Deepest of sympathies and condolences to the Conners & Johnson Families and others, on the loss of their daughter, daughter-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and mostly friend. Prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.
Some are taken from this world too early and another great woman has made it to heaven. Susan "Susie" Lynn Conners Johnson, age 52, of North East died on Friday, August 10, 2012 at UPMC Hamot due to a motorcycle accident. On May 17, 1960 in East St. Louis, Illinois Susan was born to the late Thomas R. and Ruth N. Yeargain Conners. In 1979 she graduated Harborcreek High School and was currently, along with her husband Chris, owner and operator of Townline Tavern in North East. One of the greatest treasures in Susan's life was spending time with her three grandchildren and family. Living life to the fullest, Susan enjoyed motorcycling, snowmobiling, country line dancing, bowling, outdoors and cooking. She was a member of A.B.A.T.E, North East Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, and North East American Legion Post 105. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Gary A. and Thomas Conners, Jr. Survivors include her best friend and husband of 33 years, Christopher L. Johnson whom she married June 29, 1979; children, Jessica L. Herring (John) of North East and Jacob C. Johnson (Sarah) of Harborcreek; sisters, Karen Conners of North East, Elizabeth Discher (Dan) of North East, Jennifer Conners of Lawrence Park; brothers, Paul Smego (Beverly) of Green Township and Christopher Conners of New Orleans; beloved grandchildren, Conner J. and Steven P. Herring and Rylee A. Johnson; also several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She left behind two wonderful children who she raised to be fine young adults, a hard working selfless dedicated husband, and three grandchildren who will miss her dearly. She also left lasting memories and imprints in our hearts. Rest in peace Susie, you did great things while you were here on this earth and now you can guide us through the dance steps of life from above. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and are invited to attend a funeral service on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Private interment St. Gregory Cemetery. Injured Motorcycle Riders Foundation / scweston@live.com.
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Dedicated Music Teacher William Lawrence Wood, 84, of Harborcreek, went to live with his Lord on Monday, November 14, 2011. Bill was born at home in West Springfield, Pa. on September 1, 1927, son of the late Walter and Eugenia Case Wood. Bill graduated from Albion High School in 1944. He attended Drake University on a football scholarship and obtained a music degree at Westminster College. Bill taught music for 37 years in the Albion area and Harborcreek. His teaching career started as a traveling music teacher to one room schoolhouses, where he met the love of his life, June. Music was his life. Bill directed many choirs in the area, was the Chairman of (HAM) Harborcreek Association for Music, started the Bell Choir at Rolling Ridge School, played in dance bands, organized a vocal group "In the Mood", was an avid collector of sheet music, and was a tree farmer at his business, Wood's Tree Farm. He loved watching his grandchildren in all their sports and followed the Cleveland Indians since Bob Feller was a rookie. Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Koinonia of Erie County and loved spending time at his cottage on Chautauqua Lake, N.Y. Bill was married to the late June C. Hancock Wood for 54 years. He is survived by his son, Scott W. Wood, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; daughter, Cynthia K. Smith (David L.) of McKean, Pa.; three grandchildren, Sean, Ryan and Katelyn Murphy; three step-grandchildren, David, Krista and Brett Smith; brothers, James Wood (Barbara), Frank Wood; a sister, Anna Williams; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his sister, Mary Nash. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Further visitation will be held at his neighboring church, South Harborcreek United Methodist Church, 7929 McGill Rd., on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service there at 11 a.m. Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
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Ron M. Duckett, age 29, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012. He was born in San Diego, Calif. on August 22, 1982, the son of Matthew Duckett and Victoria Groetzinger. Ron was employed in welding and layout at Amthor Steel. He was a veteran of the 
Marjorie B. Schickling Brantner, age 73, passed away Tuesday morning October 30, 2012 at her residence in Harbor Creek Township. She was born in Erie March 15, 1939 daughter of the late Constantine and Blythe Richardson Schickling. She is survived by a daughter Laura Brantner of Summit Township, Pa., two sons, James Brantner of Summit Township, Pa. and Michael Brantner of Harbor Creek, Township, her granddaughters Kathleen and Krystal Brantner, a great-granddaughter Chloe Lydic, a sister Shirley Bernatt and her husband, Tom of North East, Pa., and three nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley J. Brantner, an infant brother, Edward Schickling and a granddaughter, Victoria Boriety. Marjorie worked at GTE for ten years. She was a graduate of Harborcreek High School. She was a member of the Stargazers Camping Group, and a member of the Siebenbuerger Club. Marjorie was a Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed camping with her family, bowling, reading, sewing and crafting. A graveside service will be conducted Friday morning at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery at 10 a.m. with Rev. David Laakso officiating. The G. R. Bailey Funeral Home, 4396 Iroquois Avenue, Erie, Pa. is handling the funeral arrangements. 
