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Brendan Todd Fiolek
Nov 21, 2023
Brendan Todd Fiolek passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25 on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
He was born on April 8, 1998, in Erie, to Todd McChesney and Melissa Fiolek.
Brendan attended Girard High School where he played football and wrestled. He had most recently worked as a machine operator at EMSCO. Brendan was a hard worker and liked...
Rev. Barbara J. Minter
Nov 20, 2023
Reverend Barbara J. Chomas Minter age 88, of Erie and formerly Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Elizabeth, PA on August 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Reverend Joseph and Bertha Kadar Chomas.
Barbara graduated from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Pharmacy and was one of only 7 women in the...
Aaron Leon Evans
Nov 19, 2023
Aaron Leon Evans, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on August 17, 1979, in Erie, to Marshall and Bridget (Parker) Evans.
Aaron graduated from Central High School. He loved watching football, his favorite team being the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aaron enjoyed drawing and customizing cars.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,...
Marjorie Ramsdell
Nov 18, 2023
Marjorie Ramsdell, age 68, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Encompass Health. She was born in Erie, December 12, 1954 to the late Harry and Ruth Ramsdell. Marjorie graduated from North East High School, class of 1972, and attended Fredonia University and Penn State University.
She worked for General Electric for many years. Marjorie loved baseball, she was...
James Loll, Sr.
Nov 17, 2023
James Raymond Loll Sr., age 71, of Lake City, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital, where he was surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie, PA on September 7, 1952, a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Yonko Loll.
James graduated from Tech Memorial and went on to serve in the United States...
Oliver Bennett
Nov 15, 2023
Oliver Daniel Bennett age 5 months, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:15 pm at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
He was born in Erie on May 25, 2023 the son of Brandon Bennett and Megan Angerer.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert Daniel Angerer jr, and Tracy Shadle.
He is survived by his loving family being known as...
Ronald R. Wells
Nov 15, 2023
Ronald R. Wells, age 72, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by family.
He was born in Erie on December 20, 1950, a son to the late Howard Wells and Virginia Woods.
Ron attended McDowell High School and worked as a Quality Control Inspector for many years, traveling to many places including South Korea, Ghana,...
John Brocious
Nov 15, 2023
John Brocious, 69, of Warren and formerly of Erie, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
John was born on November 15, 1954 in Erie, PA, a son of Donald and Carol (Wickles) Brocious.
John was a 1972 graduate of McDowell High School in Erie and began work immediately following high school at ECON Steel (Erie Concrete...
Freida Pulliam-Ronzetti
Nov 14, 2023
Freida Pulliam-Ronzetti, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
She was born on September 14, 1956, in Erie, to Rosetta Weems Pulliam and the late Jimmie Lee Pulliam.
Freida graduated from Tech Memorial High School. Her friends and family were very important to her. She enjoyed cooking for them and showing her love by giving...
James Salmon, M.D., FACS
Nov 13, 2023
Reverend Doctor James (“Jim”) Henry Salmon, M.D., FACS, age 91 of Erie, PA went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023. Jim had pancreatic cancer and died peacefully in his sleep at home after being lovingly tucked into bed by his family. He was born on February 25, 1932 in Centerville, PA, son of the late Ray J....
Artis Ray Simmons, Sr.
Nov 12, 2023
Artis Ray Simmons, Sr., age 87, of Erie, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Fairview Manor, surrounded by his family. He was born in Laurel, MS on November 3, 1936; the son of the late Dennis and Blossie Simmons-Smith. He accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. In his latter years he studied the Bible more,...
Wanda Jean Ray
Nov 10, 2023
Wanda Jean Godfrey Ray, age 98, of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2023.
She was born in Erie, PA on November 16, 1924 the daughter of the late William & Mildred Drury Godfrey.
Wanda was employed at Glowtex Lighting for 17 years as an Inspector.
She enjoyed Western music, dancing and taking walks. She was a member...
Donald Bernell Jones
Nov 10, 2023
Donald Bernell Jones, age 91 of Albion, passed away on November 10, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Cranesville, PA on September 14, 1932 a son of the late James & Sylvia Taylor Jones.
He was a graduate of Albion High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Bernell was employed at...
Jaydin Marie Will
Nov 9, 2023
Jaydin Marie Will age 18, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
She was born in Arcata, CA on December 9, 2004 a daughter of Tausha Marie Teeter and Jacob Anthony Will.
Jaydin graduated from McDowell High School.
She was a very intelligent and bright person. She was very selfless who cared about everyone so deeply and was passionate about animals....
Carol A. York
Nov 9, 2023
Carol A. York, age 79, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 18, 1944, in Union City, PA, to the late William and Agnes (Burlingham) Lasher.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by son-in-law, Charles Burnett and brothers, William Lasher, Arthur Lasher and...
Kenneth A. Gray
Nov 8, 2023
Kenneth A. Gray age 94, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2023 at the VA Medical Center.
He was born in Manor Township on August 27, 1929, a son of the late Samuel H. and Ellen Marie Gibson Gray.
He attended Ford City High School and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953.
Kenneth worked...
Ronald James Knauer
Nov 7, 2023
Ronald James Knauer age 90, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on November 23, 1932 a son of the late Leslie J. and Helen Dehnert Knauer.
Ronald worked in electronics for RCA for several years.
He enjoyed cars, working on them and driving them as well as attending car shows. He loved...
Joseph Leroy Graham
Nov 7, 2023
Joseph Leroy Graham, age 58, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where he was surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.
He was born on February 4, 1965, in Erie, to the late Elwood and Mary Estok Graham.
After graduation from Fairview High School, Joe would continue his education at Triangle Tech. He...
Richard "Dick" Wygant
Nov 5, 2023
Richard “Dick” Wygant, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 surrounded by family. Born on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th, 1934), he lived his whole life in Erie, PA. He graduated from Academy High School in February of 1952, and remained close with his classmates for many years, often meeting up with them for reunions or meals together. It...
Edward A. Lesser
Nov 5, 2023
Edward A. Lesser passed away on November 5, 2023. He was born July 5, 1936 in Pittsburgh PA, the eldest child of Robert and Molly (Klein) Lesser.
A graduate of Allderdice High School, Ed began his career in Public Accounting in 1955 while in college at the University of Pittsburgh earning his CPA in 1962. He was controller and treasurer...
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