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Levi A. Reed
Apr 17, 2023
Levi A. Reed, age 35, of Fairview, lost his battle with depression on Monday April 17, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, PA, a son of Bradley and Michele Huber Reed.
He was a 2006 graduate of Fairview High School and attended Edinboro University. He worked at Lowes for the past few years and before that as a housekeeper...
Pille "Pia" Nava Glover
Apr 16, 2023
Pille “Pia” Nava Glover, age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge. Pia was born on April 11, 1944 in Tallinn, Estonia, a daughter of the late Felix and Ilma Salve Nava. She and her parents moved to Erie, where she met a group of amazing lifelong friends that remained by her side until...
Marilyn Ann Melhuish
Apr 16, 2023
Marilyn Ann Melhuish age 88, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Forest View Skilled Nursing Center.
She was born in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County, on June 11, 1934, a daughter of the late Douglas and Anna Cruser Melhuish.
Marilyn graduated from Hallstead, PA High School in 1952 and received a Bachelors in Elementary Education from Mansfield State Teachers...
Betty Lou Rotkovecz
Apr 16, 2023
Betty Lou Rotkovecz, age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home in Conneautville, Pennsylvania.
She was born on March 16, 1948, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Donachy Nalley.
Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed and loved her family with passion. She looked forward to her trips to the casino along with playing...
Sid Booker
Apr 16, 2023
Sid Booker, 73, passed away on April 16th, 2023. He was born on April 18th, 1949 in Tillatoba, MS., son of Millie and Silas Booker. He was a graduate of East High, Class of 1968, playing basketball, football, and track and field. His senior year, he was a member of the City and District 10 Championship Basketball Team, and was...
Joseph D. Althof
Apr 15, 2023
Joseph D. Althof age 22, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
He was born in Erie on October 19, 2000, the son of Eric and Michele Burton Althof of Millcreek.
Joe graduated from McDowell High School where he played lacrosse. He was an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan and played travel hockey for multiple teams in the area.
He was a...
Mark D. Watson
Apr 14, 2023
Mark D. Watson age 65, of Millcreek Township, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born in Pittsburgh on July 21, 1957, a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Connell) Watson.
Mark loved spending time with his family, he was especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed working outside on...
Terry Lee Plyler
Apr 14, 2023
Terry Lee Plyler, age 74, of Girard, passed away Friday April 14, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on December 22, 1948, in Erie, PA, a son of the late Rozelle and Ruth Garloch Plyler and his stepmom, Virginia Phillips Plyler.
Terry worked as a laborer at Erie Malleable Iron for 30 years and later as a landscaper. He was an...
Francis "Frank" S. Hanick
Apr 14, 2023
Francis “Frank” S. Hanick, age 61, of Erie, passed away on April 14, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 27, 1961 in Rochester, NY a son of the late Richard & Mary Hanick.
Frank graduated from Springstead High School in Springhill, Florida. He served in the US Navy. He worked as a nurse...
Timothy A. Edwards
Apr 13, 2023
Timothy A. Edwards age 42 of Erie, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 following a motorcycle accident.
He was born in Erie on August 7, 1980, son of Allan Edwards of Erie and the late Lynette (Potter) Edwards.
Tim graduated from McDowell High School in 1998. In 2012, he graduated with an associate's degree in Computer Networking and Telecommunications from...
David J. Tomlinson
Apr 11, 2023
David J. Tomlinson, age 69, of Erie, PA passed away, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Baltimore, MD on November 12, 1953, a son of Joseph Hanson Tomlinson III and Martha Johnston Tomlinson.
David graduated from Baltimore Polytechnical High School in 1972. He graduated from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama...
Renee Leanne Newcomer
Apr 9, 2023
Renee Leanne Newcomer, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on August 16, 1963, in Erie, to the late Robert and Nancy Haines Newcomer.
Renee graduated from Seneca High School. She was an avid animal lover, who enjoyed riding horses and raising dogs. Renee enjoyed spending time with her two children, Christina...
Marianne O'Day
Apr 8, 2023
Marianne (Rapp) O’ Day, age 84, of Erie passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born August 15, 1938 in Erie the daughter of the late Walter and Marie (Houlihan) Rapp.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Marianne began working at General Telephone (GTE) during her high school years. She first started counting the change from the pay...
Mary Brigit Snyder
Apr 8, 2023
Mary Brigit Williams Snyder, 73, formerly of Erie, died surrounded by family and friends on April 8, 2023, in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, from complications from cancer.
She was born in Erie on March 9, 1950, a daughter of the late Rogers and Ann B. Williams.
Mary was raised in Erie and graduated from Villa Maria Academy, Edinboro State College and Chaminade University...
Patricia "Patty" E. McLaughlin
Apr 8, 2023
Patricia E. McLaughlin, 71, of Millcreek Township, died Saturday April 8, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie. Patty was born on March 17, 1952 in Erie, PA, the daughter of John and Charlotte Schade McLaughlin.
After attending Sacred Heart elementary school in Erie, she was a proud 1970 graduate of Villa Maria Academy. She attended Villa Maria College in the...
George H. Heitzenrater
Apr 7, 2023
George H. Heitzenrater, age 84, of Erie, passed away on April 7, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital.
He was born on April 2, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA son of the late Henry and Mildred Collins Heitzenrater.
George was a 1957 graduate of West Allegheny High School and was then employed as a material handler.
He was a member of St. Jude’s...
T'Quan Vaughn
Apr 6, 2023
T’Quan Rickarri Vaughn “Q”, age 17, of Erie, relocated his spirit from this world, Thursday, April 6, 2023. He came to bless the lives of his parents, Theodore Vaughn III, and Rickieta Sanders, on Saturday, December 31, 2005.
Quan was an old soul that was full of so much childhood innocence and zest to enjoy life. He attended Midland Elementary School,...
Michael Scott "Bone" Ridinger
Apr 5, 2023
Michael Scott “Bone” Ridinger age 54, of Findley Lake, NY died Wednesday April 5, 2023, as a result of an accident.
He was born in Dunkirk, NY on March 14, 1969, a son of the late Catherine Ann Carlson Ridinger.
Mike was a graduate of Mayville High School, he was a talented carpenter in the area, and many are blessed to live...
Thomas Semple
Apr 5, 2023
Thomas Stephen Semple, 84, of Erie passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023.
He was born on May 2, 1938, the son of the late Joseph A. and Elizabeth (Mester) Semple.
He was a 1952 graduate of St. Andrew’s and a 1956 graduate of Cathedral Prep. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Edinboro University and a Masters’ degree in...
Cheryl A. Hawk
Apr 4, 2023
Cheryl A. Hawk, age 67 of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on October 6, 1955, daughter of the late Gerald Blum of Erie, and Marilyn Blum of AZ.
Cheryl peacefully took her last breath in the presence of her family shortly after a recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Cheryl loved the simple life. You...
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