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John Francis Snyderwine
Aug 10, 2023
John Francis Snyderwine, Sr., age 57 of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on August 10th 2023. He graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School, Erie, PA. John attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in the USMC, served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his best friend Rich Weber.
John is survived by his children,...
Robert "Robie" Jares
Aug 10, 2023
Robert “Robie” Jares age 69, of Erie, passed away at home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
He was born in Erie on June 19, 1954, a son of the late John Henry and Helen Sobczak Jares.
A 1972 graduate of East High School, Robie worked as a delivery driver for UPS...
Jesse "Jay" Ferraro
Aug 10, 2023
Jesse “Jay” Ferraro, age 80, of Erie, passed away at his son’s residence on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Jesse was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 14, 1943, a son of the late James and Maria Presogna Ferraro.
He was a graduate of the former Strong Vincent High School in 1962.
He served his country as a U.S. Marine with the 1st and...
Donnie D. Dixon
Aug 9, 2023
Donnie D. Dixon, age 78, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 with family by his side.
He was born January 5, 1945 in Curwensville, PA, a son of the late Ardell and Elizabeth (Rice) Dixon.
Donnie enjoyed attending a variety of garage sales, camping, working, and spending time with his family, especially his dogs. He truly loved making...
Portia M. Bivens
Aug 8, 2023
Portia M. Bivens, age 61, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
Portia was born on June 13, 1962, in Meadville, to the late Myrtle Bivens.
Portia attended East High School. She was an amazing cook and avid reader. If Portia wasn’t playing games on her phone, she was probably watching CSI or another...
Debra Lynn Steiner
Aug 8, 2023
Debra Lynn Coleman Steiner, age 52, passed away on August 8th, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends. Debbie was born in Greensburg, PA, on January 16, 1971, to her parents Ronald V. Coleman and Betty Jane Wadeck.
Debbie graduated from Kiski Area High School. She received her BS and MBA from Gannon University, where she...
James Swoger
Aug 7, 2023
James Harrington Swoger, age 39, of Erie, surrounded by his family, lost his hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer on August 7, 2023.
Born on May 9, 1984, James was the loving son of MaryBeth Ford and James William Swoger.
James was a 2002 graduate of Mercyhurst Preparatory School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. ...
Maryanne L. Corbin
Aug 6, 2023
Maryanne L. Corbin, age 57 of Erie, passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Born in Erie on May 17, 1966, a daughter of Edward “Earl” and Margaret (Johnson) Corbin.
She was a 1987 graduate of Fairview High School. Maryanne worked at Giant Eagle for 10 years and was employed at Fairview Manor. She enjoyed making wreaths and...
John M. Fialkowski
Aug 5, 2023
John M. Fialkowski, age 58, of Union City, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, PA on May 30, 1965, a son of Norma Jean Jakubowski Fialkowski and the late James J. Fialkowski.
John graduated from Ft. LeBoeuf High School.
He worked at General Electric for 25 plus years. He was an avid...
Clair M. Holland, Jr.
Aug 5, 2023
Clair M. Holland Jr. age 83, of Erie, PA passed away on Saturday August 5, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Erie, September 17, 1939, the only child of the late Clair M. Holland Sr. and Helen DelNagro Holland. After graduating from Academy High School, Clair served four years in the United States...
Jean F. Heidelberg
Aug 4, 2023
Jean F. Heidelberg, born September 15, 1949 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Carlee Heidelberg. She died August 4, 2023 at her residence in Brown Deer, WI. Jean and her family moved to Erie, PA in 1951.
Rev. Perry Keys organized the Sunday school at Mrs. Irene Wiley home on East 16th Street in 1952 and 1953. Jean was very young...
Kenneth Campbell, Jr.
Aug 3, 2023
Kenneth Campbell, Jr., age 93, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 at Manchester Commons.
He was born on November 11, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA son of the late Kenneth and Marjorie Hayes Campbell.
He was a graduate of Columbia High School and received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington in...
Rose Ann Cox
Aug 2, 2023
Heaven gained another beautiful angel on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, as Rose Ann (Koniecko) Cox passed into the loving arms of our Lord. She is once again with her son, Chad (Charles D Cox, III), who passed away in 2009.
Rose was born in Erie, PA on August 30, 1947, daughter of the late Alexander Koniecko and Ada Figoli. She was...
Alexis Shetter
Aug 1, 2023
Alexis Shetter, age 20, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2023. She was born in Erie, August 27, 2002 to Adam Shetter and Susan Douglas (Rob Russ).
Alexis loved her family, especially her parents, brothers, and sisters. She was a wonderful singer who loved to write poetry, dance, go camping, and fishing. Alexis loved long car rides, especially in...
Dayle Alma Cianella
Aug 1, 2023
Dayle Alma Cianella, 87, of Poolesville, MD, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 1, 2023, leaving a gaping hole in our hearts.
She was a loving wife to Sal Cianella for almost 66 years. She was born on July 27, 1936, to the late Dorothy Doran Geisler. She was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania by a loving family. She...
Daniel J. Makay
Aug 1, 2023
Daniel J. Makay, age 57, of Lake City, was called home on Tuesday August 1, 2023.
He was born in Erie on October 25, 1965, the son of the late John Makay and Susanne Wonner Makay.
Dan was a 1983 graduate of Girard High School. He worked at PHB Machining and General Electric until MS took away his ability to work. Dan...
Jeremy M. Spierling
Aug 1, 2023
Jeremy M. Spierling, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born on May 18, 1991, in Erie, to William Spierling (Kim Mull) and Belinda Pakela Schau (Richard).
After graduation from Villa Maria Academy, Jeremy started working with his father at Lake Erie Chimney Sweeps. He had the biggest heart and was kind to...
Richard Patrick Harden
Jul 31, 2023
Richard Patrick Harden, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Monday July 31, 2023 at Manchester Commons Retirement Community. He was born the youngest son of 13 in Laurel, MS on July 3, 1948, of the late William and Mary Curry Harden. Affectionately known to his friends and family as “Ric” or “Ricky”, he came to Erie as a child...
Susan T. Fisher
Jul 31, 2023
Susan T. (Watral) Fisher, age 66, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. She was born in Erie, August 22, 1956 to Sarah Entley, and the late Michael Watral.
After earning her degree from Erie Business Center, Susan became a medical transcriptionist. She loved her family, especially her three grandchildren. Susan was a proud and honest woman, who loved food...
Louis G. Pletz
Jul 31, 2023
Louis G. Pletz age 66, of Erie, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.
He was born in Erie on December 5, 1956, a son of the late George F. and Lucaria L. Morosky Pletz.
Lou graduated from Tech Memorial High School and went on to work as a carpet layer for over 30 years and worked at Accuride.
He enjoyed ice fishing,...
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