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Arlene Clinton
Jan 5, 2016
Arlene V. Clinton, age 69, of Girard, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.
She was born and raised in Dubois, PA on December 7, 1946, a daughter of the late Logan and Virginia Alexander Murray.
She and her husband enjoyed traveling and she was also an avid bingo player. Her family meant the world to her, she...
Melvin Seely
Jan 5, 2016
Melvin Glenn Seely, age 78, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Franklin, PA on September 27, 1937 son of the late Raymond Everet and Margaret Ann Morrison Seely.
Glenn attended Academy High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a structural iron worker and a...
James Fried
Jan 5, 2016
James G. Fried, 68, of Erie, departed this world for heaven on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie on August 23, 1947, son of the late Frederick J. Fried, Sr. and Mabel M. Dickey Fried. A 1966 graduate of Strong Vincent High School, who earned his bachelor's degree from Edinboro University. Jim worked...
Carollyn Falcone
Jan 4, 2016
Carollyn Jean Falcone, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother to be passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2016 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 11, 1936 in Union City, PA. A longtime resident of Erie, she had owned and operated Carollyn’s Homemade Ice Cream shop in the Burton Plaza. Prior to opening...
Walter Yahn
Jan 4, 2016
Walter J. Yahn, age 87, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, May 17, 1928, a son of the late Walter S. and Elizabeth Johnson Yahn.
He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1946 where he was very active in sports. He graduated from Penn State University in 1952 with...
Harry Aldrich
Jan 3, 2016
Harry J. (“Skip”) Aldrich, age 82, of Erie died unexpectedly, Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Born in Buffalo, NY on March 27, 1933 son of the late Harry J. and Mae Norris McNamee Aldrich.
Harry graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1960 and earned a Master’s of Education Degree from St. Lawrence University in 1964, and did additional...
Stephen Murray
Jan 2, 2016
Stephen D Murray of Fairview, age 55, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, on September 16, 1960, a son of Edward Murray and the late Katherine Robertson
Murray.
Steve was a 1978 graduate of McDowell High School and was part owner and master counter top maker
of Robertson Inc. in Millcreek. He will be remembered by...
Rosemary Vollbrecht
Jan 2, 2016
Rosemary Vollbrecht, age 78, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, following a brief illness.
She was born in Reading, PA on January 8, 1937, a daughter of the late George and Alice Moran Arentz.
Rosemary graduated from Reading Central High School, then attended Penn State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree. She...
Luzella Porter
Jan 1, 2016
Luzella “Sally” Porter age 98, formerly of Erie died on Friday January 1, 2016 at Manchester Commons.
She was born in Minnesota on June 8, 1917 the daughter of the late Peter and Theresa Lindamann Elegeer.
She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and the Fairview Senior Center.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ivan...
Cynthia Ayers
Dec 31, 2015
Cynthia Ann Ayers, age 71, of Erie, died suddenly on Thursday December 31, 2015 at UPMC Hamot. Cynthia was born in Erie on May 30, 1944 to the late Evelyn Vogelhuber and John Zill.
Cindy worked as a home health care aide prior to her disability. She was the sweetest, kindest person who would give you the shirt off her back....
Alton Johnson
Dec 31, 2015
Alton Albert Johnson age 90, of Erie and formerly of Clymer NY and Marion, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, December 31, 2015 at West Lake Woods.
He was born in Amity, PA on March 1, 1925, a son of the late C. Perry and Francis Kimmy Johnson.
He graduated from Wattsburg High School and went on the serve in the United States...
Kathleen Mcshea
Dec 30, 2015
Kathleen Marie Prizinsky McShea, age 78, of Erie, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at home.
She was born in Erie, on October 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Kalivoda Prizinsky.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa McShea.
In addition to taking care of her home and family, Kathleen was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...
Nancy Collier
Dec 29, 2015
Nancy F. (Gattuso) Collier, age 95, of Erie died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Independence Court. She was born August 16, 1920 in Westfield, NY the daughter of the late Frank and Paulina (Catania) Gattuso. A longtime resident of Erie, Nancy owned and operated her own beauty shop for over 30 years. She loved camping and especially the times spent...
Helen Conley
Dec 29, 2015
Helen A. Conley, age 93, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital following a brief illness.
Helen was born in Erie on July 21, 1922 a daughter of the late George and Daisy Aubrey Hartner.
She worked for Loblaws in the Meat Department retiring in 1979 after 20 years of service. She was a member and...
Mary Martin
Dec 28, 2015
Mary Rose Martin, age 89 of Erie, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at her daughter’s residence.
She was born in Frostburg, MD on March 25, 1926.
Mary was a lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic Church, and loved her family and grandchildren.
She was an antique lover, enjoyed collectibles, and traveling to the Seneca Casinos in Salamanca, NY.
In addition to her...
Beatrice Tave
Dec 28, 2015
Beatrice Bennett Tave, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at Sarah Reed Retirement Center. She was 101 years old. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 25, 1914, and lived in Erie since 1951. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Tave.
Survivors include her son Leonard Tave of Coconut Creek, FL, and his wife Barbara;...
Ruth Nichols
Dec 26, 2015
Ruth Elizabeth (Harris) Nichols age 92, of Erie, passed away with grace on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Manchester Commons.
She was born in Battle Creek, MI on March 18, 1923 a daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie Wood Harris.
Ruth graduated with distinction from Millcreek High School, class of 1941.She was a member of the National Honor Society and attended...
Anita Campeau
Dec 26, 2015
“DEVOTED WIFE, MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER”
Anita K. Campeau, age 95, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 26, 2015. She will be greatly missed by each member of her family.
Anita was the only daughter of Herbert and Ada Smith of Kentucky. She was raised in Highland Park, Michigan, lived in Ferndale and Royal Oak, Michigan. Most...
Susan Spencer
Dec 25, 2015
Susan C. Spencer, age 61, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2015 at her residence.
She was born in Erie, on January 17, 1954 a daughter of the late John and Genieve Kahn Sartin.
Susan graduated from McDowell High School and was a loving mother and grandmother. Her family meant the world to her.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Naomi Fohner
Dec 23, 2015
Naomi W. Fohner, age 89, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday December 23, 2015 at home. She was born in Lawrence Park, the daughter of the late LaRue and Blanche Young Weed.
Naomi graduated from Millcreek High School and soon thereafter met the love of her live, Harvey Fohner, as they crossed paths in the woods. She was devoted to her...
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