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Charles “Chad” Donald Robertson

Charles “Chad” Donald Robertson

Jan 20, 2017

Charles “Chad” Donald Robertson age 27, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 following an automobile accident.

He was born in Erie on January 11, 1990 a son of Tim R. and Paula Harrington Robertson.

Chad graduated from Fairview High School with honors in 2008. He was an All-Star baseball player and also wrestled.

Chad knew everything there was to know...

Laverne Payne

Laverne Payne

Jan 20, 2017

LaVerne E. Payne age 73, of Millcreek, lost his ongoing fight with diabetes on Friday, January 20, 2017, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center - Erie, and he was honored with a Final Salute. His body was draped with a U.S. Army quilt and later with the American Flag. He loved his country and his friends and family. He is...

Sara Nixon

Sara Nixon

Jan 20, 2017

Sara “Sally” Lacey Nixon, age 78, of Fairview and formerly of Painesville, OH, passed away on Friday January 20, 2017 at home surrounded by family.

She was born in Conneaut, OH on February 17, 1938, a daughter to the late Miller and Ruth Aikens Lacey.

Sara was a 1956 graduate of Conneaut High School and went on to earn a degree in...

Lucille Long

Lucille Long

Jan 19, 2017

Lucille Marie Long, age 79 of Erie, passed away Thursday January 19, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. She was born Erie on April 10, 1937, a daughter of the late Arthur and Silvia Dorson Dahn.

Lucille attended Academy High School and worked at General Electric and the VFW. She was an avid hunter and a “Jack of all trades.” She could put...

Phyllis Hooper

Phyllis Hooper

Jan 19, 2017

Phyllis Yvonne Smith Hooper, age 76, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at UPMC Hamot.

She was born on February 13, 1940, in Waterford, Pa., daughter of the late Kenneth Jeff and Evelyn Crocker Smith.

Phyllis attended Academy High School, worked at Chido's Dry Cleaners for 35 years, and was a huge animal lover.

Survivors include a...

Barbara Conn

Barbara Conn

Jan 19, 2017

Barbara Stella Conn, age 87 of Erie, passed away Thursday January 19, 2017 at Millcreek Community Hospital. She was born Erie on April 10, 1929, a daughter of the late Francisco and Clara Snow Martinez.

Barbara attended Academy High School and worked at St. Vincent Hospital for more than 16 years. She had been a longtime member of St. Joseph Bread...

Thomas Biddlestone

Thomas Biddlestone

Jan 19, 2017

Thomas Alan Biddlestone age 67, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Thursday January 19, 2017. He was born in Warren OH on November 28, 1949 a son of the late Thomas C. and Dolores Myers Biddlestone.

Thomas was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved to ride his Harley Davidson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

E.J. Mascaro

E.J. Mascaro

Jan 19, 2017

E.J. Mascaro, age 34, of Charleston SC passed away in South Carolina on Friday, January 20, 2017 as the result of a vehicle accident.

He was born in Erie on January 7, 1983, a son of David L. Mascaro, Jr. and Glenda Artman Mascaro.

E.J. was a 2002 Graduate of McDowell High School. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving two...

Raymond Furst

Raymond Furst

Jan 16, 2017

Raymond G. Furst age 58 of Erie, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on November 11, 1958 a son of Catharine Stumpf Furst and the late David Furst. Ray graduated from McDowell High School and was an active volunteer at the Erie Art Museum before his illness.

Ray had a very gentle spirit...

Marcell Flemings

Marcell Flemings

Jan 15, 2017

Marcell Jakeem Flemings, age 26, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. He was born in Erie PA on September 4, 1990, the son of George Flemings and Sherrie Taylor Granberry.

Marcell attended Strong Vincent High School and later worked for Rodriguez Roofing and Country Fair. He was a member of Victory Christian Church and enjoyed swimming, basketball and music....

Richard Schultz

Richard Schultz

Jan 15, 2017

Richard Valentine Czartoryski- Schultz age 74 of Erie, passed away at St. Vincent Health Center on Sunday, January 15, 2017. He was born in Detroit, MI on February 14, 1942 a son of the late Anthony and Bernice Ptasinski Czartoryski. He was a graduate of East High School and Burnside Ott Aviation Training Center in Miami, FL , where he...

Eric Voigt

Eric Voigt

Jan 14, 2017

Eric Edmund Voigt, age 63, of Girard, PA and formerly of Charles City, VA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

He was born in St. Louis, MO on March 9, 1953 a son of John Edmund and the late Mary Louise Voigt.

Eric received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Anthropology in 1984 and an MA in Anthropology in 1992 from...

Helen White

Helen White

Jan 12, 2017

Helen Scott White, age 86, formerly of Albion, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2017 in Copperas Cove, Texas.

She was born in Platea on April 4, 1930, a daughter of the late Forest and Alice Marie Baldwin Scott Gustafson.

Helen was a member of the Federated Church in East Springfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Brenda Nikolishen

Brenda Nikolishen

Jan 11, 2017

Brenda Kuntz Nikolishen took a glorious flight on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. The angels led her safely to her heavenly home.

She was born in Erie on April 22, 1957 a daughter of Sandra Kuntz Varescak of FL and the late Bernard Kuntz.

Brenda’s joys were her daily time and relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; her loving family, her...

Ethel Dwyer

Ethel Dwyer

Jan 11, 2017

Ethel Mae (Pat)  Dwyer, 98, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.          She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on October 29, 1918, the daughter of the late Patrick Joseph (PJ) and Ethel Lynch Grant.  She married Paul Vincent Dwyer on November 18, 1939 (a union that lasted 67 years until his death) and together...

John Eckonen

John Eckonen

Jan 10, 2017

John K. Eckonen, age 34, of Millcreek passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

He was born in Conneaut, OH on August 7, 1982, a son of Catherine Wilson Pudder, and her husband, Kurt of Linesville and the late Bo Eckonen.

John attended Northwestern High School and had worked in construction. He loved the beach and traveling.

He is preceded in death...

Sandra Williams

Sandra Williams

Jan 10, 2017

Sandra K Sandi Drew Williams age 71, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot Hospital on Tuesday January 10, 2017. Sandi was born in Erie PA on July 12, 1945 a daughter of the late Milton A. and Edna Moultrie Drew. Sandi was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and later attended evening classes at Tech Memorial High School....

George Ehret

George Ehret

Jan 10, 2017

George Robert Ehret, age 79, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Fairview Manor.

He was born in Erie on October 30, 1937, son of the late Emil Ehret and Elizabeth (Brogden) Ehret.

After George graduated from McKean High School, he immediately joined the Navy where he served for three years. He then worked at Erie Foundry Company/Erie Press...

Stephen Faluszczak

Stephen Faluszczak

Jan 10, 2017

Stephen W. Faluszczak age 89, of Erie, passed away on 10 January 2017, at the Erie VA Medical Center.

He was born in Schenectady, N.Y., on 27 November 1927, a son of the late Anthony and Rose (Belczyk) Faluszczak.

After graduating from Purdue with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Stephen worked at GE in 13 different manufacturing departments for more than 39...

Katherine Martin

Katherine Martin

Jan 9, 2017

Katherine "Kay" Mary Measel Martin, 101, passed into eternal life on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Fairview Manor Nursing Home. Formerly, she lived on Norman Way, and later resided at Dufford Terrace Apartments for 23 years. Born on March 20, 1915 in South Erie, she was the daughter of John and Grace Measel. Sister or "Sis" as she was known...

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