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Raymond Lapenz

Raymond Lapenz

Aug 3, 2022

Raymond J. Lapenz, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Fairview Manor.

He was born in Erie, PA on August 30, 1925 the son of the late Richard and Theresa Skibinski Lapeusz.

He was a graduate of Millcreek High School, Class of 1943. Ray was a WWII veteran of the United States Army having served in the...

Margaret Miller

Margaret Miller

Aug 2, 2022

Margaret A. "Peggy" Miller, age 73, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Western Reserve. 

She was born in Erie on May 20, 2022 a daughter of the late Merton and Shirley Hunter Miller. 

Arrangements are under the care of the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, West Ridge 3801 W. 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506

Nicholas Spadaccio Iii

Nicholas Spadaccio Iii

Aug 2, 2022

Nicholas Francis Spadaccio III, age 33 passed away at home on August 2, 2022.

He was born in Pahokee, FL on May 6, 1989 to Nicholas Spadaccio Jr. and Norma Jean Herndon.

Nicholas was an avid gamer and craftsman. He described himself as Hustle and Bustle of the overachieving, underappreciated, semi-complicated, simple but savage, well above average, sence-blowing, mind numbing Jack of...

Maurice Cooley

Maurice Cooley

Aug 1, 2022

Maurice Cooley, age 49, of Erie, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Erie, Pa on March 2, 1973 to Claudette Tangle Cooley, and the late Willie Earl “Bob” Cooley.

Maurice graduated from Strong Vincent High School. He was a ladies man, who loved to fish, was a die-hard Raiders fan, and loved cracking jokes...

William Goodwill

William Goodwill

Aug 1, 2022

William R. Goodwill, age 80, of Erie, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie, on January 28, 1942 a son of the late Robert & Elizabeth (Silka) Goodwill.

William attended East High School.  He worked in Industrial Maintenance.  He loved cars, anything classic and western movies.  He was a John Wayne and Elvis Fan.  He...

Joseph Komisarski

Joseph Komisarski

Jul 31, 2022

Joseph R. Komisarski, age 80, passed away on July 31, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 18, 1942, son of the late Michael and Anna (Vargulich) Komisarski.

Joe graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1960 and went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Annette. He was a gifted Tool and...

David Baldwin

David Baldwin

Jul 30, 2022

David Nelson Baldwin, age 87, died on Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Erie, Pa.

He was born on March 17, 1935 in Erie son of Thaddeus A. Baldwin and Vernie Parker Baldwin.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Joan Bosch Baldwin; two daughters, Rene’ L. Baldwin (Jamie Schuller) and Melissa Ann Elegeer (Alvin E.); a sister, Sarah Michael of...

Arline Magnuson

Arline Magnuson

Jul 29, 2022

Arline L. Magnuson, 94, of Springhill in Erie, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of July 29, 2022. She was born on October 30, 1927 in Providence, Rhode Island, to her late parents, E. Robert Johnson and Esther Johnson. She graduated from Hope High School in 1945 and thereafter from secretarial business school....

Connie Goodwill

Connie Goodwill

Jul 29, 2022

Connie Goodwill age 66, of Erie and formerly of Girard passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at her residence.

She was born in Erie, on June 30, 1956 a daughter of the late Burl H. and Dorothy Houpt Cooper and Norma Clark.

Connie worked at a Certified Nurse Assistant for Erie Independent House and had been a Pharmacy Sales Representative. She was...

Kevin Morse

Kevin Morse

Jul 29, 2022

Kevin T. Morse, age 55, of East Springfield, PA, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2022.

He was born on October 18, 1966, in Erie, PA, a son to Ronald H. and Patricia Gilbert Morse.

Kevin graduated from Northwestern High School and Erie County Vo-Tech, Class of 1984. He was the production manager at Hydro-Pac, in Fairview,...

George Reichert, Jr.

George Reichert, Jr.

Jul 29, 2022

George P. Reichert Jr, age 75, of Lake City, PA, and formerly of Conneaut, OH, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at Fairview Manor.

Born in Euclid, OH, on September 11, 1946, he was a son of the late George P. Reichert Sr. and Doris Jean Thompson. 

George was a graduate of Cardon High School, and went on to further his...

Nina Wysocki

Nina Wysocki

Jul 28, 2022

Nina Wysocki, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Independence Court.

She was born on February 28, 1938, the daughter of the late Afanacy Gorelikow and Aksenia Kuvshinikov.

Nina was a 1955 graduate of McDowell High School.  She was a member of the Legion #773 and Moose Lodge #066.  Nina worked 20 years for Hammermill, Carlisle and Johnson Control,...

Ruben Roberts

Ruben Roberts

Jul 26, 2022

Ruben William “Spooky” Roberts, age 66, passed away on July 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on April 3, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Willie Mae Roberts and J. Hue Crockett.

Spooky attended Academy High School. He worked at the JFK Center for 10 years as a mentor. Spooky enjoyed completing home repairs, yard...

Rosanna Strausbaugh

Rosanna Strausbaugh

Jul 25, 2022

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Rosanna Sweden Strausbaugh, age 83, died July 25, 2022 at Forestview Skilled Nursing at Springhill.  She was born June 6, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late William and Rose Stefanik Sweden.  She was raised as a Quaker (Religious Society of Friends) and was a member of Horsham (PA) Friends Meeting.

Raised in Horsham Township in suburban Philadelphia,...

Walter Zaborowski

Walter Zaborowski

Jul 24, 2022

Walter Robert Zaborowski, age 80, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his residence.

He was born in Erie, PA on October 13, 1941 the son of the late Walter and Irene Zdunczyk Zaborowski.

He graduated from Station School and Wattsburg High School. Walter attended Erie Tech Memorial and Penn State Behrend.

He was employed as an Electronics Inspector at...

Orinda Pulice

Orinda Pulice

Jul 24, 2022

Orinda Leo Pulice, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

She was born in Erie, PA on March 12, 1935, a daughter of the late Evaristo and Rosina (Amendola) Leo.

She was a 1953 graduate of East High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society and Captain of the Twirlers.  She...

Sean Dunton

Sean Dunton

Jul 18, 2022

Sean Patrick Dunton age 40, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022.

He was born on June 21, 1982 in Philadelphia, PA.

Sean graduated from McDowell High School.

He worked in healthcare for several years at Millcreek Community Hospital.

Sean was a very spiritual and kind soul. He enjoyed listening to music, reading a good book, watching movies, fishing and especially loved...

Richard Kiser Sr.

Richard Kiser Sr.

Jul 17, 2022

Richard A. Kiser Sr., age 89, of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio.

Richard was born in Woodcock Township, PA on March 6, 1933, a son of the late Leon and Madgie DeRoss Kiser

He was a 1952 graduate of Saegertown High School and then served in the U.S. Army in...

Jean Hedderick

Jean Hedderick

Jul 16, 2022

Jean L. Hedderick, age 97, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.

She was born in Erie on August 28, 1924, the daughter of the late Daniel M. and Leona Cornell Hedderick.

Jean graduated from the former Academy High School.

She was the Treasury Supervisor in the Secretary-Treasurers office of GTE, retiring in 1981 after 40...

James Brown

James Brown

Jul 15, 2022

James R. “Brownie” Brown, age 83, of Tidioute, PA passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at his residence, formerly of Millcreek Township.

He was born in Erie on March 19, 1939 a son of the late Norman and Mabel Brown.

James graduated from McDowell High School in 1956. He owned and operated Brown Brothers Golden Dawn retiring in 2000 after 47...

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