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Peter Hess

Peter Hess

Nov 30, 2022

Peter G. Hess Jr., 82, passed away Wednesday, November 30,2022 at the VA Long Term Care center. He was born January 22, 1940 in Erie and was the son of the late Peter G. Hess and Frances (Santi) Hess.

He served in the US Marine Corps from 1957-1959 and after his discharge he worked for Lakeshore Lumber in Erie.  He also...

Eric Wijkowski

Eric Wijkowski

Nov 29, 2022

Eric C. Wijkowski passed away at his family home after a long, courageous battle with esophageal cancer on November 29,2022 in the care of his loving mother. 

He was born in Elmira, NY on November 28, 1976.           

Although he lived most of his life in Erie, PA, he spent the past several years living in Buffalo, NY before coming back...

Blair Riewaldt

Blair Riewaldt

Nov 29, 2022

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our brother, Blair Eugene Riewaldt. He was 59 years old and passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at LECOM Living Center.

He was born on December 17, 1962, in Erie, to Raymond R. and Eloise (Hopkins) Riewaldt.

In addition to his parents, Blair was proceeded in death by both sets...

Timothy Doyle

Timothy Doyle

Nov 28, 2022

Timothy James Doyle, 75, of Erie, PA, passed away on November 28, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born on December 9, 1946 to Elizabeth “Bette” Seib Doyle and John “Jack” Joseph Doyle in Erie, PA. He graduated from Cathedral Prep High School in 1965.

After attending college for a short time in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, Tim enlisted in the...

Kenneth Hermann, Jr.

Kenneth Hermann, Jr.

Nov 28, 2022

Kenneth A. “Tony” Hermann, Jr., age 64, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born on September 28, 1958, in Erie, to the late Kenneth A. and Shirley Gross Hermann, Sr.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Bradney and Tammy Simon.

Tony attended...

Candice Felege

Candice Felege

Nov 28, 2022

Candice Lee Felege age 71 of Girard, went to be with her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday November, 28, 2022.

She was born in Erie, on January 24, 1951 a daughter of the late Robert “Red” and Harriet Taylor Donahue.

Candy was a 1968 graduate of Rice Avenue Union High School and had owned Candice Lee Stitchery in Girard...

Donald Hedderick

Donald Hedderick

Nov 26, 2022

Donald “Donnie” Hedderick, age 71 of West Springfield, passed away on Saturday November 26, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital.

Don was born in Erie, PA on October 14, 1951, a son of the late Arther and Thelma Lick Hedderick. 

He worked in the maintenance department at Lord Corporation for 43 years. He loved gardening, taking car rides and enjoyed fishing.

In addition...

Alan Laskey

Alan Laskey

Nov 25, 2022

Alan Laskey, age 71, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, February 4, 1951 to the late Wilfred P. and Evelyn Klemm Laskey. Alan was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War, after his time in the military,...

Eva Goozdich-Mauro

Eva Goozdich-Mauro

Nov 24, 2022

Eva Goozdich-Mauro, age 89, died on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

She was born on April 11, 1933, in Vestaburg, PA, to the late Nick and Anna Kropolo Parachines.

Eva loved the casino and playing bingo. She enjoyed time in the military with her family. Eva retired from the Beth Center as a custodian.

She was preceded in death by her...

Robert Shepard

Robert Shepard

Nov 24, 2022

Robert Shepard, age 75, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on January 15, 1947 a son of the late Melvin and Pauline Dougherty Shepard.

Robert served in the United States Army Reserves.

Robert owned and operated Precision Polymers for many years.

He was a very hardworking, kind and generous man. He enjoyed giving...

Dennis Sullivan

Dennis Sullivan

Nov 23, 2022

Dennis Paul Sullivan, 67, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 23,2022 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on February 28,1955, the son of Eleanor (Landi) Sullivan and Paul John Sullivan.  

After graduating from Academy High in 1973, Dennis ventured to Chicago, IL where he earned his title as...

Argola Thompson

Argola Thompson

Nov 23, 2022

Argola Blanchard Thompson, age 89, of Erie, Pa. passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, Pa. on January 7, 1933 to the late Tessie Blanchard Sr. and Esther Beard Blanchard.

Argola was a graduate of Academy High School. She was also a graduate of Villa Maria College with a degree...

William Goodwill

William Goodwill

Nov 22, 2022

William Charles “Bill” Goodwill, 84, of Fairview, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Meadville, Pa., on Nov. 10th, 1938, the first child of the late Hugh L. and Dorothy (Bantz) Goodwill. He was also preceded in death by his son, William D. Goodwill, and his...

Donna Watkins

Donna Watkins

Nov 22, 2022

Donna Lynn Watkins age 56 passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Erie.

She was born on November 6, 1966 in Lockport, NY to the late Rodney Lilley, Sr. and Patricia Bloomingdale.

 She enjoyed anything Harley-Davidson, Western films, going thrift shopping, helping people  and being with her dog, Little Bitch.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Sherri Ballard

Sherri Ballard

Nov 21, 2022

Sherri A. Ballard, age 51, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 13, 1971, in Erie, to Terry and Rose (Kirk) Plyler.

Sherri graduated from Northwestern High School. She loved cheering on her kids as she attended all of their football and baseball games, and traveled to all...

Judith Goodwin

Judith Goodwin

Nov 21, 2022

Judith (Judi) Anne Goodwin (Nee Snyder) 92 of Erie PA. passed away November 21, 2022 in Madison, Ohio.

She was born in Greensburg, PA. on May 8th, 1930 to Anna (McKay) Snyder and Harry E. Snyder.

She attended Latrobe High School. Judi worked for both Travelers Insurance and Erie Insurance becoming an insurance underwriter. She retired from Erie Insurance in 1996.

Judi married...

Thomas Barnes

Thomas Barnes

Nov 21, 2022

Thomas Barnes, age 65, of Erie, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Erie, August 10, 1957.

Private arrangements are entrusted to Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Service Inc. Downtown, 602 West 10th Street, Erie.

Send Condolences to www.BurtonQuinnScott.com

Kathleen Degaris

Kathleen Degaris

Nov 19, 2022

Kathleen DeGaris, age 71, of Girard, passed away on Saturday November 19, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Ormond FL on October 1, 1951, a daughter of the late Daniel N and Sarah Patricia Seley Groover. 

Kathleen worked as an Office Manager for Manchester Presbyterian Lodge, but her greatest joy were her daughters.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Beniamino Desantis

Beniamino Desantis

Nov 19, 2022

Beniamino “Ben” Joseph DeSantis, age 50 of Lake City, passed away on Saturday November 19, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital.

Ben was born in Erie, PA on May 22, 1972, a son of the late Angelo DeSantis and Hope Anderson Ferrington. 

He was a 1991 graduate of Girard High School. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, cooking but most of all loved...

Barbara Richards

Barbara Richards

Nov 18, 2022

Barbara E. Richards, 92, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.  She was born in Brookville, PA on June 8, 1930, daughter of the late Albert L. and Barbara Coyle Richards. She had been a resident of Erie since 1964.

Barbara retired from GTE in 1986 after 22 years following her transfer from Sylvania Electric in Brookville...

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