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Charmaine Kurylek
Mar 6, 2021
Charmaine J. Sonney Kurylek, age 93, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
She was born in Erie on February 16, 1928, the daughter of the late Alfred and Geraldine Hawley Sonney.
Charmaine graduated from Harborcreek High School.
She spent most of her life as a homemaker and later enjoyed being a nanny for almost 20...
Jason Wells
Mar 6, 2021
Jason DeWayne Wells, age 41, of Erie, passed away March 6, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, February 2, 1980, a son of Ernestine Glover Ratcliff (Jonathan Ratcliff) and John DeWayne Wells.
Jason attended Central High school. He was outgoing, outspoken and quite a comedian. Jason was a family person who was generous and would give you...
Alan Redinger
Mar 6, 2021
We lost a gentle giant, Al, Alan, Alfie, Alvin, Albert, Big Al, Unk, Redinger, age 79, on March 6, 2021, to complications from kidney stones.
He was born in Erie on May 4, 1941, a son of the late Harold F.Sr. and Dorothy Lyon Redinger.
Al was a magnet to people wherever he traveled. Whether with someone young or old,...
Stanley Slupski
Mar 4, 2021
Stanley Slupski, 71, of Millcreek passed away peacefully March 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie on March 30, 1949, son of the late John and Stella Donikowski Slupski.
Stan proudly served his country as a United States Army Infantryman in Vietnam while assigned to the 4th Infantry “Ivy” Division in 1970.
He worked for General...
Rosemary Murphey
Mar 4, 2021
Rosemary Murphey, 89, formerly of Fairview, died Thursday March 4, 2021, at her residence at St. Mary’s (Asbury Ridge) in Erie.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Murphey, who died just under three months ago, on December 12, 2020, and by an infant daughter, Carolyn Murphey.
Rosemary was born on October 26, 1931, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of...
Glenn Helsley
Mar 4, 2021
Glenn Edward “Ed” Helsley, age 87, of Erie, arrived in the presence of his Savior, on March 4th 2021.at Fairview Manor.
Glenn was born in Erie, PA on November 12, 1933. He graduated from Cathedral Prep with the Class of 52, and served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Agnes (Farrell)...
William Rilling
Mar 4, 2021
William “Billy Jungle” Edward Rilling age 70, of Erie, passed away peacefully at 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Erie on June 16, 1950, a son of the late William A. and Naomi L. Crawford Rilling.
He was a 1968 graduate of East High School and earned his degree in Health,...
Hugh Pompeani
Mar 3, 2021
Hugh A. Pompeani, beloved son, husband, father, educator and World War II veteran passed away at his home after a brief illness on March 3,2021 at the age of 95. Hugh was born October 23, 1925 to Domenick and Elvira Trionfi Pompeani in Ripa Fagnano Alto in the Province of L’Aquila in Abruzzo, Italy. He and his mother emigrated to...
Marilyn Cervik
Mar 1, 2021
Marilyn R. Okey Cervik, age 76, of Erie, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at her residence after a year long battle with cancer. She was born in Erie, PA on September 3, 1944, a daughter of the late Edward A. and Viola Kubaney Okey.
Marilyn was a Class of 1962 graduate of Lawrence Park High School. She worked at...
Lawrence Eakin
Feb 28, 2021
Lawrence Glenn “Larry” Eakin, age 89, formerly of Charlotte Street, died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, Erie, Pa.
He was born in Utica, PA on May 16, 1931, a son of the late Elmer and Edith Crawford Eakin.
Larry graduated from Franklin High School and completed ICS courses after graduation. He served in the US Navy during...
Corinne Farina
Feb 28, 2021
Corinne V. (Adams) Farina, age 95, of Erie passed away Sunday at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 30, 1925 in Erie the daughter of the late Roy and Ida Adams.
Corinne was a 1943 graduate of Academy High School and retired from GTE in 1989 as a dispatcher on the Repair Wheel. She learned how to cook...
Daniel Carlson
Feb 26, 2021
Daniel P. Carlson, age 78, of Greenfield Township, passed away peacefully at UPMC Hamot from complications of the Covid-19 virus on Friday, February 26, 2021.
Dan was born in Clarion, PA on July 16, 1942. He was the only child of Frank B. and Valerie V. Carlson, who both preceded him in death.
He is survived by his true love, his wife,...
Bonnie Dias
Feb 25, 2021
Bonnie Sihto Dias, age 75, of Erie, passed away February 25, 2021 at Edinboro Manor.
She was born in Erie, on May 21, 1945, a daughter of the late Sulo Sihto and Ginger Cook Sihto.
Bonnie graduated from Strong Vincent High School.
She retired from Accutool where she worked as a machinist; and had previously worked at Paul Bunyon and Candy World.
Bonnie was...
Judith Baker
Feb 24, 2021
Judith Helene Baker, age 64, of Girard, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her residence, following a brief illness with pancreatic cancer.
She was born in Cleveland, OH, May 18, 1956, a daughter of the late Donald and Sally Stern Gumins.
She was born and raised in Cleveland, and was a 1974 graduate of Charles F. Brush High School in Lyndhurst,...
Clarence Atkinson
Feb 24, 2021
Clarence Atkinson, age 75, of Rittman, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Autumnwood Healthcare and Rehab. He was born in Erie, PA, August 10, 1945, a son of the late Eulus "C" and Annie (Huddleston) Atkinson. Clarence served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his children, Eliza Hayden, Clarence Atkinson Jr., Darren...
Alice (Ebert) And Donald Mountjoy
Feb 23, 2021
Alice Margaret Ebert Mountjoy and Donald Arthur Mountjoy passed away hours apart on February 23, 2021, from COVID at the St. Thomas Ascension Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. They were comforted and cared for by loving family members and hospital staff who eased their journey to be together with their Lord and Savior.
Alice was born in Erie, PA on March 10,...
Howard Freeman
Feb 22, 2021
Howard G. Freeman age 95, of Erie, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Fairview Manor.
He was born in Albion, PA on July 14, 1925, the son of Con and Beryl Lindsey Freeman.
After graduation from Albion High School, he served in the United States Navy on LST 704 in the Pacific; in the Invasion Landing of Leyte, Luzon and...
Amelia Pozzutti
Feb 22, 2021
“A mother’s gentle spirit is a treasure that makes her family rich in many ways. Her goodness shines through all her love and kindness and brightens up their days.”
It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to our mother, Amelia Metz Pozzuti (Patsy) who passed at the age of 101.
Amelia was born April 21, 1919 in Erie the daughter...
Stephen Coleman
Feb 22, 2021
Stephen Corry Coleman, age 54, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, on April 12, 1966, to Rosetta Weems Pulliam and the late Gorden C. Coleman.
Stephen attended East High School.
He love spending time with his family and being around his home.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister,...
Dolores Hill
Feb 22, 2021
Dolores Arvilla Hill age 96, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Johnstown, PA on December 21, 1924, a daughter of the late James and Naomi Mumma Butta.
Dolores graduated from Strong Vincent High School.
She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was very...
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