Obituaries

Jan 17, 2021

Linda Lou Poulson Driscoll, age 82, of Girard, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on October 31, 1938 a daughter of the late George H. and Virginia Forsythe Poulson.

Linda attended Strong Vincent High School and graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School, class of 1956.

She had worked many years as a data processer...

Jan 17, 2021

Clyde R. Shallenberger age 80, of Millcreek passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on February 11, 1940 a son of the late George and Lillian Graves Shallenberger.

Clyde worked as a welder for many years and worked at Boyers, Litton Ship Yard, GE and American Sterilizer.

He enjoyed hunting, 4-wheeling, playing poker on Tuesdays,...

Jan 17, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Henry Thomas, age 78, of Erie, left this earth to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. 

He was born in Houston, MS on April 22, 1942, a son of the late Zedie and Girtlene Hill Thomas.

The Thomas family moved to Erie in 1955 and Chuck spotted the love of his life walking...

Jan 17, 2021

Joseph Ralph DeMichele, age 82, was called home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Joe was born on December 11, 1937 and died peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness. He worked at Firch Baking Company for over 15 years and General Electric for over 20 years until retiring in 2001. Joe enjoyed researching history and fun facts on the...

Jan 17, 2021

Harold J. (Jim) Gemler “Bampa” born August 2, 1944 passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 17th at the age of 76. He was married to Jeanne (Gordon) Gemler, his bride and best friend, for 51 years and was preceded in death by his parents Harold A. (Bill) Gemler and Adelaide V. Gemler.

Jim was a proud graduate of...

Jan 17, 2021

James Jude Rinderle, age 67 of Erie, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 17th at home with his son Ben and beloved Jeanne at his side.  He was born in Erie on May 17, 1953, a son of the late Jack and Ann Rinderle.  He was a 1971 graduate of Cathedral Prep who earned an art degree from Mercyhurst College in...

Jan 16, 2021

Victor Federoff, age 92, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on February 12, 1928, a son of the late Matt and Katherine Federoff.

Victor graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1946 and went on to work as a tool and die maker at various companies.

His life’s work spanned many decades. He was...

Jan 15, 2021

Frances E. Anderson, age 97, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at LECOM Senior Living.

She was born June 12, 1923 in Ridgway, PA to the late Ellis Johnson and Helga (Carlson) Johnson Abplanalp.

Frances graduated from Ridgway Area High School and retired as a bookkeeper from Mayer Brothers Construction Company.

She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Frances was...

Jan 15, 2021

Ann B. Kalinowski Tomczak, age 70, of Erie, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence following a two year battle with cancer.  Ann was a true warrior. 

She was born in Erie on July 15, 1950, a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Kestel Kalinowski.

Ann graduated from Academy High School in 1969.

She worked in food service at...

Jan 14, 2021

Allen “Shorty” H. Parker, 83, of McKean, PA passed away Thursday, January 14th, 2021 at home with family and his faithful dog Penny at his side. Born December 18, 1937 in Erie, son of the late Howard and J. Marion Parker. He was a 1955 graduate of McDowell High School and served in the PA Army National Guard Reserve.  Shorty...

Jan 13, 2021

John (Jack) Robert Matz, age 92, of Sarah Reed Senior Living Apartments died Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

He was born in Erie on July 26, 1928, the son of the late Leo A. and Marie Gossman Matz.

He was a graduate of Erie Tech Memorial High School and was a member of St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents, he...

Jan 12, 2021

Marijane Sauers, 88, with loving family at her side, peacefully left this earth to be withher Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Yet, we have the hopethat one day we’ll be reunited again (John 3:16).

Marijane was born in Erie on June 13, 1932, daughter of the late Clifford Feidler andGertrude (Johnson) Feidler.

In her youth, she worked...

Jan 12, 2021

Matthew James (Vercillo) Nichols, age 30, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, a son to Susan Steffy Peterson and Ernest Vercillo.

Matthew graduated from Northwestern High School and attended Tri-State Institute.

Matthew was a loving father, husband, brother and son. He knew how to make anyone smile and was always full of laughter.

He is preceded in...

Jan 12, 2021

Jan 12, 2021

Shirley A. Dudenhoefer, 93, of Erie, died peacefully on January 12, 2021 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center of complications related to Covid-19.She was born in Erie, on January 28, 1927, the daughter of Herbert B. Dudenhoefer and Anna Diehl Dudenhoefer.  She lived in the same house on Ellsworth Avenue for 86 years.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in...

Jan 11, 2021

Alene Balderson Bricker Barnes, 74, of Fairview, passed away on January 11, 2021, at Manchester Commons.

Alene was born in Weiser, ID, on April 18, 1946 to the late Robert and Ruth (Jungmeyer) Balderson.  She was a graduate of Cortland High School (NE) and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  After moving to the Erie area, she worked at The Heir Shoppe,...

Jan 11, 2021

William “Bill” Dumas, age 50, of Union City, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie on October 19, 1970, a son of Phillip A and Susan I. Miller Dumas, Sr.

Bill enjoyed working on cars most of all but also enjoyed hunting.

He was preceded in death by his companion of over 30 years, Cynthia...

Jan 11, 2021

Cynthia Lou Reichard, age 53, of Union City, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie October 18, 1967, a daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Alice M. Seib Simpson.

Cindy graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1987.

She was a loving mother and loved being with her family. 

Cindy was a big music...

Jan 10, 2021

David (Gus) A. Harthan age 76, of West Springfield passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 peacefully at his residence.

He was born in Erie, on December 5, 1944 a son of the late John B. and Sylvia Linhart Harthan.

Gus was a graduate of Northwestern High School. He owned and operated his own demolition business for many years. He loved running...

Jan 10, 2021

Richard Courtney, age 79, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born February 3, 1941 to the late Cassius and Gladys Bailey Courtney, in Atlantic, PA. Richard graduated from Wesleyville High School, class of 1958 before enlisting in the United States Navy. After his service in the Navy, he worked as a mechanic...