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Ann "Niki" DiNicola Stevens
Aug 18, 2024
Ann “Niki” DiNicola Stevens, 83, of Erie passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024
She was born in Erie on August 28, 1940, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Levis DiNicola.
She had worked at K-Mart for 32 years as an Office Supervisor, and Walmart for 3 years.
She was a member of Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church where she served as...
Dr. John Andrew Heverley
Aug 18, 2024
Dr. John Andrew Heverley age 52, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Ashland, KY on March 12, 1972, a son of Judy Milano and the late John “Jack” Heverley, Sr.
John graduated from McDowell High School and went on to receive his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Logan University at St. Louis,...
Andreas Nickolaos Zafiropoulos, II
Aug 18, 2024
Andreas Nickolaos Zafiropoulos II, age 60, of Erie, PA departed this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 26, 1963, son of the late Fayetta Garner Zafiropoulos and Andreas Nickolaos Zafiropoulos Sr.
Andy graduated from Cathedral Preparatory High School, 1981, Northwest Pennsylvania Technical Institute, Paramedic/Fire Science, 1992, and Edinboro University, Bachelor of Science in...
Alice Anne Hollinger Brown
Aug 15, 2024
Alice Anne Hollinger Brown age 71, Erie, died Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital.
She was born in Erie, on February 11th, 1953, the daughter of the late Marjorie Anne Gallagher Gallo Hollinger and Henry G. Hollinger.
Alice was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1971. She worked several jobs, with her favorite being PieceGoods/ Mae’s a...
Joyce Guras
Aug 11, 2024
Joyce Elaine Guras, age 70, of Erie, PA and formerly of Bairdford and West Deer, PA, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on April 2, 1954 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Frank Dawson and Dorothy Kelloway Dawson, of Deer Lakes, PA. Joyce attended Russelton Elementary and was a graduate of...
Albina (Arduini) Palmisano
Aug 11, 2024
Albina (Arduini) Palmisano, age 87, of Erie passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Ball Pavilion. She was born February 25, 1937 in Erie the daughter of the late Luigi (Louis) and Antoinette (DiSiati) Arduini.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Albina had worked in banking in the mortgage department and was a member of St. Paul RC Church.
Besides her parents,...
Susan Parks Hill
Aug 10, 2024
Mother, sister, grandmother, great- grandmother, aunt, and friend to so many that she left behind.
Sue was born in Erie, PA on April 30, 1939 and went to be with the lord on August 10, 2024. She was a proud graduate of Villa Maria Academy, class of 1957. She now gets to join the card table in heaven to play yahtzee...
Theresa Ann Kieklak Zaborowski
Aug 10, 2024
Theresa Ann Kieklak Zaborowski, age 82, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at LECOM Parkside at Glenwood.
She was born in Erie, PA on April 11, 1942, the daughter of the late Lucille Patoka and Michael Hleboui.
She graduated from St. Casimir Grade School and East High School, class of 1960.
She was employed at Erie Osteopathic Hospital, processing medical records; at...
Timothy J. Theisen
Aug 7, 2024
Timothy J. Theisen passed peacefully on August 7, 2024, after sustaining injuries in an accident. Timothy was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on June 3, 1951, the son of the late Eugene and Phyllis Theisen.
Timothy had an idyllic childhood in Wisconsin where he spent time exploring the woods, playing sports, and enjoying Blue Lake. Timothy excelled in school and in sports....
Thomas Frederick Davis, IV
Aug 6, 2024
Thomas Frederick Davis, IV, age 38, passed away August 6, 2024 at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh, PA after a battle with severe pancreatitis. He was born in Galveston, Texas on July 8, 1986 to parents Thomas Davis, III of Galveston, Texas and Kathleen Davis of Albany, Oregon. Tom graduated from Galveston Community College with an Associate’s Degree in General Studies...
May Bishara Wesolowski
Aug 5, 2024
May Bishara Wesolowski, age 96, died peacefully at her Millcreek home August 5th, 2024. Born to Alexander (Skundar) and Nettie (Akari) Bishara May 1, 1928, she was the youngest of ten children.
She grew up in Niagara Falls, NY, leaving high school to work at Bishara Brothers family grocery, while four of her brothers fought in WWII. May overcame adversity in...
Elizabeth (Betty) R. McLaren
Aug 4, 2024
After a long and rich life, Elizabeth (Betty) R. McLaren, age 96, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI on January 31, 1928, the daughter of the late David W. and Mary Elizabeth Orr Rettew.
She graduated from Mercyhurst Prep School in...
Harriet D. Lapp
Aug 4, 2024
Harriet D. Lapp age 92 of Frederick, MD, formerly of Erie, passed away August 4, 2024 at Heartfields’ in Frederick, MD.
She was born in Washington, PA on September 7, 1931, the daughter of the late Ted E. and Almira Lewis Davis.
Mrs. Lapp was a Nurse’s Aide at the V.A. Medical Center on the surgical floor for many years. She was...
Marianne L. Levstek
Aug 4, 2024
“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.” As we say goodbye to Marianne Louise Levstek, we also rejoice that she is reunited with her husband Dan, her son David, and her Lord. Surrounded by the love of her family, Marianne unexpectedly left this world on August 4th, 2024 at the age of 82. Marianne spent her life in service...
Frank Jo Himes
Aug 2, 2024
Frank Jo Himes, age 55 passed away on August 2, 2024. He was born on February 10, 1969 in Bradford, PA to the late James Edward Himes Jr. and Nancy Lee Jozefowicz.
Frank graduated from East High School in 1988. He studied Electrical and Industrial Engineering at Fortis Institute and worked as a machinist.
Frank was a Sergeant in the US Army...
Virginia Theo Foringer
Jul 31, 2024
Virginia Theo Foringer, age 81, of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday July 31, 2024, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born October 15, 1942 in Crawford County, a daughter to the late Gordon Henry and Meredythe (Morton) King.
Virginia loved dancing and enjoyed doing Needle Point crafts, embroidering, coloring, and sewing. She most of all cherished raising her children, and spending...
Tanzania K. Wiley
Jul 29, 2024
Tanzania K. “Bopha” Wiley, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2024, at her residence.
She was born on March 20, 1993, in Warren, Michigan, the daughter of Aisha and her husband, Antonio Stapp and Jermaine Hunter, of Jackson, Michigan.
Tanzania graduated summa cum laude from Collegiate Academy. She went on to further her education as a graduate of IUP...
Edward H. Tonkin
Jul 29, 2024
Edward Hobart Tonkin, age 66, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Bayside, Queens, NYC on July 9, 1958, the son of Edward William Tonkin and Hazel Adele Tonkin. He was a graduate of Daycroft High School, and received his degree in History from Hillsdale College.
Edward...
Thomas H. Sutton
Jul 28, 2024
Thomas H. Sutton age 67, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 28 2024, as a result of a motorcycle accident.
He was born in Durham, NC on November 17, 1956, a son of the late Charles R. and Margaret Gooch Sutton.
Tom attended Plum Boro High School in Pittsburgh, and worked for over 25 year as a Semi Truck driver...
Dorothy Rose Kraus
Jul 28, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Rose (Anderson) Kraus, 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and the loving staff at Brevillier Village on Sunday, July 28th 2024 where she lived for the past 3 years. She was born on March 28th 1927, on the lower east side of Erie and attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and St. Benedict Academy for Girls.
She was an...