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Connie Hewitt
Oct 10, 2020
Connie Jo Summerville Hewitt, age 63, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her residence.She was born in Erie, PA on April 11, 1957, a daughter of James R. Summerville of Blountville, TN, and the late Donna Thornton Summerville.Connie was a 1975 graduate of McDowell High School. She enjoyed helping people. She was a good mother who...
Larry Stubenhofer
Oct 10, 2020
Larry Francis Stubenhofer age 67, of Lawrence Park passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
He was born in Erie on April 13, 1953 a son of Kathleen Burger Stubenhofer and the late Donald J. Stubenhofer.
Larry graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1972 where he was a standout on the baseball team. He went on to...
James Reitz
Oct 10, 2020
James “Jim” Anthony Reitz age 65, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born in Erie on December 22, 1954 a son of the late Anthony Joseph, Jr. and Dolores Hammill Reitz.
Jim graduated from McDowell High School and went on to own Reitz Construction. He also owned and operated the Bay County...
Jeremiah Mitchell
Oct 10, 2020
Jeremiah Isaiah Mitchell was born to Jerry and Donnell Mitchell on April 14, 1993, at Jeff Anderson Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi, and gained his wings on October 10, 2020, in Erie Pennsylvania.
Jeremiah gave his life to Christ at a young age at The First Apostolic Church of West Meridian and continued on at Agape Storehouse Apostolic Church.
Jeremiah was a graduate...
Jimmie Crumbly
Oct 9, 2020
Jimmie Lee Crumbly, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at LECOM Senior Living. He was born in Laurel, Mississippi on August 11, 1937, a son of the late Eddie Lee and Nellie Caldwell Crumbly.
Jimmie was a graduate of Mount Olive in Laurel Mississippi. While going to high school he drove a school bus. He worked...
Joyce Volk
Oct 9, 2020
Joyce Marie Jenks Volk, 79, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at home on October 9th, 2020 surrounded by her family.She was born in Erie, on September 13th, 1941, a daughter of the late Charles Jenks and Anna Giglio Jenks.Joyce graduated from Strong Vincent High School, and married Harry G. Volk, her high school sweetheart. She worked as a floral designer...
Lee Farley
Oct 8, 2020
Lee N. Farley age 71 of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly Thursday October 8, 2020 after
being rushed to UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Waterford on January 25, 1949 a son of the late Robert N. and Jennie Hess Farley.
Lee graduated from General McLane in 1968 and worked for Parker White (PHB) in Fairview for over 47
years.
His family was his biggest pride...
Reverend Louis Nixon
Oct 8, 2020
Reverend Louis Eddie Nixon was born in Erie, PA on May 21, 1948 to the late Willie and Samantha (Jones) Nixon.
Louis was a life-long resident of Erie. He was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church where he served as an Associate Pastor. He was a graduate of Academy High School and went on to work at General Electric...
Robert Strayer
Oct 7, 2020
Robert Flynn Strayer, affectionately known as Bobby, Grandpa Bob, and Dr. Tickles, of Fairview, PA passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. Bob was surrounded by his beloved wife and children as his valiant battle to overcome heart surgery complications came to an end. He will especially be remembered for his strength, loyalty, competitive spirit, and sharp wit. Bob had...
Beverly Wells
Oct 6, 2020
Beverly Klahr Wells passed away on October 6, 2020 from cancer. She passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 2, 1960 in Erie, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of Lewis Shurtleff and Nancy van der Kloet Klahr.
Beverly grew up in the Frontier neighborhood of Erie. She attended Erie Day School, and graduated...
John Pulice
Oct 6, 2020
John A. Pulice, age 87, of Millcreek, entered peacefully into eternal life, surrounded by his loving family on October 6, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, in September 1933, the son of the late Frank and Ruth B. Marra Pulice.
A graduate of Millcreek High School, Mr. Pulice served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, holding the...
Ferris Beard, Sr.
Oct 6, 2020
Ferris Julian Beard, Sr, of Erie Pa, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on December 10, 1929 in Harlem, GA, a son of the late Dennis and Viola Appling Beard, Sr. upon settling in Erie, his education was in Lawrence Park and he credits the Wall Street Journal as his source of higher education. ...
Beverly Solvedt
Oct 5, 2020
Beverly Ann Henning Solvedt, age 87, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at her home on October the 5, 2020.
She was born in Olean, NY on June 1, 1933 the daughter of the late John and Geraldine Feidler Henning.
She was a 1951 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. Bev was a long time member of Fairview Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her...
Steven Oakley
Oct 5, 2020
Steven “Scott” Oakley, age 61, of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born November 1, 1958 in Scarborough, Ontario the son of the Sherman Oakley and Dorothea (Nelson) Rae. While born in Scarborough, Scott considered Vancouver home as that is where he resided growing up.
Bold and daring, Scott was an...
Thomas Chido, Jr.
Oct 4, 2020
Tom Chido was born in Warren Hospital on January 1, 1937, the first baby born in Warren County that year. He passed peacefully at home in the early hours of October 4, 2020 in the loving care of his companion, Gloria Kawski.
After graduating from Academy High School in 1955, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving for four years...
Edward Laird, Sr.
Oct 2, 2020
Edward J. Laird Sr., age 80, of Erie, passed away on October 2, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born in Erie, PA on March 3, 1940 to the late Wilson Frances and Lillian Laird.
Edward served in the USAF from 1958 until 1962. He worked at Uniflow Manufacturing as an assembler for 48 years. He enjoyed fishing...
Charles Grooms
Sep 30, 2020
Charles Grooms, age 85, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania on December 30, 1934, son of the late Elmer and Gwendola Grooms.
Arrangements are under the care of Scott Funeral Home, 2104 Myrtle Street, Erie, Pa.
Pearl Nelson
Sep 30, 2020
Pearl M. Nelson, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Elmwood Gardens.
She was born on February 20, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late John and Julie Hegedus Mester.
She was a secretary for 35 years at Oil City Hospital and Hamot Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3...
Antoinette Miller
Sep 30, 2020
Antoinette Miller, age 70, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, August 17, 1950 to the late Dominick and Mary DeBello Marcolini.
Antoinette attended Strong Vincent High School, She later went on to start her own hair care business, Anette’s Hair Care. She was a devout Catholic, who loved shopping, and...
Agnes Allen
Sep 29, 2020
Agnes Szabo Komlos Allen, age 94, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
Agnes was born in Gyomro, Hungary on July 13, 1926, daughter of the late Sandor and Anna Kanitz Szabo.
Agnes was a Professional Ballerina for the Budapest Private Opera Company. She taught private ballet lessons in Philadelphia.
She was a Holocaust survivor...
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