All Obituaries

Elizabeth (Betty) Riefstahl, 98, was called to the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023.  She was the only daughter of the late Bert and Elizabeth Storm. Betty was the loving wife of the late Jim Riefstahl.  She is survived by her children: Jim (Christine) Riefstahl of Largo, FL, Karen Perdue of North East, and Carol Stock Lowery of Smithfield, VA.  She is also survived by six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Betty graduated from North East High School and held...

Carol Ruth Field 81, a lifelong resident of North East PA, ascended the Stairway to Heaven on September 5, 2023.   Born in Erie PA January 3, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Doris(Spear) Durst.   Carol spent her formative years picking cherries and tying grapes on the family farm in North East PA. She graduated from NEHS Class of 1959 where she was a member of the Chorus and enjoyed being a Cadet.   Carol had a very successful career at PNC’s...

Shirley M. Lewis, 93, of North East, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Brevillier Village.  She was born on October 22, 1929, in North East, PA a daughter of the late Gilbert and Sarah Tate Meehl. Shirley and her husband Frank owned and operated Franks Automotive in North East for many years.  She was a member of Park United Methodist Church in North East and was a member and Past Worthy Matron of Shiloh Chapter #153, Order of the Eastern Star in North East. In addition...

Mary L. Rundell, 92, of North East, passed away, Thursday, August 3, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center. She was born on July 22, 1931, in Corry, PA, daughter of the late Ralph and Hazel Field, and the granddaughter of the late Ereve and Cora Sample. Mary served as a waitress with O’Neil’s Restaurant, in North East, for over twelve years. She lived on a farm, in Little Hope, where she cared for forty-five head of Beef Cattle. Mary also attended church in Little Hope as well as...

Jon Otis VanderWeele, age 80, of North East, PA passed away 19 July 2023 at his home after a battle with pancreatic cancer.          Jon aka, “Sonny” was born in Kalamazoo Michigan to John and Elsie (née Simon) VanderWeele but grew up and spent his entire life in North East.   He worked as an analytical chemist, a manager of a juice processing plant, and as an electronics technician in Erie. He was an avid collector...

Michael W. Allen, 69, of Wattsburg, PA, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on June 10, 1954, in Erie, Pa, the son of the late Willard and Violet Firster Allen.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Allen. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Welch Foods in North East.  Michael enjoyed fishing and working on models. Michael is survived by his companion, Bonnie K. Allen; one son, Matthew Allen of...

Merton Albert Bayle, 92, of French Creek, NY passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at UPMC Hamot surrounded by his family.  He was born on October 29, 1930, on his grandparents farm, on Rouse Hill Rd., in French Creek, to the late Albert S. and Ruby E. Powers Bayle.  When Merton was young, his family moved to a farm on Stateline Rd., in French Creek, where he would live the rest of his life.  He attended a one-room school house down the road through the eighth grade and...

John P. Trusty, 64, of Erie, PA, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at this residence. He was born on May 18, 1959, in Pontiac, MI, a son of John and Hilda Trusty.             John served one term with the United States Navy.  He loved fishing, karaoke, playing pool, and exploring with his metal detector.             In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife,...

Howard William Brennan, 87, of North East, PA went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023.  He was born in Renovo, PA on April 12, 1936, the son of the late Howard and Fannie (Coulter) Brennan. Howard loved being outdoors working on his 55 Chevy Bel Airs, tinkering in his garage listening to Tijuana Brass songs.  Most of all Howard loved every minute he spent with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife of 63 years, Frances Brennan,...

Paul R. Scarem of Findley Lake, NY went home to be with his Lord Monday, April 24, 2023. Paul was born in Erie, PA on June 3, 1937. He was a graduate of Clymer Central School, class of 55.  He joined the USMC and served from Feb.1956 until being honorably discharged in Feb. 1959. Upon returning home he worked for Caflisch Lumber Co. Then moved to Louisville KY and worked at GE. A year later Paul decided to go to Heavy Equipment School in Charlotte NC. And in 1961 he decided to go into...