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Matthew Freeman
May 16, 2022
Matthew Freeman age 45, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 16, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on May 25, 1976, son of Debbie Ferrell Freeman Moles, of Erie and the late Thomas Freeman.
He attended McDowell High School and always tried to be the life of the party. His family and friends meant the world to him.
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Donald Wagner
May 15, 2022
In the early morning hours of Sunday, May 15, 2022, a bright and sparkling ray of light ascended to the heavens, as Donald E. “Don” Wagner’s spirit set forth to meet his beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Well known, by so many, for his cheerful disposition and wonderfully contagious positive outlook, Don will be sorely missed, by all who...
David Hlifka
May 15, 2022
David M. Hlifka, age 70, of Erie, PA, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence on May 15, 2022. He was born in Erie, April 15, 1952, son of the late Joseph F. and Dorothy Ruth (Gackiewicz Morey) Hlifka.
As a young boy, Dave had a bright and comedic nature that he shared generously with his parents and siblings. As...
Mark Mills
May 14, 2022
Mark D. Mills, 67, of Edinboro passed away at home on Saturday, May 14, 2022, after a very courageous 14-month battle with complications due to COVID-19.
He was born in Erie on June 1, 1954, a son of the late Merle and Wilma (Anderson) Mills.
Mark graduated from General McLane High School in 1972. He worked at Fairview Evergreen Nurseries, Inc. in...
Clara Marquis
May 14, 2022
Clara Louise Marquis, age 96 passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Manchester Commons. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother.
She was born in Wellington Texas on February 15, 1926, daughter of the late William and Clara Bettis. Louise graduated from Wellington High School. She worked at Waldameer Amusement Park, Trask...
Gayanne Nieratko
May 13, 2022
Gayanne Marie Nieratko, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 13, 2022 with her husband at her side. For over a year she coped with an aggressive form of brain cancer (Glioblastoma). She enjoyed a wonderful life enriched and blessed with the love of family and many friends, a life in which she reached the goal of...
Paul Klauk
May 12, 2022
Paul F. “Utz” Klauk, age 65, of Erie, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at St. Vincent Health Center.
He was born in Erie on November 24, 1956, the youngest son of the late Herman K. and Helen C. (Koenig) Klauk.
Paul graduated from McDowell High School in 1974 and attended Tri State.
He was a die-hard Cleveland Indians fan; Paul was very...
David Enstrom
May 11, 2022
David B. Enstrom age 66, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Erie on January 29, 1956 a son of the late Gerald Enstrom and Gwen Dauer.
David graduated from Tech High School and went on to work in the Tool & Die Industry. He worked for Suburban Tool, Penn Erie and...
William Green, Jr.
May 11, 2022
William E. Green, Jr passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2022 in Fairview, Pennsylvania.
He was born on August 7, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of the late William E. Green, Sr. and Lena (Graber) Green.
Bill grew up in Burlington, Vermont; he and his sister had an ideal childhood in a loving home. Bill was musically gifted and...
Claire Terella
May 9, 2022
Claire Terella, age 93 of Erie, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022.
She was born in Erie on June 12, 1928 to the late Frank and Pearl Ras. As a young woman she helped in the World War II effort as a riveter and also worked at the famed Boston Store in downtown Erie. At age 19, Claire married...
Suzanne Gerhart
May 5, 2022
Suzanne "Sue," 77, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was in the company of her loving sister, daughter and grandchildren.
Born February 16, 1945 in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence (Larry) Waller and Josephine Maserek Waller.
Sue attended St. Andrew School and graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1963 and furthered...
Donna Wilson
May 4, 2022
Donna J. Wilson (DeFelice) departed peacefully at Fairview Manor on the morning of May 4th, 2022 at the age of 82. Donna, or Dee as she was commonly called, was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Dominic and Julia Rinko DeFelice on Sept. 25th, 1940.
Donna was a proud Alumni of Chaney High School, Class of 1958, where she was an integral...
Ida Laplaca
May 4, 2022
Ida M. “Mickey” Cubitt LaPlaca, age 100, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 4, 2022.
She was born on January 31, 1922 in Franklin, PA, a daughter of the late George and Ada (Luton) Cubitt.
Mickey was a homemaker and cared for her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the...
Kimberly “Kimmy” Kay Brandt
May 3, 2022
On Tuesday May 3rd, 2022, Heaven gained an angel, Kimberly “Kimmy” Kay Nonte Brandt, 59, of Girard, Pennsylvania.
Kimberly was born in Beech Grove, Indianapolis, on March 12, 1963, to Ted and Brenda Nonte.
After graduating in 1981 from Concord High School, she continued her studies through Purdue University receiving her bachelor's degree in Social Services. Passionate about her work, she became...
Darcie Moseley
May 3, 2022
Darcie L. Moseley, 52, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2022, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by the loving care of her family. Darcie was born on May 11, 1969, in Pierpont, Ohio and is the beloved daughter of Karen Rang and the late Alan R. Sanford. Darcie graduated from Jefferson High School, in Jefferson, Ohio,...
Jack Utley, Jr. D.M.D.
May 3, 2022
Jack Denton Utley, Jr. was born in Erie, PA on September 30, 1941 to Margaret and Jack D. Utley, Sr.. His family (including his sister Susan and brother James) lived in their home on upper State Street in Erie. He met and began dating the love of his life, Heidi Ann Martin, at Academy High School in 1957. He swam...
Jean Petroff
May 3, 2022
Jean Petroff age 74, passed away at her home in Millcreek and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 27, 1947 a daughter of the late Andrew and Violet Stankiezwicz Hudack.
Jean graduated from Jane Adams High School in Cleveland.
She worked as a Murphy’s Department Store Girl, also as a...
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....
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