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Michael Wassink
Aug 2, 2021
Michael J. Wassink, age 48, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 2, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on October 28, 1972, the son of Jim Wassink and Susan Hetz.
He graduated from Fairview High School in 1990, then went on to attend Slippery Rock University and graduated from Mercyhurst University with a degree in Horticulture and...
Whitney Bolles
Aug 2, 2021
Whitney Windoft Bolles, age 41, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at her residence of natural causes.
Whitney was born on June 1, 1980, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a daughter to Dana and Celeste Windoft Bolles.
Whitney attended both Erie Day School and Villa Maria Academy. In her youth, she was involved with The Erie Playhouse. She performed at various venues...
Doretha Hunter
Jul 31, 2021
Doretha Faye Hunter, 53, transitioned into eternal life on Saturday, July 31, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on Thursday, November 2, 1967 to her mother and father, Dorothy F. Clayton Hunter and Dennis L. Hunter.
A lifetime resident of Erie, she graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1986. Doretha was affectionately called “Rita” or...
Kathryn Murray
Jul 31, 2021
Kathryn Ann (Genck) Murray, age 98, of Erie, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, July 31, 2021, at the PA Soldier’s and Sailor’s Home.She was born January 17, 1923 in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Harrison and Mae (Connell) Genck.Katie Ann grew up in St. Patrick’s Parish. She was a devote Catholic and, along with her dearest...
Patricia Mysnyk
Jul 31, 2021
Patricia M. Majchrzak Mysnyk, age 59, of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Erie March 29, 1962 to the late Gerald and Francis Neiswonger Majchrzak. Patricia graduated from Strong Vincent High School, class of 1980 before beginning work with the Cheese Factory, Keystone Laundry, The Clone Store, UPMC Hamot, and Seaway Windows.
She...
Nancy Starr
Jul 30, 2021
Nancy (Yowell) Starr passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 89. She had been a resident of Springhill Senior Living Community since 2015.
Nancy was born on November 30, 1931 to the late Lillie (Coates) and Joseph L. Yowell in Rappahannock County, Virginia. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Sperryville High School and The...
Mary Lou Slayton
Jul 30, 2021
Mary Lou Huya Slayton, age 69, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 30th, 2021 at home after a long battle with Cancer.
She was born in Erie, PA on August 14th, 1951, a daughter of the late Louis and Jennie Huya.
Marylou was a caretaker, homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and wife! She enjoyed making arts and crafts with her granddaughters!...
Lynne Crane
Jul 29, 2021
Lynne A. Richards Shearer Crane, age 61, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie on September 14, 1959, a daughter of the late Claude Lewis and Sandra Palmer Richards.
She graduated from East High School and went on to take classes at the Erie Business Center. Lynne worked at Patrick’s restaurant.
She...
Kenneth Johnson
Jul 28, 2021
Kenneth B. Johnson, 90, of Fairview passed away at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center on Wednesday July 28, 2021. He was born April 3, 1931 in Erie, son of the late Jay and Alice Hutchinson Johnson.
He was a 1949 graduate of Fairview High School where he met and two years later in 1951 married his high school sweetheart Peggie Sndyer,...
Helene Mitcho Yugovich
Jul 28, 2021
Helene J. Macosko Mitcho Yugovich, age 103, passed away on July 27, 2021 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge Erie PA. She formerly resided in Girard and Lake City PA.
She was born January 3, 1918 in Sheffield, PA, the daughter of the late John & Mary Kozenko Macosko.
Helen was a charter member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and...
Patricia Kephart
Jul 27, 2021
Patricia A. Kephart, age 74, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Ohio. She was born on June 18, 1947 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Albert C. and Sylvia I. Kephart (nee Spitler.)
She graduated from Strong Vincent High School class of 1965 and then moved to the Cleveland area in 1967. She...
Lawrence Wargo
Jul 26, 2021
Lawrence “Larry” Wargo, age 72, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.
Larry was born on July 18, 1949, in Erie, a son to the late Michael and Rose Hayes Wargo.
He attended Wattsburg High School before serving in the United States Air Force.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald Wargo.
Larry...
Richard Klofft
Jul 22, 2021
Richard A. Klofft, 57, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.
Richard was born on April 4, 1964 in Erie, PA a son of Gloria (Rictor) Klofft of Erie & the late Richard A. Klofft.
Rich and Cathy were married in August 1983, together they had two daughters, Christine & Lauren.
He was a graduate of...
Mary Krasinski
Jul 21, 2021
Mary Lou Krasinski, 85, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 21st. She was born in Erie, Pa. on August 13, 1935, a daughter of the late Howard and Louise Leone Jones. Mary Lou was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and went on to work in the payroll department of the Marx Toy Company for many years, Herman’s...
M. John Niskanen
Jul 21, 2021
M. John ‘Jack’ Niskanen, age 87 of Erie, passed away on July 21, 2021 at the Regency at South Shore.
He was born in Erie on December 12, 1933 a son of the late Matthew and Elloise Washburn Niskanen. Jack was a graduate of Girard High School and attended Penn State Behrend. He was employed as a supervisor for Copes-Vulcun. Jack...
Mary Lewis
Jul 21, 2021
Mary Jane Lewis, age 91 of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, July 21st 2021 at Elmwood Gardens in Erie.
She was born near Mahaffey Pennsylvania on January 15, 1930, daughter of the late Chester and Pearl Dehaven Rex.
Mary Jane was a graduate of Millcreek High School and studied music at the Conservatory of Music. She was an avid pianist and...
Alan Smith
Jul 21, 2021
Alan Smith, age 77, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Corry, PA, August 13, 1943 to the late Gordon and Charlotte Sallott Smith. Alan graduated from McDowell High School, before becoming a Milk Man for Sterling Milk, and Meadow Brook.
He loved the outdoors, especially camping, and fishing.
Alan is survived by...
Robert Casler
Jul 20, 2021
Robert Gordon Casler, age 94, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital with his family at his side.
Robert was born at home on December 9, 1926, in West Clarksville, New York, a son to LeRoy and Helen Ward Casler.
After his high school graduation, Robert attended Houghton College where he majored in Music Education focusing...
Natalie Brocious
Jul 19, 2021
Natalie Brocious, age 68, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
She was born in Erie to the late Charles and Jean Hess Leuschen, on February 21, 1953.
Natalie graduated from McDowell High School, class of 1971, where she met her husband of 50 years, Bill Brocious. She worked as an office manager for Value City for...
Bonnie Mills
Jul 19, 2021
Bonnie Sue Mills, age 69, of Fairview, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Erie, PA on February 15, 1952, the daughter of the late Willard E. and Patricia Harvey Beckwith.
Bonnie graduated from Fairview High School in 1970 and worked as an assembler at Spectrum Control for approximately 40...
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