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Kimberly Lowe
Dec 18, 2023
Kimberly Lynn (Carrier) Lowe, 60, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Monday, December 18th, 2023.
Kimberly was born in Erie on November 28, 1963, daughter of the late William “Ike” Carrier and Dolores Alva Keth.
She resided in Erie, PA for the past 15 years. Prior to that, she resided in Ligonier, PA and Wheeling,...
Lawrence Thompson
Dec 17, 2023
Lawrence Ervin Thompson age 83, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Larry was born in Linesville, PA on November 16, 1940 a son of the late Harold and Lovina Heath Thompson.
After graduating at the top of his High School class, Larry went on to attend Kent State University and...
James Weber
Dec 16, 2023
James Weber, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on April 8, 1957 a son of the late Walter Andrew and Kathryn Olive (Rilling) Weber.
James graduated from Strong Vincent High School.
He was employed by South One Supply as a flooring specialist for many years.
James enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, bowling and spending time...
Carole DelPorto
Dec 16, 2023
Carole Ruth Slodownik DelPorto, “Ouchie”, died on December 16,2023.
Carole was born on April 10, 1940, to Edward and Marion (Roberts) Slodownik. She was a Class of 1958 graduate of Academy High School.
Carole was a cashier at American General Life Insurance for ten years and then became a devoted homemaker and mother when she started her family with her husband, Ron.
She...
Lorraine Calafato
Dec 15, 2023
Lorraine (Adiutori) Calafato, age 90, of Erie passed away Friday, December 15,2023 at LECOM Senior Living Center with her family at her side. She was born January 21, 1933 in Erie the daughter of the late Dominic “Dee” and Jean (Wright) Adiutori.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Lorraine was a graduate of Strong Vincent high school. Lorraine enjoyed trips to the...
Mary Ann Karle
Dec 13, 2023
Mary Ann Karle, age 95, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023, at her residence in Millcreek Township surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann was born on July 24, 1928, the daughter of the late Burton S. Silverthorn and Catherine Waschle Silverthorn. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, James Lyle...
Michaela Drabic
Dec 13, 2023
Michaela Bernadette Drabic, age 74, broke the chains of this life and transitioned to a place of light and love on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. Michaela made her transition with her beloved children Melissa and Jason holding her hands.
Michaela was born on June 11, 1949 in Wellsville, NY the daughter of the late, Maria Michalegko and Jack...
Bradley McGarry
Dec 10, 2023
Bradley Lawrence “Brad” McGarry, age 48, of Erie, passed away on December 10, 2023 after a heroic battle with ALS.
He was born in Erie, PA on December 20, 1974, son of the late Myron and Rose Hildum McGarry.
Brad earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Brad worked at Stairways Behavioral...
Floyd Hermansen
Dec 10, 2023
Floyd Hermansen, 89, of Fairview died December 10, 2023. He was born in Erie on December 3, 1934, son of the late Ole and Gunda Hermansen. He was a 1954 graduate of McDowell High School and served in the United States Army from 1957 until 1959 and again in 1961 until 1962.
He worked at PermaStone and Erie Forge &...
Gary Daugherty
Dec 10, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Gary L. Daugherty on Sunday December 10, 2023. He struggled for 13 long years and battled with Early Onset and Lewy Body Dementia. He is now made whole again in Heaven with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Gary was born on March 9,...
John Francis Gallagher
Dec 8, 2023
John Francis Gallagher, age 97, of Erie passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Beaumont, TX. He was born November 21, 1926 in Erie the son of the late Joseph and Mary (English) Gallagher.
A lifelong resident of Erie, John served with the US Navy during WWII and later retired from Strohman Bakery after 3 decades. He...
Jose Alicea Gonzalez
Dec 4, 2023
Jose Alicea Gonzalez, age 69, of Conneaut, OH, reunited with God and his wife Joy on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to the late Manuel Alicea and Ramona Gonzalez.
Jose worked for Fairview Evergreen Nurseries for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, scrapping metal, and helping others. Jose was the most humble man, always...
Janet Doleski
Dec 4, 2023
Janet Doleski, age 84, of Fairview passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on Monday, December 4, 2023.
She was born on October 25, 1939 in Baird Ford, PA, a daughter of the late Michael McKulen and Anna Evans McKulen Orloff.
She was a 1957 graduate of East High School and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker her...
Barbara Ann Haynes
Dec 4, 2023
Barbara Ann Haynes, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Brevillier Village.
She was born in Vandling, PA on March 17, 1940, a daughter of the late Anthony & Felicia Scepura Matos. She worked at Quality Market in the deli and bakery, but her most important job was wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, walking,...
Kathryn E. Moon
Dec 3, 2023
Kathryn E. Moon, age 87, of Erie and formerly Lewes, DE, passed away Sunday, December 3rd, 2023.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 17, 1936, a daughter of the late Jacob and Kathryn Weber Millman.
Kathryn graduated from Lewes High School and Goldey Beacom Business School. She moved to Erie in 1956, and worked several years before retirement...
Scott Allen Denning
Dec 3, 2023
Scott Allen Denning age 36, of Cranesville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Erie.
He was born in Erie on September 25, 1987, a son of Pamela Goldsby Denning and the late Gary A. Denning.
He was a 2006 graduate of General McLane High School and had worked for Plyer Overhead Door for over 13 years. Scott loved building things,...
Janet Wilson
Dec 1, 2023
Janet Wilson, age 84, passed away quietly on Friday, December 1, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born on December 11, 1938, in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Mork.
After graduation from Academy High School, Janet married her lifelong love, Ronald, and together they raised a family. Janet enjoyed bowling and belonged to leagues at the...
Thomas G. Miller
Nov 30, 2023
Thomas G. Miller, age 83, of Girard, passed away Thursday, November 30th 2023 at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by family.
He was born in Erie, PA on March 7th, 1940, a son to the late John F. and Lottie (Sedziak) Miller.
Tom was a wires and coils laborer at General Electric for over 30 years. He enjoyed bowling and golfing, and always loved...
Jill M. Bengel
Nov 29, 2023
Jill M. (Figurski) Bengel
Jill M. (Figurski) Bengel, age 72, of Erie passed away Wednesday November 29, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 9, 1951 in Erie the daughter of the late Stan and Marie (Youngbauer) Figurski.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Jill received her Masters degree from Edinboro University and was retired as a teacher...
Thomas Gray (Graczyk)
Nov 28, 2023
Thomas Theodore Gray (Graczyk) Jr. ‘Tom’
Thomas Theodore Gray (Graczyk) Jr., age 89, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor from complications related to Covid-19.
He was born in Erie on June 12, 1934, the son of the late Thomas and Anastasia (Sajewski) Graczyk.
Tom was a 1952 graduate of Cathedral Prep and attended Gannon University participating in the ROTC...
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