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David Hirsch
May 15, 2013
David Newell Hirsch, age 86, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born January 15, 1927, in Donora, PA, a son of the late Rubin Hirsch, from the Ukraine and Fanny Wayne Hirsch, of Pittsburgh.
David was the youngest of 3 boys, Wally in the middle and Arnold the oldest.
David graduated from Denora High School in...
Raymond Fels
May 14, 2013
Raymond Lee Fels age 88, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Fairview Manor following a brief illness.
He was born in Elizabeth, PA on July 27, 1924, a son of the late William and Ella Wood Fels.
Raymond graduated from Charleroi High School, where he was the class Treasurer. He also participated on the debate team which competed in...
Richard Horn
May 13, 2013
Richard J. Horn, age 81, of Fairview, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013, at Pleasant Ridge Manor West. Born on November 7, 1931, in Salem, PA, he was the son of the late William and Viola Gearheart Horn. Richard served in the US Army during the Korean War as a paratrooper and was employed at Parker White Metal Company...
William Swanson
May 13, 2013
William K. Swanson, Jr., age 70, of Kelso Drive, sadly passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Elmwood Gardens.
He was born in Erie, December 19, 1942, a son of the late William K. Swanson, Sr. and Doris Edmonds Swanson.
Bill graduated from Academy High School, class of 1960 and attended Behrend University for two years studying engineering.
He worked at General...
Robert Waidley
May 11, 2013
Robert W. Waidley, age 74, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Erie on February 10, 1939 and was the son of the late Earle and Dorothy Webster Waidley.
Bob graduated from McDowell High School in 1957 and attended Grove City College. He...
Cynthia Crawford
May 11, 2013
Cynthia C. Crawford, age 54, of Pittsburgh died on May 11, 2013 at UPMC Mercy Hospital.
Born on February 25, 1959, she was the daughter of Marion L. (Horton) Crawford and the late Norbert B. Crawford, Jr.
She was a 1977 graduate and Valedictorian of Villa Maria Academy. She graduated Cum Laude from Allegheny College, received her Masters of Science at North...
Vernon Gambill
May 11, 2013
Vernon Gambill Sr, age 89 of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Saturday May 11, 2013.
He was born in Max Meadows, Virginia on July 11, 1923 to Samuel Paul and Annie Wright Gambill.
He moved to Erie in 1940 to reside with his aunt and uncle, Lottie and Harry Nelson.
He graduated from East High School...
Donna Youngquist
May 9, 2013
Donna M. Youngquist, age 78, of Millcreek, passed away Thursday May 9, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on September 27, 1934, daughter of the late Philip S. and Edna M. Brewer Rathmell.
Donna was raised in Harborcreek and graduated from Harborcreek High School. She worked in the Accounting Department at Zurn Industries, as a customer service representative at...
Marion Rogers Fitzreiter
May 8, 2013
    Marion M. Rosthauser Rogers Fitzreiter, 97, formerly of West Gore Rd., died Wed., May 8, 2013, at Sarah Reed Retirement Center. She was born May 7, 1916 in Erie, daughter of the late Charles and Lillian Johannes Rosthauser. A 1934 graduate of Academy High School, she was an office manager and executive secretary for the Louis Marx Toy Company...
Wayne Hughes
May 8, 2013
Wayne E. Hughes, age 85 of Cambridge Springs, died May 8, 2013 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1928 in Fallscreek, Pa, son of the late Victor W. Hughes and Ruby Wingrove Szymanek Hughes.
He served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1952. After discharge he graduated from Gannon University in 1956 with a degree in physics. He...
Sharene Moore
May 8, 2013
Sharene E Moore, 52 of McKean is at peace with the angels after battling lung cancer over four years.
Richard, her best friend and husband over twenty one years, walked hand in hand by her side, never leading, never following, since the day they were introduced. She died at home on Wednesday, May 8.
Sharene is the daughter of Paul and Sue...
Lonnie Spencer
May 6, 2013
Lonnie Warren Spencer age 66, of Erie, died Monday, May 6, 2013.
He was born in Westfield, NY on December 13, 1946 a son of the late Robert E. and Frances M. Sweet Spencer.
He graduated from Wattsburg High School in 1964 and served as a Marine during the Vietnam War. He worked many years as a self employed contractor and was...
Charles Stolburg
May 5, 2013
Charles W. "Chuck" Stolburg, age 81, of Millcreek, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Ridgway, PA on March 5, 1932 a son of the late Russell P. and Charlotte Forrester Stolburg.
He graduated from Millcreek High School and went on to serve in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Charles worked for...
Mary Gallagher
May 5, 2013
Mary Ann Gallagher, age 78 of Erie died on May 5, 2013 at Presque Isle Rehab.
She was born on February 22, 1935, daughter of the late Richard W. and Mary G. (Parker) Donnelly.
Mary Ann was the Chapter Treasurer of PARSE. She loved crossword puzzles reading the TV Guide and People magazine, watching QVC and Schnauzer puppies.
Survivors include son John Gallagher...
Shirleyann Waite
May 5, 2013
ShirleyAnn Mando Waite, age 77, of Erie, passed away on May 5, 2013.
She was born in Erie, PA on July 19, 1935 daughter of Louis and Virginia Herlet Mando.
She attended Wesleyville High School and was employed for 10 years at the Waterford Elementary School as lunchroom supervisor. While employed there she was kindly known as "The Warden".
In addition to her...
Harry Singer
May 5, 2013
    Harry J. Singer, 93, of Erie, died Sun., May 5, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born April 26, 1920 in Erie, son of the late John and Rose Elizabeth Zillman Singer. A 1938 graduate of Academy High School, he earned a degree in accounting from Erie Commercial College. Mr. Singer was a Veteran of the U.S....
Ethel Smith
May 5, 2013
Ethel Mae Smith, age 91, of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2013 at Elmwood Gardens.
She was born on October 19, 1921 in Collins, MS, a daughter of the late Louis and Pearl Bird Jenkins.
Ethel Mae attended Collins High School in Collins, MS and was employed at Hamot Medical Center for many years.
She was a...
Dorothy Hlifka
May 4, 2013
Dorothy Ruth (Morey) Hlifka, age 91, formerly of Erie, died peacefully at her home in Boise, Idaho on Saturday, May 4th.
She was born in McKeesport, PA on November 28, 1921.
Dorothy was married for 57 years to Joseph Francis Hlifka, who passed away in Jan. 2000. She was also preceded in death by her son Allan Richard in 1995.
She is survived...
Charles Conway
May 3, 2013
Charles L. Conway Jr., 45, of Erie, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Millcreek Community Hospital.
He was born in Erie on January 14, 1968, a son of the late Sandra M. and Charles L. Conway Sr.
Chuck was proud of his success as area director for Wendy's of Erie and devoted himself to caring for his customers and employees while serving...
Dorothy Walters
Apr 30, 2013
Dorothy Burwell Walters age 88, formerly of Abilene, KS, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Erie, Pa.
She was born in Abilene, Kansas on June 6, 1924 a daughter of the late Dallas and Helen Shuey Burwell. She was a 1943 graduate of Abilene High School and served during WWII in the US Army. During her time...
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