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Helen Alwens
Apr 3, 2020
Helen Rose Schneider Alwens, 90, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at her home in Erie.
She was born on June 24, 1929, in Erie, Pa., daughter of the late George and Helen Filzer Schneider. She was a graduate of Academy High School and Erie Commercial College. Rose enlisted in the Women's Army Corp (WAC) and served as a Physical...
Blaine Momeyer
Apr 2, 2020
Blaine Gerald Momeyer, 91, passed away on April 2, 2020 at his home in Lawrence Park. He was born on August 12, 1928 in Erie, PA, the son of Kenneth W. Momeyer and Marion Beigel Momeyer. Blaine was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, where he served as an Elder and a Deacon. He was...
Martin Janick
Apr 1, 2020
Martin A. Janick, age 66, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Latrobe, PA, July 17, 1953, son of the late Andrew and Rose Marie Samac Janick.
He was self-employed as an auto mechanic; however, he enjoyed learning and had many certifications including barbering, Certified Nurses Aid (CNA), and Asbestos removal. He worked...
William Rose
Mar 29, 2020
William W. Rose (Bill), age 86, of Fairview, passed away, Sunday, March 29, 2020 at home.
He was born in Irwin, Pennsylvania, on March 23, 1934, son of the late William and Margaret Gross Rose. He was raised by his Grandma & Grandpa Mary Ann & John Rose.
William graduated from Fairview High School in 1952 and served in the United States...
David Johnson
Mar 28, 2020
David Paul Johnson, age 67, of Erie, was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 28, 2020.
He was born in Erie on February 17, 1953, a son of the late Melvin P. and Yvonne Christensen Johnson.
David was a big fan of classic rock and loved attending concerts. He was an amazing drummer and was...
Donna Strong
Mar 28, 2020
Donna Louise (Kallenbach) Strong, age 84, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Golden Living Center – Walnut Creek.
She was born on April 8, 1935 in Erie to the late Kenneth and Edith Kallenbach.
Donna graduated from Millcreek High School. She married David Strong on October 2, 1953 and together they had four children, Daniel Strong (wife, Sari), David...
Roxie Sawtelle
Mar 27, 2020
Roxie Elizabeth (Oster) Sawtelle, age 79, passed away Friday, March 27th, 2020, at PleasantRidge Manor. She was born in NuMine, Pa., on December 18th, 1940, daughter of the lateAllison Carl and Laura Griffith Oster Arndt.
Mrs. Sawtelle graduated from Academy High School in 1958, after which she began her lifelongendeavor as the consummate caregiver. A devoted wife and mother, she managed...
Shirley Bauer
Mar 26, 2020
Shirley M. (Kuhn) Bauer, age 81, of Erie passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born June 15, 1938 in Erie the daughter of the late Herman and Paula Kuhn.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Shirley was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. Shirley was a very loving and caring mother to her three...
Jeannette Shearer
Mar 26, 2020
Jeannette M. Shearer age 91, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her residence.
She was born in Corry, PA, on October 5, 1928, a daughter of the late Martin and Helen Sampson Wise.
Jeannette was employed as a private nurses’ aid and an aid at Luther Square in Erie.
She enjoyed her flower and vegetable garden, sewing, baking...
Walter Carson
Mar 25, 2020
Walter Lee Carson, age 82, transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Born February 9, 1938, a son of the late William Henry and Willie Estelle Pinkston Carson.
Walter, worked at Kreskey's as a young man and retired from General Electric after 35 years of service.
Walter, loved fishing, bowling, cooking, traveling, his westerns and above all being...
Alice Diehl
Mar 25, 2020
Alice Mensing Diehl, age 98, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Erie on September 14, 1921 the daughter of William B and Esther Balzer Mensing.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Mondell Diehl and their son, William Diehl. Also a brother, Robert I. Mensing and a sister Frances...
Ava Barnes
Mar 24, 2020
Ava Denee Barnes born March 16, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital passed away peacefully in the arms of her mother on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. She is the daughter of Aisha M. Miller and Cory X. Barnes Sr.
"Ava Nava" was loved by many with a bubbly personality, she could light up any room....
Margaret Richardson
Mar 23, 2020
Margaret (Peggy) Nock Richardson, age 84, of Erie, passed away March 23, 2020, peacefully with her husband at her side after a period of declining health. Peggy as she was known by all, was born March 4th,1936 in Wilmington, DE, to the late Clifton and Nellie Ehart Nock. As a child of a railroad executive, she moved with her family...
Robert Klingensmith
Mar 22, 2020
On Sunday, March 22nd, Robert Clair Klingensmith, nicknamed “Bobby” passed away peacefully at the age of 58.
He was born in Erie, PA on March 6, 1962. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Donna Klingensmith, his biological Father, Arthur Harper, and his Father, Clair Klingensmith, his Uncle, George Hill, and Grandmother, Beatrice J. Hill.
He is survived...
Janet Rudolph
Mar 21, 2020
Janet Benjamin Rudolph, age 89, of Erie, died on Saturday March 21, 2020 at LECOM Senior Living. She was born in Erie on July 13, 1930, a daughter of the late Herman and Alyce Kaplan Benjamin.
Janet graduated from Strong Vincent High School, class of 1949 and attended Syracuse University. She was an office administrator at the Erie County Assistance Office...
Richard Wagner
Mar 20, 2020
Richard J. Wagner age 39, of Millcreek passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Colorado Springs, CO on May 1, 1980 a son of Richard G. and Melody A. Drinkwater Wagner of Millcreek.
Richard graduated from McDowell High School in 1998 and attended Edinboro University.
He worked at Lord Corporation where he served as Union President.
He...
Philip Dedionisio
Mar 18, 2020
Philip A. DeDionisio, Sr, age 91, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on July 6, 1928, a son of the late Frank and Mary Caparosa DeDionisio Sr.
After high school he went on to serve in the US Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict.
Philip owned and...
Harry Rodenbeck, Jr.
Mar 18, 2020
Harry Rodenbeck, Jr., age 87, of Girard, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, on March 7, 1933, a son of the late Harry and Lillian Phillips Rodenbeck.
Harry graduated from Millcreek High School in 1951 and served in the United States Army.
He was an experimental plastic molder for 46 years, retiring from Brookpark in...
Thomas Wingerter
Mar 18, 2020
Thomas Elmer Wingerter died March 18, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital after suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and related complications.
Tom was born November 30, 1938, in Erie, PA, first son of the late Elmer Wingerter and Irene Moore Wingerter.
He graduated from McDowell High School in 1957, a member of the Wrestling Team. Tom was a proud member of the U.S....
Janice Bishop
Mar 17, 2020
Janice L. Schaffer Bishop, age 74, of Erie, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in her home surrounded by family.
She was born on August 7, 1945, in Ellwood City, Pa., daughter of the late Julia Ann Vestrocy Schaffer and the late Frank Peter Schaffer.
Janice graduated from Riverside High School and was a stay at home mom. She was...
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