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Christine Shewfelt
Feb 15, 2020
Christine Erin (Vorsheck) Shewfelt, age 46, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her residence after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Erie on March 17, 1973, a daughter of William J. Vorsheck, Jr. and Janice L. Allen.
Christine graduated from Seneca High School in 1991. Her passion was her family....
Cindy Scharrer
Feb 14, 2020
Cindy Scharrer, age 62, of Johnstown, Pa., passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.
She was born in Pittsburgh on October 13, 1957, a daughter of Robert Sturm and the late Connie Lysien Sturm. Cindy graduated from Academy High School and dedicated her life to her family. She was involved with the Girl Scouts and enjoyed hiking and the Pittsburgh...
Terry Smith
Feb 14, 2020
Terry F. Smith, age 68, of Summit Township, died at St. Vincent Hospital on Friday February 14, 2020.
Born in McKeesport, PA March 8, 1951, son of the late Charles A. and Edith N. (Crawford) Smith. Terry attended Tech Memorial High School before he was drafted into the Vietnam War. He proudly served in the United States Navy for over 3...
Deborah Pangratz
Feb 14, 2020
Deborah H. “Debbie” Pangratz, age 47, of Church Hill, TN and formerly of Girard, had her life taken away on February 14, 2020 at her residence in Tennessee.
She was born in Erie, PA on May 25, 1972, a daughter of Paul J. and Doris Kohn Pangratz of Girard.
Debbie was a 1990 graduate of Girard High School. She started her work...
Theresa Freitas
Feb 13, 2020
Theresa B. (Perrino) Freitas, age 91, of Erie passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. Her transition was a peaceful and dignified passing in the presence of her loving family.
She was born October 14, 1928 in Erie the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna ( Varletta) Perrino. Theresa attended Roosevelt Jr. High and Academy High Schools....
Florence Coburn Irwin
Feb 12, 2020
Florence L. Coburn Irwin, age 84, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Conneaut, OH, on November 12, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert and Ellena (Lewis) Fuller.
Florence worked in the General McLane High School cafeteria for 15 years. She was a member of the Tri-Boro Senior Center and Fairview Bible Church.
There...
Ronald Mccullough
Feb 11, 2020
Ronald Douglas McCullough, age 57, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born in Erie on August 16, 1962, a son of the late Richard O’Dell McCullough and Eleanor Dougherty McCullough.
Ronald was a 1980 graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School, and a veteran of the United States Army.
Ronald worked locally...
David Kuhlman, Sr.
Feb 10, 2020
David L. Kuhlman, Sr., age 91, of Girard, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, February 10, 2020.
He was born in Silver Creek, NY on June 26, 1928, a son of the late William J. Kuhlman, Sr. and Adah Baker Smith.
David graduated from Lawrence Park High School in 1946 and enlisted in the United States Navy serving...
David Smykowski
Feb 10, 2020
David J Smykowski, age 69, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 10, 2020. He was born in Erie on October 1, 1950, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Smykowski.
David attended East High School, class of 1968, and then Slippery Rock University. He taught in the Erie School District for over 35 years, as well...
Eileen Freeman
Feb 10, 2020
Eileen R. Wygant Freeman, age 90, of Millcreek passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in New Kensington, PA on February 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Plumber and Irene McNair Wygant.
Eileen was a 1947 Graduated of Albion High School and a 1948 Graduate of Ora Jean Beauty Academy in Erie where she...
Bonnie Atkinson
Feb 9, 2020
Bonnie Rae (Tangle) Atkinson, age 66, of Erie, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was at home surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in Erie, October 31, 1953, daughter of the late Wilsia Mae Davis and Grover C. Tangle. Bonnie was a 1972 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and was employed by Bayada Home...
Agnes Gehres
Feb 8, 2020
Agnes C. Gehres age 101, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Western Reserve.
She was born in Braddock, PA on October 24, 1918 a daughter of the late John and Agnes Stankey.
Agnes Graduated from Waterford High School.
She married her husband Leo on November 21, 1944 and for 59 years, they owned and operated the Vernondale Motel for...
Marilyn Leuschen
Feb 8, 2020
At 86 years of age, Marilyn L. Leuschen passed away on Saturday February 8th at the NSMC – Salem Hospital after a brief period of declining health.
Born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lawrence and Valeria Glowacki.
Marilyn was married to James Henry Leuschen in 1950 and together raised seven children. She...
Maria Disanto
Feb 7, 2020
Maria “Marietta” Cianflocca DiSanto, age 98, of Erie died peacefully at her home on Friday, February 7, 2020. She was born on January 28, 1922 in Rocca Pia, Italy the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Luisa (Leone) Cianflocca.
Maria has lived in Erie since 1953 and had worked at Coyne Laundry for over 30 years as a seamstress....
Richard Lichtinger
Feb 7, 2020
Richard William Lichtinger age 70, of Lake City, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at UPMC Hamot following an extended illness.
He was born in Erie on November 18, 1948 a son of Virginia Schmidt Lichtinger of Erie and the late Richard E. Lichtinger.
He was a 1968 graduate of McDowell High School served in the United States Navy during...
Helen Camp
Feb 6, 2020
Helen L. Camp age 90, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
She was born November 28, 1929 in Erie, a daughter of the late Henry F. and Mary E. (Mayme) Schroeder Sedler.
Helen was a 1947 Graduated of Academy High School. She worked as teacher’s aide for Erie School District at Jefferson...
Barbara Deutsch
Feb 6, 2020
Barbara Jean Perry Deutsch age 89, of Fairview, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Polk, PA on December 13, 1930, the daughter of the late Roland and Twyla Rhodes Perry.
She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Jamestown Business College, where she completed the medical/secretarial science program. She worked at Johns Hopkins...
Denise Mcclay
Feb 5, 2020
Denise Eaton-McClay, age 68, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
She was born in Albion on May 6, 1951, a daughter of Vivian M. Robson Eaton and the late Walter G. Eaton, Sr.
Denise graduated from Northwestern High School in 1969. She had worked for Carlisle Engineered Plastics in Lake City for 15 years and Supportive Living Services in Erie...
Mathie Presley, Sr.
Feb 4, 2020
Mathie Presley, Sr., age 60, of Erie, passed away at Twinbrook Rehabilitation Center, February 4, 2020. He was born April 6, 1959 to the late June Presley, Sr. and Carleen (Heidelberg) Presley.
Mathie attended East High School, class of 1979, he was an avid fisherman, loved to spend time on Presque Isle and enjoyed cooking and playing cards. Mathie was a...
Suellen Cardman
Feb 3, 2020
Suellen Irene “Sue” Cardman, age 81, of Girard, passed away peacefully at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her family, on Monday, February 3, 2020 after a short illness.
She was born in Conneaut, OH on July 28, 1938, a daughter of the late John Richard and Lucille Neely Friend.
Sue graduated from Villa Maria Academy and attended Villa Maria College. As a teen...
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