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Russell Bogart
Jun 29, 2016
Russell “Russ” T. Bogart of Brighton, MI, age 95, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.
He was born April 24, 1921 in Fairview, PA to the late Elmer Bogart and Edith Bogart-Whipple.
Russell loved the world of business and was a sports enthusiast. His long time employment with Rockwell International took Betty and...
Robert Mangan
Jun 28, 2016
Robert P. Mangan, age 93, of Erie died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Manchester Commons. He was born on May 13, 1923 in Cumberland, MD the son of the late Mark and Celia Motley Mangan. Robert was a 1941 graduate of Cathedral Prep and served in the Army Air Corp during WW II. Bob had worked for the Pennsylvania Bureau...
Roman Goergen
Jun 28, 2016
Roman M. Goergen, age 97, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Born in Adams, MN on May 23, 1919, he was the son of Peter J. and Anna (Smith) Goergen.
Roman graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Adams, MN and then served in the US Army 45th Infantry during WWII. He retired in 1979 as Supervisor of Erie and Union City...
Sue Zimmerman
Jun 27, 2016
Sue H. Zimmerman, age 84 of Millcreek Township, passed away into Eternal rest on June 27, 2016 at Fairview Manor in Fairview PA, after a brief illness.
She was born in Cerro Gordo, Illinois on July 10, 1931, daughter of the late Mary and Wesley Hayes.
She met her husband in 1949 and moved to Erie in 1950, where she spent her...
Louise Adsit
Jun 26, 2016
Louise M. Harrell Adsit, age 69 of Erie, passed away Sunday June 26, 2016 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 3, 1947 in Springfield, MA, daughter of Eleanor Preissler Harrell and the late Louis B. Harrell.
Louise graduated from McDowell High School in 1965. She retired from Birkmire Trucking.
She loved her dog and...
Joseph Burgert
Jun 25, 2016
Joseph “Joe” Raymond Burgert age 71 of Erie, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Greenville PA while attending a church retreat.
He was born in Franklin, PA on May 8, 1945 a son of the late Rexford and Alice Sutley Burgert.
He was a 1963 graduate of Franklin High School and then received his Bachelor of Science Degree in English from Clarion...
Frank Budny
Jun 25, 2016
Frank Anthony Budny, age 82, of Erie passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at UPMC Hamot. He was born October 12, 1933 the son of the late Boleslaw and Alexandra (Kowalski) Budny. Frank attended St. Stan’s grade school and graduated in “1952” from Cathedral Prep. While at Prep he lettered all four years in swimming and water polo. After graduation...
John Hartigan
Jun 25, 2016
John “JR” Hartigan, age 77 of Erie, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his residence.
He was born in Columbus, OH on July 10, 1938 a son of the late Joseph Raymond and Gladys Mae Forsythe Hartigan.
After graduating High School, John served in the United States Army.
He worked as an Iron Worker for most of...
Howard "Buzz" Cross
Jun 24, 2016
Howard "Buzz" Cross, age 92, passed away at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center on Friday, June 24, 2016. Born in Connersville, IN, son of the late Howard E. and Florence Adams Cross, he attended Indiana University and was a veteran of WWII having served with the U.S. Navy. He moved to Erie in 1963 and worked for School Pictures, Inc.,...
Sean Scully
Jun 22, 2016
Sean Francis Scully, 54, passed away peacefully in Sherman Oaks, Calif., on June 22, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 19, 1961, he was a 1979 graduate of Cathedral Prep high school and a 1983 graduate of Edinboro University. Sean excelled in basketball and football and served as a coach to his children’s...
Betty Vogel
Jun 22, 2016
Betty L. Vogel, age 74, of Erie, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at St. Vincent Health Center. She was born in Erie on March 8, 1942 daughter of Blanche Stackhouse Bowers of Oil City, Pa and the late Lester Bowers.
She was a 1960 graduate of Academy High School.
She was a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church and Beta Sigma Phi...
Larry Harden
Jun 21, 2016
Larry Charles Harden age 76, of Erie, transitioned from labor to reward on June 21, 2016.
He was born in Laurel, MS on August 13, 1939, a son of the late William and Mary (Curry) Harden.
He was a 1958 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and served his country in the United States Army Reserve.
He worked as a production manager in...
Rita Boldizar
Jun 21, 2016
Rita R (Sokoloff) Boldizar, 88, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born July 5, 1927 in Erie and was a daughter of the late Coli and Annie Sokoloff. Rita was known for her kind heart and helpful nature. Those who knew her will always remember her determination, persistence and strong...
William Smith
Jun 18, 2016
Will Smith, age 38, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June18, 2016. He was born on May 9, 1978 at Hamot in Erie, son of Sally L. Smith and the late Donald E. Peters.
Will had worked at Quality Markets in Erie as a Store Manager for many years until the store closed. At that time he started at TOPS...
Elvera Mannarelli
Jun 14, 2016
Elvera Mary Mannarelli, age 99, of Erie died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at St. Mary’s Home East. She was born on October 8, 1916 in Erie the daughter of Leonard and Michelina DeSantis Mannarelli. She was a graduate of Academy High School and Erie Business College. She worked as a bookkeeper for Boyd Welding in Erie. Elvera especially enjoyed...
Anthony Wernicki
Jun 14, 2016
Anthony Wernicki age 74, of Millcreek passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the VA Medical Center.
He was born in Erie on May 19, 1942 a son of the late Joseph J. and Sophie Yuskiewicz Wernicki.
Anthony graduated from East High School in 1960 and then went on to serve in the United States Airforce from 1960 to 1964....
Charles Smith
Jun 14, 2016
Charles R. Linus Smith III age 57, of Fairview, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Montclair, New Jersey on September 5, 1958 a son of June Barbarula Smith and the late Dr. Charles Robert Smith Jr.
He graduated in 1976 from Mercyhurst Prep and received his BS in Computer Science from Gannon College. Charles worked as...
Roger Partsch, Sr.
Jun 13, 2016
Roger W. Partsch, Sr., 61, of Erie, died on Monday, June 13, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1955, in Erie, son of the late Mary Marsh and Charles F. Armagost. A 1974 graduate of Tech Memorial High School, he worked for General Electric Corp. for 35 years retiring in 2009. Roger had many interests. ...
Norman Sandstrom
Jun 13, 2016
Norman R. (Bob) Sandstrom age 77, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016.
He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 6, 1938, a son of the late Hugo and Hilda Sandstrom.
He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Meteorologist for NOAA. He received special accommodations for his part in the early...
Mary Hayden
Jun 12, 2016
Mary Hayden, age 101, formerly of Martin’s Landing, Girard, passed away Sunday June 12, 2016 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Pottsville, PA on September 18, 1914, a daughter of the late Dominic and Rose Scarpelo Angelo.
Mary worked at Horne’s and Halle’s department stores selling men’s clothing. She was a former member of St. John Lutheran Church. Mary loved cooking...
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