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Kathleen Bielski
Apr 22, 2021
The world lost a ray of sunshine, Kathleen Bielski, age 70, on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Kathleen, of Erie, passed away surrounded in love at her residence. Those who know her often referred to her as Kathie, Meme or Bushie.
She was born in Erie, PA on July 16, 1950, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor Szymanowski Lewandowski.
She graduated...
Ethel Nowak
Apr 18, 2021
Ethel Nowak, Age 94, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, January 18, 1927 to the late Leo and Lucy Rudenski Trohoski.
Ethel graduated from Saint Benedicts Academy, she was a member of Saint Luke Church, and later Saint Gregory Church. She loved traveling, gardening, and was a former member of...
Charlene Giese
Apr 18, 2021
Charlene passed peacefully on April 18th after an extended illness. Charlene was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was born in 1927 to Malcom and Clara Will. Charlene was a graduate of East Side High School in 1945, and she completed her training as a registered nurse at Saint Vincent’s School of Nursing in 1948. She married Dr. William...
Stephen Smith
Apr 17, 2021
Stephen J. “Sonny” Smith, age 91, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie on December 26, 1929, a son of the late John R. and Veronica Carnecki Smith.
Steve had worked at various plastic shops including Copes Vulcan and Erie Ceramic Arts.
He loved cars, especially driving his...
Rosemarie Foltz
Apr 16, 2021
Rosemarie M. Foltz, age 76 of Erie, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 3, 1944 in Alteichenau Silesia, Germany (Glebowice, Poland); the daughter of the late Ernst George and Helene Kuppert.
Rosemarie had worked as a teacher’s aide at a Montessori School in the Chicago area, as well as...
William Harvey
Apr 15, 2021
William “Bill” M. Harvey, age 58, passed away on April 15, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on January 10, 1963, in Erie, a son to the late William R Harvey and Anna Mae Reszkowski Harvey.
Bill graduated Class of 1981 from Fort LeBeouf High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy. Over the years, he worked...
Marilyn Damico
Apr 14, 2021
Marilyn A. Damico, age 86, of Waterford, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Corry Manor.
She was born on April 15, 1934, in Erie, a daughter to the late Walter and Gladys (Swartsfager) Palevich.
Marilyn attended Millcreek Jr. High School. She worked in retail and as a waitress for many years. Later in life, Marilyn would enjoy working as a...
Kari Teubert
Apr 14, 2021
Kari Lynn Teubert, age 42, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her residence in Erie. She was born June 30, 1978 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Paul Slivinski and Veronica Teubert Pusa. Kari graduated from Central Tech High School before Erie Business College to become a paralegal. Kari loved her family, including her two cats, Prince,...
Patrick Howard
Apr 12, 2021
Patrick Charles Howard, 59, of Erie, was born June 25, 1961. He died at home on Monday, April 12, 2021, of natural causes.
Pat wrote opinion columns for the Erie Times-News and the Erie Daily Times for 32 years, retiring on Dec. 1. His columns left readers smiling, burning in anger or vigorously nodding their heads in agreement. Considering the must-read...
John Laskey, Jr.
Apr 11, 2021
John P. Laskey, Jr., age 59, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Elyria OH on December 9, 1961, a son of the late Sara Ann and John K. Laskey. John was employed as a CNC Operator at Graco High Pressure Equipment for 27 years, prior to his retirement in 2017. He...
Taylor Miller
Apr 11, 2021
Taylor Nicole Miller, age 27, of Fairview, lost her battle with mental illness and addiction on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on September 16, 1993 a daughter of Keith and Maria Seippele Miller of Fairview.
Taylor graduated from Fairview High School in 2012 and went on to attend Gannon University, Boston University, and...
Dr. John Kraus
Apr 11, 2021
Dr. John (Jack) N. Kraus, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 11 at the Regency at South Shore where he lived for the past 4 years. He was born on April 7, 1927, the second youngest of 10 children on the lower East side of Erie. He had a wonderful and rich childhood with summers...
Robert Frenzel
Apr 11, 2021
Robert “Bob” Frenzel, 94, formerly of Erie and Fairview, died in his sleep on April 11, 2021 in Shorewood Wisconsin, after a martini and dinner with his daughter’s family. He had been diagnosed with IPF several years ago, and it had begun to take its toll on him.
If only everyone could live and die like he did. He was born...
Donald Obuszewski
Apr 11, 2021
Donald Joseph Obuszewski, age 73, passed away after struggling with Parkinson’s disease for many years, April 11, 2021 in Loma Linda, CA. He was born in Erie, PA on January 17, 1948 to the late Max and Josephine (Pinczewski) Obuszewski.
Obie was proud of his Polish Heritage, and his Catholic school education, (St. Stan’s, Prep, Gannon). After graduation from Gannon, he...
John Laskey, Jr.
Apr 11, 2021
John P. Laskey, Jr., age 59, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Elyria OH on December 9, 1961, a son of the late Sara Ann and John K. Laskey. John was employed as a CNC Operator at Graco High Pressure Equipment for 27 years, prior to his retirement in 2017. He...
Robert Baumann, Sr.
Apr 10, 2021
Robert Eugene Baumann, Sr., age 60, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on May 30, 1960 a son of the late Fred and Julie Baumann.
Robert graduated from McDowell High School in 1978 and worked at Bob Ferrando Ford in Auto Sales for 32 years.
To those who do not know...
Donald Metzger
Apr 7, 2021
Donald L. Metzger, age 73, of Harborcreek passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 while visiting his son’s family in Hermitage, PA. He was born September 14, 1947 in Shinglehouse, PA the son of the late Adam and Ella (Turner) Metzger.
Donald was a veteran of the Vietnam war having served in the US Army. Following the war, he worked...
Margaret Makay
Apr 6, 2021
Margaret Makay, age 96, of Millcreek passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at LECOM Senior Living.
She was born in Punxsutawney, PA on August 7, 1924, the daughter of the late Stephen and Eva Macura Kollar.
Margaret was a devoted housewife and mother and enjoyed gardening, tending to her rose bushes and polka dancing.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Steven Foy
Apr 5, 2021
Steven William Foy, age 31, passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, April 5, 2021.
He was born on November 28, 1989, in Erie, to Lisa Burke Foy and Arthur W. Foy, Jr.
Steven attended Girard High School. He worked as a processor at Emsco Group. He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. Steven enjoyed gambling and Greek hot dogs.
Steven is...
Michael Peightal
Apr 5, 2021
Michael Peightal age 71 of Erie, passed away on Monday April 5, 2021 at LECOM at Presque Isle.
He was born in Philipsburg, PA on January 28, 1950 a son of the late Preston and Alice Richards Peightal.
Michael graduated from Iroquois High School in 1967, where he played football and wrestled, then from
Penn State University in 1977. He...
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