All Obituaries

Joseph Ostrowski, Jr., age 65, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.  He was born in Erie on January 10, 1956 to the late Joseph Ostrowski, Sr. and Donna (Lasky) Ostrowski Mikolajczyk. Joseph worked as a welder and laborer for Waste Management and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching TV. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse Ostrowski. Joseph will be remembered by his daughter Tiffany Phelps of...

Thomas Robert Nichols, age 73, of Erie, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Erie.  He was born in Youngstown, OH on October 7, 1947 to the late Perry and Bonnie (Burrell) Nichols. Tom served in the US Army during Vietnam and worked as a carpenter.  He enjoyed puzzles, drinking, fishing, farming, and construction building. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary and Nancy. Tom is...

Roseann Welton, age 77, of Erie, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at her home.  Arrangements are being handled by Edward J.  Garr Funeral Home, 459 E. 12th St. Erie, PA 16503.

Allan W.  Champlin, age 78, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Silver Creek, NY on February 6, 1943 to the late Walter and Lottie (Sprague) Champlin. Allan worked as a parts manager and enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and reading. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Champlin. Allan is survived by his beloved wife, Regina (Henline) Champlin of Erie, daughter Robin Walls (Robert) of Gainsville, VA,...

Eugene W.  Warren, age 84, 0f Erie, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Renovo, PA on November 21, 1936 to the late Vernon and Anne Warren. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and loved to fish and play the ponies. He is survived by his wife Joyce Trott and son John Trott (Phyllis Arble). Services were private. Arrangements handled by Edward J.  Garr Funeral Home, 459 E. 12th St. Erie, PA 16503. Condolences may be sent to...

Nicholas S.  Allen, age 35, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Erie to Elizabeth (Allen) Scott. Nick enjoyed tattooing, drawing, camping, hunting, spending time outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Nick is preceded in death by his grandmother, Violet Marie Allen, who helped raise him. In addition to his mother, Nick is survived by his brother Kenneth Scott of Erie, sisters Ann Abele (Evan) of Wheeling, WV, Christine...

Marylou Irene (Halstead) Cline, age 78, of West Springfield, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lawrence Park, PA from congestive heart failure.  She was born in Erie, PA on February 2, 1943, a daughter of LaVaughn Curtiss and Theodore Halstead. Marylou graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961.  She worked at Webb’s in Conneaut, OH for most of her career.  She was a member of...

Joseph M.  Hermann, Jr., age 83, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.  He was born in Erie on November 2, 1937 to the late Joseph M. and Thora L.  (Gilbert) Hermann, Sr. Joe served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany as a radio operator during the Korean Conflict.  Later he had worked at Continental Rubber Works and as a police officer for the Millcreek Police Department.  He was a member of...

Gladys Franasiak, age 98, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.  Arrangements are being handled by Edward J.  Garr Funeral Home, 459 E. 12th St. Erie, PA 16503.

James C.  Gillespie, age 49, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.  Arrangements are pending at this time.