Darlene graduated from North East High School. She was employed at Welch’s for 40+ years as a safety facilitator and held various positions...

Nyla J. Stetson Phelps, 89, died peacefully on August 4, 2022. She was born March 12, 1933 to William and Florence Speelberg. She married Lester Phelps on 3/24/1951 and started their family of misfits. Nyla was a “stay at home mom”, which included running the family farm. Mom did all the milking, etc. while keeping the house in order. Raising eight kids and Dad was like having three jobs. Mom never complained, always had an encouraging word, food on the table and clean clothes...

Henry J. Cyranowski, age 87, of North East and Erie, died on Thursday August 4, 2022 at the PA Solders' and Sailors Home. He was born on October 18, 1934 in North East, Pennsylvania to the late Henry J. and Ivah M. (Decker) Cyranowski. Henry served in the United States Marine Corps. He was formerly employed as a custodian by the Sacramento Hotel and Restaurant in California. Henry enjoyed traveling and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-laws, Chuck Warner...

Timothy G. Hanson, Sr., age 59, of North East, died on Tuesday July 26, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on July 6, 1963 in Bradford, Pennsylvania the son of the late Gary Hanson, Sr. and Marjorie (Cook) Hanson Lang. Tim was employed as a truck driver and worked for North Coast Sanitation for several years. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North East. Tim loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren; joking with family and...

Joanne M. (Hess) Ramsdell, age 90, of North East, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Ball Pavilion. She was born on February 2, 1932 in Erie, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Edwin J. and Alice (Thomas) Hess.  Joanne graduated Wattsburg High School and was a member of St. Gregory Thaumaturgus Church in North East. She enjoyed sewing and quilting.  Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Roger R. Ramsdell (October 26, 2020); great-grandson, Cole Ramsdell; sister,...

It is with great sadness that the family of June Ferrick Bosta announces her passing on July 24th, 2022 in Willis, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. June was born on May 28th, 1937. She graduated from North East High School (Pennsylvania) and worked as a Master Scheduler at the General Electric Company in Erie, Pennsylvania and Roanoke, Virginia for 41 years. June was known for her gregarious nature, infectious laugh and friendly disposition. She was a gifted piano player, avid...

Robert C. Brown, age 79, of North East, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Nightingale Nursing Home. He was born on December 22,1942 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert D. and Grace (Priester) Brown.  After graduating high school, Bob served in the United States Army as a transportation specialist. He formerly owned and operated Brown's Equipment Company Inc. in North East for 34 years. Bob formerly served as a North East Township Supervisor; past...

Mary Lea Lantzy, age 92, of North East, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Parkside At North East. She was born on June 9, 1930 in Cookport, Pennsylvania to the late Stuart and Mae (Lamer) Lantzy. Mary Lea graduated Barnesboro High School and the College of San Mateo in California earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology. She was formerly employed by Tricor, Inc. in San Francisco, California as a human resource specialist for many years. Mary Lea enjoyed art, antiques, and...

Lee Frederick Lampkin, age 88, of North East, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Springhill Senior Living. She was born on April 20, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama the daughter of the late Claude Frederick and Marie (Korfhage) Frederick Thorton.  Lee graduated St. Anne's-Belfield School and Oberlin College. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in North East. Lee enjoyed reading, learning languages, music, playing bridge, and nature.  She was preceded in...