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Leonard Kolakowski
May 3, 2022
Leonard J. Kolakowski, age 99, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born in Erie on July 30, 1922, a son of the late Anthony and Stella Leonczyk Kolakowski.
Len graduated from Tech High School and went on to work for the United States Navy, serving at Pearl Harbor, then-Territory of Hawaii, during...
Barbara Hrinda
May 1, 2022
Barbara A. Hrinda, age 71, of Girard, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022 at Polk Center.
She was born in Girard, PA on December 16, 1950, a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Ondreako Hrinda.
Barbara loved her “Polk Family” very much. The wonderful caregivers of Polk Center provided awesome care for her for 57 years. She was strong...
Andrew Johnson
May 1, 2022
Andrew Charles Johnson III, age 75, of Erie, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was born in Collins, Mississippi, April 24, 1947 to the late Daniel and Eddie Johnson. Andrew graduated from Sandusky High school before joining the United States Army and serving in the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his children, Mitchell T. Johnson, Michelle Tate, Andrew C....
Cynthia Ohlrich
May 1, 2022
Cynthia Ohlrich, age 63, of Erie, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Dallas, Texas, February 9, 1959 to the late John and Eileen Ohlrich.
Cindy was a dedicated mother first and foremost; she treasured her daughter and embraced every moment with her. Those around her were drawn to her infectious smile and she made...
Richard Jones
May 1, 2022
Richard A. Jones, age 87, of Waterford, passed away May 1, 2022.
He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 1, 1935, a son of the late Edward G. & Lena M. Smith Jones.
Richard was a bricklayer for over 50 years. He was a member of Corry Lodge #365 F&AM. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, cooking & baking, and music. ...
Roy Shupe
Apr 30, 2022
Roy James Shupe, age 82, of Fairview passed away Sat. April 30, 2022 unexpectantly. Roy was born in Valprasio Indiana on May 9, 1939, the son of the late William and Irene Shupe.
He served in the Army in 1956 for a short time. Roy worked as a mechanic at the Kahkwa Club from where he retired in the mid 70’s. ...
Patricia Agnello
Apr 28, 2022
Patricia Ann Williams Agnello age 47 of Reminderville, OH, formerly of Erie, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born on June 17, 1974 to Allen Williams and the late Kathy Nelson Williams Hall.
She graduated from East High School in 1992 and then went to Erie Business Center. Patricia was a proud homemaker and stay at...
Patricia Woodel
Apr 27, 2022
Patricia “Patti” Mae (Hime) Woodel, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She was born on September 1, 1947, in Erie, a daughter to Richard and Lucille (Mello) Hime.
Patti was a 1965 graduate of Academy High School. She was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Patti was always helping others with open arms and found pleasure...
Pearl Sabetti
Apr 27, 2022
Pearl (Fomich) Sabetti, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at home in the loving care of her children. She was born October 21, 1929 in Irwin, PA, the daughter of Joseph and Frances Fomich. Pearl was the seventh of 10 siblings and attended the former East High School in Erie. Pearl was a master at the loom. For many...
Merton Osborn
Apr 26, 2022
Merton L. Osborn age 87, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
He was born in Erie on August 28, 1934, son of the late Carl W. and Eva L. (Spires) Osborn.
Merton was a 1952 graduate of Academy High School and attended Penn State Behrend. Merton owned and operated Osborn Farms, their family’s egg...
Thomas Dirienzo, Sr.
Apr 24, 2022
Thomas A. DiRienzo, Sr., age 90, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, April 24 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born in Erie on August 16, 1931, a son of the late Thomas & Angela Guzzo DiRienzo.
He was a graduate of Cathedral Prep and worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 33 years. He...
James Arrington
Apr 23, 2022
James K. Arrington (Thimp), age 73, of Erie went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his residence, with his family at his side. He was born in Laurel, Mississippi on January 5, 1949 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Ora D. Hales Arrington. James was a member of Beaver Meadow Baptist Church in...
Gilbert Hull
Apr 23, 2022
Gilbert ‘Gil’ Hull age 89 of Erie, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his residence.
Gil was born in Indiana, Pa, on September 12, 1932 a son of the late Martin Silas and Nancy (Adams) Hull.
He graduated from Indiana High School and went on to serve our country in the US Army. He was self-employed in the home construction and...
David Palmer, Sr.
Apr 23, 2022
David George Palmer, Sr., age 85, of Erie, Pa., went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2022. He was preceeded in death by his parents George Palmer Jr. and Josephine (Palmer) Donche and his wife of 53 years, Phyllis M. (Daugherty) Palmer, whom he's "missed everyday" for 10 years and has now joined her in the Lord's presence....
Judith Sweeney
Apr 22, 2022
Judith M. Zimmerly Kuffer Sweeney, age 79 passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home in Erie. She was born on November 14, 1942 in Erie, PA daughter of the late Herbert and Lola Maxson Zimmerly. A 1960 graduate of Academy High School, she retired from Erie Insurance in Production Control after 23 years. She was a member of...
Melva Olesnanik
Apr 21, 2022
Melva Olesnanik, age 85, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, PA on February 23, 1937, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Bricker Vorse.
Melva graduated from Northwestern High School in 1955. She worked as an assembler in manufacturing. She enjoyed gardening, playing BINGO and cards, watching Judge Judy, reading...
Timothy Nagle
Apr 21, 2022
Timothy D. Nagle age 73, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at UPMC Hamot after a 2 year long hard and courageous battle for his life following a massive stroke. He was born in Erie on October 10, 1948, a son of the late Joseph and Marian Schellang Nagle.
Tim graduated from McDowell High School in 1966 and...
Florence Haffley
Apr 21, 2022
Florence G. Miller Haffley, age 97 passed away at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Erie on April 21, 2022.
She was born in Cross Keys, Blair County PA, on January 30, 1925, a daughter of the late Harvey B. and Catherine Stiffler Miller.
Florence graduated from Hollidaysburg High School.
During WWII, she did inventory at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland....
Kate Mcmaster
Apr 21, 2022
Kate M. McMaster, 97, of Fairview, Pennsylvania, died on April 21, 2022.
Kate was born on June 15, 1924 in New Castle, PA where she graduated top of her class. Always known to be good with numbers, Kate worked in the accounting department of Louis Marx & Company Toys. She was also a founding partner in Mainly Country Furnishings for...
Richard Pulliam
Apr 20, 2022
Richard Christian Pulliam, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on October 13, 1961, in Erie, to Richard Lomax and Rosetta Pulliam.
After graduating from Tech Memorial High School, Richard attended Penn State Behrend University. He would then work for UPMC Hamot and Select Specialty Hospitals. He was an avid sport fan and enjoyed...
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