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Ronald Selling
May 22, 2014
Ronald Robert Selling, age 73, of Erie died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Independence Court following a lengthy illness.
Born January 11, 1941, Ronald was a son of the late Benjamin and Jacobeth Berman Selling.
A graduate of Tech-Memorial, Class of 1960, Ron was a member of Congregation Brith Sholom-Jewish Center and he worked for Erie Metal Stamping. He loved bingo, bowling...
Trudy Rushin
May 21, 2014
Trudy L. Rushin age 64, of Erie, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Brookside Homes in Erie.
She was born in Carbondale, PA on October 18, 1949 a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Gladys Reese Norton.
Trudy was a graduate of Irvington High School in NJ, and Overlook Hospital School of Nursing in Setonhall, NJ.
She worked as a Licensed Practical...
Elizabeth Bolan
May 21, 2014
Elizabeth (Betty) M. Bolan, age 93, of Elmwood Gardens, Erie, PA, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
She was born in Erie on August 22, 1920, the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Draegert Reuss.
Mrs. Bolan was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1938, and Erie Commerical College in 1939.
She was a bookkeeper and worked at Grants, Gibson Accounting,...
Billie Sturgeon
May 21, 2014
Bille Jo Turk Sturgeon, 53, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 after an extended illness.
Billie Jo “Mom” was born May 8, 1961 in Dubois, Pennsylvania, to the late Carlysle and Phyllis Turk. Billie Jo enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren of which there were 3. She was always surrounded by friends and family which she loved and...
Donald Rutz
May 20, 2014
Donald F. Rutz, Sr., died on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West, following a long illness.
He was born July 30, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Emil and Florence Ludeman Rutz.
Don served in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a radio operator on the PBM5.
He graduated with a B.S. degree in accounting...
Mary Kendall
May 18, 2014
Mary M. Kendall age 94, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving daughters, on Sunday, May 18, 2014.
She was born in Erie on April 9, 1920, a daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Kulla Carnecki.
Growing up, Mary was a member of Holy Family Church and attended the parish school. She graduated from East High...
John Connell
May 17, 2014
John Francis Connell, age 74 of Girard, PA died May 17th, 2014 at home, following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Providence, RI on September 22, 1939 John was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Cunningham Connell.
John was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence, RI. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a...
Michele Barth
May 17, 2014
Michele S. Orlando Barth, age 63, of Girard, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014.
She was born in Erie on January 2, 1951 the daughter of the late Sam and Bette Quirk Orlando.
Michele graduated from Academy High School. She was an administrative assistant at Calsicat and then went on to enjoy a long career in real estate at Spiegel Realtors, Holland...
Audrey Dietz
May 17, 2014
Audrey A. Deptula Dietz, age 77, of Erie passed away Saturday May 17, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.
She was born in Erie on March 2, 1937 daughter of the late Leo Deptula and Carolyn Janas Deptula.
Audrey was a 1955 graduate of Saint Benedicts Academy High School and was a member of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church.
She was a homemaker.
In...
Kevin Bashore
May 17, 2014
Kevin M. “Sarge” Bashore, age 49, of Erie passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was born in Sydney, OH Shelby County on January 22, 1965.
Kevin was a plumber and enjoyed hunting and horse racing; he was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He served in the Airborne Division of the United States Army.
Kevin was preceded...
Donald Knight
May 16, 2014
Donald E. Knight, age 49 of Erie, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 16, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital from a heart attack.
Don was born in Olean, NY on January 29, 1965. He was the son of Eugene P. and Donna Knight, of Franklinville, NY.
He graduated from Cuba Central High School. Don was a partner with Holland Flooring for over...
Keith Strait
May 15, 2014
Keith Strait, age 32, of Cranesville, passed away May 15, 2014 after a short illness.
He was born March 8, 1982, the son of Debbie Graham of Cranesville and Tim Strait of Albion.
Keith was a graduate of Northwestern School District. He was a supervisor for West Corporation in Erie for several years. Keith enjoyed watching Nascar and Kansas City Chiefs Football....
Beatrice Barron
May 15, 2014
Beatrice L. “Peaches” Barron, age 92, of Erie and formerly of Fairview, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center surrounded by her family.
She was born in Girard, on June 17, 1921, the daughter of late Henry and Helen Garries Dushole.
Mrs. Barron attended Fairview High School and graduated from McKean High School. She was a member of...
Raymond Chisholm
May 14, 2014
He was born in Olean, NY on August 9, 1920, a son of the late John and Lennie Bingham Chisholm.
Pete graduated from Butler High School, attended Penn State University and then Syracuse University. He was a Master Sgt. In the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, and later was in the National Guard, 112th Infantry, 28th Division for...
Forrest Stitzinger
May 13, 2014
Forrest Dana Stitzinger, age72, died on Tuesday May 13, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West. He was born in Erie on January 19, 1942, son of the late Donald L and Ruth E. Dana Stitzinger.
He is survived by a sister, Susan Dylewski and her husband David of Bonaire, GA, two nieces Jeanette Lewis and her husband Scott of Mesa, AR,...
Angelina Mineo
May 11, 2014
Angelina P. Mineo age 85, of Erie, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at her residence following a short illness.
She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 18, 1928 a daughter of the late Orazio and Theresa Paliseno.
Angelina enjoyed cooking, watching the Walton’s and taking care of the home. She loved spending time with her family and her cat Emma.
In...
Ricky Barnes
May 10, 2014
Ricky J. Barnes, Sr., age 57 of Erie, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Harry and Geraldine Sterner Barnes, Sr.
Ricky graduated from Grove City High School and was self-employed, working in the construction industry.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing, and was a member...
Irene Teetzel
May 10, 2014
Irene C. Teetzel age 93, of Erie passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.
She was born in Geneva, OH on June 30, 1920 a daughter of the Late Theodore and Myrtle Brown.
Irene was of the Mormon Faith.
She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She loved flowers and animals and her family was the most important thing...
Christopher Roll
May 8, 2014
Christopher Raymond Roll, age 27, of Girard, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Roswell Park Hospital, Buffalo, NY.
He was born in Geneva, NY, on December 11, 1986, a son of Daniel and Carolynn Fusco Roll, of Fairview.
Christopher graduated from Fairview High School in 2004; he attended Edinboro University and Tristate Business Institute, where he earned his welding certificate. He...
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