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Lawrence Johnson Jr.

Lawrence Johnson Jr.

Jul 19, 2024

Larry Johnson, Jr. age 75, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. 

He was born on June 30, 1949, in Kane, PA, a son of the late Janet (Dahle) and Lawrence R. Johnson, Sr.

Lawrence was a dedicated employee of the highway department of PA and Thrifty Cleaners. He completed his dream of becoming...

Luther Cruzzette Gibbs, III

Luther Cruzzette Gibbs, III

Jul 18, 2024

Luther Cruzzette Gibbs, III, age 72 passed away on Thursday July 18, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on January 30, 1952 to the late Luther C. Sr. and Ella B. Wilson Gibbs.

Luther graduated from Tech Memorial High School and majored in social work at North

Bellmore College in North Bellmore, NY. He worked for over 25 years...

Geraldine "Betsy" E. Lohrer

Geraldine "Betsy" E. Lohrer

Jul 18, 2024

Geraldine E. “Betsy” Lohrer age 88, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on May 20, 1936, the daughter of the late Ross F. and Geraldine E. McCarthy Brown.

Betsy graduated from Fairview High School in 1954. She married Walter G. Lohrer on August 18, 1954, passing a month shy of their 70...

Curtis A. Falk

Curtis A. Falk

Jul 17, 2024

Curtis A. Falk age 73, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on November 25, 1950 a son of the late Harvey and Bess Mick Falk. 

Curtis was a musician and played bass in several bands. More than anything he loved to ride his motorcycle. 

He is survived by his wife of...

Mark D. Rembert

Mark D. Rembert

Jul 17, 2024

Mark D. Rembert “Ramrod” “Rammer” age 62, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at AHN St. Vincent after a courageous battle with cancer and tremendous fight with medical issues. 

He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 23, 1961 a son of the late Dennis L. Rembert, Sr. and Lois Medinger Rembert. Mark was Perennial All-Star in Dehaven...

Carl S. Pamula

Carl S. Pamula

Jul 17, 2024

Carl S. Pamula “Peanuts” age 79, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born in Erie on October 14, 1944 a son of the late Carl and Vivian Caldwell Pamula. 

Carl worked at GE, Erie Ceramic Arts and Marx Toys. 

He enjoyed gambling, his Native Pow Wows and socializing with his family and friends. 

In addition to...

Wendy Baker Sherman

Wendy Baker Sherman

Jul 16, 2024

Wendy Baker Sherman, age 88 of Erie, passed away at her residence, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born in Erie, PA, October 30, 1935, daughter of the late Edward & Madalyn Lochner Baker. 

Wendy was a 1953 graduate of Academy High School and Simmons School of Nursing in 1958. She married S. Samuel Sherman in October of 1959, and moved to Gastonia,...

John V. Lindner, Jr.

John V. Lindner, Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

John V. Lindner, Jr., age 84, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at Saint Mary’s Asbury Ridge. He was born in Jamestown, NY on December 30, 1939, the son of John Vincent and Ina Carlson Lindner. 

He graduated from Jamestown High and attended Architectural School at the University of Notre Dame. John worked for 10 years for Architectural firms...

Dolores M. "Dee" Donor

Dolores M. "Dee" Donor

Jul 13, 2024

Dolores M "Dee" (Jablonowski) Donor, of Millcreek Township passed away unexpectedly, at age 75, on Saturday July 13, 2024 at her residence. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Ferdinand and Kordula Jablonowski, her sister Betty Ann Stufft, her son Jeffrey Donor, and her nephew and Godchild Timothy Stufft.

Dee was born in Poland. In 1956, Dee her mother and her...

Albert Lee Hayes

Albert Lee Hayes

Jul 8, 2024

Albert Lee Hayes, age 91 of Cortland, OH, passed away on July 8th, 2024 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.

He was born in Edinboro, PA, on December 24, 1932, the son to the late Albert J. and Nora B. Forbes Hayes.

Al graduated from Millcreek High School. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force, where he learned Technical...

Ronald W. Root

Ronald W. Root

Jul 7, 2024

Ronald Root, age 81, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on February 14, 1943, the son of the late William S. and Arlene June Gay Root.

He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the United States Army and worked for Eriez Magnetics for 27 years as a coil assembler.

Ronald was active in the...

Dennis J. Himrod

Dennis J. Himrod

Jul 6, 2024

Dennis J. Himrod, beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away peacefully on July 6, surrounded in love with his family in his hometown of Erie. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rebecca; three children – Jeff (Susan), Jody (John), and Jay (Tracey); and nine grandchildren. He was preceded by his son, Jamie.

Dennis lived a wonderful and fulfilling...

Katie "Patsy" (Bassham) Bell

Katie "Patsy" (Bassham) Bell

Jul 4, 2024

Katie “Patsy” (Bassham) Bell, age 71, of Erie, completed her earthly excursion on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital to begin her experience of eternal life with Jesus Christ by the determination of God, our Heavenly Father. She was born in Erie, February 9, 1953, daughter of the late Thaddeus Bassham and Katie Butler.

Patsy’s compassion and concern for...

Clifford "Bill" Joslin

Clifford "Bill" Joslin

Jul 4, 2024

Clifford “Bill” Joslin, age 80 of Millcreek, died Thursday, July 4th, 2024 surrounded by close family at LECOM Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Conneautville, Pennsylvania on May 7th, 1944, son of the late Peter Natcher and Virginia Thomas Joslin Natcher. He was a graduate of East High school in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he was a record-breaking...

Richard William Doray, III

Richard William Doray, III

Jul 3, 2024

Richard William Doray III, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2024 in Erie, PA. Rick was born on January 24, 1965 in Jacksonville, NC. He was the son of Richard and Carole Doray of Beaufort, SC. 

Growing up in a military family, he lived in several different states including South Carolina, Maine, Massachusetts, Utah, and Pennsylvania. Rick was very...

Jose H. Ortez

Jose H. Ortez

Jul 2, 2024

Jose H. Ortez, age 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, after a short illness.

He was born on December 20, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Felicita Ortiz.

Jose enjoyed listening to classic rock and going fishing. He was a diehard Cleveland fan, always cheering on the Browns and Indians. He loved spending time with...

Audrey L. Horton

Audrey L. Horton

Jul 2, 2024

Audrey L. Horton, age 92 of Erie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born January 11th, 1932 in Wesleyville, PA, a daughter to the late Claude and Francis Pierce Dougan.

Audrey graduated from Academy High School. She was a dedicated member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where she found solace in the choir...

Geoffry P. Pancerev

Geoffry P. Pancerev

Jul 1, 2024

Geoffry P. Pancerev passed away July 1, 2024 in the care of his family. He’s the son of Clifford and Arley Livingstone Pancerev.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Erie Business Center and Gannon University. Geoffry was employed at General Electric for 42 years as a locomotive tester. He served in the US Air Force in Thailand.

In addition to his...

Lois Townsend Tibbitts

Lois Townsend Tibbitts

Jul 1, 2024

Lois Townsend Tibbitts age 82 passed away on Monday July 1, 2024 at home. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 31, 1941 to the late Frederic Townsend and Beulah Rothschild.

She graduated from Pewaukee High School. Lois worked at J. C. Penney for over 25 years and also volunteered at Whole Foods Co-Op. She was a member of the...

Lester "Les" Laron Jones, Sr.

Lester "Les" Laron Jones, Sr.

Jun 29, 2024

Lester Laron Jones Sr., affectionately known as Les, passed away on June 29, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the age of 61. Born on May 21, 1963, to the late Alvin and Louise Jones. Les grew into a disciplined and mild-mannered individual, known for his unforgettable smile and infectious laugh.

Les had a distinguished career as a Corrections Officer, working...

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