All Obituaries

Margaret L Chapin, 89, formerly of Albion and Girard, PA, and more recently Johns Creek, GA passed away on April 8, 2020, peacefully in her daughter’s home.    She was born in West Springfield, PA to Roy Peters and Ida Heckman Peters Fobes on July 25,1930. She graduated from AAHS in 1948 with honors.  She married Robert E Chapin, who passed in 2007, after 59 years of marriage. Previously, they had retired to Punta Garda, FL in 1985 and returned to Girard in...

Michael L. Mackanos, 72, of Girard, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. He was born February 24, 1948 in Indiana, PA., a son of the late John E. and Ann E. (Biroscak) Mackanos. As a young man, Mike moved to Erie with his family and later graduated from Cathedral Prep Academy in 1965. He attended Gannon College (Now University) for a year where he studied Accounting.  He began employment with CopesVulcan in 1967 on 26th Street and later moved to...

Ruth I. Bailey, 74 of Girard and formerly of Boyertown, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.  She was born in Chester, PA (Delaware County), a daughter of the late William E. and Mary (Fritz) Bailey.  Ruth graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk, Va in 1964. She was employed by Bechtel Contracting, who were responsible for the construction of Limerick Nuclear Power Station in Limerick , PA, also Mrs.  Smith’s Pies in Pottstown, Boscov’s...

William D. "Bill" Weidler, 83, of Girard, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Fairview Manor, following a lengthy illness.     He was born on May 22, 1936 to Donald and Anna (Fobes) Weidler in Greenville, PA. He graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1954.  Immediately following graduation, Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.  Following recruit training at Parris Island he was stationed at Jacksonville FL for Airman School. He was...

Melissa (Moore) Grettler, 49, of Cranesville, PA passed away at her home on Monday, April 27, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She was born May 5, 1970, in Erie, a daughter of the late Carlos and Sharon (Black) Moore.  Melissa graduated from Albion's Northwestern Senior High School in 1988. Following high school she stayed home with her mother whom was sick, caring for her until her passing. After her mothers death, Melissa moved in with the Killian family staying there for...

Jesse D. Erickson, 91, of Girard Township passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born on June 1, 1928 in Platea, a son of the late Oscar E. and Edith McDonald Erickson.  Jesse graduated from Girard’s Rice Avenue Union High School in 1946, and was later inducted into the U.S. Army, where he served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 196th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War.  Following his honorable discharge from the military, he returned home and...

Willavene "Willy" M. (Salisbury) Skeel, 82 of East Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday April, 23, 2020 at Villa on the Lake in Conneaut, OH.  She was born on January 17, 1938 to Willard and Linnie (Stoker) Salisbury in Erie, PA. She attended Springfield High School. Willavene  was a homemaker for many years.  Once her family was raised she began her working career at Town Square in Lake City; at a local ceramic shop and most recently at EMSCO, where she...

Melvin B. Kinnear, 70, of Girard, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 23, 2020.  He was born October 17, 1949 in Erie, a son of the late Melvin and Norma (Strohmeyer) Kinnear.  Melvin graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1968. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. Following his discharge from the military, he returned to the Erie area and lived in Wesleyville for many years. He had been employed at Welch Foods in North East and retired from...

Walter C. Spitman, 93, of Corry, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie.  He was born April 28, 1926 in Uniontown, PA, a son of the late Anthony and Stella  (Dubisz)  Spitman.  Walter attended school in Corry's Lindsey Hollow School and later as America was at war, enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the USS DC-1179, (a submarine chaser), The USS Eginia and the USS LSM36. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon and...

Byron E. Leftwich, 82, of Girard, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Duquesne, PA, on June 27, 1937 to the late William L. Leftwich Sr. and Lucy M. (Jackson) Leftwich Smith. Byron graduated from Duquesne High School in 1955. In 1956, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and deployed to Turkey with the U. S. Logistics Group, 6933d Security Squadron. He was honorably discharged in 1960 and was awarded the Good Conduct...