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Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Jan 5, 2023

Robert P. Holmes age 76, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Oswego, NY a son of the late Floyd and Gertrude LeBeef Holmes.

Robert worked at Eriez Magnetics as a Machine Operator for 30 years until his retirement.

Robert had a great sense of humor who enjoyed golfing, bowling,...

Gerard Colvin

Gerard Colvin

Jan 4, 2023

Gerard “Jerry” J. Colvin, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home, January 4, 2023. He was born in Erie on August 25, 1954, a son of the late C. James and Irene Heberlein Colvin. Jerry was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and attended Edinboro University. A CNC operator by trade, Jerry was an outgoing and friendly man....

Theodore Bennett

Theodore Bennett

Jan 4, 2023

Theodore G. “Ted” “Teddy” “Uncle Ted” Bennett age 86, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Residence at Presque Isle Bay following a short illness with his loving wife and family by his side.

He was born in Erie on August 30, 1936 the son of the late George W. and Marie F. Wuenschel Bennett.

Ted grew up...

Frank Furman

Frank Furman

Jan 3, 2023

Frank E. “Butch” Furman, age 81, of Fairview, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Wellsville, NY on May 27, 1941, a son of the late Lowell R. and Rachel A. Brundage Furman.

He was a 1959 graduate of Northern Potter High School in Potter County, PA and a graduate of Humboldt Institute in Minneapolis,...

Maria Agresti

Maria Agresti

Jan 3, 2023

Maria Elena Agresti, age 80, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family after a 12 year battle with dementia, before finally succumbing to complications from COVID. She was born on March 18, 1942 in Erie, as the only daughter of the late Alfred A. and Rose (Carlo) DeNisco.

Maria was a graduate of...

Edgar Huber

Edgar Huber

Jan 3, 2023

Edgar Daniel Huber, 85, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly January 3, 2023.

He was born in Erie, PA on November 25, 1937, a son of the late Harriet Gloekler and Edgar D. Huber.

Edgar was enlisted in the Air Force and spent most of his career there. He enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, time spent with his family and listening to Rush Limbaugh.

Edgar...

David Williams, Jr.

David Williams, Jr.

Jan 3, 2023

David James Williams, Jr., 55, passed away unexpectedly January 3, 2023 at the Walnut Creek Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on April 1, 1967, in Erie, the son of David J. and Willie Belle (Cooper) Williams.

In addition to his father, David is preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Emma Belle Cooper.  He is survived by his mother, Willie ‘Jackie’...

Richard Ballman

Richard Ballman

Jan 2, 2023

Richard C. “Dick” Ballman, age 91, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family, in Erie. He was born in Erie on October 29, 1931, a son of the late Arthur C. and Alice Doering Ballman.

Dick attended Academy High School. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served with the Tank Company, 112th...

Jane Macewen

Jane Macewen

Jan 1, 2023

Jane Ann MacEwen, 90, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023. Jane was born in Atlantic City, NJ and was raised in Kane, PA where she met her future husband, Evan. They were married for 42 years and raised 6 children together in Girard PA. Jane worked as a secretary at Girard High School for nearly two decades...

Patricia Robison

Patricia Robison

Jan 1, 2023

Patricia A. Burrows Heitzenrater Robison, age 69, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Titusville, PA on April 10, 1953, a daughter of the late Edward Bruce and Lilias Mortmier Burrows.

She attended Titusville High School. She worked at Millcreek Community Hospital in the Central Supply department for over 20 years. She also...

Tory Gore

Tory Gore

Jan 1, 2023

Tory Dupree Gore, age 47, of San Diego, CA, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.  He was born in Erie, August 16, 1975, a son of David Ragland and Linda Jewell Gore Moorer. 

Tory resided in Erie with his mother and sister for 30 years, until moving to San Diego.  He was...

Kenneth Kohl

Kenneth Kohl

Dec 30, 2022

Kenneth Anthony Kohl, age77, of Erie, passed away at his residence, Friday, December 30, 2022.

He was born on January 4, 1945 in Hamburg, NY, a son of the late Bruno and Irmgard T. (Reidl) Kohl.

He was a 1962 graduate of Frontier Valley High School and earned Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting and Psychology from Missouri Valley College.  Kenneth was a proud...

Darryl Makepeace

Darryl Makepeace

Dec 27, 2022

Darryl Lee Makepeace passed away at age 81 on Tuesday December 27, 2022 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was born on October 24, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA to his late parents Nevada Ruth Wagener Makepeace Desin and Thomas Henry Makepeace.Darryl graduated from Erie Strong Vincent High School in 1958, received his BS in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University in 1969,...

Alberto Bucci Sr.

Alberto Bucci Sr.

Dec 27, 2022

Alberto Bucci, Sr., age 71, passed away December 27, 2022.  Born in Roccasicura, Italy on October 18, 1951, he was the second born son of the late Domenico and Marietta Bucci.

Alberto came to this country in 1966 and worked as a baker for 16 years at International Bakery.  He also did concrete work for many years for many different contractors.  ...

Jane Horton Crumbly

Jane Horton Crumbly

Dec 27, 2022

Jane D. Horton Crumbly passed away peacefully and comfortably on Tuesday December 27, 2022.

She was born on October 18, 1935, in Houston, Mississippi to the late Ada and Percy Horton Sr. As a child, she was a loving and respectful daughter; she assisted her mother in taking care of her younger siblings and served a great role model to them.

She...

Robert Dixon

Robert Dixon

Dec 27, 2022

Robert E Dixon, age 65 of Erie peacefully passed away on Tuesday December 27,2022 surrounded by loved ones. Bob grew up in Erie attending East High enjoying his high school football and wrestling career. Bob continued his education obtaining his BS in Physical Education at Edinboro University and went on to receive his MA in education at Gannon University. His...

Eugene Murphy

Eugene Murphy

Dec 27, 2022

Eugene Daniel "Gene, Danny" Murphy I, Age 69, of Erie, PA., entered the Lord's Kingdom on December 27, 2022. 

Eugene was born April 14, 1953 to Eugene B (deceased) and Norma J Murphy in Philadelphia, living most of his years in Erie, Pennsylvania. Eugene served his country for 4 years in the US Army as a Paratrooper.  

Eugene enjoyed fishing...

Ruth Field

Ruth Field

Dec 26, 2022

Ruth Elmira Field, 96, died December 26, 2022, in Girard, Pennsylvania. Ruth was born in Albion, Pennsylvania, on November 23, 1926, to Earl Kier Davis and Bertha Sophia Rausch Davis.Ruth was a loving mother and homemaker. An avid quilt maker and her piece work was beautiful. Ruth served as a volunteer for Project Linus of NWPA and handcrafted baby quilts...

Joan Wasyl

Joan Wasyl

Dec 25, 2022

Joan L. (Delgado) Wasyl, age 77, of Erie died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born September 23, 1945 in Erie the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Stoof) Delgado.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Joan had worked as a Control Assembler at Erie’s General Electric and was a member of Triumphant Life Church. She also...

Beverly Staszewski

Beverly Staszewski

Dec 24, 2022

Beverly Ann Coy Staszewski, age 87, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at her residence after an extended illness.

Beverly was born on May 11, 1935, in Erie, to the late Avery and Arletta Furlong Coy.

Beverly graduated from Academy High School.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

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