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Michael Stearns
May 11, 2021
Michael A. Stearns, age 59, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on November 25th, 1961, a son of the late James Lentz and Twila Gabbard.
He attended East High School. He was a worker for Seaway Windows for over 20 years. He enjoyed bowling and billiard leagues over the years. His...
Alex Howard
May 10, 2021
Alex Nathan Howard, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 10, 2021.
He was born on May 27, 1995, in Erie, to Michael and Catherine (Newcomb) Howard.
Alex graduated from McDowell High School, class of 2013. After graduation, he attended Fortis Institute. Alex was employed at Ellwood National Forge in Corry. He enjoyed listening to music, watching football and gaming. Alex...
Robert Chitester
May 8, 2021
Bob Chitester, 83, of Erie, PA, passed away after a seven-year battle with cancer on May 8, 2021. Bob was born in Kane, Pennsylvania, to Palmer and Louise Chitester on October 30, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Thomas and grandchild Arianna Behrendt.
Best known in Erie as the founding general manager of WQLN and WQLN-FM and...
John Shurer
May 7, 2021
John J. Shurer, age 85, passed away Friday May 7, 2021 at his residence.He was born June 24, 1935 in Williamsport, PA, a son of the late Edward and Florence Wenner Shurer.John graduated from St. Mary’s High School and The Pontifical College Josephinum. He worked for Maryland Casualty Insurance Co. John enjoyed reading, walking, watching sports – especially football and...
William Merski
May 6, 2021
William F. Merski, age 81, of Erie, passed away on Thursday May 6, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on June 21, 1939 in Erie, a son of the late Joseph H. and Marie Conley Merski.
Bill retired from Verizon after many years working as a special equipment installer.
He loved go to the YMCA and fundraising and campaigning for the Democratic...
Marjorie Stanger
May 6, 2021
Marjorie A. Niederriter Stanger, age 70, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on May 10, 1950, in Erie, to the late Michael J. and Margaret Loeffler Niederriter.
Marjorie graduated from Academy High School. She was an avid hockey fan and loved the Erie Otters. Marjorie enjoyed traveling to Florida to spend the winter months and...
Martin Ferrara
May 6, 2021
Martin F. “Marty” Ferrara, age 70, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6th following a valiant fight with a brain tumor. He was born in Erie on July 15, 1950 to the late Patrick and Teresa Ferrara. Marty graduated from St. Andrew’s School in 1964, from Cathedral Preparatory School in 1968, and from Gannon College in 1973 where...
Ruth Collman
May 6, 2021
Ruth E. Sherwood Bostaph Collman age 95, of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her residence.
She was born at St. Marys Hospital in Buffalo, NY on September 3, 1925 a daughter of the late Frank W. Sherwood & Loretta Loeffel Sherwood. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her sister Grace R....
Mark Cherpak
May 6, 2021
Mark Cherpak, age 60 passed away on May 6, 2021 in Davenport, Iowa.
He was born on November 16, 1960, in Erie, to the late Peter and Doris (May) Cherpak.
Mark graduated from Technical Memorial High School, class of 1979. He worked for Navajo Trucking as an over the road truck driver. He previously worked at various entertainment venues and trucking companies. ...
Peter Barnes
May 6, 2021
Peter Barnes, age 71, formerly of Erie, passed away on May 6, 2021.
He was born and raised in Erie, PA a son of the late Charles and Jayne Barnes.
Peter graduated from Harborcreek High School in 1968.
Peter worked for General Electric for 40 years. He worked for 20 years in Erie building locomotives and 20 years in Kansas City supervising the...
Francisco Deleón
May 5, 2021
Francisco DeLeón, Jr., a.k.a. “Chico”, age 44, of Erie, went home to God on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. He was born September 16, 1976, son of Francisco and Rosa Torres DeLeón.
Francisco was raised in Erie, PA and attended East High School. He loved anything electrical and figuring out how things worked and received a GED in Electrical Engineering. He loved...
Robert Carman
May 5, 2021
Robert B. Carman, age 82, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center. He will always be remembered as a gentle man with kind eyes.He was born in Meadville, PA on June 16, 1938, a son of the late Alton and Agnes Foreman Carman.After graduating from high school, Robert went on to serve eight...
Robert Witt
May 5, 2021
Robert Paul Witt, age 65, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Erie, September 28, 1955.
He attended Strong Vincent High School, and worked at Hammermill.
Bob was a knowledgeable and profound brother. He loved history, and enjoyed nuanced discussions about WW1 and WW2. He was kindhearted, in his own way, generous, smart, and...
David Pettit
May 5, 2021
David C. Pettit, Jr., age 56, of Erie passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born December 3, 1964 in Philadelphia, PA the son of the late David and Joanne Ranshaw Pettit.David had served with the US Army during the Gulf War and was currently on disability.David is survived by his wife, Annmarie Hillman Pettit...
Edward Onorato
May 4, 2021
Edward Onorato 80, of Erie Pa passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 4th at Fairview Manor. He was born in Erie, Pa, the son of late Clarence Onorato and Jane Petachi Onorato. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Yezzi Onorato, 3 sons Anthony of Morgantown West Virginia, David (Lori) of Erie Pa, and Thomas (Patty) of Guyton...
Amy Lund
May 4, 2021
Amy Susan Loveman Lund at the age of 67 passed at home surrounded by family on May 4th, 2021She was born and opened her eyes on a cold but sunny day in Cleveland, Ohio on March 17, 1954, the youngest of three children. Amy grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio where she attended the local public schools then graduated summa...
Paul Adams
May 2, 2021
Paul Raymond Adams, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 after an extended battle with cancer.Paul was born on July 6, 1930 in Rocky Grove, PA, the son of the late Mabel (Hause) and Earl Adams. He attended Rocky Grove High School where he met his sweetheart, Beverly Lorraine Byrd and they married August 14, 1948. In...
Darlene Acosta
May 2, 2021
Darlene L. Stafford Acosta, age 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her residence.
Darlene was born, in Erie, on March 14, 1948, a daughter to late Buster and Leona Severance Stafford.
Darlene enjoyed vacationing at the beaches of South Carolina. She was a devout Christian woman who loved her faith. Darlene loved flowers, playing...
Robert Ferrando, Sr.
May 1, 2021
Robert Achille Ferrando, Sr. age 89, of Erie and formerly long time resident of Lake City, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in Erie on September 4, 1931 a son of the late Achille and Marie Gentile Ferrando.
He graduated from Academy High School and served in the United States Navy during...
Grace Chance
May 1, 2021
Grace L. Ritchie Chance, age 91, passed from labor to reward on Saturday, May 01, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Bud Ritchie and Goldie Mangus Ritchie, of Meadville, Pa.
Grace was born on September 18, 1929, in Saegertown, PA. She was 1 of 7 children. “Amazing Grace” as she was affectionately known, was an incredible Woman and...
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