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Robert Gaines
Jun 5, 2014
Pastor Robert L. Gaines Jr. age 54 of Erie, Pastor and Founder of Abundant Life Ministries and the Parade Street Community Center, transitioned from this physical existence on Thursday morning, June 5, 2014.
Robert L. Gaines, Jr. was born to parents Annabelle Nelson (Ponder) and Robert Gaines, Sr. on August 22, 1959.
Pastor Gaines graduated from Strong Vincent High School and attended...
Billy Mccloud
Jun 4, 2014
Billy Daniel McCloud “Dollar Bill”, age 53 of Erie, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at UPMC Hamot following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Erie on March 2, 1961, a son of the late Johnny McCloud and Rev. Johnnie Jenkins McCloud.
Billy attended Technical Memorial High School.
He was a mechanic and worked at several shops over the years.
Billy loved fishing, BBQ,...
Lula Atkinson
Jun 3, 2014
Lula Belle Atkinson, age 60, of Erie, died on June 3, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on April 20, 1954, to the late Ned and Elsie Farr Atkinson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Alberta Atkinson and Sarah Martin. She is survived by her sister, Ada Henley of Erie; her...
Randall Posten
Jun 2, 2014
Randall M. “Randy” Posten age 40, of Erie, passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, June 2, 2014 from natural causes.
He was born in Erie on July 14, 1973 a son of Jacqueline Shepard Posten and the late Earl Posten.
Randy graduated from McDowell High School and has worked as a damage appraiser at Ras Auto Body for over 20...
Donald Mcneill
Jun 2, 2014
Dr. Donald B. McNeill, age 89, died on Monday, June 2, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Erie on November 8, 1924, son of the late Dr. Charles A. and Margery Babbitt McNeill.
Dr. McNeill was a graduate of Haverford College and Hahnemann Medical College.
He served during World War II and the Korean encounter being discharged as a Captain...
Lonnie Loringer
May 31, 2014
Lonnie Duane Loringer “Lon”, age 72 , of Erie passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 31st, 2014 at Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center following and extended illness.
He was born on Novermber 25th, 1941 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Frank and Edith Lee Loringer. Lonnie attended Strong Vincent High School and went on to serve...
Kathryn Distefano
May 31, 2014
Kathryn “Sue” DiStefano, age 67, of Girard and formerly of Fairview, passed away Saturday May 31, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.
She was born in Greensburg, PA on January 2, 1947, a daughter of the late Charles R. and Margaret Duffey Baker.
Sue was a 1965 graduate of Brockway High School and a 1967 graduate of Erie Business Center.
She worked as...
Sarah Maio
May 31, 2014
Sarah Ann Maio, age 55 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Erie on June 23, 1958 the daughter of the late Andrew R. and Edith Davis Maio.
Sarah was a 1976 graduate of McDowell High School and received her Bachelor in Criminal Justice from Mercyhurst College....
Clair Henneman
May 31, 2014
Clair F. Henneman, age 85, of Cranesville, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Golden Living Western Reserve.
He was born in Indiana, PA on August 26, 1928, the son of the late Charles Henneman; and Fred and Agnes Swartz Bryan.
Clair graduated from Indiana High School. He was owner of Clair Henneman Services. Clair was a hard worker and will fondly...
Ann Csepela
May 30, 2014
Ann Catherine Csepela, age 88, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.
She was born in Hudson, NY on October 7, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Rose Colwell Shea.
She was a graduate of Philmont High School. Ann had been an organist and music director at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in...
Cora Anderson
May 29, 2014
Cora “Corky” Davis Anderson, age 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully at sunrise on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at home. She was born in Scottdale, PA on September 2, 1928, a daughter of the late D.O. and Cora Davis.
Corky graduated from Scottdale High School and Chatham University with a degree in English. In addition to raising their girls, Corky was...
William Smith
May 28, 2014
William E. Smith, age 89, of Erie, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.
He was born in Erie, PA on March 5, 1925, the son of the late Wesley Charles Smith and Hazel Peelman Smith. He served as a carpenters mate in the US Coast Guard during WWII helping to patrol the Great Lakes and going to...
Karen Pardee
May 27, 2014
Karen A. Frisbie Pardee age 72, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born in Erie on February 6, 1942 a daughter of the late Harrison and Norma Josephine Seelinger Frisbie.
She graduated from McDowell High School in 1960 and went on to work in Admissions at St. Vincent...
Judith Nelson
May 27, 2014
Judith K. Nelson, age 70, of Millcreek, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at her residence. She was born on June 3, 1943, in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Helen Kuharsky.
A graduate of McDowell High School, Judith moved to Washington, D.C. and worked for the United States Naval Department at the Pentagon.
She was a member of...
James Wheeler
May 25, 2014
James Frawley Wheeler age 72, of Erie, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Comfort Care Home in Erie. He was born in Erie on December 7, 1941 a son of the late Melvin James and Anne Geary Wheeler. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and attended Findley College. He worked for many years with M.J. Wheeler...
Nancy Gausman
May 25, 2014
Nancy E. Gausman, age 64, of Millcreek, died on Sunday May 25, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Erie, on June 18, 1949, a daughter of the late John and Sarah Marsh Cooney.
Nancy graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1967. In addition to being a GE telephone operator, she was also a Rural...
Wilma Tochluk
May 25, 2014
Wilma Rose Tochluk, 86, Erie, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Western Reserve Assisted Nursing, Erie.
She had been a nurse at St. Vincent Health Center and Independence Court for many years.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 W. 10th St., Erie.
Ruth Giebfried
May 22, 2014
Ruth Marie Giebfried, age 98, of Niagara Village in Erie and formerly of Queens Village, New York, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Millcreek Manor. Born in New York, New York in King’s County Ruth was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Anna L Schillinger Steffens.
She was a graduate of Hunter College in 1936 and was a teacher...
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