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Linda Green
Sep 1, 2020
Linda D. Green, age 69, of Fairview passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on July 26, 1951 a daughter of the late Harold Irwin and Cecil Fitzgerald Irwin Deogard.
Linda graduated from McDowell High School.
She had worked at Wegmans in the “W-Kids” area for over 16 years.
Linda’s grandchildren meant the world to...
Ruth Franz
Aug 31, 2020
On Monday August 31, 2020 Ruth Newsham Tacone Franz, formerly of Erie, and most recently Mars, PA passed away at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend Edward G. Franz, mother Ruth J. Blatt, father William R. Newsham, brother William G. Newsham, step father Charles F. Blatt, and son in law Dennis...
Gloria Lint
Aug 30, 2020
Gloria M. (Rocca) Lint, 88, formerly of Cambridge Springs, PA., Passed away at Pleasant Ridge Manor on Sunday, August 30, 2020. After a 15 year battle with Alzheimer’s, Gloria is finally at peace. She was born on April 10, 1932, in Charleroi, PA. She was the daughter of the late Michael A. and Concetta (Canigiani) Rocca III. A 1951 graduate...
Thomas Sansom
Aug 30, 2020
Thomas Sansom, age 67, of Erie, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born March 17, 1953 to the late Alfred and Minnie Dase Sansom, in Heidelberg, Mississippi.
Thomas was an operator at Hammermill Paper Industries for over 30 years, he was a member of Bethel Apostolic Church in Erie. He loved working in his yard,...
Joseph Sauers
Aug 29, 2020
Joseph Gerald Sauers, 62, of McKean passed away Saturday, August 29th, 2020 at home after a long battle with diabetes.
He was born in Erie, PA on November 14, 1957, a son to Kathyrn Hellman Sauers and the late Gerald Sauers.
He was a graduate of General McLane High School and attended Behrend College. Joe followed in his father’s footsteps...
Tina Hewitt
Aug 28, 2020
Tina Hewitt, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 28, 2020 at her residence.
She was born in Warren, PA on May 11, 1969. She is the daughter of Dolores Griffis Andersen of Girard and the late Robert P. Kerstetter who passed away in 2019.
Tina graduated from Linesville High School. She had worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Pleasant Ridge...
Shirley Laine
Aug 28, 2020
Shirley L. Laine, 94, of Erie, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on July 8, 1926, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Orford) Hammer.
She was a 1944 graduate of Strong Vincent and worked as the head cashier at Erie Insurance from 1944-1952, before becoming a homemaker.
Shirley was a member of Our...
Donald Rist
Aug 28, 2020
Donald “Bruce” Rist age 67, of Albion passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at his residence following an
extended illness.
He was born in Glen Ridge, NJ on July 5, 1953 a son of the late Donald H. and Barbara Bentley Rist.
Bruce was a 1972 graduate of McDowell High School and worked at Horwath Electric Motors for over 21
Years. He also recieved...
Debra Goodwin
Aug 28, 2020
Debra Goodwin age 67, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.She was born in North East, PA on October 26, 1952 a daughter of the late Lloyd and Nancy Haskell Beerbower.
Deb was a 1970 graduate of North East High School. She was a nurse’s aide for many years.She was a member of Lake City Presbyterian...
William Bainbridge
Aug 28, 2020
William George Bainbridge, Sr. age 80, of Millcreek, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on November 22, 1939 a son of the late Theodore and Mildred Becker Bainbridge.
William graduated from Academy High School and went on to serve in the United States Marines.
He worked as a Postal worker for over 37...
Renae Hicks
Aug 26, 2020
Renae V. Hicks, 64, of Erie, PA, passed away at Golden Living Center Western Reserve, Erie, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, after an extended and courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 11, 1956 in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Ruth Moffett. She was raised by her adoptive parents, the late John and Emma Hicks.
Renae attended Penn...
Steven Jasper
Aug 24, 2020
Steven James Jasper, age 41, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 24, 2020 of natural causes. The angels came while he was sleeping and escorted him to Heaven.
Steve was born in Erie on August 7, 1979, a son of James Jasper and the late Patricia Jasper.
He graduated from Girard High School in 1998. He called Girard, PA...
Thomas Matos
Aug 22, 2020
Thomas John Matos, age 56, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Millcreek Community Hospital.
He was born February 16, 1964 in Erie, PA a son of Thomas R. Matos, and the late Joan M. Krawiec Matos. Thomas attended East High School, and was a former employee of EMI.
He had the biggest heart, loved his only daughter, Alyssa...
Joseph Hughes, Sr.
Aug 21, 2020
Joe Louis Hughes, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born in Aliceville, AL on March 11, 1947 to his late parents, Joe Willie and Annie Mae Hughes. He graduated from Technical Memorial High School in 1965, where he was a member of both the basketball and football teams. He worked for...
Cledarose Kownacki
Aug 21, 2020
CledaRose (Salvaggio) Kownacki, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born September 22, 1935 in Arma, Kansas, a daughter of the late Dominic and Mary (Verga) Salvaggio.
CledaRose graduated from Strong Vincent High School, before working for many years at General Telephone as an operator. Cleda enjoyed spending...
Celestine Scott
Aug 21, 2020
Celestine Marie Scott, affectionately known as Celeste, was born in Charleston, West Virginia on December 29, 1956 and passed away August 21, 2020. She was a member of Trinity A.M.E. Church and always called that her Church home even though she lived in various states. Celestine was one of three children born to Harry and Kay Scott. She attended Sexton...
Michelle Lindenberger-Coccarelli
Aug 21, 2020
Michelle A Lindenberger-Coccarelli, age 53, of Erie, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born on February 22, 1967. Daughter of Robert C. Lindenberger and the late Diane M. White.
Michelle graduated from McDowell High School, class of 1985. She worked for many years at her favorite place in the world, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, in the Millcreek...
Bradley Madara
Aug 20, 2020
Bradley R. Madara, age 64, of Erie, died on Thursday August 20, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on March 23, 1956 in Erie, one of eleven children of the late William and Antoinette Potthoff Madara.
Brad graduated from McDowell High School in 1974. He was a crane operator for 46 years at Erie Forge & Steel. He was...
Brandon Mosco
Aug 20, 2020
Brandon (Buck) Michael Mosco, age 29, went home to be with the Lord on August 20th, 2020. He was born on July 23rd, 1991.
Brandon loved his children and family dearly. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and kayaking. He was an avid rugby and flag football player, and also enjoyed working out. Brandon was skilled in many trades;...
Russell Henry
Aug 19, 2020
Russell F. (Russ) Henry, age 59, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Russ was born on February 4, 1961, the son of the late Clair E. and Gladys M. Henry, in North Tonawanda, New York.
Russ loved playing his guitar and shooting pool. Russ graduated from Iroquois High School.
Russ was predeceased...
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