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William James "Bill" Burke
Oct 26, 2024
William James Burke (Bill), age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 26, 2024, after a brief illness at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born April 19, 1936 to William and Frances Pierce Burke in Oil City, PA. He attended school there at St. Joseph and graduated Class of ’54. He moved to Erie in 1956. He was employed...
Jack M. Greenberg
Oct 25, 2024
Jack M. Greenberg age 79, of Erie, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh,
He was born in Erie on September 23, 1945, a son of the late David M. and Ida Levine Greenberg.
Jack graduated from Academy High School in 1963 and Gannon University. He served 6 years with the Army National Guard.
He spent his...
Robert Dennis Schick
Oct 22, 2024
Robert Dennis (RD) Schick passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Clara (Johns) Schick; his loving son Jeff and his two brothers; Kenny and Mickey.
Denny enjoyed a fulfilling engineering career. He took great pride in his involvement in many Erie projects. You could find Denny cooking up...
Richard L. Keverline
Oct 22, 2024
Richard “Dick” L. Keverline age 93, of Erie and formerly of Bradford, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Manchester Commons in Erie, PA.
He was born in Bradford, PA on September 2,1931, the son of the late Walter and Florence Smith Keverline.
Richard graduated from Bradford High School and went on to serve in the United States Army in...
Joseph Millimaci
Oct 22, 2024
Joseph Millimaci, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, after a short illness at LECOM at Village Square surrounded by family.
He was born on July 7, 1940, in Erie, to the late Phillip and Josephine (Musso) Millimaci.
After his graduation from high school, Joseph worked for Auto Seat Cover Company for over 20 years before starting his own business...
Emma Virginia Johnson Higgins
Oct 21, 2024
Virginia Johnson Higgins, age 107, passed away October 21, 2024, in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was born July 25, 1917 in Baltimore, Maryland to George W. and Anna Rains Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Higgins in 1977 and by her brother and his wife, Warren G. and Mary Lee Johnson.
When...
Albert Bizzarro
Oct 21, 2024
Albert A. Bizzarro, age 76, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 21, 2024, after a short illness surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 17, 1948, in Erie, to the late Anthony and JoAnn (DeJohn) Bizzarro.
Albert always had a smile on his face. He wanted to make people laugh and his clowning around earned him the...
Antoinette "Toni Ann" Holcombe
Oct 21, 2024
Antoinette A. “Toni Ann” Holcombe, age 80, passed away on the morning of Monday, October 21, 2024, at Sarah Reed Senior Living after an extended illness.
She was born on February 9, 1944, in Johnstown, PA, to Joseph and Josephine (Walukas) Prego.
Moving to Erie from Johnstown in 1953, Toni Ann held various jobs. She was employed at Hamot Medical Center, Villa...
Leonard H. Mroczkowski
Oct 20, 2024
Leonard “Butch” Mroczkowski age 90, passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024 at LECOM at Elmwood Gardens. He was born in Erie, PA on October 13, 1934 to the late Alexander Mroczkowski and Christina Jereski.
He attended St. Stanislaus Elementary and Tech Memorial High School, where he played football. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War, where...
Charles Carson
Oct 19, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Carson, age 66, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Erie, December 17, 1957 to Alvina Carson- Dantzler and the late Walter L. Carson. Charles was a bus driver for Erie Metro Transit Authority and worked at General Electric.
He loved his children, and spending time with family, especially...
Joyce Pahel
Oct 18, 2024
Joyce Pahel, age 82, of Erie, PA passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, January 23, 1942, a daughter of the late Wilsie Richardson and Paul Buzzard.
Joyce was a master craftswoman, she excelled at painting, quilting, woodworking, and every craft she tried. She was an animal lover, a wonderful gardener, and a...
David Paul Seib
Oct 18, 2024
David Paul Seib, age 68, of Erie, passed peacefully in his wife’s arms, surrounded by his family on Friday, October 18, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on August 11, 1956, a son of the late David and Dorothy Louise Webb Seib.
David graduated from McDowell High School in 1977. He worked as an auto mechanic for over...
Thomas R. Hoffman
Oct 18, 2024
Thomas R. Hoffman, 84, passed away on October 18, 2024, with his wife, soulmate and best friend, Carol Hoffman at his side. Tom and Carol (Chiappazzi) were married on January 27,1962 at St. Andrew Catholic Church. He had been a faithful friend of Bill W. for the past 50 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rita and...
Jean Sturtevant Dunn
Oct 13, 2024
Jean Sturtevant Dunn, age 102, of Springhill Senior Living Community, and formerly of Briarcliff Manor, New York, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13th, 2024.
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania December 21, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Percy G. and Irene Hauer Sturtevant.
She graduated from Mercyhurst Seminary in 1939, and Phi Beta Kappa at Duke University in 1943.
Mrs. Dunn was...
Lynn Johnson
Oct 13, 2024
On Sunday, October 13th, 2024, Lynn Johnson left us 13 days before his 92nd birthday. Lynn was born in Erie, PA on October 26th, 1932 to Gerald and Ruth Johnson. Lynn married his high school sweetheart, Theresa Johnson, on November 8th, 1953. The two shared 71 years, 3 wonderful children, and a lifetime of memories.
Lynn was loved by all who...
Matthew Warofka
Oct 11, 2024
Matthew A. Warofka, age 47, of Beaver, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, October 11, 2024.
He was born in Fairview, Ohio on May 17, 1977, the son of Dale and the late Linda (Martin) Warofka.
Matt graduated from Fairview High School in Fairview, PA and he went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Edinboro...
Constance "Connie" M. LaJohn
Oct 8, 2024
Constance “Connie” M. (Stephany) LaJohn age 91, of Erie passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Manchester Commons. She was born May 31, 1933 in Erie the daughter of the late Cornelius and Sophie (Majchrzak) Stephany.
Connie was a graduate of Saint Benedict Academy and was a lifelong resident of Erie. She was a former member of Our Lady of Peace...
Laurel Lincoln Rider
Oct 8, 2024
Laurel Lincoln Rider, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Laurel was born in Erie, PA on December 13, 1933, to Nina Soloway Lincoln and Barney Lincoln.
Laurel met her soulmate and love of her life, Irwin Rider, at Sunday School while in the 6th grade. Following high school graduation, Laurel and Irwin married and the young newlyweds moved...
Harold E. Vogel
Oct 7, 2024
Harold E. Vogel, age 77 of Erie, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born January 30, 1947 to the late Harold and Jean Bort Vogel.
Harold loved music, especially playing the drums and piano; he was an artist who loved nature and cared about his health. Harold was a fantastic grandfather and went out of...
Peggy Sue Comstock
Oct 7, 2024
Peggy Sue Comstock age 66 of Erie, passed away on, Monday, October 7, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in Erie on July 7, 1958, a daughter of the late Irwin and Betty Hassler Wurst.
She enjoyed visiting the peninsula and spending time at the beach and sunbathing at her pool. She was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penn...