All Obituaries

Thomas Petroff, 88. Of Erie died October 12, 2021, at his residence.  Born May 29, 1933, in Erie, he was the son of the late Michael and Sadie (Carey) Petroff and the loving husband of Louise (Kendra) Petroff. He was a 1952 graduate of East High School.  Thomas owned ACE Locksmith and retired after 50 years.  He dedicated his life to Jehovah and symbolized it in 1976 when he got baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and currently attended the Belle Valley...

Suzanne Andrzejcak Hadden, 56 of Erie, peacefully passed at home surrounded by her family and cats. Suzanne was known for her passion for cooking and her love of clocks, birds, dragons, books and wolves. Suzanne enjoyed working at Bello's Market and Bel-Mart as a manager. Suzanne is survived by her mother Charmaine Perry, her brothers John Andrzejczak and Tim Andrzejczak, by her loving husband of 37 years, William S. Hadden, her children Ted Hadden (Sammi), John Hadden (Lisa), Victoria...

Timothy Reed Plott, Sr., 58, went home early morning on Saturday October 9, 2021, at UPMC Hamot. He was born on June 17, 1963, in Reform, Alabama to Robert Sanders and Ollie V. Plott Watson. Father, Leamon Faulkner, Sr. Tim attended East High School. He was a hard working man since age 14. He worked at Carter's Shoetown and Hamot Hospital for many years. He worked at P&E Plastics, Van de Kamp and many other jobs throughout his life, two and three jobs at a time. After years of...

Lee (NAP) Paul Roberts, 80, of Erie passed away on October 9, 2021, at St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born September 4, 1941, Shubuta, Miss., son of the late David and Brunetta (Dixon) Roberts. He was a resident of Erie for 66 years. He enjoyed watching sports, loved working on cars, and spending time with his grandchildren. His favorite saying was "You Big Dummy." He was employed at The Big Store, Leo Car Wash, Fairview Foundry, Gary Miller, and Bianchi Honda. He will be...

Mr. Amos Lee Tate was born on August 9,1961 to the late James W. and Loveina Sanders Tate. Amos was a 1979 graduate of Tech Memorial High School where he excelled in their football and track and field programs.  During his football career at Tech Amos set many city records which earned him the name "Famous Amos".      After graduating from high school,  Amos attended Iowa Community College and later transferring to Oklahoma State. Amos was employed by...

Joyce E. (Shupe) Trott, 83, of Erie, passed away October 1, 2021, at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  Born March 27, 1938, In Valparaiso, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Shultz) Shupe. She enjoyed her family, loved playing Scrabble and decorating her home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by life partner, Eugene Warren and sister, Sharon D. Crossman. Survivors include a brother, Roy James Shupe, a daughter; Deborah Murawski; a...

James J. Wnukowski, Sr., 85, of North East died September 29, 2021, at his residence.  Born October 25, 1935, in Erie, he was the son of the late Joseph and Florence (Kalinowski) Wnukowski and the husband of Barbara (Benedik) Wnukowski. James retired from Hammermill and was a member of St. James Catholic Church.  He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his beloved wife, survivors include, children, James Wnukowski Jr. and wife,...

Stanley “Domo” J. Domowicz, Jr., 90, of Erie, Pa , passed away on September 20, 2021 at the VA Medical Center Hospice. He was born in Erie, Pa on September 3, 1931, son of the late Stanley and Helen (Walania) Domowicz,  Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Kimmeth and Gertrude Lawson. Stanley served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Yankees, Bears and Notre Dame Fan. He enjoyed Hunting and fishing. He belonged...

Mr. Roy A. Hinton Sr., known to his family as “Annie” was a life long resident of Erie passed away on September 17, 2021.  Born October 18, 1960, he was the son of the late Lavon Hinton Sr. and Lillie (Gore) Hinton. He was a graduate of Academy High School and was a Steelers fan who enjoyed watching all sports with family.  He retired from PHB Diecast with 31 years of service.  He had a sincere love for the Lord.  Roy leaves to cherish his memory, four...

Laritha B. Vactor, 91, of Erie, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2021, at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.  Born August 13, 1930, in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Eulah and Cora (Klekley) Battle, Sr. She was a member of Mt. Zion Seventh Day Adventist Church.  Laritha loved playing jump rope and hopscotch with her children and grandchildren.  She helped everyone she could however she could.  Laritha loved reading the Bible and dancing for the Lord. ...