All Obituaries

Carl H. LeSuer, 95, departed this earthly life on July 1, 2019, at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie. Born June 23, 1924, he was the son of the late Halsey and Ruby (Bloss) LeSuer and the husband of the late Elaine (Hinkson) LeSuer. He was a long time resident of Union City and a member of Waterford Baptist Church. Carl was an active member of the community, serving on many boards. Carl attended the Middleton Country School and joined the Navy during W.W. II....

Derek E. Johnson 54, of Waterford died peacefully at his residence on June 5, 2019. Born March 18, 1965, in Erie, he was the son of Mary Ellen (Angerett) Johnson and the late Robert Johnson. He was a 1983 graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School, Edinboro University, and Indiana University for Safety Education. He drove school bus for Fort LeBoeeuf School District for 10 years plus the First Student Bus Company for 15 years, which he enjoyed. Derek liked NASCAR races and where he raced dirt...

Sheryl A. Roth, 52, of Union City, died May 29, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital. Born March 17, 1967, in Newton, MA, she was the daughter of Patricia Civetti and the late Joseph Civetti and the wife of Mark Roth. Sheryl was employed as a bartender for the VFW and previously worked for Maronda Homes and Mercedes Homes both of Florida. She loved taking care of her special little friend and spending time with her family and friends, very outgoing soul who had many friends and family that loved...

Carol L. Baccus, of Corry, died May 25, 2019, at her residence. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mabel (Gruver) Halfast and the wife of Earl Baccus. Carol worked for Corry Jamestown as a spot welder. Besides her husband Carol is survived by sons, Mark Baccus of Jamestown, NY, and Blake Baccus of Erie; daughter, Cindy Peck of Woodcock; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received Thursday for 12 until the hour of service at...

Eleanor P. Soety, 86, of Union City, died May 24, 2019, at her residence.  Born July 17, 1932, in Union City, she was the daughter of the late George and Pauline (Zelinski) Pollack and the wife of the late Donald Soety.  Eleanor worked for the Union City Chair Company.  She loved going to yard sales, traveling, shopping, going to the casino, and spending time with her grandchildren.  Eleanor loved the Lord.  She is survived by sons, Robert Soety and wife, Payom of...

James Sparling, 54, of Union City died May 6, 2019, at UPMC Hamot. Born May 23, 1964, in Union City, he was the son of the late Leon and Joyce (Rogers) Rowland. He was employed by MFG. Survivors include brothers, David Sparling and wife, Diana, of Cooperstown and Eugene Sparling of Waterford; a sister, Leanna Farley and husband, Thomas, of Union City; step sisters, Linda Hoyt and Leona Weed; nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, LaRoyce Rowland and...

Devon Lee McDonald, 20, of Corry, died April 13, 2019, at UPMC Hamot. Born September 28, 1998, in Erie he was the son of Dale and Patricia (Ellsworth) McDonald. He enjoyed music and spending time with his friends Jordan and Justin. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his biological parents, Christopher and Veronnica McDonald of Spartansburg; brothers, his twin, Dylan McDonald of Corry, Dale McDonald and companion, Debbie Quandt, of North East, Brian McDonald of Corry, Dale...

Shirley M. Bedow, 95, of Union City, died April 13, 2019. Born August 5, 1923, in Jamestown, NY, She was the daughter of the late Seaver and Velma (Goulding) Seltzer and the wife of the late Lewis Bedow. She was a member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Union City. Shirley had previously driven school bus and worked as a nurse's aide in the nursery at the Union City Hospital. While working in the nursery, her heart for children blossomed. Shirley fostered 85 children and...

On Saturday evening March 30, 2019, Joyce Bryant finished her earthly journey which began on March 7, 1926, in Union City. Joyce married Bill Bryant and raised two wonderful daughters, Nancy and Elaine. She lived a full life working for many years at various Union City companies until her retirement in 1988. She became a member of the Union City Christian and Missionary Alliance Church after she trusted Jesus as her Savior in which her life was forever transformed. Joyce is survived by a...

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