All Obituaries

Deborah ‘Debs’ Servey lost her brave battle with cancer at UPMC Hamot on July 5th 2023. She was born April 30, 1956, at an Air Force Base in MA, Debs graduated from Girard High School and later earned a Master's Degree in Library Science at Clarion University and an additional Master's in Curriculum Education at Edinboro University.  Debs was the Librarian at Mercyhurst Prep School for many years. She also developed the first curriculum for teaching computer skills...

Norman “Eric” Sherman, 67, of Albion, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born January 24, 1956, son of the late James E. and Gladys E. (Jones) Sherman. Eric grew up on the family farm on Sherman Road in Albion, learning the value of hard work from a young age. He graduated from Northwestern High School as a skilled wrestler. He maintained his local pride for Albion throughout his adult life. Following high school, he pursued further education at...

Fay Alice Tanner Hoch, 80, of Girard, died on Saturday September 9, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. The following obituary is written by her own hands. A baby girl was born one morning and might have been named Faye. The father held the 5 lb. baby girl and said that she was too little for such a big name. So, he eliminated the "e" and I became Fay Alice Tanner on December 7, 1942. I was the daughter of Richard Tanner and Alice Theresa Magee Tanner. A few days...

Helen G. (Harmon) Robison, 91 of East Springfield died on Thursday September 7, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor surrounded by family.   Helen was born May 9, 1932 in Girard, a daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Struchen) Harmon.  She graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1950 where she was a well known majorette, leading many parades through Main Street, Girard. While in high school she worked summers at the Marx Toy Company and following high school went to work...

Karl F. Rohrer, 85 of Fairview, was called home to be with the Lord in glory on Monday September 11, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor, surrounded by family.   Karl was born September 28, 1937 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Clarence J. and E. Louise (Bateman) Rohrer.    After graduating from Lawrence Park High School in 1955, he entered the National Guard, and then worked briefly at Trask Dept Store and Kimmel’s Shoe’s. He married his wife, Donna and then went on to...

Richard Lee "Rick" Vogel, 75, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 7, 1948, a son to the late Harold Vogel Sr. and Jean (Boart) Vogel.  Rick grew up in the Erie area known to be a mischievous trio with his brothers. He knew early on that he would work with his hands. Stepping out on his own he created Fashion House Flooring, placing a firm base under many family homes in Erie County. He moved...

Harry Shelander, 86, of Erie, died on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital.  He was born May 22, 1937, a son to the late Harry and Winifred Courteaux.  Harry grew up in Erie and attended high school. After completing his education, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Metz, France, for most of his service. He served as a military policeman in the Quarter Masters Department in Metz. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to...

John J. Huber, 97, of Girard, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Manchester Commons. John was born in Pittsburgh (Garfield) on March 22, 1926, son of Michael and Helen C. (Welte) Huber.  He was the last surviving sibling of eight children (Mary, Rita, John, Edward, Joseph, Thomas, Buddy and Gregory).  He graduated from Pittsburgh Central Catholic High school in 1944 and served in WWII in Europe in the 87th Infantry Division (Golden Acorn) under General Patton’s third...

Melvin A. Carlson, 99, of Fairview, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 surrounded by loving family.  He was born September 8, 1923, a son to the late Alfred and Alma (Sundback) Carlson.  Melvin grew up in a very different world than today, farming with his father. Following his graduation from Fairview High School in 1941 he assisted his father in the demanding tasks of farming. He then underwent a brief schooling before being placed with Curtis Wright Aircraft Company as an aircraft...

Toni Barton, aged 67, passed away on, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at UPMC Hamot after bravely battling cancer. Toni was born to the late Gene and Verna (Klemm) Barton and spent her early years in Albion. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1974. Following graduation, she entered the workforce and became a mother to her daughter, Melissa. Toni held various jobs throughout her career but found her long-term employment at PHB Machining, where she dedicated over two decades of her...