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Brian Brogdon
Jun 16, 2018
Brian Scott Brogdon, 48 of Erie passed away on Saturday June 16, 2018 from an apparent heart attack. Brian was the son of Richard Brogdon Jr. and the late Linda Dougan Brogdon.
Brian was preceded in death by his aunts Marsha Ann Danser and Patricia Dougan, his uncle Timothy Rocco and his grandmother Virginia Rocco.
In addition to his father Richard (Victoria)...
Kay Coleman
Jun 16, 2018
Kay L. (Heller) Coleman, age 74, passed away Saturday June 16, 2018 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. She was born in Franklin, PA on March 5, 1944, the daughter of the late Paul and Mildred Heller. She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School class of 1962.
Kay managed a few businesses and was with the Kwik Fill...
Marion Deveney
Jun 16, 2018
Marion R. Sutter Deveney age 88, formerly of Erie, died on Saturday, June 16th, 2018 at Heartland of Uptown Westerville in Ohio.
She was born in Erie on July 9th, 1929 the daughter of the late Flora and Ferdinand Sutter. Marion graduated from McKean High School in 1948.
She was employed at Saint Vincent Health Center for 37 years, retiring in 1994....
Ruth Crosby
Jun 16, 2018
Ruth Kaschak Crosby, age 73, of Erie, died on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at UPMC Hamot. She was born on July 27, 1944, in Erie, daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Kozlinski Kaschak.
Survivors include three children, Christine Crosby and lifetime partner John L. Hollingsworth of Erie, James J. Crosby and wife Angela of Charlotte, NC and Michael E....
Charles Crockett
Jun 15, 2018
Charles "Joe" Crockett, age 92, of Erie, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Villa St. Joseph, in Garfield Heights, OH. He was born in Houston MS on September 27, 1925, a son of the late Hugh and Nettie Buchanan Crockett.
Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II, with tours in France and...
Julie Baldwin
Jun 15, 2018
Julie A. Baldwin, age 54, of Sharon, PA died on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Erie on September 4, 1963, a daughter of Paul Slupski (Debbie) and the late Nellie Mae Marshal.
She graduated from East High School and worked as a photographer for many years.
Julie was a foster...
Marjorie Montgomery
Jun 15, 2018
Marjorie Jean Montgomery, age 96, of Millcreek, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Oil City, on October 2, 1921, the daughter of the late George F. and Katherine Healy Ronan.
Jean graduated from Oil City High School and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. In her younger years she was...
Millard Peters
Jun 13, 2018
After living a great life with a loving family and many wonderful friends, Millard L. “Bill” “Weeble” Peters, age 68 of GreeneTownship, passed away Wednesday June 13, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 30, 1949, a son of the late Millard and Alice Kirby Peters.
A graduate of WattsburgHigh School in 1967, he then served three...
Ah'Maria Wardell
Jun 12, 2018
Ah’Maria Lanisha Laree Wardell, infant daughter of Ronisha Drew and Damien Wardell, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital in Erie.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lanisha Mims and her great-grandparents, Sara Jones and DeVere Drew.
In addition to her parents, Ah’Maria is survived by her grandparents, Deneen Jones and Ronald Drew.
Friends may attend...
E. Swearingen
Jun 12, 2018
E. O. "Red" Swearingen, 76, of Erie and formerly of East Springfield, PA, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at LECOM Senior Living Center. He was born on July 16, 1941, in Leavenworth, Kansas, son of the late Elmer and Eva McCaine Swearingen.
A 1959 graduate of McLouth High School, McLouth, KS, Mr. Swearingen was a truck driver for EE...
Carl Hicks
Jun 11, 2018
Carl E. Hicks, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the Village at Luther Square.
He was born in Meadville, PA on August 19, 1921 a son of the late Floyd D. and Mary Hills Hicks.
Carl was a graduate of Erie Tech Memorial High School. He was an over the road truck driver for many years. ...
Donald Province
Jun 10, 2018
Donald R. Province, age 56, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Western Reserve Healthcare. He was born in Corry, PA on May 21, 1962, a son of the late Frank and Jean Reed Province.
Donald worked for Art’s Grocery Store for 20 years. He enjoyed watching CSI and investigation television programs.
He is survived by...

John Hatfield
Jun 10, 2018
John M. Hatfield, age 47, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. Arrangements are entrusted to Quinn Funeral Home at West 9th & Liberty St.
Betty Rice
Jun 10, 2018
Betty Evelyn Himes Rice, age 91, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at LECOM at Presque Isle. She was born on October 28, 1926, a daughter of the late Evelyn Himes.
Betty was a member of the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. She left our earthly hearts and arms to the heavenly arms of her loving family who have...
Carol Keller
Jun 9, 2018
Carol A. (Hush) Keller, age 68, of Erie passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born August 30, 1949 in Conneaut, OH the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Qualtiere) Hush.
Carol graduated from Strong Vincent High School, worked for Keystone Laundry, and retired from...

Mary Dimattio
Jun 9, 2018
Mary H. DiMattio age 86, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born in New Bethlehem, PA on May 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Sloan and Helen Carlos Delp. Mary Graduated from New Bethlehem High School in 1950 and then went on to graduate from Pittsburgh Business College. In addition to...
Shawn Dawley
Jun 9, 2018
Shawn Michael Dawley, age 57, of Wattsburg, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Fairview Manor. He was born on September 7, 1960, a son of the late Terrance and Iris Dawley Johnson.
Shawn proudly served his country in the United States Army and was later employed by Gannon University Security. Shawn enjoyed reading, woodworking and camping. He was extremely...
Margaret A. “Maggi” Goodall
Jun 8, 2018
Margaret A. “Maggi” Goodall, age 77, of Millcreek passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Zanesville, OH on July 2, 1940, a daughter of the late Edgar and Florence Erbes Kooser.
Maggi graduated from Webster Groves High School in St. Louis, MO and attended Southern Illinois University where she...
William Speier, Jr.
Jun 7, 2018
William F. Speier, Jr., age 88, passed peacefully from this life, at his home, on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Born on November 29, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the oldest child of William F., Sr. and Eleanor Seip Speier. He grew up in Philadelphia, graduating from Central High School and Pierce Business School.
Bill began working at an early age,...
Marjorie Root
Jun 7, 2018
A woman with unbridled strength, charisma and an unshakable faith. A girl who loved a party and would light up the room as she entered. One who could as easily get the giggles as one who could quickly demonstrate her strong opinion on things for which she felt firmly. She was truly her father's daughter. The wife of an entrepreneur...