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Phyllis Mackenzie
Jan 10, 2023
Phyllis J. MacKenzie, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
She was born on December 23, 1932, the oldest daughter of seven children born to the late John and Bertha Tulka Kruszewski.
She was a proud graduate of East High School and went on to marry her love and classmate, Paul. She worked...
Thelma Mccormick
Jan 10, 2023
Thelma M. McCormick age 95 of Erie, passed away on January 10, 2023 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Pittsburgh on May 12, 1927, a daughter of the late Frank and Hildegard Maire Schein.
Mrs. McCormick worked as a clerk and supervisor at the Boston Store and later for the Joseph A. Horne
Company. She was a member of Our lady of...
David Nelson
Jan 10, 2023
David Nelson, age 68, of Albion, PA passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Reno, NV, December 29, 1954 to the late James Nelson.
David is survived by his children, Sean Nelson, and James Nelson, he is further survived by his grandchildren, Joseph and Dana Warren, and Oliver and Felix Nelson. He is survived...
Adah Eakin
Jan 9, 2023
Adah G. McConnell Eakin, age 92, of Erie passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born on December 16, 1930 in Greenville, PA, a daughter of the late William James, Sr. and Pauline Barr McConnell.
Adah was a graduate of Shaler Township High School, Pgh., PA.
She was a charter member of Church of the Cross and a...
Gerald Biancosino
Jan 8, 2023
Gerald Joseph Biancosino, age 74, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie, PA on May 30, 1948, a son of the late Julio and Violet Wager Biancosino and grew up in Little Italy.
He was a 1966 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and went on to serve in the Navy Reserves. He...
James Shaffer
Jan 8, 2023
James K. “GE” Shaffer, age 72, of Erie passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born April 17, 1950 in Erie the son of the late Kenneth and Ruth (Gasper) Shaffer.
GE was a graduate of East High School and retired from Erie’s General Electric plant. He was a member of several social clubs including the National...
Betty Muscarella
Jan 8, 2023
Betty J. Muscarella age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Manchester Commons, surrounded by family.
She was born in Silver Creek, NY on August 21, 1924, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Gerace Domenico.
Betty was a 1942 graduate of Silver Creek High School and had worked as a secretary for Sunset Frozen Foods and a...
Robert Difonzo
Jan 8, 2023
Robert “Bob” DiFonzo age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Facility.
Born August 28, 1934, in Bradford, PA he was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alma and his brother Angelo.
He is survived by his wife Agnes; his children, Chris DiFonzo of Williamston, MI, Jimothi DiFonzo (Helen) of Reading, Pa and Nick...
Theodore Sledge
Jan 7, 2023
Theodore Sledge, age 68, of Erie, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born July 30, 1954 in Gilbertown, Alabama to the late Nimrod Sledge and Minnie Ola Howard.
Theodore is survived by his daughters Shalanda Dunn and Latoyia Dunn-Clements, and by his siblings, Norris Howard, James “Fox” Howard, Delores Henderson,Minnie Vera Miller, and Vonnie Jordan.
In...
Karen Walk
Jan 7, 2023
Karen Lee Walk age 71, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on April 22, 1951 a daughter of the late Kimmell and Elizabeth Schunk Barbour.
Karen graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1969 and went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from Edinboro University in 1996.
She was a longtime member...
James Zipperi
Jan 7, 2023
James Allen Zipperi, age 34, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, due to injuries sustained in an accident.
He was born on August 14, 1988, in Erie, the youngest son to Thomas and Elizabeth “Betsy” Overmoyer Zipperi Jr.
James attended McDowell High School. He loved spending time with his family and friends. His passions in life were listening to music,...
Olga Loundes
Jan 7, 2023
Olga Loundes passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 surrounded by her daughters.
She was born in Birmingham England to the late Harold and Irene Edge Southall.
Olga lived a life of philanthropy. She knitted scarves for sailors and ran an annual Christmas Souper Sleigh Food Drive. She was a benefactor for Operation Smile, Africa 6000, SafeNet, Second Harvest Food...
Richard Liebel
Jan 5, 2023
Richard E. Liebel, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. He was born in Erie on July 20, 1926, a son of the late Eugene & Marcella Francis Liebel. Richard attended Academy High school and was employed as an engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Following his railroad employment, he worked for...
Timothy Brown
Jan 5, 2023
Timothy Sean Brown of Erie passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2023. Timothy was only 31 years old and our family is devastated and shocked by this loss. Timothy was born on April 14, 1991 in Erie, PA the son of Miriam (Thomson) Brown and the late Thomas M. Brown.
After Timothy graduated from East High School, he moved to Chicago,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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