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Mary Nash
Aug 17, 2021
Mary Ann Nash, age 88, formerly of Erie, loving wife of CDR (Ret.) Michael James Nash, USN (Virginia Beach), passed away at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Friday, August 17, 2021.
Born on September 30, 1932 in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Martha Gingenbach. She graduated Villa Maria Academy in 1950. As the wife...
Thomas Schirra
Aug 17, 2021
Thomas J. Schirra age 84, of Erie and Holly Hill, FL passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born in Pittsburgh on August 9, 1937, a son of the late Joseph F. and Teresa Stadler Schirra.
After graduating High School, Tom went on to serve in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Courtney. ...
Cheryl Nelson
Aug 16, 2021
Cheryl (Cherie) L. Nelson passed from imperfect love into perfect love at age 68, on August 16, 2021, following a 46 month battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her mother Clara (Lolly), father William, step-dad Ernie, and in-laws Theresa, Edward, and Jeanne. She was further predeceased by her brother-in-law Brad, nephew Greg, beloved friends Becky and Pat, as...
Marilyn Mccormick
Aug 16, 2021
Marilyn Marie McCormick, age 71, of Girard, passed away on Monday August 16, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Flint Michigan on December 8, 1949, a daughter to George Hoadley and Marie Arbuckle.
After graduating high school, she went on to earn a degree from the Detroit College of Business. She was employed as a cab driver in Nashville Tennessee. ...
Sally Prazer
Aug 15, 2021
Sally Prazer, 90, died peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at The LECOM Senior Living Center in Erie.
Born July 10, 1931, Sally was the daughter of Fred and Agnes (Herbst) Hooper.
She is survived by four children and their spouses Raymond (Jane) DeMichael, Paul DeMichael, Susan (Robert) Herzog, John (Suzanne) DeMichael, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by...
June Smith
Aug 15, 2021
June Mary Barbarula Smith died peacefully on Sunday in Salem, Oregon with her daughters by her side. June was a long-time resident of Erie, PA, where she was an executive at WQLN, and later of Binghamton NY, where she worked at WSKG Public Television. June was born in Paterson, NJ. Her parents, Irene (Peirone) Barbarula and Paul Barbarula were born...
Curtis Robinette
Aug 14, 2021
Curtis Lee Robinette age 41, of Erie passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at LECOM following a two year battle with cancer.
He was born in Toledo, OH on September 2, 1979 a son of Martha Riewaldt of Toledo, OH and the late Ellsworth M. Robinette.
He was a graduate of St. Francis De Sales School and Slippery Rock University....
Esther Mang
Aug 14, 2021
Esther L. Mang, age 95, of Erie and formerly of Nu Mine, PA, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Manchester Commons.
She was born August 26, 1925 in Corbettown, PA a daughter of the late Clayton Sydney and Hazel Dora Grove Snyder. She graduated from Cowanshannock Township High School in 1943.
During World War II she worked for Erie Resistor and...
Eric Fenstermacher
Aug 13, 2021
Eric Michael Fenstermacher, 69, of Millcreek, passed away Friday, August, 13 at home after battling chronic illness. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, “Big E” managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final days, he was surrounded by his children and grandson,...
Marilyn Bernhard
Aug 13, 2021
Marilyn Bernhard, surrounded by her loving family, passed away at her residence at Springhill Senior Living in Erie, PA on August 13, 2021. She was born June 7, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Lucy and Harry Kaufman. She attended Lincoln High School in Brooklyn and Syracuse University before enrolling at Brooklyn College, where she earned her Bachelor’s...
Thomas Soulsby
Aug 12, 2021
Thomas Hughes Soulsby, age 58, of Erie, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital after fighting a long battle with cancer.
He was born on November 4, 1962, in Towanda, Pennsylvania.
Thomas was an avid New England Patriots fan. He enjoyed life and would help anyone he could. Thomas was a tough cookie with...
Myrtle Trohoske
Aug 12, 2021
Myrtle Marie Trohoske age 83, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Indian Head, MD on August 17, 1937 the daughter of the late Albert L. and Kathleen R. Quade Graves.
Marie worked as a prep cook for many years at Howard Johnsons and the Pittsburgh Inn.
She loved the Erie Otters and was...
Robert Adams
Aug 9, 2021
Robert “Bob” L. Adams, age 77, of Erie, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on November 3, 1943 a son of the late Glenn Roscoe and Irene Smith Adams.
Bob worked for Hallman’s, Erie Protective Coating and Cherry Hill. Bob enjoyed going camping, flea markets and car auctions. He was a family man...
Michael Mcginnis
Aug 7, 2021
Michael J. McGinnis age 52, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021.
He was born in Erie on December 15, 1968 a son of Thomas McGinnis of Fairview and Heidi Frederick McGinnis of San Antonio, TX.
Michael was a 1987 graduate of Fairview High School and went on to serve in the US Air Force where he served as an...
Charles "Chuck" E. Kobel
Aug 7, 2021
Charles E. “Chuck” Kobel, age 70, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born December 30, 1950 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Charles D. and Mary (Jordano) Kobel. Chuck graduated from Strong Vincent High School before attending Edinboro University.
Chuck loved all motor sports, especially dirt track racing where he took part...
Cheryl Albert
Aug 7, 2021
Cheryl Day Albert age 73, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on July 21, 1948, daughter of the late Robert Roy and Nancy May Burg Shutts.
Cheryl was a 1966 graduate of Academy High School and went on to receive her Bachelors Degree from Mercyhurst College and her Master’s degree in...

Linda Perry
Aug 6, 2021
Linda Perry of Blakeslee Rd., Spartansburg, PA died August 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1954 in Erie, PA, the daughter of Lily Mae Mickel, and the late Robert Koziarski.
Linda graduated from Strong Vincent High School and served in the U.S. Army as a nurse, she also worked at Metro Medical Center in Erie, PA...
Bertha Wagner
Aug 6, 2021
Bertha M. Wagner, age 92, formerly of Cross Station Road, Girard, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Erie on February 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Beatrice Hiles.
She was a graduate of McKean High School. And was employed as a Private Duty Nurse’s Aide for 30 years.
In addition to her mother...
Shirley Straub
Aug 5, 2021
Shirley Straub, age 71, of Erie, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Marquette Hospice House. She was born in Erie, July 18, 1950 to the late Leland and Genevieve Jackson Grubbs. Shirley Attended Strong Vincent High School before marrying Richard Straub.
She was an avid reader, she would read everything and anything, and she was an expert Sudoku player.
In addition...
Patricia Borelli
Aug 4, 2021
Patricia Lloyd Borelli, age 76, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Vandergrift, PA on March 24, 1945, a daughter of the late Alfred W. Crytzer/Walker and Grace Irene Schultz/Walker.
Patricia graduated from Ford City High School, Ford City, PA in 1962.
She started working for GTE of Indiana in 1982; Patricia retiree from...