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Kathleen White
Feb 23, 2016
Kathleen L. White, age 63, of Erie, passed away February 23, 2016 at Saint Vincent Health Center. She was born in Erie, PA on March 24, 1952, daughter of the late Catherine Shuhart Hankanen and Eino Hankanen. She was a 1970 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.
She worked as an assembler for ERISCO Industries for 33 years, where she retired...
Louis Adamczyk
Feb 23, 2016
Louis David Adamczyk age 89, of Erie, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at St. Mary’s East.
Born on November 28, 1926 in Erie, a son of the late John and Antoinette “Tillie” Leszek Adamczyk.
He attended East High School and served in the U.S. Army. Louis was employed at F.W. Woolworth for 20 years and for Firch Baking Company for 16 years....
John Brown
Feb 23, 2016
John “Jack” M. Brown, age 91, of Erie died on Tuesday February 23, 2016 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on November 25, 1924 Sproul, PA to the late John David and Marjorie Walters Brown. John was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. He graduated from Triadelphia High School in West VA in 1942 and earned...
Clyde Porter
Feb 22, 2016
Clyde W. Porter, of Girard, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, a son of the late Reid and Mildred Williams Porter.
Clyde graduated from Girard Union High School. He retired from PHB in 2009 where he worked for over 45 years in hydraulic maintenance.
He was a former member of Girard Bethel Assembly of God....
Judy Gariepy
Feb 22, 2016
Judy Ann Gariepy, age 58, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 22, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on November 10, 1957, a daughter of the Charles Thomas Strange and the late Polly Strange.
Judy was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. Her family meant the world to her. She also liked...
Orville Cotton
Feb 22, 2016
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Orville Warren Cotton, age 63, of Erie, transitioned from labor to reward Monday, February, 22, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.
Orville was born in Pittsburgh, PA., February 16, 1953. A son of the late Norma Cotton and Orville Fleming.
He was a 1971 graduate of Schenley High School...
Donna Swager
Feb 21, 2016
Donna Mae Case Swager, age 86, of Erie, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 21, 2016.
She was born in Erie on December 8, 1929, daughter of the late Wendella Carlson Case and Harold P. Case.
Donna graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1947. After graduation, she embarked on a work life that spanned nearly 40 years, the majority of her career...
Darlene Pier
Feb 20, 2016
Darlene R. Pier, age 63 of Wattsburg, PA, died Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital.
She was born December 14, 1952 in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Norma Humes Peters.
Darlene graduated from Harborcreek High School.
She had been an insurance agent, and worked for Phillips Wisineski Insurance, Carter Reagan Insurance, and Sam Black Insurance. Darlene...
Charles Liken
Feb 19, 2016
Charles E. Liken, D.O., age 79, of Erie, died on Friday, February 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 21, 1936 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Russell B. and Alberta Muehlbronner Liken.
Dr. Liken graduated from Oil City High School and Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He worked in Erie as a Pharmacist for Eckerd Drug Store...
Jeannette Desko
Feb 17, 2016
Jeannette “Jean” Mitcho Desko, age 86, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.
She was born in Erie, on October 13, 1929, a son of the late Nicholas and Mary Hulana Mitcho.
Jean graduated from Girard Union Rice Avenue High School in 1947. She was a charter member of Holy Cross Church and had been a...
Edward Terella
Feb 15, 2016
Edward H. Terella of Millcreek passed away on Feb. 15, 2016 at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife Claire Terella. The two recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on Jan. 31. Edward is survived by four of their five children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Edward was well known to the Erie community as he established Terella...
Paul Weber
Feb 15, 2016
Paul R. Weber, age 45, of Erie, passed away at his home on February 15, 2016 from the disease of addiction and effects related to substance abuse. Paul was quite the athlete, excelling in football, basketball, baseball and soccer in his earlier years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing with his sons, uncles and close...
Walter Pietrasiewicz Ii
Feb 15, 2016
Walter L. Pietrasiewicz II, 57, of Erie, died on Monday, February 15, 2016, at UPMC Hamot. He was born on October 14, 1958, in Erie, son of the late Walter L. Pietrasiewicz I and Evelyn Westman Pietrasiewicz. A 1976 graduate of Tech Memorial High School, he was an auto mechanic for Goodyear, Ross Notary, and Skips Tires. Mr. Pietrasiewicz was...
Margaret Pulice
Feb 15, 2016
Margaret A. “Peggy” Pulice age 80, of Millcreek, was born to Eternal Life on Monday, February 15, 2016.
She was born in Smicksburg, PA on February 14, 1936, daughter of the late Jay and Maude Taylor Daugherty, Peggy graduated from Strong Vincent High School in Erie.
She worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Guidance Offices in the Millcreek Township School District...
David Noel
Feb 14, 2016
David Eugene Noel, age 64, of Erie, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his residence.
David was born in Erie on June 28, 1951 a son of Betty Jane (McCool) Noel and the late James Noel. He was a graduate of Harborcreek High School and attended ATES for technical computer training.
David was employed as a Customer Engineer with IBM for...
Florence Piasecki
Feb 14, 2016
Florence M. (Silman) Piasecki age 88 of Erie, died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Saint Mary’s East. She was born the oldest of three girls in Uniontown, Pa. on January 15, 1928 a daughter of the late Harry and Eleanor Babb Silman. Florence spent most of her childhood and adolescence in the coal mining town of Bobtown, Pa. After graduating...
Marjorie Parrett
Feb 12, 2016
Marjorie Marie Webb Parrett, 78, formerly of W. 24th Street, died on Friday, February 12, 2016, at the Village at Luther Square. She was born on March 1, 1937, in Meadville, PA, daughter of the late Brock Allison and Frances Josephine Boyles Webb. A 1967 graduate of Tech Memorial High School, she worked for Troy-Erie Laundry for 20 years retiring...
David Guthrie
Feb 12, 2016
David A. Guthrie Sr. age 69, of Erie, died quietly at home on Friday February 12, 2016. He was born in Erie, Pa. on July 11, 1946, a son of the late Thomas W. and Marian Burgess Guthrie. He was a 1964 graduate of McDowell High School, and worked for 58 years as Erie’s “best” auto mechanic for Guthrie’s West...
Helen Nelson
Feb 11, 2016
Helen I. Schlosser Nelson, 97, formerly of Plum Street, died on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Sarah Reed Retirement Center. She was born on June 2, 1918, in Erie, daughter of the late Clarence J. and Olive Terrill Schlosser. A lifelong resident of Erie, Mrs. Nelson was a 1936 graduate of Academy High School and also graduated from Erie Business...
Anna Teed
Feb 10, 2016
Anna M. “Annie” Teed, age 89, of Millcreek, passed away Wednesday February 10, 2016, at Sunrise Senior Living Center. Annie was just 2 days away from her 90th birthday.
Annie was born February 12, 1926 in Starford, PA daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Buterbaugh) Falconer. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Betsy Ross Chapter.
Throughout...