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Dr. Richard Gammon, Ph.D.
Sep 24, 2021
Dr. Richard Anthony Gammon, PhD, 84, died Friday after a brief illness. Dr. Gammon, as he was known to the hundreds of students who went through his microbiology classes at Gannon University, was a loving father and husband, as well as a respected teacher and successful businessman.
Born May 6, 1937, in Fredonia, NY, Richard was raised in Dunkirk by...
Carol Dehn
Sep 23, 2021
Carol Jean Dehn, age 78, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her residence.
Jean was born on September 22, 1943 in Conneaut Township, PA daughter of the late Oiva and Esther Fails Krans.
She was a 1961 graduate of Northwestern High School and attended Jamestown Business College.
Jean was employed at Arthur Andersen as a tax operations manager.
She served...
William Myers
Sep 23, 2021
William “Tommy” Myers, age 65, of Erie, passed away September 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Erie, November 13, 1955, a son of the late Thelma Aiken (White/ Myers/ Smith) and Willie Myers (Meyers).
He was raised in Erie, and graduated from East High School, class of 1973. Tommy was later drafted into the United States Air Force,...
Robert Weigel
Sep 23, 2021
Robert L Weigel passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. The only son of the late Orlow and Elsie Heirls Weigel, Bob was born on August 25, 1924. He was a lifetime resident of Erie, and a graduate of Strong Vincent High School --where he first spotted Annette Lupo in the cafeteria and vowed to make her his wife. Bob...
Tina Partsch
Sep 23, 2021
Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. On September 23, 2021, Tina Marie Partsch rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings.
Born September 24, 1957, in Erie, PA, Tina was a compassionate spirit whose passion was caring for others, as she showed in her 17 years...
Linda Barge
Sep 22, 2021
Linda Patricia Barge, 57 of Girard, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on July 11, 1964 in Atlanta Georgia, a daughter to Louis and Carolyn Sprayberry Black.
Linda loved her husband, kids and grandkids. She enjoyed watching TV, especially Andy Griffith, collecting angels and being outdoors. She loved spending time...
Wilbur Rastatter
Sep 22, 2021
Wilbur Rastatter, age 59, of Erie passed away Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 at Edinboro Manor.
He was born January 2nd 1962 to Larry and Norma Rastatter. Wilbur was a graduate of Seneca High school.
He enjoyed simple things like The Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR, war movies and documentaries.
Wilbur is survived by his 3 children David, Joshua and Robin Rastatter, his mother Norma...
Frederick Dudics
Sep 22, 2021
Frederick Michael Dudics age 75, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Soldiers and Sailors Home.
He was born in Union City, PA on November 24, 1945 a son of the late Gabriel and Sophie L. Dudics
Frederick graduated high school and went on to serve in the United States Air Force.
He worked at GE for many years.
Frederick...
Mary Demichele
Sep 21, 2021
Joyce (Mary Joyce Nolan) DeMichele, age 65, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family after a battle with Ovarian Cancer.
She was born March 6th, 1956, in Erie, the daughter of the late Joe and Mary Grode Nolan.
She loved to read, watch her two boys grow up playing sports, and just being present...
Bertha Lewis
Sep 21, 2021
Bertha M. Lyons Lewis, age 95, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at LECOM at Presque Isle. She was born February 17, 1926, a daughter of the late Clive and Ruth Lyons. She was a 1943 graduate of Millcreek High School. Bertha was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church since 1963.
Bertha is preceded in death by her...
John Trettel
Sep 21, 2021
John Francis Trettel
Age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 of natural causes after several months of declining health surrounded by the love of his family. He was a strong and loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor, businessman, and friend.
John, also known as Jack, was born to the late Frieda and James Leo Trettel in California, PA on...

Elizabeth Ferguson
Sep 20, 2021
Elizabeth “Libby” Ferguson, age 84, of Erie, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Elmwood Gardens.
She was born in Bethlehem, PA on July 6th, 1937, daughter of the late Elizabeth Kinney and Anthony P. Gorman.
She was a graduate of St Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1959 and worked as a Geriatric Nurse.
In addition to her parents she is...
Billy Blair
Sep 20, 2021
Billy Blair, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, PA on November 18, 1945, a son of the late Gerald F. and Iona V. Barnhart Blair.
Bill worked full time as a dishwasher for over 30 years at the Downtown Holiday Inn, Murphy’s restaurant, and the old home restaurant. Billy...
James Bauman
Sep 19, 2021
James Michael Bauman, age 71, of Millcreek passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.
He was born in Erie on April 30, 1950, a son of the late Alan James and Sally Strohm Bauman.
James graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1968, and had the distinction of never missing a day of school in 4 years. He graduated from Georgetown University, with a...
Trina Pope
Sep 19, 2021
Trina Marie Moffatt Pope, age 57, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
She was born on January 7, 1964, in Erie, a daughter to Esker Smith and Mattie Larkin Moffatt.
Trina graduated from Tech Memorial High School. She enjoyed working at the Presbyterian Lodge – Elmwood Gardens for 21 years. She loved people, especially children....
Carlos Pabon
Sep 17, 2021
Carlos Pabon, age 50, of Erie passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Carlos fought the good fight and is now resting from his long battle with cancer. He was born May 15, 1971 in Erie the son of Carlos and Evelyn Bowersox Pabon.
Carlos had worked as an assembler at Eriez Magnetics and took...
Timika Gurney
Sep 16, 2021
Timika Gurney, age 45, of Erie, passed away September 16, 2021 at her residence. She was born November, 27, 1975 to Douglas and Diana Allen Stewart. Timika was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.
She loved arts and crafts, being with her grandchildren and siblings, basketball, and nature walks. Timika had a love for everyone she touched.
She is preceded in...
Robert Sanders
Sep 16, 2021
Robert Earl Sanders, age 65, of Erie, peacefully passed away at UPMC Hamot Hospital with his wife by his side, on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Robert was born in Rosehill Mississippi on February 7, 1956, son of the late Moody Marion Sanders Sr. and Betty McGhee Sanders.
Robert moved to Erie in 1979, where he was educated in the Erie...
Mark Tomlin
Sep 14, 2021
Mark Serf Tomlin, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, where he was surrounded by family who loved him both near and far. Mark fought his short battle of stage 4 esophageal cancer with strength and his Russian Orthodox faith. He was preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Ana Mae Tomlin and his sister Janice....
Rebecca Davis
Sep 14, 2021
Love and laughter were always a part of Rebecca’s life. She was adored by a multitude of friends, who all claimed that she was the kindest woman they knew. She was everyone’s girlfriend. Ending her day at the beach, while watching the sun set with Donald and her dog Holly, made any day perfect. And family was everything to her...