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James Casey
May 16, 2020
James T. Casey passed away at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center on May 16, 2020 at the age of 92.
He was born in Erie on May 4th, 1928, the oldest of four children to the late Frank & Josephine (McLaughlin) Casey.
Jim was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School in 1947.
He joined the Navy and...
Paul Nolan
May 16, 2020
Paul Philip Nolan age 63, of Erie, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Medullary Thyroid Cancer, on May 16th in Erie.
He was born on December, 17, 1956 in Franklin, PA a son of the late Paul and Therese Morley Nolan.
He graduated from Rocky Grove High School, and served in the U.S Navy on...
Christine Peterson
May 15, 2020
Christine Rice Peterson age 70, of Fairview, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center. She was born in Meadville, PA on September 5, 1949 a daughter of the late James E. and Ruby Morris Rice.
Chris graduated from Meadville Area High School in 1967. She attended Penn State, and later received a degree in Business Administration...
Roger Bennett
May 15, 2020
Roger A. Bennett, age 78, of Erie, was surrounded by his family as his Savior called him home on Friday, May 15, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on February 27, 1942, a son of the late Lyle and Marion Veith Bennett. Roger attended McDowell High School and was a proud member of the US Army...
Harry Wagner
May 13, 2020
Harry E. Wagner, age 81, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2020 at Forestview Nursing Home.
He was born in Williamsport, PA on October 27, 1938, a son to the late John Wesley and Luva (Moore) Wagner.
Harry met and married his wife Sarah Frances Myhoffer on May 21, 1957, they have been married for 63 years, working and raising...
Mary Lucarotti
May 10, 2020
Mary Ann (Nonny) Lucarotti passed peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020 at Ball Pavilion. She was born in Montenero Val Cocchiara, Italy on January 22, 1921, the daughter of Clement Orlando and Flora Gigliotti Orlando, who also passed on Mother’s Day in 1989. She traveled to this country with her Mother to join her Father in July 1922.
Mary...
George Welka
May 9, 2020
George E. Welka, 79, of Summit, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Cleveland Clinic on May 9, 2020. He was born in Dunkirk, NY on May 24, 1940.
On March 5, 1962, George married Donna Hess of Erie. Known for having a strong work ethic, George worked with his brother, Henry Welka, at Henry T....
William &Quot;Bill&Quot; Eichenlaub, Jr.
May 8, 2020
William “Bill” Edward Eichenlaub, Jr., 84, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 8, 2020, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and all his loved ones. He was born in Erie, on September 7, 1935, to the late William E. and Ruth (Serr) Eichenlaub, Sr.
Bill was a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School and served in...
Joy Jewell
May 8, 2020
Heaven has gained another good and faithful servant. Joy M. Jewell, age 74, of Erie and formerly of Beaver Falls, PA passed away on Friday May 8, 2020 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.
She was born in Rochester, PA on March 8, 1946, daughter of the late Lytle M. and Roseabell E. (Fegley) Morgan.
A graduate of Freedom High School in Beaver...
Michael Perales
May 8, 2020
Michael D. Perales, age 46, of Erie, passed away on Friday May 8, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, PA on August 17, 1973, a son to Carla (John) Peebles and Ruben (Roxanne) Perales all of Erie.
Prior to illness Michael had worked for many years in San Diego, CA within the Department of Corrections. He returned...
Jamie Ruark
May 8, 2020
Jamie Ruark, age 49, passed away in Erie on Friday, May 8, 2020. He was born in Erie, on September 14, 1970, a son of the late Linda Borawski Braden.
Jamie was a 1989 graduate of Plantation High School, Plantation, Florida and went on to graduate from Triangle Tech, Erie, in 1993 with a degree in Mechanical Drafting. He was...
Katharine Kershaw
May 7, 2020
Katharine Walker Kershaw died quietly on May 7, 2020 at the age of 76 at Bickford of Presque Isle Bay.
Kit was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on June 5, 1943 the oldest daughter of the late Nelson Thayer and Nancy Spafford Walker.
After graduating from Strong Vincent High School, she studied History of Art and languages at the Villa Mercede in...
Margie Benninger
May 7, 2020
Margie A. Benninger, age 80, of Erie, died on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Bolivar, NY on November 14, 1939, a daughter of late Frank and Lavina Sherwood Prentice.
She graduated from Bolivar High School. She worked as a nurse assistant and in various customer service positions throughout her life. She was a...
Paul Huntley
May 7, 2020
Paul J. Huntley, age 80, of Edinboro, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Roanoke, VA on March 18, 1940, a son of the late Julian “Bud” and Josephine Smith
Huntley. He graduated from Strong Vincent High School.
Paul served in the United States Navy. He worked as a truck driver most of his life. He...
Eleanor Dougherty Reisenweber
May 6, 2020
Eleanor passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020, two months short of her 100th birthday. She was born on June 25, 1920 in Erie to Era L. and Lulu M. Spencer Rolph.
She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. She was one of those moms who always knew the secrets her kids were trying to keep from...
Kalice Harris
May 5, 2020
Kalice Monae Harris, age 16, of Erie, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 9, 2003, an extremely loved daughter of Roshonda Crockett, Brent Sorenson, and her biological father, Kyle Harris.
Kalice was a sophomore at Fairview High School. She enjoyed traveling and going to amusement parks...
Noble Robinson
May 4, 2020
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Noble R. Beason Robinson, age 89, on May 4, 2020, our loving and devoted friend to all whose lives she has touched and her acts of kindness will be missed by many.
She was born on August 25, 1930, to the late Oscar and Rosella Trotter Beason in Erie. She was the third...
Michael Hirt
May 3, 2020
Michael Charles "Frog" Hirt, age 68, of Erie died at home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born on September 21, 1951 to the late David Hirt and Geraldine Hirt Cooper.
Michael was a machinist who worked at several local companies, he and his brother also worked together at "Joel's Garage". He was a...
Alma Wilmer
May 3, 2020
Alma “Peggy” Wilmer, age 96, of Fairview, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Terra Haute, IN on August 28, 1923, the only daughter of the late Clarence and Alta Shouse Campbell.
Peggy graduated from Hamilton High School (Ohio) and attended Mercy Hospital for Nursing.
She enjoyed traveling, reading, golfing and playing cards, especially Bridge.
In addition to...
Isaac Carroll
May 1, 2020
Isaac D. Carroll, age 78, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Charleston, SC, August 11, 1941, a son of the late Samuel and Beatrice McCray Carroll
Isaac was a Jack-of-all-trades and Mr. fix-it. He enjoyed planting flowers and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
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