James Newell McKibben
Nov 28, 2024
James Newell McKibben passed away at home on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, 2024, due to complications from dementia. Jim was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on March 11,1940, to Wilmer N. and Charlotte McLean McKibben. He graduated from Culver Military Academy and the University of Colorado before beginning his lifelong professional career in insurance sales and earning the CLU designation. In...
Gary L. Dunsmore
Nov 28, 2024
Gary L. Dunsmore passed away on Thursday, November 28th, 2024 at Hamot Hospital.
Beloved son of Earl Lee and Verna Marie (Edwards) Dunsmore.
Gary graduated in 1954 from McDowell High School, attended Behrend State College, and joined the United States Army, where he served 2 years in Germany.
He graduated from the Erie Police Academy and joined the Millcreek Police Department. He caught...
Mary Ellen Reddinger
Nov 28, 2024
Mary Ellen Reddinger, 84, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
She was born in Erie on November 22, 1940, daughter of the late Oscar and Betty Hofmann. Mary Ellen graduated from Villa Maria Academy, Class of 1958. She worked at Erie County Adult Probation until her retirement in 2004. Mary Ellen was a devout Catholic, who said her...
Glenn H. Graham
Nov 28, 2024
Glenn H. Graham age 81 of Cranesville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Fairview Manor following a brief illness.
He was born in Wellsburg, PA on March 20, 1943 a son of the late Harold and Irene Ball Graham.
Glenn was a graduate of Northwestern High School in Albion and was the Maintenance Director at Camp Fitch YMCA for many years.
He...
Jeanette E. (Solberg) Swanson
Nov 26, 2024
World War 2 veteran Jeanette E. (Solberg) Swanson, after 100 years and 8 months, left her earthly home on November 26, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Rose (Dlask) and Harry Solberg of Mauston, Wisconsin.
She was born on March 27th 1924 in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. After graduating from Mauston High School in 1942,...
Richard August Schlegel
Nov 26, 2024
Richard August Schlegel, 92, of Fairview, died at home surrounded by his loving family on November 26, 2024.
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 15, 1931, to the late John Emil Schlegel and Mary Halpin Schlegel. He grew up in Pittsburgh which formed his life-long love of the city and its sports teams. He graduated from North Catholic High...
Jerome "Jerry" Hoydic
Nov 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we celebrate the life of our beloved friend, Jerry—a man who truly knew how to seize every moment and brighten every room he entered. Jerry's zest for life was unparalleled, his humor as bold as his spirit, and his presence a gift to all who knew him.
Even in his final days,...
Dennis J. Rogers
Nov 23, 2024
Dennis J. “Denny” Rogers, age 86, passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
He was born on December 9, 1937, in Erie, to the late Denzel B. and Marion M. Rosthauser Rogers.
Denny was a 1955 graduate of McDowell High School. He studied Design Technology at Penn State – Behrend before serving in the United States Army for three...
JoAnn Suesser Guilianelli
Nov 21, 2024
JoAnn Suesser Guilianelli, age 80, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family after a short illness.
She was born on September 15, 1944, in Erie, to the late George and Beatrice “Betty” (Tansey) Suesser.
After her graduation from Strong Vincent High School in 1962, she would further her education with a bachelor’s degree...
Darrell Moffett
Nov 21, 2024
Darrell Moffett, age 59, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 21, 2024, after an extended illness surrounded by his family. He was born on January 19, 1965, in Erie, a son of Mattie Henderson Moffett Ratcliffe and the late Edward Moffett.
Darrell was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked for Hamot and the Surgery...
Heath A. Snyder
Nov 20, 2024
January 29, 1967 - November 20, 2024
Heath knew the meaning of hard work. He served in the US Army in Germany and Turkey, ran a dairy farm (he loved his cows), and obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree in business from Edinboro University. After retiring as a Supervisor from the Erie County Assistance Office, he started a scrap metal business...
JoAnn Sturdivant
Nov 20, 2024
JoAnn Sturdivant, age 84, passed away on Wednesday November 20, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Fairview on February 16, 1940, the daughter of the late Elmer and Hazel Otteni Platz.
JoAnn graduated from Fairview High School, Class of 1958. She was employed as a bank teller for 20 years. She loved her family and her dog Pepper. She also...
John Keith Fischer
Nov 18, 2024
John Keith Fischer, 72, of Erie, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024.
He was born April 7, 1952 in Erie, a son to the late Peter and Betty Jane (Hanes) Fischer.
John graduated from McDowell High School. After graduating high school, he served in the National Guard. He worked as an Assembler at GE for many years until retirement. John was...
John A. Orth Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
John A. Orth Jr., age 59, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital after a short illness.
He was born on April 26, 1965, in Erie, to the late John A. and Jean (Mauer) Orth Sr.
John was a great husband, dad and grandfather. He loved to go fishing. John enjoyed cooking, especially for the holiday.
In addition to...
David F. Heubel
Nov 17, 2024
David F. Heubel, age 81, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on January 17, 1943, the son of the late Thomas and Mildred (Sinnott) Heubel.
David was a proud 1961 graduate of Cathedral Prep. Following graduation, he began his career at AMSCO, where he completed a...
James "Jimmy" Dilimone, Sr.
Nov 17, 2024
James “Jimmy” Dilimone, Sr. age 79 of Erie passed away on Sunday November 17, 2024.
He was born in Erie’s Little Italy on June 16, 1945, a son of the late Anna (Ricci) and Michael Dilimone Sr.
Jimmy attended Academy High School. He worked as a boiler maker at Zurn Industries for 30 years until it closed. He also worked for the...
Michael Craig Leopold
Nov 15, 2024
Michael Craig Leopold, age 59, passed away on Friday November 15, 2024, at Suncoast Hospice in Tampa, Florida.
He was born on February 10, 1965, in Erie, PA, the son of the late Donald and Sonya Long Leopold.
After graduating Fairview High School, he earned an associate’s degree in accounting and moved to Los Angeles where he worked at the LA Zoo....
Callie Hughes
Nov 15, 2024
Callie A. Hughes age 48, of Lake City, was taken to soon on Friday, November 15, 2024.
She was born in Grayling, MI on November 6, 1976, a daughter of the late Charles and Suzette Wood Gring.
She graduated from High School in Libby, Montana. Callie loved the outdoors, nature, animals, and music. She had worked for Mike’s Sports Bar in Lake...
Robert Rosini
Nov 15, 2024
Robert Rosini, age 88, of Girard and formerly of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday November 15, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on June 27, 1936, in Shamokin, PA, the son of the late Atelio and Josephine Drucis Rosini.
Robert graduated from Lodi High School in New Jersey and went on to service in the United States Air Force. He...
Geraldine A. Baker
Nov 15, 2024
Geraldine Alice (Geri/Honey) Martin-Baker, age 91 of Erie, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024.
She was born March 14, 1933 to the late Myrtle (Bolkey) Martin-Ritter and Clement Martin Sr.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Allan in 1994, sister, Dorothy & (Palmer) Crock, sister, Miriam & (Stanley) Swiencki, Joanne Ritter, Brothers, Clement (Buddy) Martin, William (Billy) & Dawn...