All Obituaries

FAIRVIEW – Dorothy Zewe, age 94, formerly of Fairview, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Manchester Commons. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 8, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles and Sophia Houpt. Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Perry High School in Pittsburgh, PA. On October 22, 1949, Dorothy married Robert Zewe.  In 1961 they moved from Pittsburgh, PA to Erie, PA, where they owned and operated the Village Dairy in the Erie Central Mall until...

Larry F. Fuller, 82, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the eldest child of seven parented by Aletha M. (Haas)Fuller and Lloyd E. Fuller.  He was born in Erie, PA on May 12, 1940. He graduated from the Rice Avenue Union High School in 1958, where he was a varsity letterman on the football team and sang in the chorus. Larry enlisted in the Army where he served his country for eight years; served tours in Kentucky and...

Edmund M. Rakowski, 69, of Platea, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home. He was born December 8, 1953, in Erie, a son of Pauline J. (Bleakney) Rakowski of Fairview, and the late Edmund S. Rakowski, who passed in 1996. Ed graduated from Cathedral Prep High School in 1971. Following high school, he attended Gannon University, where he studied Political Science. While attending school, he worked at local garages, perfecting his hobby of auto mechanics.  He became a...

Donald Carl Crosby, 79, of Cranesville, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.  He was on born December 6, 1943, a son to the late Lyle and Florence (Woodworth) Crosby.  Carl grew up in Cranesville, graduating from Albion Area High School in 1962. Following high school he enlisted into the United States Navy. During his time in the Navy, Carl was stationed at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River where he was assigned to the "Golden Pelicans" Patrol Squadron...

Fay E. (Reed) Dinger, 79, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital. Fay was born on March 20, 1943, a daughter of the late Lloyd A. and Helen (Sowers) Reed. She attended school in Punxsutawney, PA and following her marriage to Melvin C. Dinger, in 1961, moved to East Erie. She and her husband lived there for several years before moving to Lake City and then Girard, where she resided the remainder of her life. Fay worked for a time at Grettler’s Meat...

Marie T. Kimmy, 93, of Fairview, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1929, a daughter to the late George and Anna Mae (Lynch) Leehan. Marie graduated from Albion Area High School in 1947 marrying her high school sweet heart that same year. Following high school she embarked on a career in secretarial and administrative roles, which spanned many years. Eventually, she retired as the Assistant Personnel Manager and Health Care Administrator at...

Betty Ruth (DeMarco) Quigley, 97, sadly passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on March 10, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born on December 20, 1925, in North Girard daughter to the late Frank and Ruth (Frey) DeMarco. Betty grew up in North Girard, where she attended and graduated Union High School. Shortly after graduation, she worked at McCarty's General Store as a clerk. She also worked at Marx Toys and later at Elk Valley School. After a chance meeting...

Starlene "Star" Bennett Brooks, 68, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at St. Mary's Nursing Home. She was born on November 2, 1954, at Fort Dix, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Donald A. and Mildred J. Spaulding Bennett. Star graduated from Fairview High School in 1972. She worked with her family’s business, "Lyle Bennett Co., in Erie where she sold outdoor equipment. She also worked for the Erie County Home, (now Pleasant Ridge Manor) and in...

Denver L Ireland, 69, of Edinboro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 6, 2023, at his home. He was born in Erie, December 23, 1953, a son of the late F.A. “Frank” and Arlene M. (Lydic) Ireland. Denver graduated from General McLane High School in 1971. Following high school he began work in a local machine shop as an apprentice tool maker, attending night school and eventually received his journeyman’s tool and die credentials.  He worked for various local...

Robert Lee Hetz, 87, of Fairview died on Thursday February 23, 2023 at his home.  He was born January 20, 1936 a son of Arthur Leroy and Geraldine Ruth (Elwinger) Hetz.  Bob grew up in Fairview, PA graduating in 1954 from Fairview High School. He graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After college he was inducted into the United States Army, and served honorably at Fort Detrick, Maryland.  In 1960 he married June and...