All Obituaries

James R. "Munch" Mundaniohl, age 83, of North East, passed away on Friday January 13, 2023 at Ball Pavilion. He was born on March 1, 1939 in North East, PA the son of the late William P. Mundaniohl, Jr. and Gertrude (Bowen) Mundaniohl. Jim graduated from North East High School in 1957 and Penn State Behrend University where he obtained a degree in Engineering. He owned and operated North East Auto Supply for 21 years and was employed by Northwest Bank as a courier for 10 years....

Helena (Hartmann) Miller, age 93, of North East, passed away on Thursday January 5, 2023 at Cambridge Corry Senior Living. She was born on June 18, 1929 in Kingston, New York the daughter of the late George M. and Hazel E. (Banks) Hartmann. Helena graduated from St. Joseph's High School and was formerly employed by the North East Breeze in the printing department. She was a member of St. Gregory Thaumaturgus Church, the Brotherhood of St. Joseph, and the North East V.F.W. Post 4789....

Patricia Ann (Falzone) Crouch, age 70, of North East, passed away on Monday December 26, 2022 at UPMC Hamot. She was born on October 11, 1952 in Erie, PA the daughter of the late Frank "Frizzie" and Louise Ann (Szymecki) Falzone. Patricia graduated from St. Gregory Grade School and North East High School. She was formerly employed by Welch Foods in North East for 42 years until retiring in 2014. Patricia loved taking care of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Marjorie E. Kopcke, age 99, of North East, passed away on Sunday December 25, 2022 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born on January 16, 1923 in North East, PA the daughter of the late William Rudolph and Lillian (Weiss) Kopcke. Marjorie graduated from North East High School and attended Erie Business College. She was formerly employed as a clerk at Kopcke Clothing Store in North East. Marjorie was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Carolyn Louise Luebke, age 76, of North East, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday December 19, 2022 at LECOM at Village Square. She was born on November 13, 1946 in Erie, PA to the late Fred "Fritz" and Margaret (Moorhead) Luebke.  Carolyn grew up in Moorheadville, Harborcreek Township and graduated from Harborcreek High School. Throughout most of her lifetime, Carolyn resided in North East and in her later years lived throughout the Erie area. She accepted Christ...

Journey was born sleeping at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday December 15, 2022 at Magee Woman's Hospital. The name Journey symbolizes this child's passage through life and the journeys this Angel will guide their family throughout eternally. Though Journey's life was short, many loved ones were deeply impacted by the loss of this precious life. Journey was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Michael S. Lee and maternal cousin, Jessica M. Skarzenski. Journey is survived by parents,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Chelsea Ann (Kerr) Best announces her passing at the age of 31. Chelsea passed away December 13, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1991 in Erie, Pennsylvania to John H. Kerr and Janet Perry Kerr. She attended Fort Leboeuf Schools and Ripley Central School District. She was a loving mother and wife, her family meant the world to her. She was very caring and would do anything for a close family member or friend. She is survived by her beloved...

Patricia L. (McQueeney) Michaels, age 79, of Harborcreek, passed away on Monday December 12, 2022 at Parkside at Glenwood. She was born on February 27, 1943 in Indiana, PA the daughter of the late Thomas and Hazel (Reynolds) McQueeney. Patricia graduated Harborcreek High School and obtained a nursing degree. She was formerly employed as a private nurse by Bethel Home and Gospel Hill in Erie. Patricia was a member of the Greenfield Baptist Church and volunteered at the North East Community...

   Donald C. Riefstahl, age 73, of North East, died on Wednesday De­cember 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born on November 21,1949 in Erie, PA the son of the late Donald L. and Lu­cille (Munger) Riefstahl.     Donald graduated North East High School n 1967 where he ran track and placed at States. He was formerly employed by Jiffy Foods, Gen­eral Electric, and Gardner & Harf Meats in Erie. Donald was a member of the North East Lake View Church of...

Phyllis (Ross) Sheridan, age 92, of North East, passed away on Sunday December 4, 2022 at UPMC Hamot. She was born on September 18, 1930 in Erie, PA the daughter of the late Joseph Ross and Hermetta Josephine (Phillips) Ross. Phyllis was a member of St. James Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerard Joseph Sheridan. Phyllis is survived by her children, Gregory Sheridan (Linda) of Erie, Deborah Ybarra (Dennis) of CA, Patrick Sheridan of North East, Brian...