All Obituaries

Ronald D. Greer, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.  He was born on September 22, 1941, in Titusville, son of the late Walter H. and Larie A. (Daniels) Traffis.  Ron graduated from Titusville High School in 1959. Following high school, he studied Electrical Engineering at Penn State Behrend and began his career in the engineering field with IBM in Endicott, NY.  He returned to Penn State Behrend to continue...

Jacqueline Joyce Amidon Houseal Lasher,84, a resident of The Regency at South Shore, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Clayton Foster and Elmarietta Gertrude Washburn Amidon, born at home on May 4, 1938 in Erie, Pennsylvania.   She attended Lincoln and Wilson Schools and graduated from Academy High School in 1956. Living in the Albion-Cranesville area since 1975. Jacqueline trained as a...

Robin (Chesko) Murphy, 63, of Erie, died on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at The Residence on Presque Isle Bay in Erie following her courageous trial with Alzheimer’s.  She was born on April 11, 1959, in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Ronald and Ruth (Stuart) Chesko.  Robin grew up in Girard attending St. John's Catholic School continuing on to graduate from Girard High School in 1977. She married the love of her life, Pat Murphy, on August 21, 1982 in Girard, PA. Robin...

Peggy S. (Courson) Denning, 61, of Fairview, died on Monday, November 27, 2022.  She was born on September 14, 1961 to the late Marie Osborn and Jack Courson.  Peggy grew up in the Erie area and graduated from Girard High School in 1979. Following high school she went to work at Pleasant Ridge Manor as a Nurse's Aide for over ten years. Peggy then returned to school, working extensively at Edinboro University graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. She later went on to...

Nicole "Nikki" Hariette (Wagner) Goodwin, 34, of Girard, PA, was called home by her beloved Savior, Jesus Christ on November 18, 2022. Though her own brain had turned against her, Nikki still fought courageously against the darkness for three long years before it took her from us. Her bravery was astounding. All who knew her were better for it. Nikki was born in Girard on August 18, 1988 to John Wagner and Kelli Fisher. She attended St Johns Catholic School and it is there that...

Helen Louise Lybrook, age 71, of Girard, PA, passed away at her home on November 21, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 25, 1951, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Henry and Catherine (Kuczynski) Carpenter.  Helen graduated from Harborcreek High School and was married soon after graduation. Helen worked hard throughout her life in various roles, including management of the family contracting and income property business, as well as working for many...

Kathryn “Kathy” Bills was called home, surrounded by loved ones, by our Lord Jesus Christ and Savior on Friday, November 18, 2022, at home.  She was born December 7, 1945, in Erie, PA, to the late Fredrick J. and Dorothy A (Smith) Lajohn. Kathy graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1963 and the Erie School District LPN program in 1964.  Kathy received her accreditation as a Religious Education Coordinator from Mercyhurst College. For many years, Denny and Kathy were...

Ronald F. "Joey" Devies, 61, died at St. Vincent hospital on Thursday, November 17, 2022.  He was born on July 24, 1961, a son to the late Ronald H. and Marlene (Whitman) Devies.  Joey graduated from Northwestern High School in 1979. He continued his education at Erie County Technical School where he learned to become a Tool and Die Machinist. He began work with Parker White Metal as an operator. He remained there until retiring at an early age.  He loved music...

Carol Hyde, Warhola, (Shearer)  87, of Albion died on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at her home.  She was born on June 22,1935, a daughter to the late Ross T and Francis I (Blair) Shearer.  Carol graduated from Albion High School in 1953. She married William Hyde shortly after and together they worked their dairy farm.  Carol continued working with her husband at Bill Hyde Trucking, where she was the co-owner of the business. Carol took care in looking after the business in...

MaryAnn Italiani-Kuhn, age 54, passed away on November 7, 2022, with family and friends by her side at UPMC Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1968, a daughter of Betty Lou (Smulik) Italiani and the late Frank J. Italiani of Lake City. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. MaryAnn worked at Port Erie Plastics where she met her husband Keith and married him on October 26, 2019. MaryAnn loved spending time with her family and friends, especially at Wine Festivals!!!...