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David Pope
Jan 27, 2021
On January 27, 2021, David Doyle Pope went home to be with the Lord. He was 59 years of age. David was born April 28, 1961 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Bunyon Larry Pope and Charline Aylor Pope. Upon graduating from East High School in 1979 , David enlisted in the United States Army Reserve. During his reserve training...
Joseph Sierota
Jan 27, 2021
Joseph E. Sierota age 86, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.
He was born in Erie on August 3, 1934, a son of the late Elsie Rowland and step-son of the late John Rowland.
Joe was a commercial artist employed by local advertising agencies.
He was known as JaJa to his family and grandchildren. His greatest joy...
Kathleen Hatheway
Jan 26, 2021
Kathleen (Kathy) Hatheway, age 71, of Erie passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Salem, Ohio. She was born August 22, 1949 in Erie the daughter of the late Rene D. and Martha (Patty) Kirkland Hatheway.
Kathy attended Wattsburg High School and graduated from Gannon University. For many years, she worked as a caseworker for the State of PA Department of...
Arthur Post
Jan 26, 2021
Arthur L. Post, age 101, of Fairview, PA and formerly of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Parkside at North East.He was born in McKean Township, PA on May 29, 1919, a son of the late Fred F. and Daisy VanLuven Post.
He was a 1937 graduate of North East High School. He was a Veteran of WWII...
Mario Medina, Sr.
Jan 25, 2021
Mario Medina Sr., age 61, of Erie, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on July 10, 1959 a son of the late Pablo and Antonia Medina.
He was very well known as a resource, job placement and social worker for the Multicultural Community Resource Center in Erie. Mario was also the...
Emma Sawtelle
Jan 24, 2021
Emma “Betty” Yesko Guriel Sawtelle, age 94, of Erie, passed away January 24, 2021 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center.
She was born in Oakesville, NY, on November 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Michael and Susie Demko Yesko.
A proud employee of General Electric Company, she worked in various departments in her 30- year tenure. She was a devout member of...
Deborah Jones
Jan 24, 2021
Deborah S. Weaver Jones, age 65, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at LECOM Village at Luther Square.
She was born in Erie, PA on September 27, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert T. and Marietta Manna Weaver.
Deborah was a 1974 graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School. She worked at the National Club. She was a member...
Donald Crannell, Jr.
Jan 23, 2021
Donald E. Crannell, Jr. age 71, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, PA on March 19, 1949, a son of the late Donald Crannell, Sr. and Grace Pianta Crannell.
Donald was a 1967 graduate of Iroquois High School. He retired from Erie Coke in 2011 after 15 years of service. He...
Marsha Keilch
Jan 21, 2021
Marsha E. Keilch, 65, of Erie, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. Marsha was born July 11, 1955 to Ralph F. and Helen (Maystrovich) Keilch, on a U.S. Military Base in Germany. She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in English. Marsha shared a gift and love of English with her Mother. She loved music...
Mary Louise Kahl (Gehrlein)
Jan 21, 2021
Mary Louise Kahl (Gehrlein), age 86, died at Advent Health Hospice Center on January 21, 2021.
She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Ralph and Genevieve (Jerge) Gehrlein and lived most of her life in Erie and Riverside, California. Mary Lou graduated from Strong Vincent High School and married David P. Kahl also of Erie. They were...
Robert Santos, Sr.
Jan 20, 2021
Robert “Rob” Alan Santos, Sr., 84, formerly of 507 Clifton Drive, died peacefully at his home in Millcreek, surrounded by his family.
Born in Erie, January 8, 1937, he was the son of the late A.T. Carl Santos and Edith Wager Santos.
A graduate of McDowell High School, Penn State Behrend, and the International Correspondence School, he went...
Leslie Nick
Jan 20, 2021
Leslie Ann Nick, age 68, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
She was born in Pittsburgh on May 20, 1952, a daughter to the late Paul Traut and Mary Ellen (Rosenbaum) Traut.
As a self-employed daycare provider, Leslie nurtured and supported many children for a number of years. She always opened her home and welcomed people...
Charles Thomas
Jan 17, 2021
Charles (Chuck) Henry Thomas, age 78, of Erie, left this earth to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Houston, MS on April 22, 1942, a son of the late Zedie and Girtlene Hill Thomas.
The Thomas family moved to Erie in 1955 and Chuck spotted the love of his life walking...
Clyde Shallenberger
Jan 17, 2021
Clyde R. Shallenberger age 80, of Millcreek passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on February 11, 1940 a son of the late George and Lillian Graves Shallenberger.
Clyde worked as a welder for many years and worked at Boyers, Litton Ship Yard, GE and American Sterilizer.
He enjoyed hunting, 4-wheeling, playing poker on Tuesdays,...
Harold Gemler
Jan 17, 2021
Harold J. (Jim) Gemler “Bampa” born August 2, 1944 passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 17th at the age of 76. He was married to Jeanne (Gordon) Gemler, his bride and best friend, for 51 years and was preceded in death by his parents Harold A. (Bill) Gemler and Adelaide V. Gemler.
Jim was a proud graduate of...
Linda Driscoll
Jan 17, 2021
Linda Lou Poulson Driscoll, age 82, of Girard, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on October 31, 1938 a daughter of the late George H. and Virginia Forsythe Poulson.
Linda attended Strong Vincent High School and graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School, class of 1956.
She had worked many years as a data processer...
James Rinderle
Jan 17, 2021
James Jude Rinderle, age 67 of Erie, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 17th at home with his son Ben and beloved Jeanne at his side. He was born in Erie on May 17, 1953, a son of the late Jack and Ann Rinderle. He was a 1971 graduate of Cathedral Prep who earned an art degree from Mercyhurst College in...
Joseph Demichele
Jan 17, 2021
Joseph Ralph DeMichele, age 82, was called home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Joe was born on December 11, 1937 and died peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness. He worked at Firch Baking Company for over 15 years and General Electric for over 20 years until retiring in 2001. Joe enjoyed researching history and fun facts on the...
Leonard Clawson
Jan 17, 2021
Leonard J. Clawson, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Allegheny Health Network after a strong fight from an extended illness. He was born on August 21, 1946, in Punxsutawney, PA, a son to the late Leonard and Jean Barner Clawson.
Leonard was an active member of the American Legion Post 571, where he served as...
Victor Federoff
Jan 16, 2021
Victor Federoff, age 92, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on February 12, 1928, a son of the late Matt and Katherine Federoff.
Victor graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1946 and went on to work as a tool and die maker at various companies.
His life’s work spanned many decades. He was...
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