All Obituaries

Robert Brian Crosby, 55, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2024. Brian was the son of the late Donald and surviving Cheryl (Hetz) Crosby, born on October 1, 1968. He was a graduate of Northwestern High School in 1987 and attended Erie County Vocation School as well. Following high school, Brian pursued a career as a welder and worked for Morelite Inc, Riley Stoker Plant in Erie and G.E. During his youth, he was also a junior member of the Cranesville Fire Department alongside his...

Raymond Bruce Hathaway Jr. 68, of Girard died on Saturday May 4, 2024 at Sarah Reed Senior Living following an illness.   Ray was born July 15, 1955 in Erie, a son of the late R. Bruce, Sr. and Joyce E. (Nash) Hathaway.   He graduated from Girard's Rice Avenue Union High School in 1973. While a senior in high school Ray enlisted in the United States Navy. Immediately following high school, he attended Basic Training at Great Lakes, graduating June of 1973. He then...

Patricia Ann Lasher (Lyle), 74, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital. Patty was a daughter of the late Chester and Jayne (Sheehan) Lyle, born on September 24, 1949. She was a graduate of McDowell High School in 1968. During her time in high school, she worked as a nurse's aide at a local nursing home. Later, she would move on to Millcreek Community Hospital as a nurse's aide and would transition to an endoscopy technician. After close to 20...

Judy Ann (Morisak) Weyeneth, 74, of East Springfield, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, following complications associated with a long battle with dementia. She was born June 8, 1949, to the late Charles and Lucille (Salhoff) Morisak, at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. Her youth was spent on her grandparent’s, Harry and Mabel (Eddy) Salhoff, farm. After meeting at a street dance & dating, Judy married William G. Weyeneth on April 1,...

Paul Crozier Atkinson, 72, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1951, to the late Crozier and LaVerne (Walton) Atkinson of Pittsburgh.  Paul was a graduate of Seton LaSalle High School in 1969. Following high school, he entered the United States Coast Guard. After his time in the Coast Guard, he served as the Captain of the research vessel "Perca" on Lake Erie for 38 years until happily retiring in March of 2009. Paul was an avid outdoorsman, a great...

Sondra (Sandy) F. Fuller, age 84, of Lake City, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 amidst the love and presence of her family. She was the daughter and first-born child of Frank E. Rodman and Pearl (Murray) Rodman of Long Beach, CA.  She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 18, 1939.  Sandy attended schools in Long Beach, CA from kindergarten through university having attended Garfield Elementary, Stephens Jr. High, Long Beach Polytechnic HS, and Long Beach State...

Gerald “Jerry” Struchen, 86, of Girard died suddenly on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Fairview on May 3, 1937 to Archie and Dorothy Camp Struchen. Jerry graduated from Springfield High School. Following his early education, he served 5 years in the US Army National Guard , worked as a machinist and raised his family in Girard. Jerry was family focused and did his best to plan a vacation or a special camping trip with his wife and two daughters...

John Howard Strait Jr., “Jack”, 68, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 15, 2024, in Erie, PA after a long, hard-fought illness. Born on October 10th, 1955, in Erie, PA. Jack graduated from Northwestern High School in 1973 and spent a 40-year career in the oil and gas well business. With a deep passion for the outdoors, Jack developed many skills which he generously taught to many. In his free time, he found great joy in fishing, especially for the elusive Musky. When...

Christopher Reinelt, 37 passed away unexpectedly April 12, 2024. He was born January 7, 1987 son of Martin Reinelt and Christine Devies, Christopher spent his childhood in Lake City Pennsylvania frequenting the creeks and woods near his home curious about all that surrounded him. He had such a thirst for knowledge and shared that wealth with anyone he met. He quickly became an expert in his passions from reptiles and wildlife to wild plants and anything else that he found fascinating. He...

Betty (Lou) Bell, of Parkside at Westminster, formerly of Girard and Lake City, passed away on April 8, 2024. Betty was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Girard High School, Behrend Center, and also had a nursing degree from St. Vincent in earlier years. She retired in 2000 after 28 years as Secretary/Treasurer of Girard Township. During her 28 years at Girard Township, she was given five beautiful plaques to honor her dedication and faithful service. A longtime member of...