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Philip Magnuson
Aug 5, 2020
Philip L. Magnuson, 93, of Springhill in Erie, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of August 5, 2020. He was born on February 12, 1927 in New Britain, Connecticut, to his late parents, Philip A. Magnuson and Edith Olson Magnuson.
He graduated from New Britain High School in 1944, where he served as his...
Nancy Andrews
Aug 4, 2020
Nancy Bacon Andrews, age 95, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Sarah A. Reed Senior Living.
She was born in Erie on November 7, 1924, a daughter to the late Edwin Warner Bacon and Agnes Caughey Carroll.
Nancy was a 1942 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and graduated from Wells College in Ithaca, NY in 1946. Shortly...
Nora Cameron
Aug 1, 2020
Nora Maude Cameron
Born in Detroit, Michigan June 19th 1927
Left this world for a Higher Calling, Erie, Pennsylvania August 1st 2020
Mom created beauty throughout her life, wherever she lived, wherever she traveled. She did so with her smile, kindness, compassion, loving support, and with her artistic hands. She gave way more to this world than she took....
Steve Torok
Aug 1, 2020
Steve John Torok, age 56, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He was born on January 13th, 1964, in Erie, to the late Joseph and Rose Marie Fratus Torok.
Steve attended Strong Vincent High School and had been employed as a lab technician. He enjoyed the outdoors, mostly fishing and hunting.
In addition to his parents, Steve was...
Laura Manross
Jul 31, 2020
Laura R. Manross, age 69, of Lake City, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie on March 12, 1951, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helene Niebauer Sawyer.
Laura graduated from McDowell High School in 1969.
She worked as a surgical transport aide at St. Vincent Hospital; and had worked in the cafeteria at...
Joyce Izbicki
Jul 31, 2020
Joyce M. Izbicki, age 70, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Friday morning July 31, 2020.
She was born in Erie on June 21, 1950, a daughter of the late Richard J. and Irene L. (Jankowski) Izbicki.
Joyce was a graduate of St. Benedict’s and then went on to graduate from Gannon University with a bachelor’s degree in English. Her...
Kelly Mittelmeier
Jul 30, 2020
Kelly Ryan Mittelmeier, age 51, passed away at home suddenly on July 30, 2020, after a long health battle involving multiple surgeries. She was born in Erie, PA on March 6th, 1969.
She graduated from McDowell High School and Penn State Behrend Campus in Erie, Pa with a Psychology Degree. After graduating from Behrend, Kelly went to school at Edinboro University...
Julian Garlington (Altadonna)
Jul 30, 2020
Julian M. Garlington (Altadonna), age 19, of Harrisburg, PA passed away at his mother’s residence, Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born in Erie, PA on October 6, 2000, a son of Sonya M. Garlington and Thomas J. Altadonna.
Julian attended Central Dauphin High School in Dauphin County, PA and worked at Platinum Fitness in Harrisburg. Julian was very talented...
Valerie Hodgkinson
Jul 30, 2020
Valerie Lynn Hodgkinson, age 51, of Erie, passed away on Thursday July 30, 2020 at home. She was born in Zanesville, OH on May 17, 1969, a daughter of Connie Brown Hodgkinson and the late Carl Hodgkinson.
She graduated from Ashtabula High School. Family was a priority to her and she spent her life taking care of them and others. She...
Shirley Young
Jul 30, 2020
Shirley M. Young age 77, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Spartanburg, PA on January 5, 1943 a daughter of the late Chester and Margaret Stufflebeam Young.
Shirley graduated attended Tech Memorial High School.
She worked at the Riviera Motel for several years.
Shirley was a good cook and excellent grocery shopper.
In addition...
Leslie Clifton
Jul 28, 2020
Leslie Diane Clifton, age 62, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Leslie was born on July 29, 1957 in Erie, PA to the late Edward Irving Clifton and Mary Lou Clifton Panos.
Leslie graduated from Fairview High School and Rensslaer Polytechnic Institute. Upon graduation Leslie worked as an engineer at Harris Corporation in Westerly Rhode Island. Most recently Leslie...
Charles Fried
Jul 28, 2020
Charles E. Fried, age 78, of Erie, passed away at LECOM Senior Living Center after a long battle with Alzheimer ’s disease on Tuesday July 28, 2020.
He was born in Erie on March 29, 1942 son of the late Frederick and Mable (Dickey) Fried Sr.
Charles was a 1961 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He lived and raised his family...
Timothy Nather
Jul 25, 2020
Timothy Ryan Nather, age 60, of Erie, passed away at his residence, Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born in Erie on September 27, 1959, a son of the late Richard P., Sr. and Carol Ann Burns Nather.
Tim was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked in production for Owens Brockway. He was often the center of...
Andrew Hoch
Jul 25, 2020
Andrew Hoch age 23, of Fairview died unexpectedly, Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on April 9, 1997 a son of Tricia Beers and Marty Hoch. He was a 2016 graduate of Northwestern High School and attended Gannon University for two years.
Andy was currently a janitor for API Technologies and had worked as a receptionist...
Elizabeth Lydic
Jul 23, 2020
Elizabeth (Becky) Trejchel Lydic, age 84, of Erie passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born July 11, 1936 in Erie the daughter of the late Aloysius and Wanda (Niedzielski) Trejchel.
Becky graduated from Villa Maria Academy and began working at Erie’s General Electric. She later became the longtime office manager at John Fries Auto...
Jeanette Taylor
Jul 23, 2020
Jeanette Ruth Taylor age 82, of Erie, and formerly of Girard, passed away Thursday July 23, 2020 the day after her 82nd birthday at Sarah A. Reed Senior Living.
She was born July 22, 1938 in Girard, the daughter of the late Russell Leon and Berdena Pearl Wright Taylor.
Jeanette graduated from McKean High School in 1956 and worked in the...
Richard Sins
Jul 23, 2020
Richard G. “Dick” “Sudsy” Sins, 82, of Erie, died on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at UPMC Hamot. He was born on November 9, 1937, in Erie, Pa., son of the late Frederick J. and Myrtle M. Doering Sins. A 1957 graduate of Academy High School, he proudly served as a Sergeant in the Army National Guard for five years and...
Steven Stroul
Jul 22, 2020
Steven R. Stroul, 78, of Carolina Lakes, Indian Land SC, formerly of Erie PA, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born January 15, 1942 in New Haven, CT, the son of the late Charles E. and Evelyn R. Stroul.
Steve attended Fairview High School, Manlius Military Academy in Manlius, NY and Gannon College. He had...
Barbara Thompson
Jul 22, 2020
Barbara Joyce Thompson, age 57, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Meridian, Mississippi on November 25, 1962, daughter of the late William and Mae Dorothy Gillespie.
Barbara graduated from East High School in 1981 and continued her education at J.H. Thompson Academies. She worked a couple jobs over the years in both...
Bernard Wiercinski
Jul 20, 2020
Bernard J. "Bernie" Wiercinski, 94, of Summit Twp., Pa., passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at LECOM Senior Living Center. He was born on May 20, 1926, in Erie, Pa., son of the late Paul and Sophie Piatkowski Wiercinski. A graduate of Tech Memorial High School, Bernie was a veteran of WWII having served as a Staff Sergeant in...
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