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Jane Arnold
Jul 23, 2015
Jane L. Arnold, age 96, of Elmwood Gardens, Erie, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015.
She was born in Erie on January 18, 1919, daughter of the late Francis Tearpak and Agnes O’Connor.
She attended Sacred Heart grade school, Roosevelt Junior High and Academy High School and was a member of St. Julia Roman Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, she...
June Rothwell
Jul 23, 2015
June Lucille Shearer Rothwell, age 92, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 7, 1923, daughter of the late John and Margaret Miller Shearer.
June was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 63 years James Rothwell Jr.
June was a homemaker and volunteered with many organizations...
Anthony Lee
Jul 23, 2015
Anthony “Tony” Lee of Millcreek passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 23, 2015 after a brief but courageous battle against cancer.
Born on August 13, 1945 in Tianjin, China, Tony and his family moved to New York City with aspirations of success. After settling in Erie in 1975, he and his family opened their first of...
Elbert Moore
Jul 22, 2015
Elbert “Mr. B” Moore, Jr., age 96 of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 surrounded by loved ones at home.
He was born on June 1, 1919 in Lenoir, NC to the late Elbert, Sr. and Laney (Kelley) Moore.
Elbert served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1947, serving in World War II. After returning home, he...
V. Darlene Jackson
Jul 21, 2015
Darlene Black Jackson, age 54, of Fairview, lost her battle on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at MaGee Woman’s Hospital in Pittsburgh after a tough fight with ovarian cancer for almost two years.
She was born in Dunkirk, NY on April 18, 1961 the daughter of Charles Black and his wife Donna of Erie and Vera Bromley Black Rathbun and her husband...
Joseph Knight
Jul 20, 2015
Joseph Knight, 74, of 1247 Buffalo Rd, Erie, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in Soso, Mississippi on March 13, 1941 to the late Dollie Lyons (Leonard) Knight and Willie Barnett.
Joseph attended school in Jones County, MS and relocated to Erie as a young adult. He worked various jobs including...
Kathy Oatis
Jul 20, 2015
On the evening of July 20, 2015 at 5:50 PM, Kathy Ann Oatis answered the call of the Lord.
Kathy Ann Oatis, age 59 of Erie, PA, transitioned this life surrounded by family on July 20, 2015.
She was born in Prentiss, MS on November 1, 1955, the daughter of the late Willie Lee and Marie Lee who resides in Erie, PA.
Kathy...
Patricia Ketzel
Jul 18, 2015
Patricia H. Ketzel, age 59, of Erie, was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 18, 2015.
She was born in Erie on February 20, 1956, a daughter of the late Philip and Pearl Luthey Ketzel.
She graduated from Fairview High School and then went on to receive a BS degree from Penn State Behrend.
She was a...
Linda Mraz
Jul 18, 2015
Linda Freitas Mraz, 58, of Erie, PA, passed away on July 18, 2015 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Linda was born June 30, 1957 in Erie, PA and is the daughter of Dorothy Lawrence and the late Manuel Freitas.
She was a 1975 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Linda was a member of St. Julia Church.
Linda loved spending time...
Beverly Chapin
Jul 17, 2015
Beverly J. Chapin, age 73, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 at UPMC Hamot after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Erie, on April 20, 1942, a daughter of the late Harold E. and Myra J. Orr Chapin.
Beverly was a graduate of Academy High School, and had been employed at Erie Beer and McCormick Coffee companies.
Bev was...
Gladys Swartz
Jul 16, 2015
Gladys F. Swartz, age 91, of Erie, died on Thursday July 16, 2015 at the Regency at South Shore. She was born in Erie, the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice Fleming.
Gladys graduated from Academy High School, Class of 1942, and Allegheny College. She worked as an executive secretary in the legal and banking industries and retired from Marine...
Carol Orlando
Jul 16, 2015
Carol Welch Witherow Orlando, age 85, formerly of St. Joseph Apartments, passed away peacefully at Elmwood Gardens on Thursday, July 16, 2015.
She was born in Ossipee, NH on November 8, 1929, a daughter of the late Edwin and Sylvia Bickford Welch.
She graduated from Quimby High School in Sandwich, NH, then moved to Connecticut and worked for an Insurance Company before...
Robert Adler
Jul 16, 2015
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Robert J. “Jerry” Adler, Jr. age 79, of Uniontown, PA and formerly of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Uniontown Hospital.
He was born in Uniontown, PA, on March 23, 1936, the son of the late Robert J. Sr. and Virginia Dollison Adler.
Mr. Adler was a 1963 graduate of Penn State...
Hollis Wasser
Jul 15, 2015
Hollis “Holly” E. Wasser, age 88, of East Springfield, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday July 15, 2015 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West following a brief illness.
He was born in Fredonia, PA, on May 28, 1927, a son of the late Harold and Velma Gamble Wasser.
Holly grew up in Fredonia, PA and worked as a machinist for American...
Frank "Sonny" Margiotti, Jr.
Jul 15, 2015
Frank "Sonny" A. Margiotti, Jr, age 76, of Moon Township, PA died on Wednesday July 15, 2015 in Erie. Born in Pittsburgh, on June 22, 1939, a son of the late Frank A. Sr., and Carmella Gallo Margiotti.
Sonny attended Sto-Rox High School in Stowe Township, McKee’s Rocks, PA. Employed as a driver, Sonny worked as a heavy equipment operator during...
Aiden Cottrell
Jul 15, 2015
Aiden Matthew Cottrell, age 6 months, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 after a courageous battle with chronic lung disease.
He was born in Erie, on January 17, 2015, a son of Wesley and Amanda Miller Cottrell.
Aiden was a fighter from the moment he was born.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his three brothers: Derek A., Bryce V....
Sara Potter
Jul 15, 2015
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Sara Helen Mortimer Potter, age 81, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 9, 1934 in Sprankle Mills, PA., a daughter of the late Purl and Sara Mauk Mortimer.
Sara graduated from Punxatawney High School in 1952. She was a member of Summit United...
John Claridge
Jul 15, 2015
John Richardson Claridge, age 88, of Erie, died on July 15, 2015, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Matane, Canada on November 22, 1926, the son of the late Bertram and Helen Claridge. The family moved to the United States when John was 12 years old.
After being home schooled, John graduated from Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario,...
Bonnie Easler
Jul 15, 2015
Bonnie Raye (Kidder) Easler, age 78, of Girard, passed away at the home of her daughter and granddaughter on Wednesday, July 15, 2015.
She was born in Lake City, on April 4, 1937, a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Helen Rudler Kidder.
Bonnie graduated from Girard Rice Avenue/Union High School. She was the lead majorette at Dobler Hose and enjoyed...
Joseph Bucci
Jul 14, 2015
Joseph Bucci, age 55, of Albion, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Roccopia, Italy on November 15, 1959, a son of the late Marietta and Dominic Bucci.
He worked for Hamot Hospital for five years and then Gunite EMI for more than fifteen years.
Joseph was a member of the VFW Post #470, enjoyed hunting,...