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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania  & Surrounding Areas

Mary Price

Mary Price

Jan 29, 2016

Mary E. Ringer Price, age 77 of Erie, passed away at St. Vincent Health Center on Friday, January 29, 2016.

She was born on February 27, 1938 in Fairfield, Alabama, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Evans and Katherine Taylor.

On April 14, 1941, Katherine was wed to Zeff Hawkins in Talladega, Alabama. From that time on, Zeff became Mary’s father,...

Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson

Jan 28, 2016

Jean “Bud” William Anderson age 95, of Fairview, PA, passed away on Jan. 28th, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Erie, on June 23rd, 1920, the son of the late Carl Henry and Ruth Irene (Place) Anderson.

He was an avid fisherman, archer, hunter, and boating enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending...

Harold Vogel

Harold Vogel

Jan 28, 2016

Harold E. Vogel Jr. age 47, formerly of Erie, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 in New Orleans, LA. He was born in Erie, Pa. on June 10, 1968 a son of Harold and Simone Nadeau Vogel Sr. and stepfather David Biletnikoff. He was a graduate of Academy High School and served in the US Navy. Harold worked in security and...

Calvin Moffett

Calvin Moffett

Jan 28, 2016

Calvin L. Moffett age 56, of Erie, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at home. He was born in Erie, Pa. on December 20, 1959 a son of Julius and Estella Graves Moffett. He was a graduate of East High School and worked for many years at the Erie Hammermill (International) Paper Company and also C.P.S. in Fairview. He loved both...

William Rogers

William Rogers

Jan 28, 2016

William E. Rogers, age 84, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2016, just one day shy of his 85th birthday.

He was born in North Girard, on January 29, 1931, a son of the late Glenn and Addie Garity Rogers.

After attending Rice Avenue Union High School, he served 4 years in the Air Force. Bill worked at Marx...

Henry Levine

Henry Levine

Jan 26, 2016

Henry Samuel Levine, “Sam” to his family and friends, passed Tuesday, January 26th, peacefully at his home with his son by his side. He was 93.

He was born in Jeanette, Pennsylvania and later moved with his family to Erie. He graduated from Academy High School in 1940 and later enlisted in the United States Army Air Force during World War...

Dorothy Mckee

Dorothy Mckee

Jan 25, 2016

Dorothy E. McKee, age 90, of Lake City, passed away, Monday January 25, 2016 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

She was born in North Girard, PA on October, 21, 1925 a daughter of the late John Emory and Lavina Lillian Powell McKee.

Dorothy graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School. She worked at Rich’s Food Products for 26 years prior to her...

Barbara Nichols

Barbara Nichols

Jan 25, 2016

Barbara C. (Greig) Nichols, age 61, of Erie passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the third of five children born to the late Richard A. and Helen (Dolly) Larkin Greig. Barbara is survived by her husband, Attorney Sumner E. Nichols II and their children, Danny, Lexy, Summy and daughter-in-law Ellen. She...

Alice Duer

Alice Duer

Jan 24, 2016

Alice Duer, of Millcreek, beloved mother, grandmother, healer and friend, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at her home.

A native of Springfield, OH, Alice was the daughter of Elizabeth and Arlo Hockman. She graduated from Northwestern High School and studied at Bowling Green University.

Alice was a trainer at PNC Bank until she retired and began a new career as...

Shirley Trombetta

Shirley Trombetta

Jan 24, 2016

Shirley Elma Trombetta, age 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 24, 2016.

She was born in Erie, PA on July 26, 1931, daughter of the late Elmer and Bertha Zimmer.

She graduated from Strong Vincent and was a perky cheerleader. She worked at Hammermill Paper before marrying the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Trombetta for 65 years. Together, they started Trombetta’s...

Henry Howze

Henry Howze

Jan 23, 2016

Henry Lee Howze, Sr., age 74 of Erie, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Lecom Senior Living Center. He was born in Laurel, MS on July 22, 1941, son of the late Claude and Clara Mae Taylor Howze.

Henry graduated from Benson High School, Class of 1960. He worked for Hammermill Paper Company and retired in 1972. He later worked in...

Robert Hund

Robert Hund

Jan 22, 2016

Robert D. “Pa” Hund, age 77, of East Springfield departed this world for heaven on Friday, January 22, 2016 after a courageous yearlong battle against lung cancer.

He was born in Wilkensburg, PA on November 14, 1938 a son of the late Frank W. and Lucy Hamler Hund. Was taken in by his Aunt Ruth and Uncle Alan Cyphert in 1949...

Ronald Drew

Ronald Drew

Jan 22, 2016

Ronald R. “Doby” Drew age 76, of Erie, died Friday, January 22, 2016 at St. Vincent Health Center.

Ron was born in Erie, Pa. on August 21, 1939 a son of the late Milton A. and Edna Moultrie Drew.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and attended Wilberforce University in Ohio.

Ron served in the United States Coast Guard, with...

Harvey Fohner

Harvey Fohner

Jan 21, 2016

Harvey C. Fohner, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday January 21, 2016 at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born in Erie on April 20, 1928, a son of the late Gerald Lloyd and Margaret Martell Fohner .

Harvey started working full time at the age of 14. He met his future wife Naomi at the age of 15, and...

Mary Sledge

Mary Sledge

Jan 21, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Sledge age 55, of Erie, died Friday, January 22, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, Pa. on January 19, 1961 a daughter of the late Leslie Crosby and Minnie Ola Howard.

She graduated from Academy High School and attended Clarion State University.

Mary loved her family and especially the grandchildren. She was an avid card player and loved...

Earnest Hughes

Earnest Hughes

Jan 21, 2016

Earnest E. “Ernie” Hughes, age 90, of Millcreek, died on Thursday January 21, 2016 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Birmingham AL, on July 30, 1925, a son of the late Melvin G and Katie Bell Butts.

A graduate of Ensley High School in Birmingham AL. He served in the US Army with the 91st Infantry Division in Italy during...

Dante Parrini

Dante Parrini

Jan 18, 2016

Dante A. Parrini, age 79, of Erie died on Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born March 26, 1936 in Erie the son of the late Dante C. and Rose DiLeva Parrini. Dante was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and had formerly managed the Nouva Aurora Club. He later owned the Hideaway Tavern and...

Nancy Wenslow

Nancy Wenslow

Jan 18, 2016

Nancy E. Wenslow, age ­­­­82, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Kane, PA on May 31, 1933, a daughter of the late Walter Nelson and Dora Peterson Nelson.

She graduated from Kane High School in 1951, and though her primary occupation was a homemaker, Nancy also was a piano teacher, and a...

Helen Maureen Phifer

Helen Maureen Phifer

Jan 16, 2016

Maureen Goodwin Phifer, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2016 at the Golden Living Center - Walnut Creek in Erie, Pa. Maureen was the daughter of Ana H. and Edgar A. Goodwin born on October 25, 1925 in Sandoval, Illinois.

Maureen started her professional career in Chicago, Illinois. After moving to Erie, she joined Hamot Hospital in the Accounting...

Dennis Kruse

Dennis Kruse

Jan 15, 2016

Dennis J. Kruse, age 61, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2016 at his residence.

He was born on November 16, 1954 in Erie, PA, a son of Frederick W. and the late Kathleen A. Vigrass Kruse.

Dennis was a 1972 graduate of Fairview High School. He was employed as Head Custodian in the Fairview School District for 34...

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