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M. John Yount, II

M. John Yount, II

Jun 18, 2024

M. John “Yancy” Yount II was born February 21, 1959 in Erie the son of the late M. John Yount and Bettie (Nelson) Yount. He died on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the age of 65. He lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed everything relating to water, boating and fishing. Yancy returned to Erie about five years ago...

Susan Catherine Kaiser (Pulliam)

Susan Catherine Kaiser (Pulliam)

Jun 18, 2024

Susan Catherine Kaiser (Pulliam), age 67, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, after an extended illness. 

She was born on May 22, 1957, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Frederick and Marjorie (Bannister) Kaiser. 

Susan is survived by her 6 sons, Jamie Kaiser Sr, Anthony McCullum, Joshua Pulliam, George Gilkey, Alex Gilkey and Justin Gilkey and her siblings,...

Cass A. Johnson, Sr.

Cass A. Johnson, Sr.

Jun 17, 2024

Cass A. Johnson, Sr., age 71, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital after an extended illness. 

He was born on May 29, 1953, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Daniel and Eddie Lee (Crosby) Johnson, Sr. 

After graduation from Sandusky High School, he worked for GE, retiring after 36 years. Cass was a hardworking man and enjoyed spending time...

Cadence Marie Gannoe

Cadence Marie Gannoe

Jun 16, 2024

Cadence Marie Gannoe age 17, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident. 

She was born in Erie on July 19, 2006, a daughter of Justin and Kolby Kulhanek Gannoe of Fairview. 

Cadence was a student at Fairview High School and worked at the Cakery in Fairview. 

She was a very kind and loving person,...

John Edward DiNardo

John Edward DiNardo

Jun 15, 2024

John Edward DiNardo age 70, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born in Erie on May 11, 1954 a son of the late Dominic and Venice Amendola DiNardo. 

John was a 1973 graduate from Academy High School and was a lifelong Erie resident. 

He was a former employee of Lord Corporation, Kahkwa Country Club,...

Lois H. Strick Gressley

Lois H. Strick Gressley

Jun 15, 2024

Born in Erie on August 2nd, 1925, the daughter of the late Hattie Stankowski and Clarence Strick, Sr.

Lois was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was employed at McCarty Printing for 20 years in the Bindery Dept. and the International Bakery for 18 years. Lois was a member of several church ministries including Dorcas, Ladies Aid and LWML. 

Besides her...

George Ralph Metcalf, III

George Ralph Metcalf, III

Jun 14, 2024

George R. Metcalf, III, 88, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024, at Avow Hospice in Naples, FL with his three children and loving wife, Beverly Tompkins Metcalf, by his side. The couple was happily married for more than 58 years, spending the last 35 in southwest Florida.

George (Gerry) was born on February 2, 1936, in Erie, Pennsylvania to the...

Lawrence "Larry" Morosky

Lawrence "Larry" Morosky

Jun 14, 2024

At the age of 94, Lawrence “Larry” Morosky passed from this life on June 14, 2024. Born August 16, 1929, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Larry was the son of the late William Morosky and Martha Samueloff Morosky. A life-time parishioner of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity in Erie, he served as the church’s secretary from 1973 to 1975.

Larry attended...

Jean Fiesler Sabol

Jean Fiesler Sabol

Jun 13, 2024

Jean Fiesler Sabol, daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandma, great grandma, boss and matriarch, age 97, of Girard, passed away on Thursday June 13, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital. 

She was born in Millcreek Township on August 16, 1926, the daughter of the late Samuel Morton and Ruth Leube Fiesler.

Jean married Frank Sabol on December 9, 1950, together they owned the...

Stanley H. Lutz, Jr.

Stanley H. Lutz, Jr.

Jun 13, 2024

Stanley H. Lutz, Jr. of Erie, passed away on his 81st birthday, June 13, 2024, at Walnut Creek Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Lowville, OH to the late Stanley H. Lutz Sr and Pauline Moss Lutz.

Stan graduated from McDowell High School and served a four-year apprenticeship to become an insulator. He worked for Bayview Insulation. He was also part...

Raymond A. Eggleston, Jr.

Raymond A. Eggleston, Jr.

Jun 12, 2024

Raymond A. Eggleston, Jr., age 58, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born in Erie, May 5, 1966, son of Diane Coe Eggleston and the late Raymond A. Eggleston, Sr.

Ray was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked as an Autobody Repair Technician for Import Collision of Erie. Ray was...

Lynn M. Flower

Lynn M. Flower

Jun 12, 2024

Lynn M. Kopp Flower, age 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12th 2024 at St. Mary’s Asbury.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 24, 1942, a daughter of the late John C. and Marie Rose Kopp.

Lynn was a homemaker most of her life, but early on was a keypunch operator at General Electric, where she met...

Laura Reynolds Hanson

Laura Reynolds Hanson

Jun 11, 2024

Laura Reynolds Hanson, age 64 passed away at her home in Centerville, PA on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born in Erie on December 14, 1959 to the late Gene and Lucille Dann Reynolds.She did various cleaning and housekeeping work throughout the Erie area. She enjoyed gardening, camping, canoeing, cooking and was very fond of her grandchildren.In addition to...

Larry E. Bartkus

Larry E. Bartkus

Jun 11, 2024

Larry E. Bartkus, age 73, passed away June 11, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Erie with his family by his side. He was born on September 30, 1950, in Meadville, PA to the late Hamilton and Beatrice Pearl Bortner.

Larry was a proud veteran of the U.S Air Force and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed games, audio...

Frieda Marie Donahue

Frieda Marie Donahue

Jun 11, 2024

Frieda “Fritz” Marie Donahue age 61, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. 

She was born on November 11, 1962. 

The thing of it is, selflessness was second nature to Frieda. She consistently prioritized others above herself.  Her drive to make sure others felt special was seen through her career as...

Michael R. Kennedy

Michael R. Kennedy

Jun 10, 2024

Michel R. Kennedy age 79, of McKean passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at his residence.

He was born in Olympia, WA on January 22, 1945, a son of the late Robert C. and Jean G. St. John Kennedy. 

After graduating High School, Michael went on to serve in the United States Army. 

He worked at General Electric for 37 years until...

Philip "Flip" Kruszewski

Philip "Flip" Kruszewski

Jun 9, 2024

Philip “Flip” Kruszewski, age 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 9, 2024, after a short illness.He was born on October 4, 1946, in Erie, to the late Stephen and Anna (Cabaday) Kruszewski.Philip attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and was a 1965 graduate of Tech Memorial High School, where he studied tool and die....

Albert Jacob Sonntag

Albert Jacob Sonntag

Jun 8, 2024

Albert Jacob Sonntag, age 89, formerly of Erie, passed away peacefully at his residence in Mentor, OH on June 8, 2024.  He was born in Erie, September 9, 1934, son of the late Jacob and Mary E. Keller Sonntag.Al was a 1952 graduate of Academy High School and owned and operated a Al Sonntag’s Barber Shop in Erie for over...

John "Jack" Ball

John "Jack" Ball

Jun 7, 2024

John “Jack” Ball, age 82, of Fairview, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at his residence. 

 

He was born in Braddock, PA on November 21, 1941, a son of the late George and Anna Kline Ball.

 

Jack graduated from Braddock High school and went on the serve in the United States Marine Corps. He was the owner of Ball Mobile Homes in...

Thomas Russell Merrill

Thomas Russell Merrill

Jun 6, 2024

Thomas Russell Merrill, age 79, of New York City, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. 

He was born in New York City on May 13, 1945.   

Tom was a graduate of Fairview High School and received his undergraduate degree from Penn State University.

Tom started his retail sales career at Alexander’s Department Store in New York City and moved into a...

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