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John Biggie
Mar 4, 2023
John Biggie disembarked from this world on March 4, 2023, he was 68 years old.
John’s brother, Peter, preceded him in death decades ago, and, as a result, John vowed to live his life to the fullest; he accomplished that goal in remarkable style.
Born in Erie, John traveled often, living in California, Hawaii, and Florida. In Miami, alongside his friend Abby...
Kathleen Sontheimer
Mar 3, 2023
Kathleen "Kathy" Steward Sontheimer, age 77 passed away at her home, March 3, 2023, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Kathy was born in Erie, PA, November 5, 1945 to the late Harley and Marion Steward. She was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1963.
She is survived by her loving...
F. Joan Wohlgemuth
Mar 2, 2023
F. Joan Wohlgemuth, age 94, of Lake City, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born on October 7, 1928, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late John Albert and Bernice Frances McConnell Chapin. Joan graduated from New Castle High School, Grove City College, and Penn State with her master’s degree...
Thomas Staszewski
Mar 2, 2023
Thomas J. Staszewski, age 63, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at LECOM Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on March 19, 1959, in Erie, to the late Walter and Yvonne Snippert Staszewski.
Thomas graduated from Seneca High School and Erie Vo-Tech where he started his electrical training. He worked at Port Erie Plastics as an electrician and mold setter....
Marie Digangi
Mar 1, 2023
Marie G. (LaPlaca) DiGangi, age 87, of Erie passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Manchester Commons with her family at her side. She was born July 26, 1935 in Jamestown, NY the daughter of the late Adolph and Florence (Friedman) LaPlaca.
Marie was a longtime resident of Erie and had worked in the offices of Zurn Industries. Her faith was...
Reverend John Mumford, Ii.
Mar 1, 2023
Reverend John David Mumford II, 82, passed away March 1, 2023 in Palmetto, Florida.He was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, on June 18, 1940, son of the late John David and Sara Kathryn Bair Mumford.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Summers Mumford, and daughter, Elizabeth Mumford Cowan, her husband Scott, three grandchildren, Abigail Summer, Lydia Grace, and...
Christina Murphy
Mar 1, 2023
Christina Murphy, age 61, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her children after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Erie, November 12, 1961 to the late Albert “Tino” and Maryann DeMarco Achille. Christina was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School.
She was the food service manager for the Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter...
Farman Wolper
Feb 28, 2023
Farman “Clyde” Wolper age 46, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Tarzana, CA on October 1, 1976 a son of Laurel Peterson Wolper and the late Nathaniel Wolper.
Clyde graduated from Edinboro University with a degree in graphic design. He worked as a metal finisher at Williams Dental Lab. Clyde had...
Rosemary Neal
Feb 28, 2023
Rosemary B. Neal, age 93, of Erie, Pa, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Born in Erie to the late Clarence and Edith Weems Bennett, she was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and a graduate of the Hamot School of Nursing. She was an avid Steeler’s fan, she stopped many people wearing Steelers clothing striking up conversations about...
Patricia Dietly
Feb 28, 2023
Patricia S. Dietly, age 98, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Canton, Ohio, January 30, 1925 to the late Harrison and Beatrice Coy Strickler.
Patricia attended Lake Erie College and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in music composition and piano performance. She was very active in Erie with...
Kathleen Spafford
Feb 27, 2023
Kathleen Gunnison Spafford, 96, passed from this life to enter God’s grace February 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
We share precious stories and treasured memories of this extraordinary woman who graduated from Grove City College at the close of WWII and set up home with her husband John on the Ziesenheim farm in Lake City.
A world traveler, Mom’s adventurous...
Rita Masi
Feb 27, 2023
Rita M. (Dandrea) Masi, age 85, of Erie, passed away on February 27th at Westlake Woods, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born on June 12, 1937, in Uniontown, PA., a daughter of the late James and Eva (Delligatti) Dandrea.
Rita graduated from Uniontown Joint Senior High School in 1955. After high school, she worked at a car dealership in...
Ruth St. George
Feb 27, 2023
Ruth M. St. George, age 90, of Erie passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Erie on August 24, 1932, a daughter of the late, Raymond and Ann Skibinski Konieczny.
Ruth graduated from East High School and Orra Jean Beauty Academy. She worked as a domiciliary in-home care provider...
Sr. James Mulligan, Ssj
Feb 26, 2023
James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph...
Donna Struchen
Feb 25, 2023
Donna Struchen, age 75, of Girard, passed away Saturday February 25, 2023 after a brief illness.
She was born in Mt. Pleasant, PA on January 1, 1948, a daughter of the late Clyde E. Leonard Jr and Anne Ceidro Leonard.
Donna graduated from Southmoreland High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh Butler County Community College. She was the proud owner of...
Arthur Freitas
Feb 24, 2023
Arthur A. Freitas, age 74, of Erie passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at the Erie VA Medical Center. Art was born July 3, 1948 in Erie the son of the late Arthur and Theresa (Perrino) Freitas.
Art was a 1966 graduate of Cathedral Prep and started attending classes at Penn State Behrend until he enlisted in the U.S. Army during...
Kathryn Hirsch
Feb 24, 2023
Kathryn “Kitsy” Hirsch, age 84, of Edinboro, passed away Friday February 24, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.She was born on March 5, 1938 in Oil City, PA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Violet Marchinke VanDyke.
Kathryn graduated from McDowell High School. She worked in the office at Steris Corporation for over 30 years. She was a member of the Lake...
Thomas Dash
Feb 24, 2023
Thomas M. Dash, age 81, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Erie, on May 3, 1941, a son of the late Francis J. and Gertrude Wasikowski Dash.
Thomas graduated from Fairview High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He retired after 20 years of service, which included serving during the...
Betty Ferguson
Feb 22, 2023
In life we are given many gifts, none more important than family and friends. As we enjoy those relationships while living, our hearts break when it is time for them to go.
Betty Ferguson, 80, of Erie, PA, passed away February 22,2023 at Elmwood Gardens, after a brief illness.
Raised in Erie, PA she was one of four sisters born to the...
Theresa Markey
Feb 22, 2023
Theresa (Terry) N. Markey, age 90, of Millcreek Township passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Fairview Manor.
She was born February 17, 1933, in Meadville, PA, the middle daughter to the late Charlotte Lukasik and Marion Maziarz.
Terry, as she was called by family and friends, united her marriage to Virgil G. Markey Jr. at St. Brigid Roman Catholic...
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