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Judith Quirk
Mar 19, 2021
Judith M. Quirk, age 79, of Erie, passed away, at home surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 19, 2021 at her residence.
Judith was born in Erie on August 14, 1941, a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Kuffer Martin.
She was a graduate of Academy High School. Judith’s family was her life and they were very dear to...
Diana Hovis
Mar 19, 2021
Diana Hovis age 73, of Girard passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Erie on February 6, 1948 a daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Dot) Krieger and
Betty Drake Yazembiak.
Diana graduated from East High School and received her nursing certifications. She was a waitress for
many years. She loved to read and her family...
Peggie Johnson
Mar 19, 2021
Peggie Joan Johnson, 89, of Fairview, PA passed away at Cleveland Clinic on Friday March 19, 2021 with family at her side. She was born December 1, 1931 in Erie, daughter of the late E. Clyde and Mary (Edgar) Snyder. She was a 1949 graduate of Fairview High School where she met and two years later in 1951 married her...
Roberta Demyanick "Birtie"
Mar 18, 2021
Roberta M. Demyanick “Birtie”, age 80, of Erie, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 after a brief illness, at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Buffalo, NY on June 17, 1940, a daughter of the late William and Alice Jozwiak Demyanick.
Roberta relocated to Erie in the late 50’s, where she worked at Marx Toys and Lovells. Later in life she...
Virginia Barber
Mar 17, 2021
Virginia Lee Barber, age 94, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Buckhanna, West Virginia on December 31, 1926, a daughter of the late Raymond and Winnie Winemiller.
Virginia was a skilled beautician and spent much of her younger years helping people feel beautiful. Up until her very last days, you would...
William Hutchinson
Mar 15, 2021
William J. “Hutch” Hutchinson, age 76, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his residence.
Hutch was born on January 19, 1945, in Erie, a son of the late William and Doris Dover Hutchinson.
He graduated Lawrence Park High School class of 1963. After graduation, Hutch worked at Ameridrives Couplings, formerly Zurn Industries. Hutch enjoyed following politics, and IndyCar racing. His gardening skills...
Emily Biancardi
Mar 15, 2021
Emily Biancardi, age 45, of Erie, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Erie, December 13, 1975 to the late Louis and Carol Malinowski Biancardi. She graduated from Strong Vincent High school, before earning a degree in communications from Edinboro University, and a Master’s Degree in communications from Gannon University.
Emily was the baker and...
Charles Preston
Mar 13, 2021
Charles Patrick Preston, age 63, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on January 27, 1958, in Jacksonville, Mississippi, a son to Charles Jones and Eddie Mae Preston.
Charles worked for many years for the Erie School District. He loved being outdoors with his grandchildren. With his many skills and broad knowledge, Charles was a “Jack...
William Hayden
Mar 13, 2021
William L. Hayden, Jr. age 83, of Lake City passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 26, 1937 the son of the late William L. and Mary Angelo Hayden.
Bill attended Commodore Perry High School. He worked for the Fairview School District in maintenance for over 47 years until his retirement...
Tiffani Staley
Mar 12, 2021
Tiffani Rene Staley, age 44, of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, August 22, 1976 a daughter of Edna Anabui, and the late Philip Staley Sr.
Tiffani graduated from Tech Memorial High school, before earning a degree from Erie Business Center. She was an artist,...
Robert Orzechowski
Mar 12, 2021
Robert Orzechowski age 76, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on January 21, 1945 a son of the late Vincent and Violet Denning Orzechowski.
Robert attended Academy High School and went on to work as a mechanic at Midus Muffler, Independent Muffler and Erie Custom Products.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery and...
Robert Freeling
Mar 11, 2021
Robert F. Freeling, age 61, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 4, 1959, son of the late George and Alice (Parsons) Freeling.
Robert graduated from Bensalem High School in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved camping. In his spare time he would golf and watch sports, especially...
William Mims
Mar 10, 2021
William Mims “Natáe”, age 66, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, March 11, 1954 to the late Carl Evans, and Peggy Smith. He was raised by his Grandmother, Elizabeth Mims Smith. William moved to Erie where he lived for over 25 years, working in Waste Management for the...
Dana Naylor
Mar 10, 2021
Dana Andrew Naylor, age 55, died unexpectedly of natural causes, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
He was born in Erie on March 21, 1965, a son of the late Alfred C. and Nancy Maguire Naylor.
Dana graduated from McDowell High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and the soccer team. He attended Mercyhurst College on a soccer...
Julio Berarducci
Mar 10, 2021
Julio C. Berarducci, age 101, of Erie passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born March 15, 1919 in Erie the son of the late Domenico and Rafaela Cavicchia Berarducci.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Julio graduated from Strong Vincent High School. During WWII he served in the US Army with the 12th Armored Division in...
Evelyn Vieira
Mar 9, 2021
Evelyn Hammond Vieira, age 91, of Erie passed away Tuesday, March 9,2021 at LECOM at Presque Isle. She was born March 10, 1929 in Erie the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Nellie (Kennedy) Hammond and she was the stepdaughter of the late Twila (Becker) Hammond.
Evelyn graduated from the former Academy High School in 1946 and she worked at...
Marjorie Scutella
Mar 8, 2021
Marjorie Scutella, age 93, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Monday, March 8, 2021.
Marjorie was born in Pittsburgh on September 1, 1927, the daughter of the late Ben and Mary Yuhas Morgan.
She was a graduate of St. Benedict’s Academy Class of 1943. She had worked as a tailor and restaurant manager for many years retiring from Chambers in downtown Erie....
Joan Harf
Mar 7, 2021
Joan Harf, age 91, of Erie, died, Sunday March 7, 2021 at Springhill’s Senior Living’s ForestView.
She was born in Hamot Hospital on May 6, 1929, the daughter of the late Louis and Tillie Oster. Joan graduated from Academy High School in 1947, and Mercyhurst College in 1951 with a degree in education. On September 23, 1951, Joan married her sweetheart...
Jason Wells
Mar 6, 2021
Jason DeWayne Wells, age 41, of Erie, passed away March 6, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, February 2, 1980, a son of Ernestine Glover Ratcliff (Jonathan Ratcliff) and John DeWayne Wells.
Jason attended Central High school. He was outgoing, outspoken and quite a comedian. Jason was a family person who was generous and would give you...
Kathryn Wilson
Mar 6, 2021
Kathryn Elizabeth Wilson, age 67, of Erie, passed away March 6, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Erie, July 5, 1953 to the Virgil Estes, and the late Josephine Estes (Hutchison). Kathryn was adopted and raised by Theodore Rudolph, and Elizabeth Rudolph.
Kathryn was a lover of music, poetry, history, astronomy, hiking, science fiction, Steven King...
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