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Wendy Kallgren
Oct 17, 2021
Wendy Gouldthorpe Eidenmuller Kallgren, 74, of Union City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Bickford Senior Living after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Erie on February 12, 1947 of the late Dr. Dunstan and Helen Gouldthorpe. Always the overachieving student, Wendy graduated from Wesleyville High School as Valedictorian and Salutatorian, magna cum laude,...
George Tate, Iii
Oct 17, 2021
Deacon George “Charlie” D. Tate III
George D. Tate III, 56, transitioned on to eternal life on Sunday, October 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie, PA on March 25, 1965 to his mother and father, Barbara Ann DeBoe Tate and Rev. George Tate, Jr. One of the reasons he was nicknamed “Charlie” by his family...
Mark Lindberg
Oct 17, 2021
Mark L. Lindberg age 56, of Millcreek passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on November 26, 1964 the son of the late Leon and Mary McElroy Lindberg.
Mark graduated from Mercyhurst Prep and then received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State Behrend and Master’s Degree from Edinboro University.
Mark enjoyed fishing and spending time...
Nancy Kontis
Oct 16, 2021
Nancy J. Scheppner Kontis age 74, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021.
She was born in Erie on April 30, 1947 a daughter of the late Donald and Marilyn Scheppner.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lee A. Kontis and two brothers, Richard and Matthew.
Nancy attended St. Andrew’s School and Villa...
Larry Fiscus
Oct 16, 2021
Larry O. Fiscus, age 79, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at LECOM at Presque Isle after battling a long illness. He was born in Marionville, Pa, January 21, 1942 to the late William and Grace Minnick Fiscus.
Larry was a dedicated fisherman, he was talented with painting, and drawing. He was an avid video gamer, and a beloved...
Betty Bergquist
Oct 16, 2021
Betty Jo Bergquist, age 99, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
She was born in Kansas City, MO on October 2, 1922, a daughter of the late Floyd Earl and Grace A. Van Clay Bray.
Betty Jo was a 1941 graduate of Beaufort High School in Beaufort South Carolina. She relocated to Erie from...
Robert Andersen
Oct 16, 2021
Robert C. Andersen, age 69, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 due to cancer.
He was born in Erie on June 6, 1952. Robert was the son of the late Andrew Andersen and Anna Watral Andersen. Robert attended East High School and later got his GED. Afterwards he worked at National Forge as a millwright. Robert had many...
Darlene Pruyn
Oct 16, 2021
Darlene J. Pruyn, age 73, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo, NY.
She was born in Coudersport, PA on June 10, 1948 a daughter of the late Mead and Julia Blythe Cochran.
She was a lifelong employee at General Electric. She was a member of the Erie Yacht Club and member of...
Harry Bittner
Oct 16, 2021
Harry Bittner age 83, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his residence after a long fought battle with prostate cancer.
He was born in Erie on October 25, 1937, a son of the late Frederick Frank and Freeda Ruhl Bittner.
Harry attended Tech High School. At the age of 18, he went on to work at the Hammermill...
Emily Bradley
Oct 14, 2021
Emily Bradley, age 93, of Erie, passed away at Manchester Commons on October 14, 2021. She was born January 15, 1928, a daughter of the late John and Ann Wisniewski Kowalski.
Emily graduated from Villa High School. She enjoyed wintering in Fort Lauderdale for many years. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed sewing and her bridge club. She was a member...
Damon Graham
Oct 13, 2021
Damon Graham, age 52 of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, October 15, 1968 to William and Shirley Easterling Graham. He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School.
Damon is survived by his mother, Shirley Crawford, his siblings, Lisa Graham, Ebony Drew, Chalayna Graham, and Tiqua Graham. He is further...
Margaret Teliski
Oct 11, 2021
Margaret Teliski age 78, of Millcreek passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on October 23, 1942 a daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Heubel.
Margaret graduated from Villa Maria High School and worked as a retail associate at JC Penny for many years.
She enjoyed knitting, cooking, doing...
Jean Zeigler
Oct 10, 2021
Jean R. Zeigler age 88, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie on June 15, 1933 a daughter of the late Howard Clifford and Rae Mitchell Sponsler.
Jean was a 1951 graduate of Academy High School and went on to work as a teacher’s aide for over 25 years at Lakewood...
Rita Wiss
Oct 10, 2021
Rita M. Wiss, age 90, of LECOM Senior Living, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was born in Erie on December 20, 1930 she was a daughter of the late William E. and Celestine R. Wiss.
A graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1946 she had been self-employed as a hairdresser for many years and also furniture sales...
David Coates
Oct 9, 2021
David “Beam” “Sly” Coates, age 68, of Erie, Pa, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.
He was born on May 29, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the union of Daniel and Louise G. Coates.
David was educated in the Cleveland School for the Blind. He was legally blind by his teens. This didn't stop David. He received his G.E.D. in...
Barbara Drenning
Oct 9, 2021
Barbara Shields Drenning (80) died in hospice care at her home in Buffalo, NY on October 9, 2021, with her children at her side. The daughter of Peter Joseph and Dorothy Shields of Erie, and the wife of the late John B. Drenning, she is survived by her brothers Peter Shields (Grace) and Hugh Shields (Christine); daughter Elizabeth (Neil Levi);...
Judith Kubaney
Oct 8, 2021
Judith J. Kubaney, age 78, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday October 8, 2021, in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was born in Erie on February 20, 1943 to the late William and Charlotte May.
She married the love of her life Jim Kubaney on August 14, 1965 at St. Patrick’s Church in Erie, PA. Together they set a wonderful...
Gary Crockett
Oct 8, 2021
Gary Stephen Crockett, Sr. age 62, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie.
He was born on July 6, 1959, in Joliet, Illinois, the son of the late Charles “Joe” and Christine (Wyatt) Crockett.
Gary graduated from Technical Memorial High School, class of 1978. He would then go on to serve the country in the United States...
Katrina Foltz
Oct 8, 2021
Katrina Marie Foltz, 45, passed away October 8, 2021, in her home in Erie, Pennsylvania, surrounded by family.
Katrina was born on February 10th, 1976, to John and Mary (Petrosky) Foltz in DuBois, Pennsylvania. She attended DuBois Central Catholic High School, class of 1994. Katrina earned her undergraduate degree in Music Education from Mercyhurst University (1998) and Master’s degree in Educational...
Michael Cifelli
Oct 8, 2021
Michael Cifelli age 89, of Millcreek passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on June 17, 1932 a son of the late Nicolas and Maria Guarino Cifelli.
Mike graduated from Millcreek High School and then went on to serve in the United States Navy. He attended Erie Business Center and went on to work...
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