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Jessie Thompson
Feb 21, 2017
Jess N. Thompson age 90, of Fairview, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
She was born in New Lanark, Scotland on May 17, 1926 the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Nicol. Jess was the first female Gold Medal award recipient, given by Robert Owen, that allowed a child who showed great promise to continue beyond grade school. Jess...
Mary Czarnecki
Feb 20, 2017
Mary Czarnecki age 84, of Fairview, passed away February 20, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center.
She was born in Erie on July 15, 1932 daughter of the late William and Mary Schmader DeHarde.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Cross Church and was a Eucharist Minister there for many years.
She enjoyed her great grandchildren, faith, family, friends,...
Ophelia Williams
Feb 20, 2017
Ophelia Diane Williams, age 61 of Erie, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, PA on February 1, 1956, a daughter of the late John and Emma Simmons Williams.
Ophelia attended Technical Memorial High School, and worked at Elmwood Presbyterian Lodge.
She enjoyed walking and spending time sharing a meal.
In addition to her parents, Ophelia...
James Williams
Feb 19, 2017
James E. Williams, age 74 of Erie, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Manor Care in Lawrence Park, PA.
He was born in Moselle, MS on April 30, 1942, a son of the late John and Emma Simmons Williams.
James graduated from Technical Memorial High School, and worked in manufacturing at Erie Malleable Manufacturing.
He enjoyed fishing, listening to the blues...
Denise Johnson
Feb 19, 2017
Denise V. Beard Johnson, age 57 of Erie, departed this earthly life Sunday February 19, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on June 2, 1959, a daughter of Verna May Beard and the late Dennis Beard, II.
A resident of Erie her whole life, Ms. Beard Johnson graduated from Strong Vincent High School and attended I.U.P. University and Mercyhurst...
David Martin
Feb 18, 2017
David J. Martin, age 68, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on February 27, 1948, son of the late James P. and Elsie Brandenburg Martin. Dave graduated from the Tech Memorial High School where he studied Auto Mechanics. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard, being stationed at...
Kayla Ferrare
Feb 18, 2017
Kayla Ann Ferrare, 28, of Erie, died on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at UPMC Hamot. She was born on June 23, 1988, in Erie, daughter of Yvette M. Clement Lombardi of Erie and the late Christopher Ferrare. A 2006 graduate of Mercyhurst Prep, she was a waitress at Steak 'n Shake and various other restaurants in the Erie area. She...
Janie Porter
Feb 17, 2017
“Eternal Optimism”
Janie M. Porter, 58, of Erie, PA was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, February 17, 2017, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Janie had an infectious smile that was bright and beautiful and a caring heart for those who were in need. She always…always had a generous spirit and would give what little she...
Marcene Edmiston
Feb 17, 2017
Marcene Elizabeth Edmiston, age 91formerly of Erie, PA died on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Passavant Lutheran Retirement Community in Zelienople, PA.
She was born in Snake Spring Valley, PA, September 17, 1925, a daughter of the late John Carl Snyder and Helen (Snyder) Patterson.
Marcene was a loving wife and mother. Marcene was a member of Wayside Presbyterian Church, in Erie.
In...
Donald Laine
Feb 17, 2017
Donald W. Laine, age 87, of Erie, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Brevillier Village.
He was born in Erie, on October 16, 1929, the son of the late Francis and Jenny Klippi Laine.
Don attended Millcreek High School. He served in the U.S Army. Don had worked in manufacturing at Ervite Corporation for over 40 years.
He loved fishing, bowling, yard...
George Douglas
Feb 17, 2017
Douglas George, age 88, of Erie, died on Friday, February 17, 2017, at LECOM at Presque Isle.
Services are private.
Richard Bliley
Feb 16, 2017
Richard Dawson Bliley, age 75, of Millcreek passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home with family at his side after an extended illness. He was born in Erie on July 6, 1941, the son of the late Isabelle Bliley Kaiser and F. Dawson Bliley and stepson of the late Lawrence F. Kaiser.
Dick attended DeVeaux School in...
Ruth Considine
Feb 14, 2017
Ruth Marie Buckel Considine, age 91, of Erie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was born on June 2, 1925 in Erie the daughter of the late Edmund and Marie Renner Buckel. A lifelong resident of Erie, she had attended East High School and graduated from St. Benedict Academy. Ruth was a gifted knitter and seamstress who...
Keith O'Baker
Feb 13, 2017
Keith B. O’Baker, age 58, of Fairview and Stuart, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 13, 2017 at his residence in Florida.
He was born in Erie, on June 29, 1958, a son of the late William L. Sr. and Margaret Perry O’Baker.
Keith graduated from Fairview High School. He was the founder/owner/operator West County Auto and West County Towing in...
Douglas Boyd, Jr.
Feb 12, 2017
Douglas Boyd Jr. age 85, of Millcreek, and formerly of North Kingsville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Fairview Manor.
He was born in York, Pa on August 17, 1931, a son of the late Douglas Sr. and Winniefred Amelia Comley, Boyd.
He graduated from Academy High School in 1950 and attend Michigan State University on a full cross-country...
David Williams
Feb 11, 2017
David B. Williams, age 61, of Ontario, OH, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, PA on May 12, 1955, a son of the late Harold Williams and Betty Williams, of Erie, PA.
David graduated from McDowell High School and obtained a degree in Watch Repair and Gemology from Gem City College. He was...
Judith Buziewicz
Feb 11, 2017
Judith “Judi” Kay Lamison Buziewicz, age 51, of Girard, passed away Saturday February 11, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Erie, on August 2, 1965, a daughter of the late Charles A. and Jean Marks Lamison.
Judi graduated from Girard High School in 1983. She attended J.H Thompson Academy...
Doris Sayre
Feb 11, 2017
Doris M. Sayre, age 87, of Harborcreek passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. She was born on June 9, 1929 in Titusville, PA, a daughter of the late Raymond L. Patterson and Maybe H. Beach.
She attended Wesleyville High School where she met her future husband, Thurl G. Sayre “Bill”. The couple were married on June 11, 1948 at the Wesleyville...
Virginia Griffiths
Feb 10, 2017
Virginia E. Griffiths, 92, of Erie and formerly of Millcreek and Girard, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Village of Luther Square.
She was born in Erie, on March 9, 1924, the daughter of the late Howard R. Wellington, Sr. and Julia Tucker Wellington.
She was a graduate of Academy High School in 1942.
She had worked as a Secretary for...
Barbara Euell
Feb 10, 2017
Evangelist Barbara Jean Euell age 71 of Erie, passed away quietly surrounded by family on February 10, 2017 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center. She was born in Shaw, Mississippi on July 31, 1945 a daughter of the late Daniel and Odessa Womble Meredith. Barbara was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and also received a degree in Sociology...
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