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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...
Mary Simonian
Aug 19, 2020
Mary Bennett Simonian age 89, of Fairview, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at her residence surrounded by family.Mary was born in Erie on January 4, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Dorsey and Emmaline Davey Bennett.Mary was a 1949 graduate of Harborcreek High School. She was the matriarch of the family run restaurant Chico’s Travelers Inn...
Mary Hirsch
Aug 18, 2020
Mary E. Hirsch, age 95, of Erie, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge on Tuesday August 18, 2020.
Mary was born April 26, 1925 in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late Henning J. Malm and Winifred Gibson Malm.
Mary was a 1943 graduate of Academy High School and married her high school sweetheart, Johnny, the same year....
Kathlenn Hoyt
Aug 18, 2020
Kathleen (Kathy) Hoyt, age 61, of Erie (formerly of Powhatan Point OH), peacefully went to sleep in the arms of the Lord Tuesday. She was born in Bellaire, Ohio, October 15, 1958 to the late Dale and Hazel Luke Hoyt.
Kathy graduated from River High School class of 1977. She attended Belmont Technical College, and was an EMT, firefighter, and paramedic...
Rose Absalom
Aug 18, 2020
Rose Marie Absalom age 96, formerly of Moon Township, passed away on August 18, 2020 in Erie, PA.
She was born in Pittsburgh on September 21, 1923 a daughter of the late John and Jane (Delsardo) Palumbo.
She graduated from Fifth Ave. High School in Pittsburgh and retired from the group desk of US Airways.
In addition to her parents,...
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