All Obituaries

Larry E. Wilson, age 62, of Warren, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.  He was born in Warren on November 25, 1957 to the late James and Joyce (Smith) Wilson. Larry worked as a salesperson for various beer distributers, enjoyed hunting, and spending time with his family. Larry will be missed by his beloved family, sons Travis Wilson of TN, Chad Wilson (Damian) of NY, Eric Stewart (Joan) of TN, daughter Angela Young (Jonathan) of Cambridge Springs,...

Fred Michael St. George, age 71, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Ft. Riley, KS on May 26, 1949 to the late Robert and Marie (Paduano) St. George. Fred was a 1967 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and later earned his associates degree in accounting from Erie Business College.  He was a veteran of the US Navy, where he proudly served on the aircraft carrier “Independence”  He also worked for Sheldon Carpets for many...

Richard (Dick) Norman Johnson, 83, of Fairview, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, peacefully at home with his family. He was born in Erie on August 20, 1936, a son of the late Carl R. and Leona E. Nelson Johnson. Dick graduated from Academy High School in 1956 and served four years in the Army. Following his military service he worked at Copes Vulcan for 28 years as a machinist, tool maker and foreman. He attended engineering classes throughout his career to stay up-to-date. He worked at...

Matthew J. Creaton, age 35, loving son, father, brother, and uncle passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Erie on January 2, 1985 to Joseph Creaton and Janice (Perry) Creaton. Matthew is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary (Roney) Perry, Shirley (Seibert) and John Roush, and James Creaton. Matthew had a passion and knowledge for cars and a great love for his family.  He also had a special place in his heart for his dog, Dingo. He is...

James L. Lewis, age 53, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 7, 2020.  He was born in Erie on November 10, 1966 to the late Merle R. Lewis, Sr., and Mary A. Peace Lewis Burrows. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, William M. Lewis, sister Karen D. Lewis, and step-father David Burrows. He is survived by his long-time partner, Paula Bryan of Erie, sister Debra Javens (William) of Erie, brothers Merle R. Lewis, Jr. and Dale Lewis,...

Lloyd Brooks Davis, 81, of Bradford, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, (June 24, 2019). He was born in Smith's Ferry, on Sept. 15, 1937 to the late Darius K. and Mary L. Martin Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four sons, Larry Davis (infant son), Terry Davis, James Davis, and Kevin Davis, two sisters, Linda Field and Ruth Ann Dunbar, as well as two brothers-in-law, Chester Passmore and Lindell Hoy. In Lloyd's early years, he...

Bettie I. David, 96, of Fairview, passed away on May 5, 2019 at Fairview Manor following an extended illness. She was born on September 10, 1922, daughter of the late Arthur and Nellie May (Scott)  Roberts.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,  Paul T. David, who passed away in 1986,  two brothers, Chuck and William Roberts, two sisters -in-law, Louis and Marge Roberts, and a son-in-law, Terry Smith.  Bettie retired from Johnson...

Carl Joseph Garski Jr., passed away on March 28, 2019. He was born July 25, 1937 to the late Carl Joseph Sr., and Florence Victoria Pawlek. Carl graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1956, served in the Pennsylvania. Army Reserve National Guard, 112th, discharged in 1966. He worked for several automotive dealers in the Erie area, last employed at Windoft Napa, in Girard. Carl was the co-founder of Misery Bay Region SCCA and was the first regional executive of Misery Bay Region 104 Sports Car...

Julia Lee Sonney, age 60 of McKean, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  She was born in Queens, NY to the late Alex and Jennie Licht Jacobson.  She is survived by her childhood friend, Eileen Steir of Queens, NY, friends Jacob and Anna Chemsak of Edinboro, the crew members of the USS Crystal Point, and her beloved cat, Baby.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Chuck Sonney, and her sister, Ellen Jacobson. Julia graduated from Brooklyn College in...

It is with great sadness that the family of Rex Thomas Tresler announces his passing after a brief illness on Saturday February 9, 2019 at the age of 77. Rex will be remembered as a loving husband, father, papa, Patriot United States Army Veteran.  He enjoyed the outdoors, listening to Johnny Cash, and sitting quietly in his chair with his dog Buffy. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce and his two sons, Adam (Anna) of Fairview, and Thomas (Joanne) of Prince Frederick, MD, two step...