All Obituaries

Merl Lathrop, age 95, of North East, passed away on Tuesday December 5th, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on December 23, 1927 in Millcreek Township to the late Leon and Flora (Thornton) Lathrop. Merl was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army (1946-1948). He was formerly employed by Electric Materials as a repair machinist for 30 years until retirement in 1983. Merl was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North East American Legion Post105, and the D.V.A....

Reva Didion, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She is now at home, with Jesus Christ. On April 21, 1941, Reva was born to her parents, Joseph and Zepha.  Reva always boasted of her amazing childhood, saying how incredible her parents were. She used to tell stories of her beloved rescue dog, Susie. She was always most proud of her older brother, Jack, who she admired greatly. Reva married her husband, Donald, on July 13,...

Lance Mitchell Blystone age 66, passed away on Sunday December 3rd, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 3rd, 1957 in Erie, PA to the late Rodney Blystone Jr. and Lois (Van Giesen) Blystone Shioleno. A graduate of North East high school, class of 1975, Lance was formerly employed by Blystone’s Auto Dealership in North East, Ridge-u-Rak Inc, and RJ Corman as a truck driver and mechanic. Lance is survived by his brother Rodney Blystone III (Jane) of North East and sister Marsha...

Eric More Marshall, Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired) of North East and Naples, FL, passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023 at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1944, the son of the late Roger Pettit Marshall and Adelaide More Marshall and was raised on the family farm in North East. Eric was a graduate of North East High School, Class of 1962. He was awarded a baccalaureate degree in social studies and education at Parsons College, Fairfield Iowa where he was initiated into Alpha Chi...

Susan C. Dickey, age 57, of Ripley, NY passed away on Saturday November 25th, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born on December 28th, 1965 in Erie, PA to the late Kenneth Wright and Mary Myers. Susan graduated from the St. Vincent School of Nursing where she earned her RN degree. She was formerly employed as a RN by Hamot Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital, and St. Vincent Hospital until retirement. Susan loved spending time with her family and pets and enjoyed cooking, canning, and...

William G. Phillips of North East, PA, age 63, died surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023.  Bill grew up in Greene Township with his loving parents, the late William E. Phillips and Patricia (Goldski) Phillips, and his siblings Tina Ross (David) and John Phillips. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1978. His hard-working career spanned decades at Zurn Industries, North East Cogeneration Plant, and General Electric. His love of family was a force of nature, and his...

Alan Koch, age 84, of North East passed away on Sunday November 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born on March 8,1939 in Buffalo, New York to the late Harrison and Caroline (Elasser) Koch. He graduated Frontier Central High School where he played football, ran track, sang in the choir, and acted in plays. After high school, he attended the University of New York College in Buffalo where he received a Bachelor of Science degree and Master's degree in art education. He was formerly...

Gordon E. Nelson, age 85, of North East, PA, formerly of Sherman, NY, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.  He was born on July 26,1938 in Jamestown, NY to the late Clarance L. Nelson and Dorothy (Doolittle) Nelson Sauers.  Gordon was a dairy farmer for 45 years, and was formerly employed at Mercyhurst University in North East. He served in the United States Navy (1961-1963) at Rota, Spain naval station, where he served on the ship USS...

Stella (Elkin) Harvey, age 101, of North East, PA passed away on Monday November 13th, 2023 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born on February 2nd, 1922 in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Samuel Charles and Emma (Good) Elkin. Stella was formerly employed by General Electric as a coil wrapper for 15 years until retirement. She was a devout Christian and was a member of the Lake View Church of God in North East. Her Faith in God was very important to her. Stella...

Carter Masteller, age 89, of North East, PA passed away on Sunday November 12th, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on January 2nd, 1934 in West Chester, PA the son of the late Tone Masteller and Esther (Bloodgood) Masteller Williams. Carter was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. He was a member of the North East V.F.W. Post 4789, North East American Legion Post 105, and East Erie Moose Lodge in Harborcreek. Carter was employed as a truck driver by several...