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Dorothy Mcvey
Nov 16, 2017
Dorothy “Peach” L. McVey age 80, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Media, PA on July 18, 1937, daughter of the late George William and Dorothy Fairlamb Lentz.
Peach graduated from Media High School and Penn State University with a BA in Education. She taught Elementary Education in Wayne, PA. Once her...
Doris Silverthorn Riley
Nov 16, 2017
Doris W. Silverthorn Riley passed away on November 16, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland, FL at the age of 95 after a long and active life. Doris was born on March 13, 1922 to the late Richard and Bertha Weiderhoef of Erie, PA. She was one of three girls. Both of her sisters predeceased her. Doris...
Robert Donovan
Nov 16, 2017
Bob Donovan was born in Erie, PA, to Elmer and Dorothy (Young) Donovan on April 23, 1930. In his life he explored the world through travel and study; and he revealed the world to his family and his students. Bob ended his earthly travels on November 16, 2017.
Bob attended public schools in Erie and graduated from Strong Vincent...
Nyeir' Hardimon
Nov 14, 2017
An angel gone too soon, in addition his mother he is survived by his brother Ny’ceon; grandparents, Darlene Robinson and William Robinson, uncles Emmanuel Fox, Dondiago Collins, Samuel Moffett, Elijah Sherrod and Anthony Blanks, aunts, Kyra Jones, Ny’awna Fox, Nakaisha Terry, Shalaya and Briana McCullum. Also survived by his god-mother Amanda Luedke. Nyeir is preceded by his grandparents, Erika Moffett...
Donald Yusz
Nov 13, 2017
Donald Yusz, age 48, of Erie, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.
He was born in Erie, PA on December 4, 1968, a son of the late Daniel Yusz and Jean M. Moran Yusz Duncombe.
Don was a Class of 1987 graduate of Academy High School. A businessman, he had worked for...
Charles Niles Jr.
Nov 13, 2017
Charles E. “Chuck” Niles Jr. aka “Butch Lore” passed away peacefully at his home on November 13th, 2017 at the age of 67. He was born August 14, 1950 in Erie, PA to Charles and Kathleen Courteau Niles.
Chuck attended Strong Vincent in Erie. After graduation he served eight years in the US Army. One tour took him to Germany,...
Ronald Kraut
Nov 11, 2017
Ronald E. Kraut age 55, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Fairview Manor following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on October 13, 1962 a son of Lucille Marie Weschler Kraut and the late Robert Emil Kraut. Ronald graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School in 1981. He worked at Hansen’s Errand Service and...
William Cocke Iv
Nov 11, 2017
William Ronald (Ron) Cocke IV joined the Old Guard to be with the Lord on November 11, 2017. Ron was born in Charlottesville, VA to William Ronald III and Grace Cocke. He was 91.
Upon graduating high school in 1945, Ron volunteered and served in the US Army Air Corps as a trained aerial reconnaissance photographer and later served as company...
Ronald Wilson
Nov 11, 2017
Ronald “Buck” Burnell Wilson age 79, of McKean, PA passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Millcreek Community Hospital.
He was born in Erie on May 27, 1938 a son of the late Royce B. and Thora M. Bahm Wilson.
Buck graduated from Academy High School in 1956. He went on to work as a sign painter and was a truck...
Jenifer Robinson
Nov 10, 2017
Jenifer M. Robinson, age 90, of Erie and formerly of Kane, PA, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Forest View Nursing Center. She was born in Erie on April 27, 1927, the daughter of the late George and Irma Diescher Messler. Jenifer earned a B.A. at Clarion State Teachers College in Library Science and went on to receive...
Ronald Aleksiewicz
Nov 9, 2017
Ronald J. “Ronnie” Aleksiewicz, age 71, of Girard, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie, on September 14, 1946, a son of the late William and Vera Emerick Aleksiewicz.
Ron graduated from Academy High School in 1964.
He worked at Parker White Metal, now PHB, as a machinist and then in...
Adolfo Ramos
Nov 8, 2017
Adolfo “Reeko” Ramos, age 52 of Erie, passed away on November 8, 2017. He was born in Erie, PA on April 13, 1965, a son of the late Adado and Mary Parker Ramos.
He was a graduate of the Erie County Vocational Technical School and earned an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology from Johnstown Community College. Adolfo worked as an...
Charles Brown
Nov 8, 2017
Charles W. Brown, age 91, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Forrestview Skilled Nursing.
He was born on August 2, 1926 in Cleveland son of the late Charles F. and Marguerite Braun Brown. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.
He was a 1950 graduate of the University of Colorado and was a...
Roosevelt Folks
Nov 8, 2017
Roosevelt “Rosey” Folks Sr., age 82, of Erie, passed away Wednesday November 8, 2017.
Roosevelt was born in Montgomery, AL, on February 10, 1935, to the late Earnest and Annie Ruth (Boswell) Folks. Roosevelt attended Dunbar High. He worked at General Electric as a press operator until he retired in 1997. He served at Mt. Ebal Church as deacon. Rosey enjoyed...
Norma Gehrig
Nov 7, 2017
Norma Gross Gehrig succumbed to cancer at her home in Sun Lakes, AZ on November 7, 2017 after a 2-year battle. She was born on July 9, 1942, in Erie, PA to Peter and Margaret Dropsho Gross. She graduated from Wattsburg High School in 1960.
Norma is survived by her husband, Lee Gehrig and her four children Susan Loop Moore...
Robert Shesterenko
Nov 7, 2017
Robert Shesterenko, age 90, of Erie, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Robert immigrated to the United States in May of 1949 with his parents Marfa (Sarokena) and Michael Shesterenko. He loved everything about this country from the day he arrived and was proud to call it home.
He was a loyal employee at...
Shirley Discher
Nov 6, 2017
Shirley Mae Discher age 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2017 at St. Mary’s East, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Meadville, PA on December 21, 1931, a daughter of the late Gerald and Harriet Servey Morris.
Shirley attended Meadville High School and went on to work as a Quality Control Inspector at Johnson Controls,...
Sylvia Taylor
Nov 5, 2017
Sylvia Taylor, age 85, of Cranesville, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center.
She was born in Chestnut Hill, Pa on December 19, 1931, a daughter of the late Vuka and Marina Avrum Zebich.
Sylvia graduated from Ambler High School.
She was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Agnes Mcbeth
Nov 3, 2017
Agnes R. McBeth, age 85 of Fairview, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Corry, PA on September 30, 1932, a daughter of the late Larry Long and Fannie (Broughton) Long.
Agnes was employed as the Assistant Manager at Richman Brothers men’s clothing store for 25 years.
She was a member of Lakewood...
Joyce Hinkle
Nov 2, 2017
Joyce Hinkle, 74, of Erie, passed away, Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Golden Living Center Western Reserve. She was born on August 1, 1943 in Erie a daughter of Charles Ford and Helen Hinds Ford. She was a 1961 graduate of Academy High School and was employed with Modern Industries. Joyce is survived by three sons, Leo Gabryelski and his...
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