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Robert Wheeler
Feb 3, 2020
Robert “Bobby” Michael Wheeler, age 71, of Erie passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 3, 2020.He was born in Erie on August 25, 1948; son of the late M. James and Mary Ann (Geary) Wheeler.
Robert attended St. Andrew Grade School, then attended Strong Vincent High School through 11th grade. He attended McDowell for his senior year...
Raffalda Goshay
Feb 3, 2020
Raffalda Goshay, age 86, of Erie, passed away February 3, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Canton, Ohio, August 22, 1933, to Dominic and Victoria Luca Roccello.
Raffalda attended Timken Vocational High School, class of 1952, before attending the University of Akron. She served as an administrative assistant in each of her husband's charges. Raffalda was the First Lady...
Christopher Dawson
Feb 2, 2020
Christopher Edwin Dawson age 47, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on January 1, 1973 a son of Edwin and Ann Bauer Dawson.
Chris graduated from McDowell High School and attended Mercyhurst University.
He worked for Lindsey Refrigeration for over 13 years as a service manager.
Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching...
Patrick Nieder
Feb 1, 2020
Patrick Michael Nieder, age 64, of Jacksonville, FL died on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Florida. He was born in Erie, February 27, 1955, a son of the late James Nieder and Patricia Fitzgerald Nieder Hyde.
Patrick graduated from Strong Vincent High School and served in the US Navy. He was a mail carrier in Erie for many years, before...
Gordon A. Ferguson
Jan 31, 2020
Gordon A. Ferguson, age 88, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at LECOM Senior Living.
He was born in Oil City, PA on December 8, 1931, a son of the late Alex and Marie Jaun Ferguson.
Gordon was a 1949 graduate of Cranberry High School in Seneca, PA. He attended Western Maryland College, Gannon University, Clarion University and the...
Daniel Mclaughlin
Jan 31, 2020
Daniel P. McLaughlin, age 76, passed away Friday January 31, 2020, after a twenty battle with Parkinson's Disease; in which his wife, Rebecca and son Daniel Jr. had cared for him at home throughout his decline. He was born in Erie, PA on August 10, 1943, a son of the late Paul and Elizabeth McLaughlin.Dan attended Erie Cathedral Prep and...
Charles Edward “Chuck” Fenchel, Sr.
Jan 31, 2020
Charles Edward “Chuck” Fenchel, Sr. age 86 of Erie, passed away Friday January 31, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Warren, PA on April 7, 1933 a son of the late Raymond and Ethelda Peterson Fenchel.Chuck attended Beaver Falls High School and was drafted into the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He worked for Singer...
Anna Jean Crosby Kranz
Jan 30, 2020
Anna Jean Crosby Kranz, age 94, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Arden Courts in Monroeville, PA.
Anna Jean was born September 17, 1925 in Cumberland, MD, the daughter of the late Walter and Annie Grace Sheeler Crosby.
Anna Jean graduated from Erie Academy High School and worked at General Electric, Gerboth Beer and Gannon University Book Store. She...
Rosemary Moran
Jan 28, 2020
Rosemary Moran, age 65 of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, April 22, 1954, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Barbara Dunbar Conti.
Rosemary graduated from Academy High School in 1972, and received an Associate Degree from Erie Business Center. She worked in the Regulatory Departments at AMSCO/STERIS for...
Maurice Martin
Jan 28, 2020
Maurice E. Martin, age 64, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was born in Erie, a son of the late Jesse and Theatrice Thompson Martin. Maurice was a 1973 graduate of Academy High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a corrections officer at Cambridge Springs State Prison for over...
Mother Mary Beth Kennedy
Jan 25, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Lee Kennedy was born in Newcastle, PA on Aug. 14, 1926, and called home to glory on Jan. 25, 2020. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Rev. Charles Kennedy, Sr.; son, Charles Kennedy, Jr.; and son-in-law, Billy Brown.
She leaves a daughter-in-law (Cindy Kennedy), three daughters (Mary Ann Brown, Elizabeth “Betsy” Rooks [Bill], Grace Kennedy Foster [Cary]); eight grandchildren (Jennifer...
Herbert Simmers
Jan 25, 2020
Herbert W. Simmers, age 70, of Erie, died on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born July 22, 1949 in Punxsutawney, PA, a son of the late Herbert L. and Arbutus Rainey Simmers.
Herbert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Vietnam. He was a truck driver all of his life and enjoyed...
Mary Newberry
Jan 24, 2020
Mary Newberry, age 46, of Erie, passed away January 24, 2020, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, January 19, 1974 to John Newberry, and Gloria Prindle.
Mary was a kind hearted, loving mother who was devoted to her children.
Mary is preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Newberry.
She is survived by her sons, Anthony Newberry, David Manus Jr.,...
Joe Silvis
Jan 23, 2020
Joe E. Silvis age 71, of Erie and formerly of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Marienville, PA on February 19, 1948.
Joe graduated from Brookville High School and went on to work as a self-employed contractor for many years and also worked for Tim Rocco Auctioneers.
He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and playing softball.
He...
Leroy Doehrel
Jan 22, 2020
LeRoy Edward Doehrel, age 95, of Millcreek, Pa., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Born in Erie on June 14, 1924, he was the son of the late Edith and Edward Doehrel; stepson of the late William Quillman. LeRoy was a 1942 graduate of Academy High School.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather,...
Richard Kaus
Jan 22, 2020
Richard F. Kaus, age 82, of Erie passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at ForestView with his family at his side. He was born June 17, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio. A longtime resident of Erie, he graduated from East High School.
Richard was retired from Sherwin Williams Paints where he worked as an Operational Manager. He was a member of...
Angelo Desantis
Jan 21, 2020
Angelo “Ange” DeSantis, age 76, of Erie, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
He was born in New Bethlehem, PA on October 1, 1943, the son of the late Lawrence and Hazel Schreckengost DeSantis.
Ange was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 494 in Girard. He was a retired volunteer fire...
Joan Regelman
Jan 20, 2020
Joan E. “Joannie” Regelman, 82, of Springfield, formerly of Erie, PA, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 30, 1937 in Norfolk, VA to the late Donald J. and Virginia Grace (Gilbert) Thompson.
Joan was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church in Erie, PA, having also worked many years at the Episcopal Diocese...
Carren Cerami
Jan 19, 2020
Carren Falcone Cerami, age 60, of Erie, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday January 19, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born on December 18, 1959, a daughter of James A. Falcone (Jackie) and the late Carol Setizinger Falcone.
Carren attended Academy High School and graduated from Fairview High School in 1978. She received her nursing degree...
Laurie Wexler
Jan 19, 2020
Laurie Ellen Wexler age 71, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her residence.
She was born December 29, 1948 in Erie, daughter of Estelle Weiss Wexler of Atlanta, GA and the late Sidney T. Wexler.
Laurie was a resident of the Gertrude A. Barber Center for most of her life and they took wonderful care of...
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