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Albert Strain
Mar 23, 2023
Albert (Ike) Strain, age 77, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the VA Medical Center.
He was born in Franklin PA, on January 5, 1946, a son of the late Gordon and Bessie Moon Strain.
Ike was a graduate of Oil City High School and was employed at Zurn Energy as a machinist.
He loved to travel, especially on...
Dorothy Hetrick
Mar 22, 2023
Dorothy M. (Richards) Hetrick, age 95 of Erie passed away Wednesday , March 22, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center. She was born December 7, 1927 in Brookville, PA the daughter of the late Scott and Florence (Confer) Richards.
As the youngest of 5 children, she frequently had more energy than almost everyone around her. She even mowed her own lawn...
Hulda Groenendaal
Mar 21, 2023
Hulda Groenendaal, age 76, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
She was born in Iceland on August 24, 1946, a daughter of Oskar Jonsson and Klara Guthjonsdottir.
Hulda enjoyed working at the Occoquan Antique Shop in Woodbridge Virginia and was an avid collector of antique furniture. She also loved gardening and knitting. She would knit ornate sweaters and...
Catherine Becker
Mar 19, 2023
Cathy was born in Erie, PA on July 16, 1947, a daughter of the late Catherine “Cae” A. Eisert Hanel and John “Hans” Hanel. She died peacefully at home March 19, 2023 with her family by her side.
Cathy is the oldest of seven children born to her mother, Cae Hanel. Her early years were spent with the family in...
Noah Krawiec
Mar 19, 2023
Noah Krawiec passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
He is survived by his parents, Isaac Krawiec, and Nahomi Rivera, by his grandparents, John Krawiec, Ann Lawrence (Keith), and Pedro and Moriama Rivera. He is further survived by uncle Dennis Rivera, and aunt Amanda Krawiec, his great grandparents, Linda Mikolajczyk, Maria, Zori, and many...
Nicole Glaz
Mar 17, 2023
Nicole Marie Glaz age 39, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at home with her mother by her side on Friday, March 17, 2023.
She was born in Erie on March 28, 1983 the daughter of Kathy Becker of Millcreek and the late Peter P. Glaz, Jr.
Nicole was a 2001 graduate of Villa Maria Academy. She most recently worked at the Creative...
Dolores Dana
Mar 17, 2023
Dolores Pursell Dana, age 91, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023.
She was born in Erie, on July 18, 1931, the daughter of the late Roy and Gladys Keep Pursell.
Mrs. Dana worked at Port Erie for seventeen years as a machine operator.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Dana, Sr.,...
Vincent Biggie
Mar 16, 2023
Vincent D. Biggie, age 64, of Erie, passed away on Thursday March 16, 2023 at Village Square. He was born in Erie on January 21, 1959, the youngest child of the late Lawrence F. and Lillian Klimek Biggie.
Vincent left high school to join the Army. Upon his discharge, he worked as a computer programmer for various companies. He was a...
Constance Kockler Burgert
Mar 16, 2023
Constance (Connie) Rae Kockler Burgert age 77, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her residence.
She was born in Franklin, PA on September 21, 1945, the daughter of the late John and Betty Kockler.
Connie graduated from Franklin High School in 1963 and obtained her R.N. license from Hamot Nursing School in Erie, PA. In 1967 she married...
Dennis Sanders
Mar 16, 2023
Dennis L. SandersUSN RetiredErie - Dennis L. Sanders passed away in his home on Thursday, March 16, 2023 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 81. He was born on November 27th 1941 and is preceded in death by parents Howard and Ethel (Hewitt) Sanders, his in-laws Clayton and Virginia Baker, brother in laws James Hetherington and...
Robert Maurer
Mar 15, 2023
Robert K. Maurer, age 63, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Philipsburg, PA on August 9, 1959 to the late Franklin and Elizabeth (Jones) Maurer. He graduated from West Branch High School, Class of 1977.
Robert loved trains and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates. He loved his dog Missy dearly, and she...
Richard Liebel
Mar 14, 2023
Richard J Liebel, age 94, of Millcreek Twp, passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2023, in his residence at St Mary’s Asbury Ridge following a short illness.
Born on August 17, 1928, he was the son of the late Joseph X.and Kathryn (Cavanaugh) Liebel.
Richard (Dick) was a 1946 graduate of Cathedral Prep High School and attended Gannon University for 2 years...
Georgia Mclaurin
Mar 14, 2023
Mother Georgia A. Booth McLaurin was born September 19, 1931 to the late George Jasper Booth and Lavada Jewler Booth in Collins, Mississippi. Mother McLaurin was a devoted Christian. She professed Christ at a very early age at Friendship Church in Collins Mississippi. She was a present member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a member of...
Gerard Cairns
Mar 14, 2023
Gerard Noel Cairns, age 84, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2023. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland on December 24, 1938, a son of the late James and Annie Maguire Cairns.
Gerard was a proud member of the Royal Air Force and he attended Mercyhurst College. He was employed with John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company...
Robert Miller
Mar 13, 2023
Robert C. Miller, age 88, of Erie, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home. He was born in Erie, July 1, 1934 to the late Eugene and Esther A. Hartung Miller.
Bob served his country proudly in the United States Army. He loved boating, hiking, and biking; he was a lifelong learner, learning to speak...
Virgil Tharp
Mar 8, 2023
Virgil Lee Tharp, age 64, of Waterford, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic.
He was born on August 19, 1959, in Erie, to the late Virgil and Julia Patrick Tharp.
Virgil attended Fort LeBoeuf High School. He worked as a Heavy Equipment/Inspection Mechanic at Mayer Brothers with IUOE Local 66 until retirement. He enjoyed old cars, especially...
John Komora Jr.
Mar 8, 2023
John H. “Jack “Komora Jr, 91, of Erie and Millcreek passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 8, 2023 at Westlake Woods.
Jack was born February 2, 1932, in Erie, the son of the late Jack Sr and Ann Hermen Komora.
He was a 1950 graduate of Millcreek High School where he played basketball, baseball, football, and spent summers as a lifeguard at...
Kathleen Teed
Mar 6, 2023
Kathleen D. Teed, age 58, passed away on Monday March 6, 2023 at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh. She was born in Erie on April 15, 1964 to the late John and Elaine (Evanoff) Lawrence.
Kathleen worked as a meat packer for Smith Provisions.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Lawrence, Sr., Michael Lawrence and...
Mitchell Lee
Mar 6, 2023
Mitchell Gregory Lee, age 73, of Erie, PA passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born September 18, 1949, in Erie PA to Lucy Hunter and the late Elijah Lee. In 1968, Mitchell graduated from Academy High School. After graduation, he received a certificate in merchandising through the Erie School District....
Mary Weir
Mar 5, 2023
Mary Dolores (Marydee) Weir, age 93, of Erie passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. She was born April 28,1929 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of the late Victor Hamilton and Florence (Abbott) Weir.
Mary Dolores graduated from Villa Maria grade school in 1943; Villa Maria Academy in 1947; and graduated cum laude from Villa Maria...
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