Robert Michael Lachimia
Robert Michael Lachimia, 32, of 1924 Myrtle St., died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, at Twinbrook Medical Center.
He was born April 13, 1965, in Pittsburgh, son of James F. and Nancy Lawrence Lachimia of Harmony, Butler County.
Before his illness Mr. Lachimia was the dining room supervisor at Madeline's Restaurant at Holiday Inn Downtown.
In addition to his parents, survivors include two brothers, James Lachimia of Overland Park, Kansas, and his wife, Nicol, and Nicholas Lachimia of Harmony; three sisters, Linda Smith of Erie, Rhonda Dendis and her husband, Stephen, and Cynthia Dietrich and her husband, Rob, all of Slippery Rock; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may attend a service at Merle E. Wood Funeral Home, 215 W. 25th St., on Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Chet Gawronski will officiate.
January 14, 1998
Concepcion J. Chiemara
Mercer County resident was born in the Philippines
MEADVILLE - Concepcion J. Chiemara, 59, of Franklin Road, Jackson Center, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at Meadville Health and Rehab Center.
She was born Dec. 8, 1938, in Celui City, the Philippines, daughter of Policarpia H. Junaro-as.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Biajja Chiemara, whom she marriage May 12, 1977; a daughter, Taffy J. Chiemara, at home; two sons, Biajja J. Chiemara Jr. and Cain J. Chiemara, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Camilia J. Ocariza and Felica Junaro-as, both of Celui City; and three brothers, Edward, Paul and Roberto Junaro-as, all of Celui City.
Friends may call at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. There will be no funeral service.
Burial will be at Pleasant Hills Cemetery in Jackson Center.
June 18, 1998
Lucile Dundon Panitzke
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - Lucile Dundon Panitzke, 85, of Okeechobee, formerly of Erie, died at her home Monday, Jan. 12, 1998.
She was born July 21, 1912, in Erie, daughter of the late Emmett and Vivian Dundon.
Mrs. Panitzke graduated from Edinboro State College in 1932 and taught school in Cussewago Township, Crawford County, until 1936. She worked for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in Erie County from 1944-69.
She moved to Florida in 1985.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William J. Panitzke; two daughters, JoAnn Kitts of Stillwater, Maine, and her husband, James, and Bonnie Rohrer of Seattle, Wash., and her husband, Doug; a son, William E. Panitzke of Erie and his former wife, Dorothy L. Panitzke; a sister, Thelma Ekelund of Edinboro; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Private services were held in Okeechobee.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Okeechobee, Box 1548, Okeechobee, Fla.
January 14, 1998
Blanche Mitchell Ray
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - Blanche Mitchell Ray, 66, of Derwood, Md., died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, at Shady Grove Hospital.
She was born July 28, 1931, in Pennsylvania, daughter of Lois K. Mitchell.
Mrs. Ray was a homemaker.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, James F. Ray; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Leslie Ann) Roehl and Donna Leigh Sondlo; six sisters, Lois Hall, Doris Duncan, Shirley Weigand, Diane Springman, Dana E. Mitchell and Carol Speer; and four grandchildren, Kimberly, Kelly and Jimmy Roehl and Eddie Sondlo.
A memorial service will be held at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Burial will be private.
January 14, 1998
Austa Viola Ludwig
FRANKLIN - Austa Viola Ludwig, 92, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Franklin, Venango County, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, at Brandywyne Convalescent Center in Winter Haven.
She was born Dec. 23, 1905, in Franklin, and had lived in Winter Haven since 1976.
Mrs. Ludwig, who was a graduate of Franklin High School, was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church in Winter Haven.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Ludwig, on Feb. 3, 1996; they were marriage Nov. 14, 1928.
She is survived by a son, Richard Edward Ludwig and his wife, Bonnie, of Crystal River, Fla.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held later.
Huff Chapel in Franklin is handling arrangements.
January 14, 1998
William H. Dudley
William H. Dudley, 71, of 161 South Lakeside Drive, North East, formerly of Erie, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, at Hamot Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 28, 1926, in New York, and had lived in North East for the past 19 years.
Mr. Dudley was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 105.
He worked for Lyons Transportation Lines for 25 years, retiring in 1988. He belonged to the Teamsters Union.
Mr. Dudley was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in North East, where he was an usher. He also belonged to Masonic Lodge 399, F and AM, and Parkinson's Partners of Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Aurelia M. Nowotny Dudley; a son, James D. Mackey and his wife, Cherie, of Albion; and two grandchildren, Dustin and Garrett Mackey.
Friends may at William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake St., North East, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The service will be at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1500 Freeport Road, Saturday at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Laber.
Burial will be at North East Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Partners of Northwestern Pennsylvania in care of Trinity United Methodist Church, 3952 Pine Ave., Erie, PA 16504; the City Mission New Life Center, 1023 French St., Erie, PA 16501; or the Humane Society, 418 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508.
January 14, 1998
Patricia Kelly Bucksbee
TOWNVILLE - Patricia V. Kelly Bucksbee, 57, of Belview, Neb., died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in Omaha, Neb.
She was born July 26, 1940, in Athens Township, Crawford County, daughter of Sylvia Kelly of Pennsylvania and the late Dennis Kelly.
Mrs. Bucksbee was a registered nurse. She was a 1958 graduate of Townville High School and graduated from Meadville Hospital School of Nursing in 1961.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, John D. Bucksbee Sr., whom she marriage Oct. 14, 1961; three sons, John D. Bucksbee Jr. of Omaha, Brian Bucksbee of Council Bluffs, Neb., and Steven Bucksbee and his wife, Sally, of Waterloo, Neb.; two daughters, Kelly Gibson and her husband, David, of Chandler, Ariz., and Karen Bucksbee of Belview; a sister, Kitty Wentz of Guys Mills, Crawford County; three brothers, Dennis Kelly of Clifton, Va., Mike Kelly of Lincolnville and Clifford Kelly of Vero Beach, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Willis L. Arnold Funeral Home, Townville, Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. A service will be held there Saturday at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at Rootville Cemetery in Athens Township.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
January 14, 1998
Laura Fay Bradley
Laura Fay Bradley, 33, of 928 W. 11th, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, at Saint Vincent Health Center after a long illness.
She was born Feb. 1, 1964, in Erie, daughter of the late George and Muriel Bowers Wonner.
Mrs. Bradley had been a cook at several local restaurants.
She is survived by two sons, Michael T. Bradley of Sebring, Fla., and Gregory Scott Bradley, at home; three brothers, Thomas M. Wonner of Harborcreek Township, Scott Stanton of Erie and Fred W. Wonner of Lawrence Park Township; a sister, Patricia Confer of Erie; her grandmother, Evelyn Bowers of Erie; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services and burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities, St. Mark Catholic Center, PO Box 10397, Erie, PA 16514-0397.
January 14, 1998
John Konn
John "Jack" Konn, 82, of 2622 Parade St., died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, at Erie Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
He was born March 12, 1915, in Washington County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Konkolowitz.
Mr. Konn was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II, serving in the Aleutian Islands. He was wounded in combat and received the Purple Heart.
He was the proprietor of Pizza on Parade and owned a hearing aid shop.
He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by two sons, John "Jack" Konn and his wife, Beverly, of St. Louis, Mo., and Jeffery Konn and his wife, Linda, of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Judith Heltsinger of Philadelphia; and four grandchildren.
No calling hours will be observed. Friends may attend a memorial service at A. Brugger & Sons Funeral Home, 845 E. 38th, on Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Thomas Fialkowski, chaplain of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, will officiate.
Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to The Seeing Eye Inc., PO Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963-0375; or Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc., 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
January 14, 1998
