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Dr. Robert A. Kazmaier, PhD
Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Robert A. Kazmaier, PhD, age 89, died Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the WellStar Hospice in Austell, GA. He was born in Erie on December 23, 1933, the son of the late Otto and Edith (Manda) Kazmaier.
Robert was a 1952 graduate of Cathedral Prep and a 1956 graduate from Gannon College. He later received his Masters from Northwestern University...
Richard Allen Haire
Oct 12, 2023
Richard Allen Haire, son of William and Dorothy Haire, was born on March 8, 1944. Richard passed away suddenly on October 12, 2023. Richard was an avid humanitarian and humanist who happily gave of himself to help anyone he could. Having served in the Air Force after graduating high school he cared for his country as much as he did...
Ann Marie
Oct 11, 2023
Ann Marie, age 70, passed away on Wednesday October 11, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1953 in Cambridge, England to the late Roger and Honor Linsday Rayner.
Ann worked in the daycare at Pennbriar Athletic Club for over 15 years, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren especially taking them shopping, cooking,...
Sean Stovall
Oct 11, 2023
Sean Marzette Stovall (Ready), age 54, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
Sean was born in Erie, PA on July 6, 1969. He was the son of Ruth (Jones) Stovall and the late Albert Stovall Sr.
Sean was a dedicated employee at Contine Corporation for over 32 years. He worked his way up to Assistant Plant Manager. He...
Ronald Guianen
Oct 11, 2023
Ronald Guianen, 67, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 9, 1956 in Erie to the late Ronald and Myrna (Zimmer) Guianen. Ron was a graduate of McDowell High School. He worked as a gauge calibrator at Erie Forge & Steel for 28 years; then at Custom Engineering.
A skilled...
Anita Robson
Oct 9, 2023
Anita Evanoff Robson, age 95, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Felton, PA . Anita Robson lived for more than 60 years at her home on Old Sterrettania Rd. in Millcreek, where she prided herself on her many blueberry bushes. Anita Robson was born on October 27, 1927 and lived nearly her whole life in...
Anna L. Schmidt
Oct 9, 2023
Anna L. Craig Schmidt of East Springfield, passed away on October 9, 2023, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community in Conneautville.
She was born January 12, 1929 in Albion Township, a daughter of the late Ross D. and Pearl Leona Craig.
She had worked at the Girard Model Works for 9 years many years ago. She was a homemaker most of her life...
Constance "Connie" Thomas
Oct 6, 2023
Constance “Connie” Louise Reitz Canavan Thomas, age 75, of Erie, Pa. passed away on Friday October 6, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
Connie was born on September 22, 1948 in DuBois, Pa. to the late Bobby and Maxine Snell Reitz. She was the oldest of 9 siblings.
Connie is survived by her three children, Jennifer Louise Sweet, John Joseph Canavan, and Melinda...
Richard "Rick" G. Hammar
Oct 5, 2023
Richard “Rick” G. Hammar, age 66, of Erie, devoted husband, father, and papa, passed away suddenly on Thursday October 5, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
Rick was born in Erie on March 20, 1957, a son to the late Norma Webb and Robert Hammar.
He graduated from Academy High School. Then went on to serve in the US Navy. He retired from...
Roger Dennis Johnson
Oct 4, 2023
Roger Dennis Johnson, age 84 of Corry and formerly of San Diego passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on March 27, 1939 in Oshkosh, WI to the late Albert Carl and Jessie May Stiller Johnson.
Roger graduated from Grossmont High School in El Cajon, CA. He was a 22 year Air Force Veteran, serving...
Joseph R. "Joe Pep" Peplinski
Oct 3, 2023
Joseph R. Peplinski “Joe Pep” age 90, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his residence.
Joe was born in Erie on November 25, 1932 a son of the late Marie and Herman Peplinski.
He graduated from Cathedral Prep where he played football and basketball. Joe also officiated PIAA basketball for many years as well as participating in fast...
Delores J. Reagle
Oct 3, 2023
Delores J. Reagle, age 84 of Oil City passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Oakwood Heights. She was born on January 19, 1939, in Fryburg, PA, to the late Floyd and Rosalia Bakowski Smith.
She married David A. Reagle Sr., on November 15, 1957. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2014.
Delores graduated from the University of Pittsburgh...
Kimberly Snippert
Oct 3, 2023
Kimberly Charmain Snippert, age 63 of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born on December 10, 1959 to Carol A. Ballman Snippert and the late Richard A. Snippert.
Kim graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1978. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Erie Guild of Craftsman, the Siebenburger Club,...
Mary Will
Oct 2, 2023
Mary Will, age 94, of Erie, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her daughter and niece. She was born in Erie, October 8, 1928 to the late Louis and Margaret DiEugenio.
Mary was at graduate of Strong Vincent High School and had worked at an early age for General Electric in Erie for over 6 years....
Judith Carmody
Oct 1, 2023
Judith A. (Young) Carmody of Wildwood, Florida passed away on October 1, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1945 to the late Kenneth and Agnes (Alward) Young.
Judy graduated from Fort LeBoeuf high school in 1963. She Worked at GTE and at the family co-owned business, Advanced Protection Services.
She lived in the Fairview/Girard PA area most of her life and...
Pierrette "Perri" J. Mizanin
Oct 1, 2023
Pierrette (Perri) J. Mizanin of Fairview, passed away on October 1, 2023 at her home at the age of 76.
She was born on July 23, 1947 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of the late Raymond and Cecile Jacques.
Perri, a devoted wife, is survived by the love of her life, her husband John D. Mizanin. Married on October 2, 1971,...
Dennis Weber
Sep 30, 2023
Dennis Weber passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
He fought a courageous battle against declining health, showing his trademark strength, selflessness and wit until the very end.
Denny was born on October 1, 1945 in Erie to the late Raymond Weber and Marjorie Jones Weber.
In addition to his parents Denny was preceded in death by his brother Tommy Weber.
He graduated...
Louis VanBuskirk
Sep 30, 2023
Louis VanBuskirk, age 80, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at LECOM at Village Square.
He was born in Erie on April 3, 1943 a son of the late George and Louise Noak VanBuskirk.
Louis attended Strong Vincent High School. He was employed at Perry Plastics for 10 years and then Seaway Aluminum for over 20 years. ...
Gerald E. Johnson
Sep 29, 2023
Gerald E. Johnson age 74, of Linesville and formerly of Lake City, and Erie, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on November 26, 1948 in Rimersburg, PA to the late Albert M. and Zoe Ann Fox Johnson.
He worked as an assembler at General Electric for over 32 years.
Gerald enjoyed fishing, traveling, treasure hunting, yard...
Joseph "Bob" Beuth
Sep 29, 2023
Joseph Robert “Bob” Beuth, age 80, of Cambridge Springs, PA and formerly of Erie, Ford City, PA, & Summerville SC, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born in Kittanning, PA on June 30, 1943, son of the late Joseph Henry and Ruth Evelyn Sankey Beuth.
He was a teacher for 32 years at ArmstrongSchool DistrictShannockValleyHigh School....