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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...
Donald Wickwire
Jul 14, 2022
Donald L. Wickwire, age 73, of Cranesville, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at LECOM Senior Living Center.
Don was born in Meadville, PA on October 10, 1948, a son of the late Harold L. Wickwire and Arlene Hanks Prest.
He was a 1966 graduate of Northwestern High School then served in the U.S. Army, receiving a Purple Heart in Vietnam. ...
Laura Powierza
Jul 14, 2022
Laura A. Powierza age 60, of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on June 23, 1962 a daughter of the late Ronald Snider and Joanne Owens.
Laura was a graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School and went on to work for the Downtown YMCA for over 20 years as a Finance Director.
She...
Joshua Chessario
Jul 13, 2022
Joshua ‘Joose’ Chessario, age 28, passed on to the next big adventure July 13, 2022, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. Josh was the loving son of Jim and Lauri Chessario, and the beloved brother of Alissa Chessario (Fiancé Matt Conway).
Josh was loving, caring, generous, artistic, intelligent, musical, adventurous and a friend to many. He...
Judith St. Clair
Jul 12, 2022
Judith Lorenzo St. Clair, age 72, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born in Greensboro, NC, December 20, 1949, a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Marion Wingert Lorenzo.
She retired as a Benefits Manager for Elliott Company in Jeannette, PA and formerly worked for First Federal Savings in Uniontown, PA. ...
Charles Steiner
Jul 11, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Steiner, age 76, of Erie and formerly of Union Beach, NJ passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2022 with his family by his side.
He was the son of the late Charles and Julia Steiner.
Chuck served in the Army National Guard of New Jersey and was a former draftsman for Revlon and retired from both the...
Janice Rand
Jul 11, 2022
Janice C. (Payne) Rand, 90, formerly of Lake City died Monday, July 11, 2022 at Hamot Medical Center in Erie.
She was born November 22, 1931, in McKean, PA, a daughter of the late E. Stanley Payne and Jeannette Weidle Payne.
She graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1948. She retired in 1988 from the United States Postal Service in...
Betty Luke
Jul 11, 2022
Betty L. Kilburne Luke, age 92, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Waterport, NY on November 28, 1929 daughter of the late Herman and Frances Dates Kilburne.
She was a die-hard fan of both the Pittsburgh Steelers and auto racing, and was an avid bowler who enjoyed camping and...
Nancy Starvaggi
Jul 10, 2022
Nancy J. (Schultz) Starvaggi, age 70, of Summit Twp., passed away from complications of Alzheimer's Disease on Sunday, July 10, 2022.
She was born in Erie, PA on April 6, 1952, a daughter of the late Edward and Cevilla (Sallot) Schultz.
Nancy was lovingly cared for by her husband and best friend, Ron Starvaggi Sr, until the time of her passing....
Rosemarie Mastrog
Jul 10, 2022
Rosemarie Mastrog age 81, of Erie, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on January 29, 1941 a daughter of the late William and Irene Wilczewski Brindle.
She attended Lawrence Park High School and went on to get her bachelors at Mercyhurst University and her masters from Edinboro University.
She worked as an elementary school teacher...
Jennifer Calvelage
Jul 9, 2022
Jennifer Lee (Altman) Calvelage age, 63, of Girard, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 9th, 2022.
She was born on January 17, 1959 in Delphos, OH a daughter of the late David and Louann Altman.
She married her high school sweetheart, Brian, and their love and devotion was always central to their marriage. They were together for a total of...
Paula Bixby
Jul 9, 2022
Paula Jean Bixby (Bruno) age 65, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 9, 2022. Paula was born and raised in Erie, PA by the late John & Rose Marie Bruno, along with her five siblings.
She was known from a young age for her affinity for animals and love of dance. She graduated from...
Barbara Wingerter
Jul 9, 2022
Barbara Ann Wingerter, loving wife, mother, grandmother, registered nurse and homemaker, passed away on Saturday July 9, 2022, at Westlake Woods after a period of declining health.
Barbara was born in Warren on June 13, 1932, daughter of the late Waldo William and Lois Cook Killmer. Barbara was raised on the Allegheny River in Tionesta near generations of relatives. She...
Gilbert Epperson
Jul 8, 2022
Gilbert Wilson Epperson II, age 73 of Erie, passed away in his home July 8th, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born October 21st, 1948 in Marfrance, West Virginia to the late Gilbert Wilson Epperson I and Mary Agnes Janoski-Epperson-Golden.
Gilbert is preceded in death by his first wife, Sherry Weismiller-Zetwick, brother Thomas Epperson Sr and sisters Delores (Dodo) Butler,...
Audree Adams
Jul 7, 2022
Audree Janet Adams 90 of Erie passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.
She was born in Fairview on July 2, 1932, the only daughter to John C. and Alice S. Peterson Adams.
She was a 1952 graduate of Millcreek High School and worked as a plastic inspector at Perry Plastics until her retirement. ...
Fern Goodwin
Jul 7, 2022
Fern Margaret Goodwin age 80, passed away from sudden health complications on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at a local Erie County hospital.
She was born Fern Margaret Roesch in Titusville, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 8, 1941.
She enjoyed listening to Motown and Blues style music, dancing, walking and widely known for making jokes.
She was preceded in death by:
Her husband;...
Alberta Hookey
Jul 5, 2022
Alberta “Bertie” Hookey, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at St Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Fairmount City, Pennsylvania, on January 21, 1933, a daughter of the late Theodore Dean and Esther Bowser Dean Yurchisin.
Bertie was a graduate of Harborcreek High School, Class of 1951.
She retired from the finishing room at Hammermill Paper Company; where she had...
Mary Margaret Weis
Jul 3, 2022
Mary Margaret Weis, age 92, of Erie passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born January 11, 1930 in Erie the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Gleeson) Weis.
Mary Margaret was a 1947 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and worked as a secretary for 45 years at the former Hammermill...
Janet Drzewiecki
Jul 1, 2022
Janet Lee (Tharp) Drzewiecki, age 58, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
She was born on March 8, 1964, in Erie, PA, a daughter to the late Roy and Leona Tharp.
Janet graduated from East High School. She worked for Voices For Independence as an in-home nurse aide. She enjoyed being with her family, camping, and traveling.
In...
James Amidon
Jun 29, 2022
James Wesley Amidon, 88 of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was the loving husband of Audrey Ann Farina Amidon who predeceased him in 2010. The couple were high school sweethearts who enjoyed over five decades of marriage.
James was born in Erie, Pa on July 31, 1933 to the late Donald LeRoy and Vivian Luella Amidon. He...
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