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Charles R. Bartlett Sr.
Charles R. Bartlett, Sr. Retired from the Norfolk & Southern Railroad Charles R. Bartlett, Sr.; age 72 of East Springfield, PA died early Wednesday morning, September 1, 2004 at his home. He was born in Conneaut, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur Clyde and Jessie Mae (Eddy) Bartlett on April 9,1932. Charles retired after 32 years of service from the Norfolk & Southern Railroad, but didn’t like being retired so he went to work for Dalin Molding & Machine in Austinburg, Ohio. He had attended the Federated Church with his family and was a member of the Moose Club #381 in Albion,PA. When he wasn’t working , he enjoyed being with his family and working in puzzle books. Charles was preceded in death by a son: Kevin Bartlett and six brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy I. (Snyder) Bartlett. They were married August 30,1951. They had just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. He is survived by four children: Charles R. Bartlett, Jr of East Springfield, PA, Richard A. Bartlett and his wife Ellinor of Tampa, FL; Kathleen Sue Summerville and her husband, Gary of Riverview, FL; and Karen McCabe and her husband, Brent of Bloomington, Indiana. Charles is also survived by five sisters: Bernice McGrath of Linesville, PA,; Betty Dickson and her husband,Duane of Conneaut, OH; Jean Bean of Clearwater, FL; Wilma Roberts and her husband, Walter of Lakeland, FL; and Mary Ann Sikora and her husband, Leonard of Conneaut, OH. He is also survived by one brother: Hubert Bartlett and his wife , Faye of Florida. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Sara Long, Kelly and Brett Bartlett, Tim and Chris Hanzelka, Cory Summerville, Kyle, Ryan, and Eryn McCabe. There are also six great grandchildren surviving: Haylee McMahon, Justin, Nathan, Madison, Erika, and Ava Hanzelka and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Jean Evans Thompson Funeral Home, 11883 Main Street, East Springfield on Friday, September 3, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend Life Celebration Services there on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Adrianne Rush of the St. James A.M.E. Church, Officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield Cemetery, East Springfield. Memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice Services of Erie County, 1305 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16501.

Margaret J. “Peggy” Grunden Beemus
Margaret J. “Peggy” Grunden Beemus, age 79, of Millcreek, formerly of South Manor Dr. and Angelique Woods, died Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at Hamot Medical Center. She was born in Oil City on July 22, 1925, the daughter of the late William and Mary Grunden. She was employed at Hamot Medical Center and enjoyed reading, puzzles and knitting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Beemus and one sister, Lillian M. Grunden. One brother, Kenneth Grunden, of Franklin, and several nieces and nephews survive her. A graveside service will be held today at Laurel Hill Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Richard Schultz. Dusckas Funeral Home Inc., West, an Independent Care Group affiliate, 536 West 10th St., Erie, PA 16502, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 823 Filmore Ave., Erie, PA 16505 or American Lung Association, 3524 West 26th St., Erie, PA 16506. To send condolences, visit www.icgerie.com.

Allen D. Farmer
Allen D. Farmer, 79, of Conneaut, OH, died Tuesday, August 31, at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. He was born November 3, 1924, in Nicholson, GA, a son of W.E. and Oza Mae (Crawford) Farmer. Mr. Farmer was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and moved to Conneaut in 1953 from Commerce, GA. He retired in 1986 after 21 years of service with The Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company. He was a member of First Baptist Church, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed fishing and talking with the neighborhood kids. Survivors include a daughter Wanda (John) Jones of San Diego, CA; a son Tony D. (Marta) Farmer of Conneaut, OH; a number of brothers and sisters; four grandchildren, Shannan Farmer, Gretchen Vona, Michael Gojich, and Lucyann Gojich; and a great granddaughter Olivia Gianna Vona. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lucille Farmer, and a daughter Brenda Kercher. Private services will be held at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH with Rev. Chuck Graham, pastor of First United Methodist Church officiating. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH. The family requests no flowers; however memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Earl V. “Stub” Francis, Jr.
Earl V. “Stub” Francis, Jr., 70, of Summit Township, died Tuesday, August 31, 2004, following a brief illness. He was born July 7, 1934, in Erie, son of the late Earl M. and Mary E. Hodapp Francis, Sr. He lived in the Erie area all of his life. He was a member of the Siebenbuerger Club and the Union City Moose Club. He was a co-owner and operated the Francis Slaughter House on Kuhl Road in 1963, owned and operated the Phillipsville Tavern in 1965 and in the late 1960’s he leased trucks and equipment to Hammermill Paper Company until 1980. He owned several farms in Erie County, selling horses most of his life and also raised white tail deer, exotic birds and peacocks with a permit from the State of PA. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Sandra Ann Michel Francis; one daughter, Kimberly M. Francis of Summit Township; one granddaughter, Shawna M. Hartman; two brothers, Robert Francis and his wife, Dora, of Millcreek Twp. and Thomas Francis and his wife, Patty, of Greene Twp. No calling hours will be held. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place at Waterford Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road, an Independent Care Group affiliate. Because of his great love of animals, memorial contributions may be made to the Erie Zoo, P.O. Box 3268, Erie, PA 16508 or Northwestern PA Humane Society, 2407 Zimmerly Rd., Erie, PA 16506. To send condolences, visit www.icgerie.com.

Christopher R. “Goober” Gunn
Christopher R. “Goober” Gunn, 32, of Erie, died Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Hamot Medical Center. He was born in Erie on September 5, 1971, the son of Christine and George Gunn. He was shift manager of W. 26th St. Arby’s. He enjoyed playing sports with his nephew, Kyle Mathes, and working on cars. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, his twin Kristie Gunn, Diane Schaaf and Lyndy Gunn; three brothers, Brian Schaaf and wife, Stephanie, Keith Gunn and wife, Pam, and Danny Gunn all of Erie and his grandmother, Lucy Walburn of Erie. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., West, 536 W. 10th St., on Saturday from 2 to 5 and 7 until the funeral service at 8:30. To send condolences, visit www.icgerie.com.

Raymond N. Keiser
Raymond N. Keiser, 65, of Erie, died Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at Hamot Medical Center. Born in Conneautville, PA on April 27, 1939, he was the son of Norbert C. and Madeline (Pash) Keiser of Conneautville who survive. He graduated from Conneaut Valley High, attended University of Pittsburgh, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired in 1998 as supervisor of the computer room at Zurn Industries, where he had worked for twenty seven years. Mr. Keiser was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and the Zukor Club. He loved hunting, fly fishing and camping, and enjoyed reading. Surviving are his parents, his wife of 31 years, Elizabeth L. (Kubiak) Keiser, two sons, Michael R. Keiser, Pittsburgh, and Daniel J. Perfetti, Harborcreek; a daughter, Debbie L. Sabatine, husband Alex, Erie; two grandsons, Tony and David Sabatine; and aunts and uncles. Calling at the BRUGGER HOME FOR FUNERALS, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Blvd, Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services there Saturday at 8:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church at 9 o’clock. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church, 1626 West 26th St., 16508. Condolences at www.bruggerfuneralhomes. com/

Edward H. McGrath
Edward H. McGrath, age 87, died Wed., Sept. 1, 2004 at Twinbrook Medical Center. Formerly of Parkside in North East. Born May 4, 1917 in Corry to the late James Edward and Gertrude I. Nelson McGrath. A resident of North East since 1947. Member of St. Gregory Church. A well known weaver in the Erie area. Formerly employed at G.E. for 42 years as an engineer retired 1979. Preceded in death by his wife Pauline “Gerry” Bauer McGrath, son Michael A. McGrath, grandson Timothy McGrath and a brother James R. McGrath. Survived by 2 sons Robert McGrath and his wife Vera of North East, James O’Neal and his wife Mary of Erie. 3 daughters Nancy Jane Phanco and her husband Norman of North East, Susan O’Neal of Erie and Janice Morris and her husband Brent of Westfield. 2 brothers Gerald L. McGrath and his wife Mary of Riverside, CA and Thomas J. McGrath and his wife Betty of Bellview, FL. Also 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 3 foster children. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake St., North East, on Fri. 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to attend prayer services on Sat. at 10 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 at St. Gregory Church (S. Pearl St.). Interment St. Gregory Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the North East Community Nurses, 2 Gibson St., North East, PA 16428.

Helen M. Miller
Helen M. Miller , age 89, Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at her residence, Barnabas Court. Harborcreek. Formerly of W. Law Road, North East. Helen was born on April 21, 1915 in Attica, NY a daughter of the late John T. and Katherine E. Heemer Newhouse. She was a member of First Baptist Church in North East, where she belonged to the Rose Point for many years and was a former member of Eva Rebecca Lodge in North East. She was a 1933 graduate of North East High School where she was ranked fourth in her class. She enjoyed flower gardening and being with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ralph W. Miller who died on January 2, 2000, her twin sister Hazel Graham and a sister Dorothy Green. Helen is survived by two sons, Andrew Miller and his wife Elsie and Roger Miller, all of North East, one daughter, Pamela Galeski and her husband Edward of North East and one sister Lois Cochran of Wesleyville. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the W. Tad Bowers Funeral Home, Independent Care Group Affiliate, 92 S. Lake St., North East, PA on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and are invited to attend funeral services there on Saturday at 11 a.m. Rev. David Waldo will officiate. Interment will be in North East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Community Nursing Services Hospice of North East, 2 Gibson St., North east, PA 16428 or to the First Baptist Church, 41 S. Lake St., North East, PA 16428. To send condolences please visit www.icgerie.com

Thomas Michael Speicher
Thomas Michael Speicher, age 56, residence North East, died on Wednesday September 1, 2004 at Hamot Medical Center. He was born on March 30, 1948 in Erie to the late William and Virginia Ann Homsher Speicher. He was a lifetime resident of North East. He was a graduate of North East High School. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Navy. He owned and operated Columbus Industries in Columbus Pennsylvania and also was a sales manager for GR Import in North East. He was a member of the Freeport Yacht Club and enjoyed boating, fishing and was a Cleveland Brown’s fan. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by; a brother William R. Speicher He is survived by a brother Richard H. Speicher and wife Mary of Erie. A niece Lisa Marie Hayes of Erie. 2 nephews Kyle Speicher of North East and Derek Speicher of Fort Drum, NY. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home 65 South Lake Street North East on Saturday 2-4 and 7 until time of memorial service at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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