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Betty Jane Keep Momeyer
May 16, 2015
Betty Jane Keep Momeyer, age 91, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.
She was born in Erie on December 8, 1923, a daughter of the late Arthur Keep and Pearl Keep Holiday.
Betty was a Class of 1942 graduate from Academy High School. She enjoyed spending time in Florida with her husband in...
Homer Hill
May 16, 2015
Homer Nathan “Shorty” Hill, a longtime resident of Meadowgreen Acres in Erie, went to be with the Lord and into the loving arms of his dear Dorothy Mae on Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was 91.
Born in Little Hope, PA on February 27th, 1924, Homer was the son of Elmer and Martha Pierce Hill and a lifelong resident of Erie....
Kathryn Morse
May 15, 2015
Kathryn Dufala Morse, age 92, returned home to the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2015. A long-time resident of Millcreek, she resided for the last several years at Manchester Commons in Fairview.
Kathryn was born in Jakubany, Czechoslovakia on August 1, 1922, a daughter of the late Andreas and Anna Ribovics Dufala.
She was a member of Saint Julia Roman Catholic Church.
In...
Joetta Henning
May 13, 2015
Joetta Lee Henning, age 71, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at her residence.
She was born in Meadville, PA, a daughter of the late Robert L. Harvey and Maxine (Borger) Harvey.
She worked at the New York, New York Casino in Las Vegas for 17 years as well as other places along the Vegas strip.
In addition to her parents, Joetta was preceded...
Robert Lemon
May 12, 2015
Robert K. Lemon, age 84, formerly of Millcreek and Oil City, passed away with his family beside him, at Riverwoods Assisted Living in Lewisburg, PA on Tuesday May 12, 2015.
Born in Washington, D.C., the son of the late James McWilliams Lemon and Mildred E. Kimball.
Mr. Lemon was a graduate of Calvin Coolidge High School Washington, DC, and
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.
He...
Margaret Kightlinger
May 11, 2015
Margaret Riazzi Kightlinger age 88, of Erie, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Manchester Commons.
She was born in Steubenville, OH on September 29, 1926, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna Utzig Schmitzer.
She graduated from St. Benedict School in Erie.
Margaret was very passionate about her sales career at Arthur F. Schultz as well as her volunteer work...
Bruce Hemme
May 9, 2015
Bruce E. Hemme, age 61 of Erie, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at his residence, in the presence of family and friends.
Bruce was born in California on December 26, 1953, son of Norbert Hemme and the late Shirley M. Hemme.
He graduated from McDowell High School in 1972, and served our country honorably in the U.S. Army.
Bruce began working at...
Edwin Clark
May 9, 2015
Edwin Eugene Clark age 82, of Erie, died Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services. He was born in Indiana, PA on August 2, 1932, a son of the late Jay and Zola Hamilton Clark. After graduating from Harbor Creek High School in 1950, Ed joined the US Army. Following his service he worked for more than fifty...
Anthony Bartosek
May 9, 2015
Anthony K. Bartosek, age 51, formerly of Edinboro, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2015.
He was born in Erie, on July 18, 1963, a son of the late Frank and Louise Santarel Bartosek.
Anthony had worked for many years as a line contractor for various power companies. He enjoyed helping others, being outdoors and being the life of the party; but...
Michael Banal
May 8, 2015
Michael (Malik) H. Banal, Jr., age 36, passed away after a long battle with the disease of addiction at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Pittsburgh, on February 26, 1979, a son of Joanne Christy Staley and the late Michael Banal, Sr.
Michael had worked as a barber at various shops. He loved radio control cars and taking care of his children....
Eino Niemi
May 7, 2015
Eino J. Niemi, age 92 of Erie, passed away on May 7, 2015 surrounded by his loving family, at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
He was born in Erie, Pa. on July 17th, 1922 and was the 4th of six sons to the late Matias Matti Niemi and Selma Marie (Wirtala) Niemi.
He served in the US Army Aircorp 1943-1946 as a waist gunner...
Genevieve Kern
May 6, 2015
Genevieve Kern, age 84, of Fairview, passed away, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at her residence.
She was born in Cicero, IL, on January 12, 1931, the daughter of the late Pietro and Giovana Redini.
Jeanne was totally devoted to her husband of 66 years, Chuck. They also had one daughter, Cheryl, lost at an early age. She loved nature and wild creatures...
Harry Volk
May 6, 2015
Harry G. Volk, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6th, at Saint Vincent Health Center.
He was born in Erie on April 27, 1938, a son of the late Stephen Volk, Sr. and Louise Leone Volk.
Harry graduated from Strong Vincent High School, went on to serve in the United States Army Reserves during the Berlin Crisis, and graduated first in...
Bonnie Devarenne
May 6, 2015
Bonnie Lou Swanson Devarenne, age 70, of Erie died peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at
Fairview Manor.
Born in Erie, PA on December 26, 1944 she was the daughter of the late William K. and Doris M. Edmonds Swanson.
Bonnie graduated from Academy High School, Class of 1962, she then graduated from the Saint Vincent’s School of
Nursing in 1965. Bonnie...
Donna Phillips
May 5, 2015
Donna Locke Phillips, age 80, passed away on Tuesday May 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 23, 1934 in St. Mary’s, PA daughter of the late Donald S. and Harriett Dean Locke.
Donna and her husband Tom owned the Golden Triangle Motel since 1993. Prior to the motel, Donna was employed for over 20...
Ersilia Thomas
May 4, 2015
Ersilia C. Thomas age 84 of Erie, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at Abington Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Erie, Pa. on April 25, 1931, a daughter of the late David and Lucille Beard Twitty.
She was a 1949 graduate of Academy High School and worked for many years in various positions including Hamot Hospital and at the...
Lydia Gambill
May 1, 2015
Ellen (Head) Gambill Lydia Gambill age 87 of Erie, passed away peacefully at Saint Mary’s Home East on Friday May 1, 2015. Lydia was born in Erie, PA on September 10, 1927 the only child of the late Durward E and Ella Mae (Williams) Head.
She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1947. In 1981 she graduated with an Associate...
Albert Niedzielski
Apr 30, 2015
Albert Niedzielski, age 82, of Lake City, passed away Thursday April 30, 2015 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Erie, on February 6, 1933, a son of the late Frank E. and Mary M. Kowolski Niedzielski.
Albert graduated from Erie Technical High School, class of 1952. He was co-founder of Accurate Finishing and was founder and president of...
Lonzo Arrington
Apr 30, 2015
Lonzo Arrington, age 94 of Erie, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his residence.
He was born in Heidelberg, Miss. on February 18, 1921, son of the late Cleveland Arrington and Susanna McGill.
Lonzo was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed at Erie Malleable Iron for many years until his retirement. He was a charter member of the Morning Star Baptist...
Richard Chorney
Apr 30, 2015
Richard A. Chorney, age 54, of Fairview, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born in Erie, on January 25, 1961, a son of the late Albert and Anna Hanisek Chorney.
Rich graduated from Fairview High School in 1980 and had retired from Penn DOT after 32 years; he worked in many capacities, one of which...
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