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Sonny Roy Hartleb
Oct 6, 2024
Sonny Roy Hartleb Sr, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was welcomed at the gates of heaven by his mother, father, brother, Robert Hartleb and granddaughter, Vincencina Rayne Hartleb.
He was born on April 9, 1968, in Asmara, Ethiopia, to the late Robert Daniel and Ramona J. (Hoover) Hartleb.
Sonny Sr. was the...
David Richard Blose
Oct 4, 2024
David Richard Blose, Jr. age 45, of Erie, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at St. Vincent.
He was born in Erie on December 8, 1978, a son of the late David Richard Sr. and Ruth A. Burch Blose.
David enjoyed cars, listening to music, was an avid Steelers fan and especially loved spending time with his children and his dog...
Roberta A. Bucci
Oct 4, 2024
Roberta A. Bucci, age 66, of Erie went to meet her Lord on October 4, 2024, after losing her battle with cancer. She was born on September 6, 1958, the daughter of the late Marie D. (Ferrare) Bucci and Guido W. Bucci, Sr.
Roberta attended St. Paul Grade School, Villa Maria Academy class of 1976, and in 1980 graduated from Villa...
Patton Russell Annegan
Oct 4, 2024
Patton Russell Annegan, 76, beloved husband of 51 years, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on October 4, 2024. He fought a long, difficult battle with cancer and the aftereffects of this treatment.
Patton was born in Clearfield County on April 17, 1948. Patton was the son of Frank and Vadna Annegan. He spent his...
Mark C. Brown
Oct 2, 2024
Mark C. Brown, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born in Erie on July 28, 1969, a son of Doris H. Brown, of Vero Beach, FL, and the late Carl R. Brown.
Mark was a graduate of Union City Area High School, class of 1987. He graduated from Penn State with a...
Walter G. "Jerry" Lohrer
Oct 1, 2024
Walter G. “Jerry” Lohrer, age 89, passed away October 1, 2024 at his Erie residence.
He was born in Fairview, on March 23, 1935, the son of the late Walter W. and Virginia Straub Lohrer.
Jerry grew up along the shore of Lake Erie at Walnut Creek Access in Fairview, where his parents and grandparents owned property and homes beside each other....
Sylvia Nunamaker
Sep 30, 2024
Sylvia (Balsiger) Nunamaker, age 79 of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 30, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Santa Anna, California September 26, 1945 to the late Madeline (Gallo) Lazzini and Roy Lazzini.
Sylvia loved to play the lottery and go to the casino; she loved baking cookies and doing crafts and ceramics. She was a lifetime...
Elizabeth "Betty" H. Wiler
Sep 28, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” H. Postirak Wiler, age 106 passed away on Saturday September 28, 2024 at LECOM at Village Square. She was born April 18, 1918 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Elizabeth Nimet Postirak.
Betty was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and worked for Bliley Electric for several years. She was a founding member of Mount Calvary...
Paul Hicks
Sep 28, 2024
Paul “Uncle Pauly” Hicks, age 57, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, October 18, 1966, to the late Eleanor Raney. Paul served his country in the United States Army before becoming a truck driver for many years.
He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and playing golf online with his friends. Paul...
Bonita Wright
Sep 28, 2024
Bonita (Bonnie) L. Brever Little Wright, age 64, of Fairview, PA passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born May 15, 1960, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of the late James and Kathleen Brever.
Bonnie is survived by her son, Nicholas J. Little (Brittany), and her husband David Wright. She is further survived by many friends and...
Justin Harold Smith
Sep 27, 2024
Justin Harold Smith, age 41, of Erie died Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born in Erie, June 5, 1983 to Harold Smith and Deborah Huber Ellenberger.
Justin attended Harborcreek High School and worked at Amthor Steel for a time. He was a huge football fan, especially of the 49ers, and he loved music.
In addition to his parents, he is survived...
Elijah M. Cherpak
Sep 27, 2024
Elijah M. Cherpak passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving parents. He was born May 23, 2024 to Alexus Hunter and Kyle Cherpak.
Elijah was always happy, anyone who met him, loved him, and anyone he met, he loved.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Jacki Bell, James Hunter, and Matthew Cherpak. Elijah is...
Frank Paul Rivas
Sep 27, 2024
Frank Paul Rivas age 101, of Erie, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at LECOM at Presque Isle.
He was born in Providence, RI on May 13, 1923, son of the late Elias and Jennie Ferreiri Rivas.
He worked in the maintenance department at Marx Toys for 26 years, Firch Baking Company and retired from Copes Vulcan in 1979 after five...
Terese Ann Nelsen
Sep 25, 2024
Terese Ann (Gardner) Nelsen, age 69, of Erie passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Manchester Commons. She was born February 26, 1955 in Erie’s Little Italy neighborhood, the daughter of the late Ronald and Emma (DelSandro) Gardner.
Terese was a 1973 graduate of Academy High school. She most recently moved back to Erie after spending 30 years living in the...
Richard T. Zatynski
Sep 24, 2024
Richard T. Zatynski, age 70 of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born in Erie on July 8, 1954, to the late Joseph F. Sr. and Kathryn P. Guagliardi Zatynski.
Rich graduated from Strong Vincent High School, class of 1972 and attended Edinboro University. He was employed at Erie Forge for over 23 years. In later life...
Dennis John Alexander
Sep 23, 2024
Dennis John Alexander, age 81, of Erie, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, at his home. He was born in Erie, PA on November 23, 1942, son to the late Horace W. Alexander and Agnes Kish Alexander.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Amie Sue Alexander, brother Jack Alexander and former wife Nancy Weber Schaaf.
He...
Howard P. Hamme
Sep 23, 2024
Howard P. Hamme, age 85, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born in Erie, February 15, 1939, son of the late Wilbur and Lucille Straub Hamme. Howard was a graduate of McDowell High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Gannon University.
After serving his country in the U.S. Army, Howard joined...
William Korynoski
Sep 23, 2024
William Korynoski, age 74, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.
He was born on May 27, 1950, a son of the late William and Violet Mecci Korynoski
William was a 1968 graduate of Girard High School and went on to earn his teaching degree in 1972 at Edinboro University. He taught in the Erie School District for 36...
John Valentine Szymecki
Sep 23, 2024
John Valentine Szymecki, age 81, of Erie, passed away on September 23, 2024 at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home.
He was born in Erie, PA on March 19, 1943, a son to the late Valentine Szymecki and Ann Szymecki. He is preceded in death by wife, Rita M. Szymecki.
John was a beloved husband, father, and friend, with a quiet, gentle...
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