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Stephen Mark Totleben

Stephen Mark Totleben

Jul 6, 2023

On July 6, Stephen Mark Totleben, aged 58, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully at home, with his beloved wife Lisa and his pets, Dexter and the Lillys, reassuringly near.

Stephen was born in Erie, PA on Dec. 11, 1964, to Edmund Dante Totleben and Jean (Dietz) Totleben, who pre-deceased him.  He graduated in 1983 from Technical Memorial High School. After...

John "Jack" Regan

John "Jack" Regan

Jul 5, 2023

John (Jack) Francis Regan, age 93, of McKean, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his son’s home, where he lived the past 1 ½ years. He was born in Pittsburgh, on August 1, 1929, a son of the late John and Rose Oldham Regan.

Jack served in the U.S. Army, and was a graduate of Slippery Rock University and Gannon...

Christina Lynn Snyder

Christina Lynn Snyder

Jul 5, 2023

Christina Lynn Snyder, age 52, of McKean, formerly of West Springfield, passed away on July 5, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.   She was born in Erie on March 31, 1971, the daughter of William and Bettie Dubinski.

She graduated from General McLane High School.   She became a mother of her two children Justin and Kristin Snyder, whom she loved dearly.    She...

Paul H. Burton

Paul H. Burton

Jul 5, 2023

Paul H. Burton age 86, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Erie VA Medical Center.

He was born in Eldred, PA on July 31, 1937, a son of the late Howard and Gertrude Morris Burton.

Paul served in the United States Marines, where he had a successful boxing career.

He worked at Eriez Magnetics for over 30 years.

Paul...

Clifton J. Huff, Jr.

Clifton J. Huff, Jr.

Jul 4, 2023

Clifton J. Huff, Jr., age 89, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.

He was born in Oil City, PA on January 19, 1934.

Clifton worked as a Mechanic. He loved Motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton, J. Huff, Sr.

Clifton is survived by a son, Jim Huff of Erie, PA, his former wife, Deanna Huff and...

Rory David Nero, Jr.

Rory David Nero, Jr.

Jul 3, 2023

Rory David Nero Jr, age 47, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born on September 5, 1975, in Warren, PA, to the late Rory David Nero Sr. and Sandra Lynn (Bull) Nero.

Following graduation from high school, Rory would start his own car dealership. He would continue in car sales at Nero Auto Sales and...

Matthew Kraut

Matthew Kraut

Jul 3, 2023

Matthew Kraut, age 69, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born in Erie, April 2, 1954 to the late Jerome and Dorothy O’Hara Kraut. Matt was a graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School, class of 1972

Matt was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a cryptanalyst in Berlin, Germany. He was also retired from the Erie...

Judith Ann Johnson

Judith Ann Johnson

Jul 2, 2023

Judith Ann Johnson, age 80, of Girard, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.  She was born in Erie on January 12, 1943, a daughter of the late Andrew and Julia Markovich Dengel.  She was a graduate of East High School and worked as a dental assistant.  Judith was a member of Luther Memorial Church.

In addition to...

Heidi A. Hinckley

Heidi A. Hinckley

Jul 1, 2023

Heidi A. (Vietmeier) Hinckley, age 53, of Erie, PA passed away peacefully Saturday, July 1st 2023 in her home. Heidi was born on October 30th, 1969 in Erie, the daughter of Gerri (Pakela) Vietmeier and the late Frank Vietmeier.

She is survived by her loving husband Tom Hinckley and her daughter Jessa Boarts (Josh Rastatter). Sister to Cindy Belczyk (Dan Schneider)...

Gary R. Wellington

Gary R. Wellington

Jul 1, 2023

Gary R. Wellington passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at UPMC Medical Center after a short illness.

Gary graduated from Saint Andrew Grade School in 1957 and Erie Technical High School in 1961. Most of his working life was at Eriez Magnetics where he retired after nearly forty years of service as a machinist.

He was the beloved husband of 55...

Norma Jean King

Norma Jean King

Jul 1, 2023

Norma Jean King, age 75, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness.

She was born on August 20, 1947, in Emlenton, PA, to the late Norman R. "Sonny" and Hazel Irene (Hall) King.

Norma graduated from Hollidaysburg Area High School, Class of '67. She continued her education at J.H. Thompson Beauty Academy, Class of...

Cynthia Louise Weber

Cynthia Louise Weber

Jun 30, 2023

Cynthia Louise Weber, age 65, of Erie, passed away, Friday, June 30, 2023, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was born in Erie, September 13, 1957, a daughter of the late Harry I. and Dorothy C. Lichtenwalter Weber.

After graduating from Academy High School in 1975, Cindy went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana...

Thomas "Tommy" Paavola, II

Thomas "Tommy" Paavola, II

Jun 30, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" Paavola II, 43, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 30, 2023. Born on April 10, 1980, Tommy was known for his special way with words and his infectious laughter. He had a remarkable ability to find the positive in every situation and was always eager to spread positivity to those around him.Tommy's hobbies included spending quality time...

Howard A. Hain

Howard A. Hain

Jun 30, 2023

Howard A. Hain, age 75, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas.

He was born in Erie, on November 20, 1947, son of the late Eugene and Frances Evan Hain.

Mr. Hain was a graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1965; and Edinboro College, in 1969; and the University...

Robert Dale Mercer

Robert Dale Mercer

Jun 29, 2023

Robert Dale Mercer, 69, of Fairview, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023, at his home.

He was born on February 21, 1954, in Weirton, WV, the son of the late Earl Mercer and Mary Highley Burskey.

Bob was a graduate of Oak Glenn High School and went on to serve in the United States Armed Forces. He worked in maintenance at...

Jack Andrew Hooper

Jack Andrew Hooper

Jun 27, 2023

Jack Andrew Hooper, 64, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 27, 2023, at his home.  He was born on May 4, 1959, in Ligonier, PA, the son of Harry and Janice Galbraith Hooper.

Jack was a graduate of Ligonier Valley High School in 1977.  He worked as a Car Salesman for 31 years at McQuillen Chevrolet GMC.  He...

Maria "Cida" Gressang

Maria "Cida" Gressang

Jun 26, 2023

Maria Aparecida “Cida” Scali Gressang, age 96, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023.

She was born, the eldest of 5 siblings, in Sao Jose do Rio Pardo, Brazil on April 8, 1927, a daughter to the late Luiza (Martini) and Pedro Scali.

Cida was a school teacher for many years in a one room farm school in Brazil....

Shirley Mae Swan

Shirley Mae Swan

Jun 25, 2023

Shirley Mae Wagner Swan, age 98, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at LECOM Senior Living Center with her family by her side.

She was born in Erie, on May 14, 1925, a daughter of the late Lela (Vaughn) and Lester Wagner.

Shirley was a lifelong, devoted member of the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. One of her favorite scriptures...

Lloyd Darrell Stull

Lloyd Darrell Stull

Jun 24, 2023

Lloyd Darrell Stull, age 83, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of June 24, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital, with his eldest daughters by his side. He was born in Toledo, OH, on February 29, 1940 to the late Lloyd Hubert, and Marion (Crossly) Stull.

Darrell dedicated his life to aviation maintenance, and continued to work full time...

William G. "Bill" DeWitt

William G. "Bill" DeWitt

Jun 24, 2023

William G. “Bill” DeWitt, age 86, of Erie, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 29, 1937, he was the son of the late William P. and Ethel Banse DeWitt.

Bill attended Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, receiving a BA in economics, followed by service in the US Navy as a Supply Corps....

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