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Patricia A. Markowitz

Patricia A. Markowitz

Jun 6, 2024

Patricia A. Markowitz age 76, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at her residence.She was born in Erie on June 11, 1947, a daughter of the late Allen and Genevieve Burns Carey.She was a 1965 East High School graduate and enjoyed helping to plan many of their class reunions. Pat was married to her husband Jim Markowitz...

Philip John McAfee

Philip John McAfee

Jun 6, 2024

Philip John McAfee, age 81 of Erie, Pa, formerly Johnstown, PA., passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024.  He was born in Johnstown on May 24, 1943, a son of the late John Philip and Mary McCreary McAfee. He was a graduate of Westmont Hilltop Senior High School and Penn Technical – Pittsburgh and worked for General Electric and AMSCO/Steris until...

Kimberly Anntoinett Davis

Kimberly Anntoinett Davis

Jun 5, 2024

Kimberly Anntoinett (Woodard) Davis, age 56, entered the embrace of her Savior Jesus Christ on June 05, 2024.

 

Kimberly was born in Erie PA on June 21st, the eldest of four children from the union of (the late) A.C. Woodard and Katherine Marie (Gore) Woodard.  She was preceded in death by her father, A.C. Woodard; Uncle Robert “Bob” Woodard; maternal grandparents,...

Ruth L. McMutrie

Ruth L. McMutrie

Jun 5, 2024

Ruth L. McMutrie, age 99, of Erie, PA passed away, June 5, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Aliquippa, PA on February 12, 1925, to the late James and Ruth Young. 

In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel McMutrie and brother, James Young. 

Ruth is survived by her sons, Samuel (Diane) McMutrie and...

Deborah L. Olson

Deborah L. Olson

Jun 4, 2024

Deborah Olson, age 71, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Erie, December 11, 1952, daughter of the late Dorothy and Joseph Banko.Deborah was a cake decorator for many years at various grocery stores around Erie, and retired from Giant Eagle Harborcreek.Deborah’s natural talent for cake decorating was nothing short of...

Robert Lee Pierce

Robert Lee Pierce

Jun 3, 2024

Retired Master Sergeant Robert Lee Pierce, age 86, of Erie, PA made his final transition on June 3, 2024. Robert was born on April 30, 1938, in Baldwyn, Miss., to the late Jessie Pierce Jr. and Rosie Windham-Pierce.

Robert moved to Erie as an infant with his parents and his older sister, Jessie. While he was a student at Academy High...

Kendall Robert (Rob) Morrison

Kendall Robert (Rob) Morrison

Jun 3, 2024

Kendall Robert (Rob) Morrison, age 73, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, with his wife by his side.

Born on April 28, 1951, in Warren, PA, Rob was a beloved son of the late Kendall Robert, Sr. and Clare (Allen) Morrison.

Rob graduated from Warren Area High School in 1969 before embarking on a...

Patrick John Bannon, M.D.

Patrick John Bannon, M.D.

Jun 2, 2024

Patrick John Bannon, M.D., age 75, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 30, 1949, the son of the late Patrick J. Bannon and Angela Orasin Bannon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Daniel...

David James Ras

David James Ras

Jun 2, 2024

David James Ras, of Erie, passed away peacefully, lovingly surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his residence.Dave was the resolute son of late John Ras, Sr. and Pearl Lubomski Ras and spent his lifetime contributing to the city he loved.He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1965, and proudly served in the U.S. Army...

Richard M. Case

Richard M. Case

Jun 1, 2024

Richard M. Case, age 80, of Fairview passed away Saturday June 1, 2024, at Walnut Creek Rehabilitation in Erie following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on February 18, 1944, a son of the late Harold P. and Wendella Carlson Case.

Dick was a 1963 graduate of Fairview High School.  He worked in Erie as a Banker most of his...

Shirley Mae Coughlin-Brown

Shirley Mae Coughlin-Brown

Jun 1, 2024

Shirley Mae Coughlin-Brown, age 96, of Millcreek, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Erie on February 13, 1928 a daughter of the late William and Jimmie Victoria Chadwell Thompson. Shirley graduated from Academy High school, immediately went to work at Skinner Engine as a secretary, met her first...

Roberta C. Koch

Roberta C. Koch

May 31, 2024

Roberta C. Koch., age 75, of Erie, PA passed away peacefully, May 31, 2024 with her sons by her side. She was born in Erie on April 16, 1949, to the late Robert and Elsie Wilson.

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and became a stay-at-home mom to raise her two sons. During that time, she helped in...

Norma J. Laird

Norma J. Laird

May 30, 2024

Norma J. Laird, age 83, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 30, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 25, 1940, in Erie, to the late Russell and Donna (Early) Griffith. 

Norma graduated from Strong Vincent High School. After raising four children with her husband, Edward, she worked as a prep cook at Eat’n Park. Norma loved...

Edward J. Parry

Edward J. Parry

May 30, 2024

Edward J. Parry, age 84, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at UPMC Hamot, with his loving family by his side.

He was born December 24, 1939 in Youngstown, OH, a son to the late Thomas and Helen Clair Parry.

Ed attended Rayen and McDowell High Schools. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace. He was an avid fan of...

Dorothy Marie Blystone

Dorothy Marie Blystone

May 27, 2024

Dorothy Marie Blystone, 83, of Girard, passed away on Monday May 27, 2024, at UPMC Hamot.

 

She was born in Erie, PA on May 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George and Rosemary Mowrey Albertson. 

 

She was a graduate of Villa Maria High School. She worked as an activity’s assistant in a nursing home.  She liked to dance, enjoyed...

Marilyn White

Marilyn White

May 27, 2024

Marilyn White, age 79, passed away on Monday May 27, 2024, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

 

She was born in Erie, PA on August 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Edra Bartlett Boyd. 

 

She was a graduate of General McLane High School. 

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Sam Swagerty; her brother,...

Sarah "Sally" J. Mahoney

Sarah "Sally" J. Mahoney

May 27, 2024

Sarah “Sally” J. Mahoney passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Erie, the daughter of the late Gordon and Elizabeth McCabe Mahoney.Sally graduated from Sacred Heart grade school, Villa Maria Academy and attended Gannon College.  She worked at EMTA for 35 years as the Assistant to the...

Rose Marie Wurst

Rose Marie Wurst

May 26, 2024

Rose Marie (Kaiser) Wurst, age 97, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Greenfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, after a lengthy illness. 

She was born on September 9, 1926, in Erie, the daughter of Paul King and Marie Kaiser.

Rose attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She had many talents including creating flower arrangements from...

Dorothy (Shoff) Rennie

Dorothy (Shoff) Rennie

May 24, 2024

Dorothy (Shoff) Rennie, age 96 of Erie passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 with her family at her side. She was born May 6, 1928 in Wilmore, PA the daughter of the late Firman and Mildred (Skelly) Shoff.Dorothy attended Villa Maria College where she received her teaching degree and continued her education at Edinboro University obtaining her Master in Reading...

Mary J. Ferrare

Mary J. Ferrare

May 23, 2024

Mary J. Ferrare, age 64, of Erie, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, October 21, 1959, a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Rice Vogt. Mary was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She loved shopping, especially flea markets and garage sales. Mary adored her grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time...

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