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Fred D. Gabler
Jun 18, 2023
Fred D. Gabler passed away in the early morning of June 18, 2023, at the age of 81 at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. Despite the complications, he faced his last few days with courage and wit – the same way he approached most things in life.
Son of the late Fred and Dorothy (Roth) Gabler, Fred was born...
Mark Anthony Prindle, Sr.
Jun 17, 2023
Mark Anthony Prindle, Sr, age 53, died on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at UPMC Hamot as the result of a motorcycle accident.
He was born on March 9, 1970, in Erie, a son to John and Darlene Stafford Prindle.
Mark attended Academy High School. He was an outgoing person and loved by many. Mark adored his grandkids and was a good family...
Ruth Waiter
Jun 13, 2023
Ruth Waiter, age 84, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie February 2, 1939 to the late Leo and Lauretta Waiter.
Ruth was a loving and happy people person, she loved drawing pictures for people. She enjoyed everything Disney related, especially Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Ruth was well loved, and always...
Paul Schneider
Jun 12, 2023
Paul Schneider, age 61, of Erie, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born in Erie, June 20, 1961 to the late Robert and Grace Schneider.
Paul loved the outdoors, he was a fisherman, a hunter, and loved to spend time with his family and friends, living life to the fullest. He worked with his family business...
Suzanne Jane Burrows
Jun 10, 2023
Suzanne Jane Burnison Burrows, age 91, went into the arms of the Lord on June 10, 2023. She passed away peacefully at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center in Erie. She was born on January 23, 1932, in Camden, New Jersey to the late James and Minnie Burnison.
Suzanne graduated from Beaver College in Glenside, Pennsylvania with a degree in Business Management in...
Nancy Schiller
Jun 10, 2023
Nancy “Petroff” Schiller age 82, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie, a daughter of the late Eleanor Petroff Gorecki and the late Paul Petroff. Nancy enjoyed baking and cooking and was affectionately known to family and friends as “Betty or Martha”. Her love of food led her to a career in...
Hunter Kelsey Cross
Jun 10, 2023
Hunter Kelsey Cross, age 23, passed away on June 10th after his battle with addiction. Despite his best efforts, he ultimately lost the fight. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1999, a son of Peter Kelsey and Jill Ann Drews Cross. He was a 2018 graduate of Fairview High School. Hunter attended Cleveland State University and was...
Donald A. Bendure
Jun 10, 2023
Donald A. Bendure, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 10, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on September 2, 1959, in Erie, PA, the son of the late Frank and Shelby Hoover Bendure.
Don graduated from Fairview High School in 1977 and received his bachelor's degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1981.
He worked as a bar manager...
Natalie A. Pacileo
Jun 9, 2023
Natalie A. Pacileo age 86, of Erie, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on October 4, 1936, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Bort Pacileo.
Natalie graduated from Strong Vincent High school.
She owned and operated Erie County Farms for over 50 years. She made this a staple spot in Erie and...
Maureen Frances Esper
Jun 8, 2023
Maureen Frances (Carroll) Esper, age 76 of Erie, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Manchester Commons.
She was born in Erie on November 3, 1946, a daughter of the late Francis Patrick and Walburga Elaine Boyd Carroll.
Maureen was a graduate of Tech Memorial HS and St. Vincent Nursing School.
She dedicated many years of her life as a Registered Nurse...
James McIver
Jun 7, 2023
James McIver, age 69, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born June 12, 1953 in Carthage, North Carolina to the late Starr and Dorothy McIver. After high school, James served his country in the United States Army.
He was a very talented carpenter, working with the Erie School District for 36 years. James...
Carla Jennifer Elliott
Jun 7, 2023
Carla Jennifer Elliott, age 52, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
She was born in Sharon, PA, February 28, 1971 to Carl and Carol Perschka Adler.
Carla enjoyed shopping, spending time with her children and family, and reading Bible scriptures. She also enjoyed spending time with her pets and spoiling them rotten. Carla had a big heart and was kind...
Karen S. Finley
Jun 7, 2023
Karen S. (Opatich) Finley, age 66, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 7th, 2023 at Elmwood Gardens.
She was born on February 7, 1957, to the late Samuel and Elizabeth Opatich.
Karen graduated from St. Benedict Academy in 1975 and studied Psychology at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
She began her career as a licensed insurance agent in Ohio. She then moved...
Edna Schwenk
Jun 7, 2023
Edna Schwenk, age 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, surrounded by family.
She was born in Coaldale, PA on August 28, 1937, daughter of the late David Michael Walter and Hattie Boar Price. Edna’s family moved about much during her youth. She graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1955, but always...
Patricia Ann Heffner
Jun 6, 2023
Patricia Ann Heffner, beloved wife of Charles Edward Heffner, Jr., passed away on June 6, 2023. Born in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of Edward Huffman and Mary (Gothard) Huffman. Pat was a loving wife and devoted mother to her three daughters, Susan Leslie Martin, Lisa Marie Badz and husband Stan Badz, and Megan Elizabeth Martin; a brother, Edward...
Carol Brueckman
Jun 5, 2023
Carol Brueckman, age 90, of Erie passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Millcreek Community Hospital. She was born in Buffalo, NY, May 17, 1933, to the late James and Eileen Funcheon. Carol married her late husband Jack, June 19, 1955, to whom she was married for over 50 years.
She is survived by her children Chip Brueckman (Patricia), Deanna Brueckman...
Andrew Dahlstrand
Jun 4, 2023
On Sunday, June 4, 2023, Andrew Stephen Dahlstrand, 60, of Erie, went to spend eternity in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Andrew was born on July 24, 1962 to the late David and Anna Dahlstrand.
He graduated from McDowell High School in 1980, where he was an excellent skeet shooter. Throughout high school, he also went to Vo-Tech for...
Mark R. Clinger
Jun 3, 2023
Mark R. Clinger, age 65 of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, on June 11, 1957, a son of the late Willis and Agnus Fisher Clinger. Mark worked at NW Manufacturing as a machinist for many years.
Mark enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and camping. More than anything, Mark loved spending...
Kathy A. Rekitt
Jun 1, 2023
Kathy A. (Woods) Rekitt, age 66, of Erie passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Fairview Manor. She was born July 8, 1956 in Erie, the daughter of the late Eleanor and John Woods. A lifelong resident of the Erie area, Kathy had worked as a custodian for the Erie Police Department for 10 years and later in various positions...
Robert D. Cochran
May 31, 2023
Robert D. Cochran, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
He was born in Reynoldsville, PA, on June 1, 1932, the son of the late Raymond F. and Florence (Siple) Cochran.
In his younger years, Bob was the winner of his community's prettiest baby contest and deemed a very sociable child. He acted in class...
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