All Obituaries

Ronald R. Linkewitz, age 86, of Union City, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at home. He was born on February 9, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Adolph Linkewitz and Bernida (Churilla) Linkewitz. Ronald graduated from Mt. Clemens High School.   He was a Millwright with General Motors in Michigan for 30 years. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Linkewitz. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Allen) Linkewitz; daughters, Linda Romback (Jim) of...

Alma I. (Duke) Wettekin, age 78, of Erie, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 2,2024, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1945, in Union City, PA to the late Kermit Lawrence and Dortha May (Ramsey) Duke. Alma graduated from Union City High School. Over the years, Alma enjoyed fishing, the "Night Under Fire" racing event in Norwalk, OH, camping with her family at Red Oak and was always looking forward to the next family picnic and gathering. She especially adored...

David J. Hart, age 70, of Ripley, New York, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1953, in Oil City, Pennsylvania to the late Lamberton L. Hart and Mary Alice (Smith) Hart. David completed high school and served in the Army.  While in the Army, he completed the Engineer Medical Equipment course and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He was employed at General Electric for 36 years as a...

Gene "Geno" W. Lunney, age 86, of Tampa, FL formerly of North East, passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Tampa, FL. He was born on July 25, 1937, in Atlantic City, New York to the late George W. Lunney and Grace E. (Devereaux) Lunney Shull. Gene graduated Cranberry High School and was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. He was formerly employed by Cramer Motors for 30 years until retirement in 2006. Gene was a member of the...

Vickey Lynn (Freeman) Triana, age 64, of North East passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, unexpectedly at her home. She was born on January 1, 1960, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late William Freeman and Betty (Herman) Freeman.  Vickey attended North East High School, and later earned a GED. She graduated from Cosmetology School and worked several years as a licensed hairdresser. Vickey retired from Welch Foods in 2022 after 23 years of service. Vickey loved the outdoors and...

Romayne "Cissie" (Lees) Muchoney, age 94, of North East, PA and formerly of Greensburg, PA, Jeannette, PA, and Frederick, MD, passed away on Monday March 4th, 2024, at her residence in North East. She was born on February 25, 1930, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania to the late James and Helen (Moore) Lees. Cis graduated from Jeannette High School and went on to work for City Hall in Jeannette, PA. On February 15, 1958, Romayne married the love of her life of sixty-five years, the late...

Stephanie (Payne) O'Neal, age 80, of North East, PA passed away on Monday March 4, 2024 at her daughter's residence. She was born on May 24, 1943 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Richard L. and Velma (Audine) Payne. Stephanie graduated North East High School and Gannon University where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She was formerly employed by Welch Foods, Colt Station Restaurant, Erie County Office of Children & Youth, and was a behavioral...

Nancy Marie (Ives) Beeman, 71, formerly of North East, passed peacefully on February 29, 2024, with family by her side.  She was born on December 21, 1952, in Erie, PA to the late Mark and Beatrice (Goodenow) Ives.  She was raised in the Findley Lake, NY area and attended the Sherman, NY schools.  She spoke often of her love of and gratitude for growing up on a farm. Following graduation from high school she married Gerald Beeman on July 10, 1971.  Ultimately, they...

June B. (Rowe) Holmes, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 27th at home with her family by her side, after a 5 year battle with dementia and recent cancer. She was born on June 8th, 1932 in West Middlesex, PA to the late Thomas and Bertha (Schaffer) Rowe. June worked as a parts clerk and accountant at The Holmes Company during the 70's. She was also a Nurses Aide at Western Reserve and St. Vincent Hospital until retirement. She loved to bake. Her specialties were pies...

Betty (Northrup) Hoyt, age 82, of North East, passed away on Tuesday February 27, 2024 at her residence. She was born on May 9, 1941 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Gerry and Florence (Sugden) Northrup. Betty loved to read, quilt, work on puzzles and games during her spare time. She looked forward to planting her garden each spring and canning. Her family and friends were a joy to her and she loved to get together with them as often as she could. Betty was an active member of the...