All Obituaries

Kathleen M. “Kay” (Peyton) Burch, 70, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 12, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Erie, July 21, 1950, a daughter of the late William J. and Cecelia (Rutkowski) Peyton.  Following high school, she married her best friend, Richard L. Burch on May 18, 1968 in Lawrence Park and began a lifetime of caring for her family and taking care of her home.  She was a member of the Millcreek American Legion Post #773 Auxiliary...

Florence Vere (Myers) Sorenson, 95, formerly of Lake City, died  Saturday, April 10, 2021 at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN.  She was born at home on July 5, 1925 in North Springfield, PA, a daughter of Gaylord E. and Louise M. (Brindle) Myers.  She was raised and educated in West County and graduated from West Springfield High School in 1943.  After graduation she attended the Jamestown Business College, graduating in 1945.  She worked as a medical...

Margaret “Peggy” L. (Streich) Clement, 82, of Cranesville, died on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Edinboro Manor. Peggy was born January 8, 1939, a daughter to the late Walter P. and Dorothy B. (Mayes) Streich. She graduated from Ridgway High School in 1956.  Following high school, she enrolled in training to become a Registered Nurse.  She began her working career at WCA Hospital in Jamestown, NY.  Following the birth of her first child, she made the choice to be a...

Mary I. “Toni” Rash, 71 of Girard, died Monday, April 5, 2021 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.  She was born in Erie County on February 23, 1950, a daughter of the late Charles A. Anthony and A. “June” (Robinson) Schneider. Toni attended Meadville and Linesville High Schools where she was a noted vocalist and musician. She continued her passion for singing and was well known in many local country bands. She also had the opportunity to sing in Nashville...

Thomas A. Durfee, 82 of Girard, went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021 peacefully at his residence. He was born June 25, 1938 at his family’s home in Blooming Valley, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Otis C. and Katherine M. (Bowes) Durfee Sr. Tom graduated from the Randolph East Mead High School in Townville, Pennsylvania. Following high school, he began employment as a Machine Operator at Zurn Industries in Erie. He later went to work for Copes- Vulcan Inc.  (now...

John A. More, 76, of Girard, passed away at his home with his family by his side, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 following a brief illness.  He will be missed by everyone for his sense of humor and his love for his children and grandchildren. John loved to watch and attend racing events, especially Formula 1. During John's life, he loved tinkering with things, building gadgets in the garage, and many projects that could have been considered inventions.  He also enjoyed working out...

Joan M. Martin, 74 ,of Lake City, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.    She was born on September 12, 1946 to the late Richard and Betty Jane (Phillips) Jackson in Erie, PA. She grew up in Millcreek and attended McDowell High School.  Joan lived in Florida for a short time before returning to the Erie area.    Joan was a member of New Beginnings Church in Fairview and enjoyed all type of crafts, making them for friends...

William J. Dawison, 62, of Girard passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home. He was born August 4, 1958 in Erie, a son of the late Francis G. and Hazel M. (Kennedy) Dawison. Bill graduated from Northwestern High School in Albion in 1976. During high school he studied both Agriculture and Horticulture. After high school he attended Erie County Vo-Tech for Welding and was certified there in that capacity. His employment career began working for Parker Brothers in Lake City as an...

Patricia Ann "Patty" Grebiner, 56, of Albion, PA was called home to be with the Lord and loved ones who passed before her on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Patty leaves behind the love of her life, Kerry Nassef and her beloved stepchildren Brittany Betit (Brett) and Lucas Nassef.    She is reunited in eternal life with her beloved parents, Ardell and Rosemary (Coyne) McCune, Uncle Gary McCune, and Aunts, Blanche McCune and Hazel Flak. Patty will be greatly missed by many...

Charlotte (Zimmerman) Rausch, 92, of Lake City, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Fairview Manor.  She was born in Erie, a daughter of the late Homer G. and Thelma L. (Branch) Zimmerman.   After she graduated from Girard's Rice Ave. Union High School, she worked in the office at Marx Toys, and later worked in the assembly line. Charlotte was a dedicated mother and homemaker throughout the remainder of her life.   Charlotte was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of...