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James Kinney
Feb 11, 2023
James Joseph Kinney age 80, of Erie passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Dunkirk, NY.
James graduated from Manhattan College with an Associates Degree and went on to serve in the United States Navy.
He was a member of The Family Church of Erie.
James enjoyed going to church and scripture reading. He enjoyed rooting for...
Isabelle Laurie
Feb 10, 2023
Isabelle “Daye” Marie Laurie, age 73, of Erie, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, after a brief illness.
She was born in Corry, PA on March 25, 1949 daughter of the late Robert and Rose Ann Graham Laurie.
She served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1972.
She was a 1968 graduate of East High School.
Miss Laurie was employed with O. E. M....
Albert Quirk
Feb 10, 2023
Albert Quirk, (Chubby) age 83, of North East, PA, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Parkside at North East.
Albert was born in Erie, PA on July 21, 1939, a son of the late Joseph and Martha Maleski Quirk.
He graduated from Erie Tech High School. He worked at Lord Corporation retired after 42 years of service.
Albert was very family...
Donald Smith
Feb 9, 2023
Donald M. Smith, age 95, formerly of Girard, passed away on Thursday February 9, 2023 at Millcreek Community Hospital.
He was born in Butler, PA on December 9, 1927, a son to the late Samuel and Jessie Moyer Smith.
Donald graduated from Albion High School and went on to serve in the United States Army/Air Force. He worked as a barber for...
Leroy Mullen
Feb 9, 2023
LeRoy C. Mullen, age 64, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born on March 21, 1958, in Erie, a son to Helen Mullen.
After graduation, LeRoy studied computer programming at Tri-State Business Institute. LeRoy loved to go to garage sales, collect baseball cards, play the lottery and spend time with his family and grandchildren.
He was...
Matthew Marasco
Feb 8, 2023
Matthew J. Marasco, age 41 of Fairview, departed this life Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Matthew was born on August 27, 1981, the son of Diane Huegel Marasco and the late Dr. Richard M. Marasco. Matthew was a beloved son, brother, and uncle.
Matthew graduated from Our Lady’s Christian School (OLCS) and was a 1999 graduate of Fairview High School. Matt worked...
Marion Millimaci
Feb 7, 2023
Marion Liebau Millimaci, age 73, of Fairview died February 7, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie, PA on December 19, 1949, daughter of the late William (Dean) and Caroline Miller Liebau.
Marion graduated from Wattsburg High School in 1968. She was an Administrative Assistant for the Erie City School District for 22 years before retiring in 2008. She...
Harry Bayletts
Feb 7, 2023
Harry “Dan” Bayletts, age 75, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Bellefonte Pa. on October 4, 1947, a son of the late Harry & Mae Weaver Bayletts.
Harry graduated from Bellefonte High School. He worked for Morlite Equipment Company for 33 years until retirement. He enjoyed classic cars, was a son of...
Joseph Giles
Feb 7, 2023
Joseph Francis “Joe” Giles, 79, an Erie County Councilman for 32 years and patron of the arts, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born May 9, 1943, the first of eight children of the late Joseph and Dolores (Morris) Giles. Joe’s life was his family, his long tenure as a civil servant, community volunteer and...
Vernon Blakely
Feb 7, 2023
Vernon Lynwood Blakely, age 84, of Erie, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on September 8th, 1938, in Laurel, MS. Son of the late Willie and Theresa Bowie Blakely.
Vernon graduated from LaurelMiddle School, Oak ParkHigh School, Class of 1957 and received his BS in Biology from TougalooCollege in Jackson, MS. He served in the US Army,...
Timothy Dailey
Feb 5, 2023
Timothy Oliver Dailey (Tod), age 83, peacefully passed on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
He was born in Erie on March 4, 1939 to the late Harold J. Dailey and Catherine Elizabeth (Kenney) Dailey.
He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1957.
In his younger years, he worked for PA Myeres, where he gained his exceptional skills as a salesman, motivating him to...
Wallace Ardery
Feb 4, 2023
Wallace “Wally” Ralston Ardery, age 100, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born February 15,1922, the son of the late Wayne and Ruth (Bloomfield) Ardery.
Wally was an Army veteran of WW II having served in the D-Day invasion where he landed on Utah Beach on the third day. Upon his discharge from the army, he married his beloved...
Deanna Canales
Feb 4, 2023
Deanna “Holly” Canales, age 38, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on December 4, 1984 a daughter of the late Deanna Akerly McIntire and Raymond McIntire (Linda).
Holly was a graduate from Iroquois High School.
She worked at McDonalds for several years and most recently at the Barber National Institute.
Holly’s first...
Richard Hillhouse
Feb 3, 2023
Richard Hillhouse, age 59, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his son’s house on Friday, February 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father Andrew C. Hillhouse and mother Harriet Olson Hillhouse.Rick was a 1982 graduate of Harborcreek High School and worked as a medical records coder, specializing in cardiology coding. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved camping,...
Joseph Shaffer
Feb 2, 2023
Joseph A. (Red) Shaffer, aka Papa Shaffs died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at home with his family at his side. He was born March 21, 1950 in Brookville, PA the son of the late Paul and Alice (Geer) Shaffer.
A longtime resident of Erie, Red was a truck driver for several local companies and enjoyed everyone he ever worked with. An...
Eric Menz
Feb 2, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric J. Menz. He passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Erie, on September 26, 1961 to the late John L. and Mildred A. Knittel Menz.
Eric graduated from Academy High School, before earning a bachelors degree from Edinboro...
Jeanne Guthrie
Feb 1, 2023
Jeanne Myers Guthrie, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 after a brief illness.
She was born July 31, 1933, in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Raymond and Thelma Kuehl Myers and the adopted daughter of Thomas and Marian Guthrie, all deceased.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cheryl...
Robin Newcomer
Jan 31, 2023
Robin Lee Newcomer, age 62, passed peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 8, 1960, in Erie, PA, to the late Robert and Nancy Newcomer. She was the eldest of six children.
Robin was the light and love to her parents and siblings. Her infectious smile was just a glimpse into...
Marie Ferritta
Jan 31, 2023
Marie Ann Ferritta, aged 97, died Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023, among family at Sunrise at Bluemont assisted living in Arlington, VA. Marie was born on May 24, 1925, in Erie, PA to Peter and Catherine Guzzo.
Marie is survived by her two children, Marc Ferritta and his wife Anita of Erie and Mariann Roth and her husband Marc of Falls...
Florence Mcclanahan
Jan 31, 2023
Florence Cashdollar McClanahan, age 76, of Girard, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
She was born on April 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Dorothy M. McCully Cashdollar-Crooks. Florence attended school in Elderton, PA and was employed at Aikins Market. After moving to Erie, she worked at Erie County Farms Deli and retired from EMSCO...
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