All Obituaries

Dennis W. Wojsiat, of Girard, answered the Lord's call on November 27, 2023, at the age of 76, at UPMC Hamot.   Denny was born on November 27, 1947, in Erie to the late Walter and Margaret (Danko) Wojsiat. He was a graduate of Rice Avenue Union High School in 1965, Denny continued his education at Buffalo State University, earning a Master's Degree in Industrial Arts. Shortly after graduating from Buffalo he was led back to his hometown, where he stayed for a thirty-six-year...

Delora L. “Toody” Knorr, 93, of Girard, passed away quietly and peacefully on Wednesday November 22, 2023, at her home. She was born in Albion on October 23, 1930, a daughter of the late Earl and Mildred (Hyde) Graves. Toody graduated from Albion High School in 1947. Following high school, she went to work at the Girard Model Works (Marx Toy’s) on the assembly line. She later was employed at Precise Plastics as a machine operator and later worked at Pleasant Ridge Manor...

Linda Susan Gaydos Beam, 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at UPMC Hamot. She was born on March 11, 1951, in Erie, a beloved daughter of Robert and Birdie (Klie) Denning. Linda attended Rice Avenue Union High School, and later, continued her education at Tompkins Cortland Community College. She had a variety of occupations throughout her life but ended her career as a waitress at the Towne Terrace Inn in Fairview, where she would meet her husband Tom "Woody" Beam who...

Edward  Novel, 82,  of Girard, died on Thursday November 23, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.  He was born  in Erie, PA, a son of the late John and Stella Novel. Eddie worked in the local forges supporting his family.  In addition he went to work for Zurn Manufacturing in Erie for many years, eventually retiring from Zurn. Eddie enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved being in the Crawford County and Waterford areas, the country side.  In addition to his parents,...

Sally J. Ostrowski (Milani), 85, of Erie, died on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Fairview Manor.  Sally was on born April 13, 1938, a daughter to the late Arthur and Evelyn (Stromenger) Milani.  Sally graduated from Academy High School in 1956. She worked for various corporations for a time before moving her work to Spectrum for multiple years. Sally also worked at Chico's in Fairview as a waitress and bartender.  Sally loved listening to Elvis and every minute spent with...

Viola M. (Lippert) Teudhope, 98, of Girard, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023, surrounded by family.   She was born September 28, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Isabelle (Thuret) Lippert.   Viola grew up in Pettis, on the outskirts of Meadville on the family farm and Cider Mill. Her early education came in the form of a quaint one room schoolhouse until the eighth grade. From then on she chose to work, first at a local zipper shop...

Lloyd E. Weidler Jr., 89, of Platea, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at his home. He was born September 20, 1934, a son to the late Lloyd E. Sr. and Sarah (Kirsopp) Weidler. Lloyd, affectionately known as Pom Pom by his family was a Fairview native. He graduated from Fairview High School, furthering his studies at Slippery Rock University, specializing in Physical therapy for a year. He then enlisted into the United States Navy, a decision that took him across the nation...

Jennifer A. (Klimek) Emerick, 49, of Girard, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 6, 2023. She was born on July 19, 1974, to James and Judy (Olmstead) Klimek.  Jen graduated from Girard High School in 1992. She continued her education in business school for a year. Following her education she went to work for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield beginning as an intern. Jen moved forward working as an executive assistant for over ten years....

Charles "Charlie" Kizina, 98, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, with his family by his side. Charlie was born on November 16, 1924, in Ehrenfeld, PA, in Cambria County, a son of the late Karl and Johanna (Wedlewsky) Kizina. He graduated from Cooper Township High School in 1943 and was then inducted into the U.S. Army. He was deployed to the European Theater of Operations with the 135th Anti-Aircraft Gun Battalion. Charlie...

James Chaffee, 88, of Albion, died on Thursday November 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. James was born June 23, 1935 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late James and Charlotte (Weaver) Chaffee Carroll. He attended Platea Boro School and Albion High School for a short time, then he enlisted in the United State Navy in 1951. While enlisted he served on several Navy ships and duty stations he was discharged in 1956. James then re-entered the United States Navy from 1958-1960....