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Joan D. Hull
Jun 13, 2025
Joan D. (Haines) Hull, 89, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 13th, 2025.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 26, 1936, a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (Deustch) Haines.
Joan graduated from McDowell High School and was employed in the Plastics Manufacturing Industry. She enjoyed playing games and watching the wildlife.
In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased...
Rudolph J. Soto
Jun 13, 2025
Rudolph J. Soto, 67, passed away on Friday, June 13th, at St. Vincent Health Center.
Born in Oceanside, California, on January 24th, 1958, he was the eldest child of the late Rudolf T. Soto and Connie Alvarado Soto.
Rudy worked in Information Technology at Erie Insurance and played catcher on the Erie Insurance softball team for many years. He was also a...
Donald Allen Haenel
Jun 9, 2025
Donald Allen Haenel, age 72, of Fairview, passed away June 9, 2025, at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.
He was born in Union City, PA on July 10, 1952, a son of the late Alfred and Barbara Howland Haenel.
Don was a 1970 graduate of Union City High School and received his welding degree from Erie County Technical School. He went...
Judith Ann Cotter Pelinsky
Jun 6, 2025
Judith Ann Cotter Pelinsky age 90 passed away on Friday June 6, 2025, at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 19, 1935 to the late Norval and Florence Vogel Cotter.
Judith came from a lineage deeply tied to the Pennsylvania Railroad and coal industries, where creativity and innovation ran deep in her family roots. With a...
Carol A. Madison
Jun 4, 2025
Carol A. Madison, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away at her residence on June 4, 2025, after a short illness.
She was born on June 2, 1953, to the late Violet (Feidler) Adams and Russell Eithmer Adams.
After her graduation from East High School, she raised 5 beautiful kids. Carol enjoyed gardening, BBQ, music, partying with friends and family...
Gilda P. "Jill" Carr
Jun 4, 2025
Gilda P. “Jill” Amatangelo Carr, 97, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. Born on July 3, 1927 to the late Antonio and Giovina Ciotti Amatangelo, she lived a long and fulfilling life marked by resilience, love and laughter.
She worked in the dietary department of Sarah Reed Retirement Center for 11 years, retiring in 1992. She previously...
Margaret Ann Adams
Jun 4, 2025
Margaret Ann Adams, age 90 of McKean, passed away June 4, 2025 at Manchester Commons after an extended illness.
She was born in Meadville on July 12, 1934, a daughter of the late Elmer and Rosella Reinersman Schirmer.
Margaret graduated from Edinboro High School in 1952 and attended business school in Erie. Margaret worked at several Erie companies as a bookkeeper before...
David Taylor
Jun 3, 2025
David Taylor, age 79, of Lake City passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday June 3, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on June 27, 1945, a son of the late Howard and Bernice Zuck Taylor.
David attended McDowell High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy for four years. During that time, he met his wife-to-be, Dimple...
Joseph D. Cifelli
Jun 2, 2025
Joseph D. Cifelli, age 91, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
He was born in Erie on August 6, 1933, son of the late Nicholas and Mary Guranio Cifelli.
He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and went on to work at the Red Barn Restaurant.
Joseph was a member of The First Assembly...
James G. Hawes
Jun 2, 2025
James G. Hawes, age 69, of Erie, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born in Erie, September 5, 1955, to the late James E. and Phyllis J. Hawes.
Jimmy graduated from Fairview High School, class of 1974, and attended Mercyhurst College. He was an extremely talented artist and cabinet maker who took his crafts very seriously. He once moved...
Carol Ann Wilkins Bruno
Jun 1, 2025
Carol Ann Wilkins Bruno, a beloved aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at LECOM hospice, on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the age of 76.
She was born on December 14, 1948, in Erie, PA, to Cameron Bruce Wilkins and Betty Jane (Zwilling) Wilkins Eaton.
Carol was a 1966 graduate of McDowell High School. She took pride in being a Majorette....
Timothy Paul Simpson
May 31, 2025
Timothy Paul Simpson, age 67, passed away Saturday May 31, 2025, at Brighton Rehabilitation in Beaver, PA following an extended illness.
He was born in Erie on August 13, 1957, a son of Paul E. Simpson and the late Laura Jean Estok Simpson.
Tim attended Fairview High School and went on to serve in the United States Army.
He loved hunting and fishing.
He...
Mary Lou Reslink Patton Neithamer
May 30, 2025
Mary Lou Reslink Patton Neithamer, age 83, passed away on May 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Mary Lou was born on October 20, 1941, in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, her faith, and her community. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Grove City College, where she was a...
Joann Munch
May 30, 2025
Joann Mangini Munch, age 92, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on April 12, 1933, a daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Alfier Mangini.
She graduated from Villa Maria High School in 1952. Joann and her husband Bill started and were co-owners and operators of Munch Fisheries in Fairview for...
Joan Judson Cotter
May 29, 2025
Joan Judson Cotter, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1933, daughter of the late Marian Colby Judson and Wesley Michael Judson of Erie. She was a lifelong resident of Erie and a winter resident of Sanibel Island, FL. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church...
William Ernest Craft
May 29, 2025
William Ernest Craft, age 63 of Greene Township, passed away unexpectedly on May 29th, 2025 at UPMC Hamot hospital surrounded by family. He was born December 18, 1961, the youngest of six children to the late John H. Sr. and Dorothy Benson Craft.
A lifelong resident of Greene Township, Bill graduated from Seneca High School in 1979. He went on to...
Marjorie Ann Fries
May 28, 2025
Marjorie Ann SanFelice Fries, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at UMPC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. She was born in Meadville on January 24, 1951 to the late Thomas SanFelice and Barbara Baker SanFelice Wildermuth.
Marjorie graduated from Strong Vincent high school. She worked as a receptionist for Erie Industrial Trucks. She was a former member of the Siebenbuerger...
Pastor Emeritus Willie A. Harris
May 27, 2025
Pastor Emeritus Willie A. Harris, a faithful servant of the Lord and beloved community leader, peacefully entered his eternal rest on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 90 years and 6 months. Surrounded by his loving family, he transitioned from this life with the same grace, strength, and unwavering faith that defined his journey.
Born on November 20, 1934,...
John J. Weisenbach
May 27, 2025
John J. Weisenbach, age 85, passed away, Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at Twinbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Erie, on July 24th, 1939, the son of the late Elmer J. and Zora Schwartz Weisenbach.
John graduated from McDowell High School, Class of 1958, and Gannon University with a 4-year degree in Spanish. He enjoyed studying foreign languages and visiting...
Mary A. Norland
May 26, 2025
Mary A. Bendig Norland, age 81, of Erie, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Wesleyville, PA on May 12, 1944, a daughter of the late Clarence and Katherine Behringer Bendig.
Mary graduated from Tech Memorial High School and was employed in various secretarial positions for several companies including Atkinson Refractory & Superior Bronze....
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