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Julia Thompson
Mar 2, 2016
Julia M. Thompson, age 95, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Independence Court.
Julia was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 4, 1921, a daughter of the late George A. and Elizabeth Von Fonton Matijasic.
She was a graduate of Aliquippa High School and was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church. She worked at the Boston Store,...
Martha Wilkerson
Mar 2, 2016
Martha Wilkerson, age 92, of Erie, passed away on March 2, 2016 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
Born on August 30, 1923 in Erie, the only daughter of the late Alex and Wanda Kiel.
She was a graduate of Academy High School and was employed as a secretary at New York Life insurance for several years.
She was a member of Mount Calvary...
Henry Fish
Feb 29, 2016
Henry E. Fish, of Erie, died peacefully in his home at Spring Hill on February 29th, 2016. He was granted a fulsome life of ninety years on this earth. He was born in Erie on August 26, 1925, a son of the late Howard MacFarland and Dorothy Hall Fish.
He attended Glenwood Elementary, Academy High School, and graduated from Philips Exeter...
John "Jack" Morris
Feb 29, 2016
John "Jack" Hugh Morris, age 95, of Erie, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
He was born in Carbondale, IL on February 20, 1921 the son of the late Wilma and George Morris.
He graduated from Savannah High School in Savannah, Missouri and the University of Missouri.
John was a Navy veteran, serving on a minesweeper in...
Matthew Hess
Feb 28, 2016
Matthew Hess, age 30, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 28, 2016.
He was born in Erie on December 3, 1985, a son of David Hess and the late Suzanne Zabrosky Hess.
Matthew graduated from Fairview High School in 2004. After working for Insulright, he enlisted in the Navy and served as a Seabee. He then went on to work at...
Marian Kuzmin
Feb 27, 2016
Marian Evelyn Kuzmin, 95, of Erie, was carried by the angels to the mansion prepared for her in heaven on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 15, 1920 in Erie, PA, daughter of George and Tillie Anselment.
Marian was a long time active member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, but attended Luther...
Evelyn Donithan
Feb 25, 2016
Evelyn L. Donithan, age 89, of Erie, died on Thursday Feb. 25, 2016 at UMPC Hamot. She was born in Cambridge Springs, PA on June 15, 1926, a daughter of the late Forest and Marian Jewell Peters.
Evelyn was a strong and brave woman, having faced adversity all her life starting with the death of her mother at a young age....
John Horan
Feb 25, 2016
John Edward Horan, age 73, died on Thursday February 25, 2016. He was born in St. Louis, MO on June 25, 1942 to the late Francis and Anne Horan. He received his bachelor’s degree from St. Benedict’s College; he briefly studied law at the University of Missouri and studied public administration at Southern Illinois University. John is survived by his...
Brenda Horn
Feb 24, 2016
Brenda Sue Gilger Horn, age 65 of Erie passed away peacefully Wednesday February 24, 2016. She was born in Erie on October 5, 1950 to the late James Gilger and Alberta Gilger Cortes. Brenda enjoyed crafts, coloring, watching the W.W.E. and was an avid fan of the Beatles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Raymond Clinton
Feb 23, 2016
Raymond E. “Eddie” “Doc” Clinton, age 75 of Girard, PA, died Tuesday February 23, 2016 at St. Vincent Health Center.
He was born in Penfield, PA on August 25, 1940, a son of the late Marcella Williams Clinton Cheslock.
Raymond attended Dubois High School, and served in the U.S. Army, where he received his parachutist badge.
He worked as a machinist at General...
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...
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