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Sandra Maries
Dec 12, 2020
In the presence of family and surrounded by love, Sandra Maries age 85, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Jersey City, NJ on July 6, 1935, a daughter of the late Alexander and Kathleen Hunt Marthinsen.
Sandra graduated from Villa Maria Academy and went on to work at Prudential for many years.
In...
Mary Blakely
Dec 11, 2020
Mary R. Blakely of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away on December 11, 2020, at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 83.Mary was born on April 24, 1937 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Anderson and Lillie Neil Jones Roberts.
Mary completed her primary education in Laurel Mississippi. She began her secondary education in Laurel but completed it in Erie,...
Atty. Lawrence Bolla
Dec 11, 2020
Attorney Lawrence “Larry” Charles Bolla passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy but valiant battle with cancer.
Larry was born on May 14, 1948, to Leonard and Geraldine Bolla. Born and raised on Erie’s Eastside, he attended Holy Rosary Grade School before going on to Cathedral Prep, graduating in 1966. Larry...
John Newberry
Dec 10, 2020
Mr. John D. Newberry, age 70, of Erie, passed away at his home on December 10, 2020. He was born in Erie, Pa January 11, 1950.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Newberry Sr. and his mother, Laura Concilla Newberry, a son Joseph Newberry, and a daughter Mary Newberry.
He is survived by his daughters, Paula Newberry Carr of...
Phyllis Cohen
Dec 10, 2020
Phyllis Cohen, age 96, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2020 in her home. She was born in New York City, June 7, 1924, to the late Ernest K. (Fritz) and Minnie Selly Baehr.
After relocating to Toronto, Canada, while her husband completed his medical degree, the family settled in Erie. Phyllis worked as the office manager at...
Harrison Meeks
Dec 9, 2020
Harrison E. Meeks, age 93, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Soldiers and Sailors Home.
He was born in Washington, Pa on January 21, 1927 a son of the late Harrison and Katherine Harvey Meeks.
Harrison served in the United States Navy during WWII.
He enjoyed going to camp with his son Randy where they enjoyed hunting and...
Minnie Knight
Dec 9, 2020
Our beloved Minnie Mae Johnson Knight departed this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Sarah Reed Nursing Home.
She was a devoted wife and loving mother with a beautiful spirit. She was the best listener, encourager, and would not hold back on providing one with the truth when needed. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, cooking, and most of all just being...
Susan Veenschoten
Dec 9, 2020
Susan Veenschoten, age 70, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on April 23, 1950 a daughter of Muriel Crooks Veenschoten of Erie and the late John C. Veenschoten.
Susan graduated from Maplebrook School, Amenia, NY and then graduated from Riverview Hopefield in Cape Cod, MA. While at Riverview, she spent one semester...
Joseph Morettini
Dec 8, 2020
Joseph Morettini, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born on July 29, 1924, to the late Gabriel and Claudia (née Tamarise) Morettini in Lima, Peru; the second oldest of ten children. He arrived in Erie at the age of three months.
In 1943, Joseph was drafted into the United States...
Larry Barr
Dec 8, 2020
Larry R. Barr “Earthshaker” age 68, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on October 17, 1952 a son of the late James L. Kuffer and Betty Anne Crumley Barr Kuffer.
Larry was a 1970 graduate of Tech Memorial High School and went on to work at Leo Banka and...
Elizabeth Williams
Dec 7, 2020
Elizabeth J. Williams, age 62, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Monday, December 7, 2020.
She was born in Erie, PA on December 5, 1958, a daughter of the late O’Neal and Vatra Williams.
Elizabeth was a Class of 1977 graduate of Tech Memorial High School. She worked for various companies in Erie, PA and Dunkirk, NY as a caregiver.
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Stephanie Krayeski
Dec 7, 2020
Stephanie L. Krayeski age 50, of Erie, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on October 4, 1970 a daughter of Laura Hardin Hepler and the late George A. Moles.
Stephanie graduated from McDowell High School and Edinboro University.
She loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Donald...
Howynn Heidelberg
Dec 5, 2020
Howynn V. Heidelberg, 65, of Erie, PA passed away early Saturday morning, December 5, 2020, in her sister’s home surrounded by family. To be with the Lord. For the last three months, Howynn had been suffering from pancreatic cancer.
Howynn was born February 20, 1955, in Erie, PA to the late Howard and Mary Jane Roy. She was the oldest of...
Neil Woods
Dec 5, 2020
Neil J. Woods, age 69, of Erie passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born September 27, 1951 in Erie the son of the late John and Eleanor (Podurgiel) Woods.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Neil started his own business, Contractors Service and Supply, in 1983 and served as its owner for many years. He was...
Raymond Penkalski
Dec 5, 2020
Raymond E. Penkalski, Sr. age 88, of Erie, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Union City, Pa on January 31, 1932, a son of the late George and Stella Gulzinski Penkalski.
Ray was a truck driver for Stroehmann Bakeries for 31 years, retiring in 1991.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Kenneth Peters
Dec 5, 2020
Kenneth Leroy Peters, age 78, of Erie, passed away December 5, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.
He was born in Erie on April 3, 1942, son of the late Kenneth L. and Norma Humes Peters.
Ken was a graduate of Harborcreek High School, he owned and operated his own construction company K&M Construction. His family meant the world to...
Susan Vogel
Dec 5, 2020
Susan Vogel, Age 67, of Erie, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Erie, May 5, 1953 to the late William and Mildred Klemushin Mioduszewski.
Susan is survived by her sons, Jason and granddaughter Ruby; and John and his wife Carla and their children Mackenzie, Samantha Fera, Matthew Best, and Stephen Best. She is further...
Barbara Mazzone
Dec 5, 2020
Barbara Mazzone, age 57, of Oak Ridge, TN and formerly of Erie, PA passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.
She was born in Erie on April 10, 1963 a daughter of the late Gaetano and Louise Lombard Mazzone.
Barb graduated from Technical Memorial High School and Mercyhurst College with a bachelors in Social...
Doris Swavey
Dec 4, 2020
This should not have happened this way. Doris “Dodie” Swavey, age 91, of Erie, who was quarantined at a local nursing home went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2020. Dodie was born during the outbreak of the Great Depression. She died in a world where many Americans still would not wear a piece of cloth...
Alicia Reist
Dec 4, 2020
Alicia Reist, age 42 of Erie passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 4, 2020 at her residence.
She was born in Meadville PA on October 22, 1978 a daughter of Larry Timer and Debbie Timer Mullen.
Alicia was a graduate of Saegertown High School. She was into Fitness/Yoga and was an entrepreneur.
She was a loving mother to her three daughters. She enjoyed going...
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