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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...
Katharine Spencer
May 30, 2023
Katharine Spencer, age 78, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at LECOM Village at Luther Square.
She was born in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada on January 14, 1945, a daughter of the late Charles and Thelma Taylor Spencer.
Katharine was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, Class of 1963, and earned an Associate’s Degree from the Erie Business Center...
Theresa Ann Freeman
May 30, 2023
Theresa Ann Freeman, 62, of Millcreek, passed away on May 30, 2023 after a difficult battle with cancer.
Theresa was born to Melford and Martha (Chromik) Headley on June 19, 1960. She graduated from Northwestern High School and Erie County Technical School in 1978. Theresa was a dedicated employee of Pleasant Ridge Manor for over forty years, working as a certified...
Bertrand Daneau
May 29, 2023
Bertrand Daneau, age 54, of Erie, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Germany, January 8, 1969. Bertrand proudly served his country in the United States Army during Operation Desert Storm.
He loved watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt.
Bertrand is survived by his daughter Ashley Daneau (Kevin House), his son Skylar Aycock, and his friend...
David J. Roberts, Sr.
May 28, 2023
David J. Roberts, Sr., age 76, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on February 23, 1947, a son of the late Lewis and Esther Torrance Roberts.
David was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and attended Gannon University. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
He worked at Steris for...
Thomas McMahon
May 28, 2023
Our very dear Thomas McMahon passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born on January 20, 1951, the son of Richard and Nancy McMahon, Tom was a life-long resident of Erie. He attended St. Andrew School and graduated in 1969 from Technical Memorial. Throughout his working career Tom ( T-Mac) was a proud member of Plumbers...
Salvador "Seth" Velez, IV
May 27, 2023
Salvador “Seth” Velez IV, age 19, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 27, 2023.
He was born in Erie on March 22, 2004, a son of Salvador Velez III and his wife, Amy, and Melissa Beer Chivers and her husband, John, all of Fairview.
He was a 2022 graduate of Fairview High School and had recently started working for Precision ...
Kenneth Karl Gottschling
May 27, 2023
Kenneth Karl Gottschling age 63 of Girard, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home after a long battle with liver cancer.
He was born in Erie on February 29, 1960, the son of the late Douglas A. and Anna Breining Gottschling.
Kenneth graduated from Girard High school class of 1978, letterman in the sports of basketball...
Lisa Diane McCain
May 27, 2023
Lisa Diane McCain passed away in the early hours of May 27th, 2023. She fought a long, courageous battle with stage 4 breast cancer.
Lisa was born on May 30th, 1967, to the late Charlotte (Knoebel) and Robert Wienczkowski. After graduating McDowell High in 1985, she went on to spend many years in the service industry. A notable position that she...
Fred Blarr, Sr.
May 25, 2023
Fred Blarr Sr., age 98, of Lake City, PA, passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on November 14, 1924 in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late Jacob and Edna Blarr.
Fred graduated from high school in Buffalo, New York and went on to serve in the United States Navy. He studied Electrical Engineering...
Bernard Allen George, Jr.
May 23, 2023
Bernard Allen George Jr., born October 26, 1966, died early on the morning of May 23, 2023, after a fine day with his three dogs and his love, Missy Mischik, as well as some of his eight kids and step-kids. Bernie did a lot in a life that was too short. He was a police officer in various capacities and...
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