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Frank Raimondi
Nov 6, 2022
Frank C. Raimondi, age 76, of Erie died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Elmwood Gardens. He was born September 20, 1946 in Erie the son of the late Frank and Ida (Coccarelli) Raimondi.
Frank was a graduate of St. Andrew grade school and Strong Vincent high school. Following graduation he joined the US Marine Corps and fought in the Vietnam war.
Following...
William Hiles
Nov 5, 2022
William J. Hiles, age 72, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born in Erie, February 26, 1950, a son of the late Robert and Alice Amberson Hiles.
William graduated from McDowell High School, before enlisting in the United States Navy. After his time in the Navy, He worked as a CNC Machinist for Smith...
Sheila Graves
Nov 4, 2022
Sheila Denise Graves, age 53, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022.
She was born on April 16, 1969, in Erie, to the late Randolph Rankin and Rose Ellen Gore.
Sheila graduated from East High School and would continue her education at the former Tri-State Business Institute with a degree in business. Sheila worked in the casino business over 20 years,...
John Bowes
Nov 3, 2022
John "Johnny" E. Bowes, age 74, passed away peacefully with family at his side on November 3, 2022. He was born to the late John and Jennie (Sheridan) Bowes on August 13, 1948. Johnny was one of the first to benefit from the special education and residential services offered by the Dr. Gertrude Barber Center. The staff at the Barber...
Ila Carr
Nov 2, 2022
Ila “Mary” DeBoe Carr, 86, of Erie, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the lord on November 2, 2022. She was born December 23, 1935, in Columbus, KY, to the late Lewis DeBoe Sr. and Virgie Mae Hines DeBoe.
She attended Riverview high school in Hickman, KY where she graduated and received her high school diploma. She later moved to...
Juan Saldana
Nov 2, 2022
Juan Saldana age 38, of McKean, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Guanajuato, Mexico on July 6, 1984 a son of Fidel and Maria Rodriguez Saldana.
Juan worked in agriculture his whole life working at Sceiford Quality Farms, Johnston’s Evergreen Nursery and most recently, SAS Vineyards.
He enjoyed playing soccer, baseball, growing...
Robert Gustafson
Nov 2, 2022
Robert G. “Moose” Gustafson age 57, of Fairview passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on August 31, 1965 a son of the late Robert and Evelyn Behan Gustafson.
Rob graduated from McDowell High School and went on to work for the Millcreek Township School District for over 35 years.
He was...
Ann Brookhouser
Nov 1, 2022
Ann Marie Brookhouser, age 63, of Erie, died at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, All Saints’ Day. She was born in Erie, Pa. on December 23, 1958 a daughter of the late Robert Brookhouser and Shirley Haskins Brookhouser Tucholski (Chet). Ann was a student at Strong Vincent High School before receiving a degree...
Leslie Bennett
Nov 1, 2022
Leslie B. Bennett, age 81, of Erie died at home, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born in Erie, the son of the late LaVern and Katherine Burns Bennett.
Les started as a laborer at Niagara Plastics and excelled to foreman throughout his 35 years there; before retiring due to his health in 1997. He enjoyed watching football, going to the...
Eleanor Chessario
Nov 1, 2022
Eleanor Rose Chessario age 98, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on June 4, 1924 a daughter of the late Walter and Mary Winkler.
She was a proud Catholic having attended Sacred Heart and St. Jude parishes.
Eleanor was a gracious, loving and kind person. She loved spending time with her family...
James Sledge
Oct 31, 2022
James Sledge, age 70, of Erie, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born May 1, 1952 in Gilbertown, Alabama to the late Nimrod Sledge and Minnie Ola Howard.
He is survived by his children, Jalisa Sledge, Devon Sledge, and Andre Thomas, his grandchildren, Ja’Saun Wilson, Ce’Yoni Wilson, and Soraya Thomas. James is further survived by...
Anne Wyneken
Oct 31, 2022
Anne F. Wyneken age 95, of Erie died on Monday, October 31, 2022, one day shy of her 96th birthday.
She was born in Erie on November 1st, 1926, a daughter of the late Frank M. and Hilda Turner Wyneken.
Anne graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1944. She worked as a secretary for several local companies, including American Meter...
Mary Shepherd
Oct 31, 2022
Mary Shepherd, age 68 of Erie, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital, with her daughter Sharnell at her side. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, September 8, 1954 to the late Alberta Shepherd.
Mary was a devoted mother and sister, and a loyal friend to many. She was well known for her generous and hospitable spirit. Her...
Douglas Wilson
Oct 31, 2022
Douglas James Wilson, age 64, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on March 27, 1958, a son of James and Sonya Delacour Wilson of Girard.
Douglas graduated from Strong Vincent in 1976 and served in the United States Marine Corps.
He had worked for many years as an Auto Body Technician at the Gary...
Mary Evans
Oct 30, 2022
Mary Catherine Evans, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2022.
She was born on November 30, 1948, in Erie, to the late Joseph Earl and Lily Mae Martin Evans, Jr.
Mary attended the City of Erie public schools, and enjoyed gardening, skating, baseball and gatherings with special people. She was known for nicknaming everyone she Loved and being the...
Kevin Splitstone
Oct 28, 2022
Kevin Allen Splitstone, age 42 of Mercer, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 8:35am.
He was born in Sharon, PA on December 19, 1979, a son of April (Budetich) Splitstone and the late Gerald A. Splitstone.
For many years he owned and operated Splitstone Sandblasting. Kevin enjoyed drag racing with his brother, father, and friends. He loved to work on...
Duane Colvin
Oct 27, 2022
Duane E. “Eddie” Colvin, age 78, of Erie, PA passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at AHN Saint Vincent.
He was born in Meadville, PA on July 25, 1944, son of the late Reginald Colvin and Catherine L. Reisinger Colvin Abbott.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Diane M. Knapp,...
Ronald Kopnitsky
Oct 26, 2022
Ronald F. Kopnitsky, age 60, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at UPMC Hamot. He was born July 24, 1962 in Erie the son of Donald and Geraldine (McGlumphy) Kopnitsky.
Ron was a 1981 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and became a commercial printer having owned his own business, Royal Printing, and later worked for other area printing companies....
Stephanie Konieczki-Snyder
Oct 24, 2022
Stephanie Konieczki-Snyder, age 32, of Erie, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 24, 2022.
She was born in Erie on December 4, 1989, the daughter of Raymond and Nancy Jolly Konieczki.
Stephanie attended Fort LeBoeuf High School.
Family meant the world to Stephanie. She was very smart and natural at dancing, tap and jazz. She was a terrific writer and even wrote articles...
Ian Cunningham
Oct 24, 2022
Ian Cunningham, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Cheam, England on May 4, 1947, a son of the late Thomas and Irene (Stelling) Cunningham.
A skilled machinist and Tool & Die maker, Ian came to the United States in 1979 with Thomas Inc. and in 2009 he retired from North...
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