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Dennis John Alexander
Sep 23, 2024
Dennis John Alexander, age 81, of Erie, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, at his home. He was born in Erie, PA on November 23, 1942, son to the late Horace W. Alexander and Agnes Kish Alexander.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Amie Sue Alexander, brother Jack Alexander and former wife Nancy Weber Schaaf.
He...
Howard P. Hamme
Sep 23, 2024
Howard P. Hamme, age 85, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born in Erie, February 15, 1939, son of the late Wilbur and Lucille Straub Hamme. Howard was a graduate of McDowell High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Gannon University.
After serving his country in the U.S. Army, Howard joined...
William Korynoski
Sep 23, 2024
William Korynoski, age 74, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.
He was born on May 27, 1950, a son of the late William and Violet Mecci Korynoski
William was a 1968 graduate of Girard High School and went on to earn his teaching degree in 1972 at Edinboro University. He taught in the Erie School District for 36...
John Valentine Szymecki
Sep 23, 2024
John Valentine Szymecki, age 81, of Erie, passed away on September 23, 2024 at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home.
He was born in Erie, PA on March 19, 1943, a son to the late Valentine Szymecki and Ann Szymecki. He is preceded in death by wife, Rita M. Szymecki.
John was a beloved husband, father, and friend, with a quiet, gentle...
Leonard M. Wicker
Sep 22, 2024
Leonard M. “Leo” Wicker age 62, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at UPMC Hamot after a courageous battle with ALS.
He was born in Erie on November 28, 1961, a son of Leonard Wicker and the late Marian Krauchen Wedzik.
Leo recently retired from The Electric Material Company after many years of service.
He enjoyed spending time with his...
Margo Elizabeth Beiter
Sep 22, 2024
Margo Elizabeth Beiter, age 81, of Girard, passed away on September 22, 2024.
She was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on January 24, 1943, a daughter of the late Edward and Margret Frisk Ensworth.
Margo was a 1961 graduate of Meadville High School and went on to study at Meadville Nursing School. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 40 years, 25 years...
Charles Hays Gilbert
Sep 20, 2024
Our dad, Charles Hays Gilbert, was taken by God's hand September 20, 2024.
He often said, "My life was full, I was given much; good parents, a faithful wife, four good boys, with a loving touch."
Charles was born in McKeesport, PA., June 15, 1927, son of Charles O. Gilbert and Charlotte Hays Gilbert. He met his soulmate, Helen Graham, at age...
Gloria J. (DiFrancesco) Marinelli
Sep 20, 2024
Gloria J. (DiFrancesco) Marinelli, age 83, of Erie passed away Friday September 20, 2024, at UPMC Hamot. She was born August 22, 1941, in Erie the daughter of the late Dominic and Dorothy (Disbrow) DiFrancesco.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Gloria spent most of her years working as a realtor/ broker for various real estate companies including Metro, Spiegel Realty and...
Daniel Michael Brennan
Sep 18, 2024
Daniel Michael Brennan, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness.
Daniel was born on July 15, 1938, in Erie, PA, to the late James and Mary (Sullivan) Brennan.
Daniel was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. His life was marked by unwavering commitment to...
Vincent L. Leone
Sep 17, 2024
Vincent L. Leone age 76, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at UPMC Hamot surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.
He was born in Erie on August 30, 1948, a son of the late Vincent F. and Elizabeth Banko Leone.
Vincent graduated from Strong Vincent High School and went on to serve in the United States Army.
He...
Gary Thomas Stirling
Sep 17, 2024
Gary Thomas Stirling, age 71, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at his residence in Erie, PA.
He was born on June 9, 1953, in Pittsburgh, a son to the late Michael and Mildred (Zelkovic) Tomko.
Gary was a devoted father. His love for fishing with his grandchildren and gardening with his daughter brought him joy and happiness.
Gary was a...
Hazel Ester Giles
Sep 16, 2024
Hazel Ester Giles, age 71, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Rochester, PA, November 4, 1952 to the late Raymond and Mary Johnston Kosto.
Hazel loved to spend time with family and friends. She enjoyed going to the casino with her daughter and/ or sisters, watching paranormal activity shows, playing sudoku,...
Rosella Shannon
Sep 16, 2024
Rosella Griffin Vincent Shannon, age 99, of Girard, passed away surrounded by family on September 16, 2024, at the Walnut Creek Nursing Facility.
She was born on Easter Sunday 04/12/1925 on the High Decker Farm in Waterford, the daughter of the late John and Mary Manning Griffin of Wattsburg.
Rosella was a simple woman that did not need a lot to be...
Charles A. McClenathan, Jr.
Sep 16, 2024
Charles A. McClenathan, Jr., a resident of Erie passed away peacefully at UPMC Hamot on Monday, September 16, 2024 following a long illness.
Chuck was born in Erie on May 3, 1947, the son of the late Charles and Jean (Brinig) McClenathan, Sr. He graduated from Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, OH and thereafter attended Georgetown University and Syracuse University where...
Linda Strubel
Sep 13, 2024
Linda Strubel, age 81, of Lake City, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie on June 2, 1943, the daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine Wing Bible.
Linda was a 1961 graduate of Girard Union High School and worked for Brown Brothers and then Penelec.
Linda was a member of Lake City Presbyterian Church,...
Doris G. Allen
Sep 13, 2024
Doris G. Allen, 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Born in May of 1940 in Kissinger Mills, Pennsylvania, Doris was the daughter of Claire and Clara Stockdill. She lived in Erie for most of her life.
In 1961, Doris married Robert J. Allen. Robert was drafted in 1962 and the newlyweds moved around the US...
Sharyn Roberts
Sep 13, 2024
Sharyn Roberts, age 72, of Erie, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024.
She was born in Erie on February 1, 1952 to the late Richard and Doris Volk Seachrist.
Sharyn was a graduate of Girard High School and attended Mercyhurst and Gannon University.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school, was a preschool aide and...
Lorraine Sue "Lori" Loper
Sep 12, 2024
Lori passed away September 12, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie and was the daughter of Donald and Lila Loper.
She is survived by her brother, Larry Loper and sister, Gail (Loper) Healy and their respective spouses, Kathleen and Steve.
Lori was a gregarious, fun-loving, hard-working, strong woman known for a sarcastic sense of humor that would have...
Thomas E. McGinnis, Jr.
Sep 12, 2024
Thomas E. McGinnis Jr. age 85 of Fairview, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on April 4, 1939 a son of the late Thomas Edward and Shannon McGinnis Sr.
Tom was a graduate of McDowell High School in 1958 where he proudly played: football, basketball, and baseball, then he went on to serve in...
Joanne Rose Amiel
Sep 12, 2024
Today we bury not just one of G-d’s greatest gifts to us all, but a queen, the queen of our hearts. She lit up a room & your heart with her smile and brought the light into any gloomy day. Her quick wit and occasional (daily) sarcasm could turn almost any situation into one appropriate for roaring laughter.
Though in life...
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