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Evangeline Kazmierski
Jul 15, 2021
Evangeline “Vangie” Kazmierski, of Erie, Pa, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
Born on the 3rd of November 1920, in Erie, Pa, the third of ten girls, to Anna and John Filipczak, Vangie was 100 years old at the time of her passing.
Evangeline Filipczak was born “Wanda”. It was only when her mother enrolled her in...
Annette Komisarski
Jul 15, 2021
Annette C. Komisarski, age 78, of Girard, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 15, 2021. She was born in Erie on October 19, 1942, oldest daughter of eight children born to the late Walter and Kathrine Bauer Badders.
She graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1960 where she went on to marry her high school sweetheart,...
Shirley Calhoun
Jul 15, 2021
Shirley Laureen Dennison Calhoun, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 29, 1937, daughter of the late, George and Marion Dennison.
Shirley graduated in 1955 from McDowell High School. She was worked as switchboard operator for Bell Telephone and Sears Roebuck & Co. Volunteered at St. Joseph’s Home for Children and an usher...
David Bliley
Jul 15, 2021
David Mead Bliley
David Mead Bliley passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the age of 81. Born in Erie on October 26, 1939, he was the son of the late Frank Dawson Bliley and Isabelle Rosenberg Bliley Kaiser and stepson of the late Lawrence F. Kaiser.
After attending McDowell High School, David went on to graduate from Mercersburg Academy...
Audrey Young
Jul 14, 2021
Audrey Young, age 94, of Findley Lake, New York and Niagara Village, formerly of Corry, Pennsylvania passed away July 14, 2021 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness. She was born to George T. Patterson and Ava L. Mitchell Patterson on May 23, 1927.
She graduated with honors from Corry High School in 1945 and the Cadet Nursing Program at Hamot...
Helen Wilt
Jul 14, 2021
Helen (Calvano) Wilt, age 92 formerly of New Castle, PA and Erie, PA, passed away Wednesday July 14, 2021 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland OH.
She was born in Paola, Italy on September 10, 1928 and came to the United States in October 1946 with her mother and two sisters, where her father had already settled and had...
Eric Fenstermacher
Jul 13, 2021
Eric Michael Fenstermacher, 69, of Millcreek, passed away Friday, July 13 at home after battling chronic illness. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, “Big E” managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final days, he was surrounded by his children and grandson,...
Wilbur "Wil" C. Rosenthal, Jr.
Jul 13, 2021
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, Wilbur “Wil” C. Rosenthal Jr., devoted husband and loving father, passed away at age 75. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones after an extended illness.
Born in Erie, PA, he was the eldest of six children of the late Wilbur “Red” Rosenthal Sr. and Eleanor Abramoski Rosenthal.
A graduate of Cathedral...
Ruth I. Godmaire
Jul 12, 2021
Ruth I. (Martin) Godmaire age 86, passed away peacefully in her home in North East surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 12, 2021.
She was born on March 29, 1935 in Russell, PA. The youngest of seven siblings, to the late George N. Martin and Fay (Wedlock) Martin.
Ruth graduated from Wesleyville, High School where she was on the Debate...
Mark Swanseger
Jul 11, 2021
Mark “Max” J. Swanseger, age 70, of Erie, Pa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11th at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born September 24, 1950, to the late John and Jane Swanseger.
He graduated from Academy High in 1968 and Gannon University in 1972.
Mark worked for ERIE Insurance Group for 33 years spending most of those years in the Claims...
H. Hill
Jul 10, 2021
H. Earl Hill age 94, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Parkside at Westminster surrounded by his family.
He was born in Barnsboro, PA on January 7, 1927 a son of the late Mellie May (Wineberg) Hill and William Charles Hill.
Earl graduated from Barnsboro High School and joined the United States Army in 1944, serving ETO until 1947.
He attended...
Mark Wlodarczyk
Jul 7, 2021
Mark C. Wlodarczyk, age 66 of West Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on November 21, 1954 a son of the late Richard Charles and Shirley Iona (Ecceles) Wlodarczyk.
Mark loved music and enjoyed taking pictures and golfing. He was a very sarcastic person who was always joking and having a good...
Juanita Helmuth
Jul 7, 2021
Juanita Helmuth, age 86, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
She was born in Erie on April 15, 1935, a daughter of the late Charles and Florence Runser Ebert.
Juanita was an avid gardener. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Helmuth, a son...
John Laskowski
Jul 6, 2021
John (Sonny) R. Laskowski, age 82, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born June 17, 1939 in Erie the son of the late John (Ernie) and Jane (Jennie) Laskowski.
John was a 1957 graduate of Tech High School and started working as a stock boy at the Eckerd Drug Store at Peach and Cherry St. and...
Franklin Wallace, Iii
Jul 6, 2021
Franklin “Frank” Wallace III age 62, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Lake City, PA on January 9, 1959, a son of the late Frank Wallace II and Virgina Wallace.
Frank loved spending time with his son Franklin Wallace IV. He enjoyed dedicating his time to volunteering at Emma’s Soup Kitchen and was...
Andre Marchal
Jul 5, 2021
Andre Gustave Marchal age 87, of Erie, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital surrounded by his loving children.
He was born in Namur Belgium on April 10, 1934, a son of the late Jean-Marie and Helene Neuville Marchal.
Andre was a 1953 graduate of Cathedral Prep and went on to receive his bachelors of Science degree in...
Elizabeth Sornberger
Jul 3, 2021
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Kielbasinski Sornberger, age 78, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Erie on August 12, 1942, a daughter of the late Frank and Stella Carinci Kielbasinski and step father Howard McIntyre.
Betty had been employed for over thirty years as a secretary at Millcreek Township Supervisors. She enjoyed traveling, cooking,...
Arthur Krupicz
Jul 3, 2021
Arthur Stephen Krupicz passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 3, 2021.
Born to Walter and Ann Menosky Krupicz in 1939, Arthur attended Erie Technical High School (1957); studying art under Joseph Plavcan and ushering at the Warner Theater. After serving in the Army, he took his 1954 Kaiser Darrin on adventures across the country. He was a lifeguard...
Karen Yochim
Jul 2, 2021
Karen Yochim age 47, of Albion, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 after being rushed to UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on January 5, 1974 a daughter of Marsha Drozeski Yochim of Erie and the late Dennis N. Yochim.
She was a graduate of McDowell High School in 1992 and Erie Business Center in 1994.
She worked as a virtual receptionist...
Stanley Malinowski
Jul 2, 2021
Stanley A. Malinowski, age 90, of Erie passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born December 29, 1930 in Erie the son of the late Stanley and Felicia (Razanauskas) Malinowski.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Stan attended Gannon University under the GI Bill and received his Bachelor’s degree from there, and later attended Georgetown Law School.
During...
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