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Frederic Bohn

Frederic Bohn

May 19, 2013

Frederic Erich Bohn, age 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center surrounded by family, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Fred was born in Erie on January 3, 1930, the only child of the late Erich M. and Mary H. (Kelly) Bohn.

He was a 1948 graduate of Strong Vincent High School, a...

Steve Robie

Steve Robie

May 18, 2013

Steve Robie age 100, formerly of 5605 West Ridge Road, Fairview passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Carlisle Manor near his daughter's home in Carlisle, PA.

He was born in Erie May 30, 1912, son of the late Michael and Pearl Brzezinski Robanzkiewicz.

He attended East High School, Erie, PA.

Mr. Robie worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1940 to 1960 and...

Anthony Liberatore

Anthony Liberatore

May 17, 2013

Anthony "T-Bones" Liberatore age 63 of Erie passed away at UPMC Hamot on Friday, May 17, 2013 following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Erie, PA on September 30, 1949 the son of the late Anthony and Yvonne DiNunzio Liberatore.

Tony was graduated of Strong Vincent High School and the Erie Business Center. He served in the United States Air Force...

Lauri Suokas

Lauri Suokas

May 16, 2013

Lauri Suokas, age 90, of Erie, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at St. Mary's at Asbury Ridge.

He was born in Finland, May 14, 1923, son of the late Juho and Anna Maria Virolainen Suokas.

Mr. Suokas attended school in Finland and was a veteran of the Finnish Army during WW II. He was a retired tailor and a member of Immanuel...

David Hirsch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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