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Christian Razanauskas
Oct 7, 2021
Christian Lidano Razanauskas, age 60, of Erie passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 7, 2021 at UPMC Hamot as a result of a tragic fall.
Chris was born January 9, 1961 in Erie the son of the late Edward Razanauskas, Sr. and Louise Coluzzi Razanauskas.
Chris was recently retired from the Millcreek School District where he was very active with the local teacher’s...
Charline Pope
Oct 6, 2021
Charline went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at her residence. Charline was born in Champagne, Illinois on September 28, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Charles E. Aylor and Guessie Kelley Aylor. Charline dedicated her life to Christ at a very early age. By the age of 12 years old, she served...
Christine Pontoriero
Oct 6, 2021
Christine E. Pontoriero of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away after a brief viral illness at Punta Gorda Hospital in Florida on October 6, 2021.
Christine was born October 13, 1944 in Erie, Pennsylvania the daughter of Joseph W. and Helen Blossey Pontoriero (Ponze). She was predeceased by her parents, her former husband Anthony Muldoon, brother Dr. Jack Pontoriero, brother-in-law William...
Nelson Trushel
Oct 6, 2021
Nelson E. Trushel of Fairview, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at UPMC Hamot with his family at his side.
He was born October 8, 1946 in Canton, Ohio. He was a son of the late John C. Trushel and Ethel Dixon Trushel, the youngest of six children.
Nelson was a graduate of Minerva High School and was a...
Margaret Kelsey
Oct 5, 2021
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Quinn Kelsey, 92, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Saint Mary’s Home of Erie at Asbury Ridge. She was born in Erie on June 27, 1929, to John J. Quinn Sr. and Harriet Parke Quinn.
She was a 1947 graduate of Mercyhurst Preparatory School and a 1952 graduate of Villa Maria...
William Simmons
Oct 5, 2021
William (Bill) Simmons, 73, of Erie, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 with loved ones by his side.
Bill lived a simple life and cared deeply for his family and his dog Spencer. He had a love for all music especially Rock and Roll, and was an aspiring musician. Bill painted almost every day and had...
James Jones
Oct 4, 2021
James E Jones. 1941 - 2021 ERIE, PA – James “Jim” Jones, age 80, of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson disease.
He was born in Whitesboro, NY, on March 25, 1941, son of the late Evan and Gladys Pearce Jones and he was a graduate of Whitesboro High School....
Joyce Mcintire
Oct 4, 2021
Joyce Ann “Brooks” McIntire age 89, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Connellsville, PA on March 14, 1932 a daughter of the late Florence A. Brooks.
Joyce graduated from Northwestern High School.
She loved to work in her garden, singing and spending time with her pets. She enjoyed watching and playing sports and...
Robert Rapheal
Oct 3, 2021
Robert Rapheal age 67, of Millcreek passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Pittsburgh on August 4, 1954 a son of the late Edward and Mary Seeno Rapheal.
Robert graduated from McDowell High School and went on to attend Mercyhurst University.
He worked as an officer for the PA State Police for 27 years prior...
Betty Watson
Oct 3, 2021
On Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 God called our mother, Betty A. Watson, home. We were blessed to have celebrated 100 plus years, a very full life, with our Mom. She was born on February 12, 1921 to Ruth and Fred Altenberger.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Watson, Jr., her daughter, Ruth Bowes, son-in-law Ed Bowes, Sr., her...
Romaine Musso
Oct 2, 2021
Romaine E. Musso, 96, of Erie passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at LECOM Senior Living Center. Born in Kittanning, PA she was the daughter of the late Ord and Lida (Starr) Spence. After graduating from high school in 1942, she moved to Erie at the age of 18.
At 70, she retired as Manager of Avis Rent-a-Car,...
Paul Bendure
Oct 2, 2021
Paul S. Bendure passed away at the age of 80 on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center.
He was born August 2, 1941 in Fairview, PA. He was a son of the late Ernest M. and Mildred (Hetz) Bendure. He grew up playing football and racing cars and snowmobiles.
Paul graduated from Fairview High School in 1960...
Margaret Pierce
Oct 2, 2021
Margaret Doritty (Chandler Winslow Kuhlman) Pierce, age 91 of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Ball Pavillion.
She was born on July 30, 1930 in Albion, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Viola Harner Doritty.
Margaret graduated from Strong Vincent High School, and worked in hospitality for many years where she...
Randy Nielson
Oct 1, 2021
Randy S. Nielson, Sr., 60, of Coaldale, PA died October 1st, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA of COVID-19.
He was married to Teresa (Wyatt) Nielson. He was an employee of Tobyhanna Army Depot and earned the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service for his support as an electronics mechanic during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also a truck...
Phillip "Butch" Gocal Sr.
Oct 1, 2021
Phillip "Butch" Gocal Sr, 74 of Erie, made his final run around the bases on Friday October 1, 2021. He's now enjoying a slice of lemon meringue pie with heavenly friends and family.
Born on May 12, 1947 in Union City PA, to the late Philip Gocal and Loretta Mohr Gocal. Phil was a country boy who lived for baseball....
Linda Gidos
Sep 30, 2021
Linda Gidos, 71, sadly passed from medical complications on September 30, 2021.
Linda was the daughter of the late Jimmy Cioccio and Ginevra Cioccio. She grew up in Erie and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and later she attended St. Benedict's High school and graduated from Gannon University. She received her masters degree in Business Education at New York University. ...
Adam Davis
Sep 27, 2021
Adam Jake Davis, age 39, lost his battle with PTSD, on Monday, September 27, 2021 at his residence in New Hampshire.
He was born on May 20, 1982 in Erie, PA, a son to Sandra Herrmann Steinheiser of Albion and the late Loren "Jake" Davis.
Adam graduated from Northwestern High School in 2000. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corp. ...
Thomas Eppolito, Sr.
Sep 27, 2021
Thomas John Eppolito, Sr., age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 27, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ.
He was born in Erie on July 9, 1966, the son of John J. and Diane (Swiderski) Eppolito of Erie.
Tom graduated from Tech Memorial High School and attended St. Andrew’s grade school.
He lived in Phoenix for the last 17 years, and had worked for...
Bernice Sadler
Sep 26, 2021
Bernice Sadler, age 83, of Erie, passed away at her residence, Sunday, September 26, 2021. She was born in Erie, October 18, 1937 to the late Joseph and Mary Zawodnik. Bernice was a graduate of East High School.
She was a member of Saint Stanislaus Church, she loved to crochet, do crosswords, garden, and bake, especially banana bread.
Bernice is survived by...
Marvin Buck
Sep 26, 2021
Marvin E. Buck, age 84, of Erie PA, and formerly of Conneaut Lake, PA. for 50 years, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his new residence in Erie.
He was born in Urbana, Ohio July 3, 1937 to Ruth Jewell and Marvin Davey. After his father's passing at a young age, he was adopted and raised by Donald Buck.
Marvin...
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