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Wilda Sundberg
Sep 9, 2021
Wilda Regelman Sundberg, age 90, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her home. She was born in Erie on October 5, 1930, a daughter of the late Bernard Regelman and Mae Rilling Regelman. Wilda graduated from Tech Memorial High School as an art student and one of very few women there at the time. She...
Robert Stone
Sep 8, 2021
Robert Charles Stone, age 71, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center.
He was born on June 4, 1950, in Erie, the only son to Richard and Arline Ford Stone.
Robert graduated from Strong Vincent High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Army. Robert would continue his education at Gannon College....
Janet Ray
Sep 8, 2021
Janet (Farrell) Ray, age 76, of Erie passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 surrounded by her family at Elmwood Gardens. She was born November 11, 1944 in Ridgway, PA the daughter of the late Gerald and Emma Farrell.
Janet was a graduate of OIC Beauty Academy and spent the majority of her life as a hairdresser. Janet’s favorite memories were spending...
Ronald Ericsson
Sep 6, 2021
Ronald R. Ericsson age 80, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Edinboro Manor.
He was born February 18, 1941 in Reading, PA and worked as a director for many years in the Department of Corrections.Â
Ron loved to golf.Â
He is survived by his daughter, Denise Vasey and her husband, Jeff, of Philadelphia and two grandsons,Â
Thomas and...
Deborah Mathis
Sep 5, 2021
Deborah Kay Hammel Mathis, age 67, of Erie, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Altoona, PA on February 5, 1954, a daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Benson) Hammel.
She was a supervisor at Plastek for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Debbie Wagner
Sep 5, 2021
Debbie Jean Ray Wagner, age 61, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 with her loving husband at her side.
She was born on February 28, 1960, in Erie, a daughter to the late Esther Ray.
Debbie graduated from East High School. At sixteen, she would meet the man that would become her husband. A stay-at-home mother she was deeply...
Abel Lukjanczuk
Sep 3, 2021
Abel J. Lukjanczuk, age 20, of Millcreek, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie on February 20, 2001, a son of Paul and Rebecca Kovach Lukjanczuk of Millcreek.
Abel attended McDowell; was a member of DeMolay; and enjoyed traveling, attending sporting events and training his beloved dog, Koda.
In...
Brian Mowery
Sep 2, 2021
Brian K. Mowery, age 48, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.
He was born in Armstrong County, PA on March 12, 1973 a son of the late Cheryl Uplinger Rosenberger.
He enjoyed grilling. He was a past member of Mt. Union church in the Templeton area and was a volunteer for the North East fire department.
He is survived by...
Dr. Lee Mcvey
Sep 1, 2021
Dr. Lee H. McVey age 84, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born in Media, PA on May 3, 1937, the youngest child of the late David Shaw and Grace Haines McVey.
Lee graduated from Media High School, Penn State University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation in...
William Cenfetelli, Jr.
Aug 30, 2021
William S. Cenfetelli, Jr., age 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, PA on April 29, 1938, a son of the late Rita and William Cenfetelli.
William graduated from East High School, and was a machinist at the General Electric Company in Erie for many years. Bill was a wholesaler for...
Joan Fritts
Aug 28, 2021
Joan M. Wrzeszcz Fritts, age 80, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at her residence with her loving family at her side.
She was born on May 9, 1941, in Erie, a daughter to the late Al and Bertha Pasnik Wrzeszcz.
Joan graduated from East High School. Joan supported her son from kindergarten through his time at Cathedral Prep with his...
Patricia Hayford
Aug 28, 2021
Patricia A. Southwick Hayford age 73 of Girard, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.Â
She was born in Erie on July 30, 1948, a daughter of the late Ellwood and Ann Bules Southwick.Â
Patricia was employed in the housekeeping and restaurant industry. She enjoyed polka dancing and bowling.
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 Patricia is survived by her husband...
Amy Hoffer
Aug 28, 2021
Amy E. Hoffer, age 55, of Erie, passed away, Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 14, 1966 in Leechburg, PA to the late Rev. Randall, and Mary Alice Peters.
Amy worked at The Plastek Group for 30 years. She was a loving mother who put her heart and soul into her two boys. She sang for...
Virginia Kurutz
Aug 26, 2021
Virginia M. Woodard Kurutz, 99, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her home in Harborcreek.
She was born on October 29, 1921, in Erie, Pa., the daughter of the late Carl and Selma (Swanson) Woodard. Virginia was a graduate of the former Academy High School. She was employed by Hammermill Paper Co., The Manor Home and at Marx Toys....
Patricia Whiteford
Aug 22, 2021
Patricia Ann Whiteford, age 87, of Millcreek Township, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV.Â
She was born February 11, 1934 in Clearfield, PA., the daughter of the late, James and Josephine Trumble.Â
Patricia was a graduate of New Castle High School, New Castle Business School and attended Penn State University. She worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance,...
Theresa Baniszewski
Aug 21, 2021
Theresa (Marino) Baniszewski, age 96, of Erie, passed away at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
She was born in Cerisano, Province of Cosenza, Italy on October 8, 1924, the daughter of the late Frank and Caroline Rubino Marino. Theresa immigrated to the United States in April 1935. She attended Columbus School and Roosevelt Jr. High.
She worked...
David Teel
Aug 21, 2021
David L. Teel passed away at home on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the age of 67. He was born in Erie, October 12, 1953, a son of the late William and Phyllis Teel. Dave is a descendant of John Teel who moved to Erie in 1795, and maybe the biggest character with the biggest heart in family history.
Dave was...
Dona Gourley Whitehill
Aug 20, 2021
Dona J. Gourley Whitehill age 92, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Manchester Commons.
She was born in Spring Church, PA on November 20, 1928 a daughter of the late William Blair and Jennie Belle Miller Rupert.
Dona was a graduate of Elders Ridge High School in Indiana, PA.
She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Dona enjoyed cooking...
John Fetzner, Jr.
Aug 20, 2021
John S. Fetzner, Jr., age 78, of Fairview, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, May 16, 1943 son of John S. Sr., and Marion Hooker Fetzner.
John was a 1961 graduate of Cathedral Prep High School and attended Gannon University, where he played basketball. He was a fan of all sports as...
Dorothy Prescott
Aug 18, 2021
Dorothy Prescott, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born on March 26th, 1941, in Vardaman, Mississippi, a daughter to the late George and Beary Watson, Sr.
Dorothy loved hunting, fishing, bingo and gardening. She was an avid basketball fan and taking care of her loved ones.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
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