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Lawrence "Larry" Occhibone, Jr.
Jun 24, 2023
Lawrence (Larry) Anthony Occhibone, Jr. 63 of North East, PA passed away suddenly on June 24, 2023. He was born in New Castle, PA on April 16, 1960 to the late Lawrence and Audrey Altman Occhibone. He graduated from New Castle High School, Community College of the United States Air Force and the Park College of Missouri.
Larry proudly served...
Susan J. Shepegi
Jun 24, 2023
Susan J. Shepegi age 72 of Cranesville passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at St. Vincent Heath Center surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Erie on September 11, 1950, the daughter of the late Frederick “Fritz” and Jane Cooper Stork.
She was a 1968 graduate of Fairview High School and had worked as a secretary at...
Orsanne "Sannie" Potter
Jun 23, 2023
Orsanne Rice (Sannie) Potter passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023, at the age of 89 in Amelia Island, FL. The daughter of the late Reverend Orson Rice and Myrtle File Rice, she was born on November 5, 1933 in Kingston, NY and grew up in Catskill, NY.
Sannie received her BA degree from Dickinson College in 1955 and taught...
Deborah Sivillo
Jun 23, 2023
Deborah Ferretti Sivillo, age 66, of Erie passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at home with her family at her side. She was born January 28, 1957 in Erie, PA the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Berarducci) Ferretti.
Deborah was a 1974 graduate of McDowell High School. At Gannon University she earned a Bachelor of Science and...
Steven M. Myers
Jun 22, 2023
Steven M. Myers, 71, of Erie, died Thursday, June 22, at St. Vincent Hospital, after collapsing at his home. He had a series of health problems in recent years.
He was born July 25, 1951, in Wisconsin, the son of the late William and Eunice Myers. Because his father was an Air Force pilot, he grew up in many places:...
Russell N. Yeckley
Jun 20, 2023
Russell N. Yeckley, age 94, of Erie, formerly of Murrysville, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center, Erie, PA. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on August 17, 1928, a son of the late Lee and Zella Carlisle Yeckley.
Russ was a proud member of the US Army having served in WWII and earning the...
Doris "Nina" Peganoff Litowkin
Jun 19, 2023
Doris (Nina) McDonson Peganoff Litowkin passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023 in her home at the age of 93. Born in Marianna, PA to Kathryn and William McDonson on January 27, 1930, she moved to Erie in 1950 where she married Joseph R. Peganoff and raised her family.
Doris attended school at West Bethlehem High and was known for...
Elliott Baume
Jun 18, 2023
Elliott Baume, age 78, of Zionsville, IN, formerly of Piqua, OH, Springfield, OH, and Erie, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Elliott was born on January 23, 1945, in Erie, PA. After graduating from Academy High School in Erie, he entered the U.S. Navy, stationed in Washington, D.C. Following an honorable discharge, he worked in management in the automobile...
Niccole Gwen Burtis
Jun 18, 2023
Niccole Gwen Burtis, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 18, 2023.
She was born in West Branch, Michigan on October 19, 1977, the daughter of Ricky M. Burtis and wife
Dianna and her mother Joyce Bee Kenny.
Nikki graduated from Houghton Lake High School in 1995. She loved playing pool and softball and
enjoyed going fishing. Nikki loved people and being with...
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...