Faculty News

LeRoy "Lee" E. Warthman Jr.

LeRoy “Lee” E. Warthman, Jr. LeRoy “Lee” E. Warthman, Jr., 87, of Lawrence Park, died Thursday, November 5, 2009 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 25, 1922, son of the late LeRoy and Zetta Saxton Warthman. Lee’s family moved to Lawrence Park in 1928, where he was a life long resident. Lee was a 1940 graduate of Lawrence Park High School and a 1961 graduate of Edinboro College. He first worked at General Electric Co. for 20 years and then was a teacher at Harbor Creek High School for 30 years until his retirement in 1991. Lee served as a Lawrence Park Twp. Commissioner for 15 years and had a Tax Service for many years. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp, serving during WW II. Lee enjoyed piloting his Cessna 182 plane. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Everidge Warthman; and his brother, Sax Warthman; he is survived by two sons, Dan Warthman (Jody) of Buffalo, N.Y., and John Warthman (Terie) of Dixon, Ky.; one daughter, Sarah Clark, (Tim), of Cary, N.C.; his companion, Thelma Luke; his brother, John Warthman, (Irene); two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and are invited to attend a Funeral Service there on Monday at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Patty Fuller. Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. To send condolences visit,www.dusckasfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

Published in the Erie Times-News from November 6 to November 8, 2009

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Rod Haynes

Rod “Papito” Haynes Rod “Papito” Haynes, age 60, passed into the presence of the Lord on September 25, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born November 5, 1948 he was a life long resident of Harborcreek , Pennsylvania. A 1966 graduated of Harbor Creek High School and 1971 graduate of Grove City College, where he was a member of the Pan Sophic Fraternity. Rod taught both Driver’s Education and Spanish during his 35 year career at Harbor Creek High School. Along with his wife Sue he owned and operated the Harborcreek Shurfine Marketplace since 1983. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Harborcreek. Rod leaves behind a legacy of service to others. He most enjoyed spending time with his family and playing golf. His family and friends will remember him as the voice of reason. In addition to his parents, Benjamin and Florence , he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Anne Cook and Nancy Newcomer. Rod is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Suzanne; two daughters, Katrina Maille and Allyson Haynes both of Harborcreek, his son Brandon “BJ” Haynes and his wife Shawna of Pittsburgh and his son Adam Haynes of Harborcreek. He is also survived by his brother William and his wife Mary Ellen of Wattsburg and three granddaughters, Emma Maille, Anna Haynes, and Ellie Haynes. Friends may call at the G. R. BaileyFuneral Home, 4396 Iroquois Avenue, Lawrence Park. Sunday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the First Presbyterian Church of Harborcreek at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation or the First Presbyterian Church of Harborcreek. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

 

John M. Donofrio
John M. Donofrio John M. Donofrio, age 85, of Millcreek, peacefully went into the arms of our loving Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the VA Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born on September 16, 1923 in Erie, a son of the late Michael and Mary Grace Donofrio. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. John received BA Degree in Art from Penn State University, a BS Degree in Education and a MA Degree in Art both from Edinboro University. He taught art at Haborcreek High School for 30 years. He also created trademarks and logos for many Erie Businesses. He was a former member of Saint Paul RC Church and a member of Saint Luke RC Church for over 39 years. He helped compile Saint Paul’s Church 100 Year Anniversary Book. He was a member of the “Cherry Street Gang” and an avid Penn State fan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rhoda Tevan Donofrio; a son-in-law, Timothy J. Harrington and a brother, Louis Donofrio. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Therese M. Chimenti Donofrio; two daughters, Susan M. Coverdale and her husband Michael and Annemarie Harrington; one brother, Joseph Donofrio and his wife Joanne all of Erie and five grandchildren, Andrew and Abigail Harrington and Alyssa, Morgan and Daniele Coverdale. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends are invited to call at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, on Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and may attend a service there on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at Saint Luke RC Church, 421 East 38th Street, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. To send condolences visit www.orlandofuneralhome.com Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

Published in the Erie Times-News from 1/12/2009 - 1/14/2009

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John C. Peterson

John C. Peterson, Sr., age 82, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Saint Vincent Health Center. Born October 9, 1925, he was a son of the late Cornelius J. and Gertrude (Ward) Peterson. He was a graduate of Cathedral Prep, Gannon College, and received his Masters Degree of Science from the University of Pennsylvania. As a member of the Navy Armed Guard, he was honorably discharged as a decorated veteran of WW II. John taught chemistry, physics and nuclear science at Harborcreek High School for 35 years. A long-time member of Blessed Sacrament Church, he was an altar server, Eucharistic Minister, member of S.A.G.E., and volunteer at the school library, cafeteria and Blessed Sacrament Food Bank. He was also an associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph. He was father to Cathy (Tom) Cebasek, of Conneaut, OH, John C. Peterson, Jr. (Toni) and Jerry (Joan) Peterson, all of Erie. John was grandfather to Tim (Cristy), Pam, John III (Nicky), Jason (Mary), Joe (Kelly), Gary and Mike, and “great one” to Cade, Collin, Ethan, Halle, John IV, Liam, Maddy and Molly. Other survivors include his brothers, P. Ward Peterson, Tom (Jean) Peterson, Monsignor James Peterson, and sister-in-law Ginny Peterson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy, his brother Robert Peterson, and his sister, Sister Gertrude Marie Peterson, S.S.J. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brugger Home for Funerals, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard. Services will be held there Monday at 10:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church at 11 o’clock, with Monsignor James Peterson and Deacon Jerry Peterson, officiating. Entombment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 5031 West Ridge Rd., Erie, PA 16506-1249, or The Maria House Project, P.O. Box 10682, Erie, PA 16514. Condolences to www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits 

Published in the Erie Times-News from 10/10/2008 - 10/12/2008

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Fatica unseats appointee Augustine

Fiore Leone, Kyle Foust, Carol Loll retain seats on County Council

BY KEVIN FLOWERS
kevin.flowers@timesnews.com

Phil Fatica photo - Jack Hanrahan / Erie Times-News

Published: November 07. 2007 1:40AM

From anchorman to councilman -- that's Phil Fatica's political story.

Fatica, a retired teacher and television news anchor, upset Erie County Council appointee Charles Augustine, a Republican, in the race for County Council's 1st District seat. The district covers most of Millcreek Township.

"I'm excited. I'm exuberant," said Fatica, a Democrat who turns 67 on Friday, as he celebrated the win with friends, family and political supporters at Twins Restaurant & Catering, 4353 West Ridge Road. "And I'm ready to go to work."

With all 17 of the 1st District's voting districts counted, Fatica garnered 3,334 votes to 2,696 for Augustine, according to unofficial vote totals from the Erie County Courthouse.

Three County Council incumbents also on the ballot -- Council Chairman Fiore Leone and Council members Carol Loll and Kyle Foust -- swept to easy victories Tuesday.


Leone, a Democrat who represents council's 3rd District, beat Republican challenger Mike Kobylka, a local broadcast engineer, 2,931 votes to 1,881, according to unofficial county vote totals. That district covers southwest Erie and the eastern portion of Millcreek Township.

In western Erie County -- covered by council's 7th District -- incumbent Republican Loll beat Democrat Lyle Sanders 3,232 votes to 2,189. Sanders, a Girard teacher, ended his campaign in late October for family reasons, but remained on the ballot.

Foust, a Democrat, was unopposed Tuesday. Foust, seeking a second term, represents County Council's 5th District, which covers North East, Harborcreek, Summit and Greene townships and part of Wesleyville.

Foust also plans to run for Congress in the April 2008 primary.

But the story of the night was Fatica's win. Augustine had been member of County Council since December, when he was appointed to the seven-member panel to fill the vacancy created by Joy Greco's resignation.

Fatica stressed during his campaign that the county's multimillion-dollar share of gaming revenues from Presque Isle Downs & Casino represent a unique chance to reshape the community, and he believes some of the funds should be earmarked for an Erie County community college.

Augustine, 70, is a former administrator at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He said he was disappointed, but happy that he was able to serve on County Council.

Augustine called a future political run unlikely.

"The people spoke, and I have no complaints," Augustine said.

Leone, 73, won his seventh four-year term. He has been a member of County Council since 1978.

"I'm committed to doing something for this community in terms of economic development, and that gaming money will help with that," Leone said.

Loll agreed. "I'm looking forward to the next four years and all the projects we have," Loll said.