All Obituaries

Genevieve H.  (Grutkowski) Wiertel The Lord sent His angel to take Genevieve “Jean” home on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 92.  She resided at the Brevelier Village the past five years, but after a brief illness spent the last two months with family. Jean was born in Erie December 31, 1927, a daughter of Frank and Mary Romanowski Grutkowski.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leo S.  Wiertel, and sisters, Helen, Ann, Teresa, Frances,...

Pastor Michael Coles, age 68, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Lexington, KY on June 18, 1952 to the late George and Myrtle Coles. After being ordained by Reverend Allen B.  Green, Pastor Coles served as a minister at Second Baptist Church for several years, and later on served as the Senior Pastor at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church for the past 15 ½ years.  He served on the board of various pastoral...

Joseph J.  Macioch, age 91, of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Mary’s Home East.  He was born in Erie on November 7, 1929 to the late Anthony and Marcyanna (Rutkowski) Macioch. Joe worked for American Meter after he graduated from Cathedral Prep High School.  He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and he was a lifelong member of St. Stanislaus church.  He enjoyed playing the violin and harmonica and was also artistic.  Joe...

The Reverend Monsignor Gerald L. Orbanek, 80, died Sunday, November 15, at St. Mary’s Home East, Erie.   Msgr. Orbanek was born on June 28, 1940 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Stephen Leo Orbanek and Alice (Garbacz) Orbanek Hough. After attending Millcreek Township Elementary Schools and Cathedral Preparatory School, Erie, he was accepted into St. Mark Seminary and attended Gannon College from 1958-1960. He continued his formation for the priesthood at St. Mary’s...

Joseph Johnson, age 50, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.  Arrangements entrusted to Edward J. Garr Funeral Home, 459 E. 12th St.  Erie, PA 16503.

Edward Charles Morrow, age 61, of Erie, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Erie on December 23, 1957 to the late Alfred Charles and Queen Esther (Beason) Morrow. Edward had worked as a custodian at the Quality of Life Learning Center.  He enjoyed reading and music, and loved spending time with his family, riding his bicycle, and gardening, and was a Chicago Bears fan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lisa...

Daniel H.  “Chopper Dan” Grzywinski, age 53, of Erie, left this world on Monday, November 9, 2020 after an extended illness.  He was born in Erie on January 21, 1967 to the late Chester and Rose (Lata) Grzywinski. Dan had recently retired from GE and had held several positions in the Erie area in the tool and die field.  Dan always had the kindest and caring soul, and touched many with his cheerful disposition, quick wit, and playful jokes, especially with the...

Robert T.  Sisco, age 94, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at LECOM Presque Isle Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was born in Erie on June 3, 1926 to the late Frank and Stella (Bujnowski) Ciszkowski. Robert served in the US Army before working in Buffalo for the Penn Central Railroad, and then as a letter carrier for more than 20 years, retiring from the US Postal Service.  He was a member of the Polish Foresters, Moniuszko Club, Huzar Club, and...

Lucas McKinney, newborn son of Tyler and Briana (Brochey) McKinney, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD. Services are pending.

William Lee Ettison, age 50, of Erie, was born on July 17, 1970 to Neda Faye Williams in Erie, PA. William, known as Punkin to all, transitioned from this earth on October 27, 2020 from injuries sustained in a terrible motorcycle accident a few weeks prior+. He was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle & friend. He is preceded in death by his mother Neda Faye Williams, paternal grandparents Christopher & Ruth Williams. He is survived by his children Kayla, Audryanna, Justin,...