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Mary Diplacido
Aug 1, 2013
Mary Ann DiPlacido, age 82, of Erie, passed away, Thursday, August 1, 2013 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.
She was born in Erie on December 10, 1930, a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Wisniewski Lipinski.
Mary Ann graduated from East High School.
She worked at the General Telephone Company for several years and then owned the Colony Gallery and...
Kathleen Nelson
Aug 1, 2013
Kathleen “Kay” D. Nelson age 73, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at her residence.
She was born in Sugar Grove, Pa on October 21, 1939, the daughter of the late Leasson and Vernitta McTavish McCool.
Kay graduated from Corry High School.
She worked for the Millcreek Township School District as a bus driver for 15 years.
Kay was a...
Janet Kohl Varo
Jul 31, 2013
Janet F. Kohl Varo, age 74, of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday July 31, 2013.
Janet was born in Lackawanna, New York on March 30, 1939, the daughter of the late Albert H. Kohl and Emma Phillips Kohl.
She graduated from Academy High School in 1956 and was married on February 7, 1959.
She was a stay-at-home mother until 1976, when she joined...
Joanne Robinson Mangold
Jul 30, 2013
Joanne Robinson Mangold, a resident of Girard, passed away on July 30, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie, after a lengthy illness. She was 86.
Joanne was born on January 13, 1927 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Semler Robinson, and was raised on the family’s dairy farm. When her father passed, she and...
David Pullium
Jul 28, 2013
David “Dae-Dae” Pullium, Jr. age 24, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2013.
He was born July 7, 1989 in Erie, PA son of Charmaine Williams and David Pullium, Sr.
David was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and attended Mercyhurst Northeast. He was a member of the Victory Christian Center, where he was an active member of God’s...
David Scott
Jul 26, 2013
David Scott, age 92, of McKean, passed away on Friday July 26, 2013.
He was born on June 10, 1921 in Blyville, AK son of the late Robert and Haddie Williams Scott.
David was employed in the food service industry until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the Church of God in Cleveland, Ohio and enjoyed Western movies and...

Dash Makowski
Jul 25, 2013
Dash Joseph Makowski, age 21 days, passed away Thursday July 25, 2013 at Pittsburgh Childrens Hospital.
Dash was born July 4th, 2013 son of Joseph Steven and Amy Rose Makowski. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents Thomas Makowski and Sally McGuire; his maternal grandparents James and Sherry Wnukowski and many aunts and uncles.
Private arrangements with burial in Laurel Hill...
Valerie Passerotti Russell
Jul 25, 2013
Valerie Geyne Passerotti Russell, age 53, of Fairview, passed away peacefully with her husband and children by her side on Thursday, July 25th, 2013 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
Born in Erie, PA on May 4, 1960, she was a daughter of the late William and Virginia Martinez Passerotti.
She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1978. She continued...
Louis Johnson
Jul 25, 2013
Louis Willis Johnson III of Erie, Pa., was called home by his Lord and Savior on Thursday July 25, 2013 at his residence after his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Louis Willis Johnson II.
Louis was born April 6, 1964 to Mae Belle (Johnson) Forbes and the late Louis Johnson II.
Louis is survived...
Opal Michael
Jul 24, 2013
Opal L. Wells Michael, formerly of Fairview, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Brevillier Village in Erie where she had resided since August 2005. She was born in Erie, a daughter of the late Archie and Iva Parsons Wells.
In addition to her parents Opal was preceded in death by her husband Carl H. Michael, Jr. in 1975, three sisters: Joyce...
Eugene Lewis-Murry
Jul 23, 2013
Eugene “Gene” Lewis-Murry, age 68, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, following a brief illness.
He was born in Panola, Alabama on December 15, 1944, a son of Ida Murry and the late Henry Lewis.
Eugene was a 1963 graduate of Curtze High School in Alabama. He also attended the J.H. Thomas Beauty Academy. Eugene served...
Mary Odom
Jul 21, 2013
Mary Odom, age 69, of Erie, died on Sunday July 21, 2013.
She was born in Union City, PA on August 28, 1943 daughter of the late John Carniewski and Beatrice Hayes.
Mary was a great mother and very hard worker. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren, lottery tickets, going to the casino, watching movies, shopping, and spending time with Florence and Pat.
Along...
Martha Lundgren
Jul 21, 2013
Martha A. Veitch Lundgren, age 84, of Erie, passed away Sunday July 21st, 2013 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Born in Erie on September 29th, 1928, she was the daughter of Matthew C. and Mary K. Klaiber Veitch.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Milton Lundgren in 1976.
She is survived by her son Mel Lundgren...
Ryan Palmer
Jul 19, 2013
Ryan Joseph “Rydo” Palmer, age 35, passed away unexpectedly due to a hiking accident on July 19, 2013 in Colorado.
He was born on December 25, 1977 in Erie, PA son of Dennis Palmer and Rosemary Walker Guarino.
Ryan attended Fairview High School and graduated from Mars High School in 1997. He obtained his Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting from Pittsburgh...
Francisco Maldonado
Jul 17, 2013
Francisco Alejandro Maldonado, of Erie passed away at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh on July 17, 2013.
He was born on May 29, 2013 the son of Jacob Maldonado and Ana Martinez both of Erie.
Francisco was preceded in death by his brother, Jordan.
He is survived by siblings: Angel, Tatiana, Antoneo and Yazmin and paternal grandparents, Francisco and Juliann Maldonado, an aunt, Bernadette...
Damiekio Hollingsworth Martin
Jul 17, 2013
Damiekio Donta Hollingsworth Martin, age 25 of Pittsburgh, Pa. and formerly of Erie, died on Wednesday July 17, 2013 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, Pa. on September 23, 1987, a son of Tony Hollingsworth Sr. and Imockia Harvard.
Damiekio graduated from East High School and attended the Job Corps Center.
He worked in the health care industry at HCR Manor...
Brian Weidow
Jul 17, 2013
Brian J. Weidow, age 36, of Pittsburgh, PA and formerly of Erie, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
Born in Erie on August 31, 1976 he was the son of Michael A. and Christine W. Rimer Weidow.
Brian was a graduate of Cathedral Prep and Penn State Behrend where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in both Marketing in 1999 and Finance in 2007....
Robert Forget
Jul 15, 2013
Robert E. “Froggy” Forget, Sr., age 74 of Erie, passed away July 15, 2013 at home after a brief illness.
He was born in Schenectady, NY April 26, 1939, son of the late Edward A. and Elinor Simmons Forget.
Bob was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He worked as a mechanic and in the construction industry. He enjoyed race cars...
Alice Conklin
Jul 13, 2013
Alice Jayne Conklin, 89, formerly of 3535 State St. and Meadville, PA, died Sat., July 13, 2013 at Sarah Reed Retirement Center. She was born March 9, 1924 in Erie, daughter of the late Ace and Elizabeth Callihan Conklin. Alice graduated from Academy High School in June 1942. She worked for Bell Telephone of PA for 37 years retiring...
Michael Salmen
Jul 4, 2013
Michael D. “Denny” Salmen, age 72, of Erie, passed away Thursday July 4, 2013 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Erie.
He was born November 5, 1940 son of the late Ernest and Geraldine Bolger Salmen.
Michael served in the U.S. Navy and worked at Eriez Magnetics for over 38 years. He loved his golden retriever dogs, and enjoyed camping and...