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John Laskey, Jr.
Apr 11, 2021
John P. Laskey, Jr., age 59, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Elyria OH on December 9, 1961, a son of the late Sara Ann and John K. Laskey. John was employed as a CNC Operator at Graco High Pressure Equipment for 27 years, prior to his retirement in 2017. He...
Taylor Miller
Apr 11, 2021
Taylor Nicole Miller, age 27, of Fairview, lost her battle with mental illness and addiction on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on September 16, 1993 a daughter of Keith and Maria Seippele Miller of Fairview.
Taylor graduated from Fairview High School in 2012 and went on to attend Gannon University, Boston University, and...
Dr. John Kraus
Apr 11, 2021
Dr. John (Jack) N. Kraus, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 11 at the Regency at South Shore where he lived for the past 4 years. He was born on April 7, 1927, the second youngest of 10 children on the lower East side of Erie. He had a wonderful and rich childhood with summers...
Robert Frenzel
Apr 11, 2021
Robert “Bob” Frenzel, 94, formerly of Erie and Fairview, died in his sleep on April 11, 2021 in Shorewood Wisconsin, after a martini and dinner with his daughter’s family. He had been diagnosed with IPF several years ago, and it had begun to take its toll on him.
If only everyone could live and die like he did. He was born...
Donald Obuszewski
Apr 11, 2021
Donald Joseph Obuszewski, age 73, passed away after struggling with Parkinson’s disease for many years, April 11, 2021 in Loma Linda, CA. He was born in Erie, PA on January 17, 1948 to the late Max and Josephine (Pinczewski) Obuszewski.
Obie was proud of his Polish Heritage, and his Catholic school education, (St. Stan’s, Prep, Gannon). After graduation from Gannon, he...
John Laskey, Jr.
Apr 11, 2021
John P. Laskey, Jr., age 59, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Elyria OH on December 9, 1961, a son of the late Sara Ann and John K. Laskey. John was employed as a CNC Operator at Graco High Pressure Equipment for 27 years, prior to his retirement in 2017. He...
Robert Baumann, Sr.
Apr 10, 2021
Robert Eugene Baumann, Sr., age 60, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on May 30, 1960 a son of the late Fred and Julie Baumann.
Robert graduated from McDowell High School in 1978 and worked at Bob Ferrando Ford in Auto Sales for 32 years.
To those who do not know...
Donald Metzger
Apr 7, 2021
Donald L. Metzger, age 73, of Harborcreek passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 while visiting his son’s family in Hermitage, PA. He was born September 14, 1947 in Shinglehouse, PA the son of the late Adam and Ella (Turner) Metzger.
Donald was a veteran of the Vietnam war having served in the US Army. Following the war, he worked...
Margaret Makay
Apr 6, 2021
Margaret Makay, age 96, of Millcreek passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at LECOM Senior Living.
She was born in Punxsutawney, PA on August 7, 1924, the daughter of the late Stephen and Eva Macura Kollar.
Margaret was a devoted housewife and mother and enjoyed gardening, tending to her rose bushes and polka dancing.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Steven Foy
Apr 5, 2021
Steven William Foy, age 31, passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, April 5, 2021.
He was born on November 28, 1989, in Erie, to Lisa Burke Foy and Arthur W. Foy, Jr.
Steven attended Girard High School. He worked as a processor at Emsco Group. He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. Steven enjoyed gambling and Greek hot dogs.
Steven is...
Michael Peightal
Apr 5, 2021
Michael Peightal age 71 of Erie, passed away on Monday April 5, 2021 at LECOM at Presque Isle.
He was born in Philipsburg, PA on January 28, 1950 a son of the late Preston and Alice Richards Peightal.
Michael graduated from Iroquois High School in 1967, where he played football and wrestled, then from
Penn State University in 1977. He...
James Jasper
Apr 5, 2021
James H. Jasper, age 72, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center after a brief illness.
He was born in Hastings, PA. On June 11, 1948, a son of the late Jack and Alice Prosky Jasper. James was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and was a proud member of the US Army,...
Marjorie Morehouse
Apr 5, 2021
Marjorie J. Morehouse, age 82, of Albion, formerly of Lake City, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born on September 30, 1938, in Erie, a daughter of the late Andrew and Lorreta Schaefer Arnold. Marjorie attended school at St. John’s and Wilson Jr. High and graduated from Academy High School. She worked as a...
Violet Clinger
Apr 4, 2021
Violet L. Clinger, age 100, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in New Bethlehem, Pa. on January 4,1921, the daughter of the late John B. and Elizabeth Braden Wells.
During World War II Violet was a welder of propeller blades for the boys in the fighting aircraft SB2C Helldiver bomber....
Frank Palilla
Apr 4, 2021
On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, Frank “Frankie” Joseph Palilla passed away suddenly at the age of 64 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Frank was born on February 9, 1957 in the Little Italy neighborhood in Erie. He was the son of the late Salvatore and Celia Palilla. He graduated from Tech Memorial in 1975. Frank remained very close with his family...
Mary Elder
Apr 3, 2021
Mary Ann Elder, age 89, of Erie passed away on Saturday April 3, 2021 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
She was born on January 3, 1932, a daughter of the late Stephen and Susan Mayerchak.
Mary Ann worked at Ervite for many years.
She enjoyed bowling at Greengarden Lanes, reading and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to...
Mark Kubeja
Apr 2, 2021
Mark J. Kubeja, 69, was called to Heaven on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, at his home in Erie surrounded by his loving family.
On January 21, 1952, Mark was born in Erie to Leonard and Cecilia (Hyziewicz) Kubeja full of spunk, character, and a sense of humor that could captivate a room. He attended Holy Rosary Elementary and graduated...
Rita Trabert
Apr 1, 2021
Rita M. (Sullivan) Trabert, age, 97, of Erie passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at St. Mary’s Home East just six weeks after the death of her beloved husband, Ludwig (Lou) Trabert who died February 9, 2021.
Rita was born January 11, 1924 in Erie the daughter of the late Raymond and Lena (Seifert) Sullivan.
She graduated from East High School and...
Sandra Spearman
Apr 1, 2021
Sandra Mathis Spearman, age 60, of Erie, died April 1, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, March 6, 1961 to the late Junior Allen Jr. and Geneva Mathis.
Sandra graduated from Tech Memorial High School.
She is survived by her children, Mary Spearman (Nathan Green), Roger Spearman, Lonnie Spearman, Julian Spearman, Robert Peters, and Sharise Peters. Sandra is...
Michael Long
Apr 1, 2021
Michael David Long, age 61, of Erie and formerly of McKean, passed away in Macon, MO on April 1, 2021.
He was born in Erie on April 15, 1959, a son of the late David G. and Mary Shanor Long.
He graduated from McDowell High School and attended Edinboro University.
Michael previously worked in sales and helped deliver meals for the elderly through...
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