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Rose Ann (Zymm) Zmyslinski
Nov 11, 2020
Rose Ann (Zymm) Zmyslinski, age 86, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, November 21, 1933, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Bross) Wier.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Norman R. (Zymm) Zmyslinski, Sr. preceded her in death.
Rose Ann is survived by her daughter, Nancy Henry, her...
Delores Carlisle
Nov 11, 2020
Delores Carlisle, age 69, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Miami, Florida, September 5, 1951 to the late Leroy and Betty Ponder Gaines.
Delores was a chef, with a true passions for cooking. She loved playing bingo, going to the casino, the Legion, and shopping.
She is survived by her children, Shannon...
Michael Hales
Nov 11, 2020
Michael Curtis Hales (Coleon), age 59, of Erie, Formerly of Laurel Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born in Laurel, MS, March 15, 1961 to Mary Hales and Samuel Crosby.
Michael was a very hard working man, he worked many jobs over his life. He loved dancing, and listening to WERG Radio, requesting his favorite songs.
In addition to...
Ralph Mineo
Nov 10, 2020
Ralph J. Mineo, age 87, of Erie, passed away Monday, November 10, 2020 at his son’s residence following a short illness.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 15, 1933 a son of the late John and Rachael Esposito Mineo.
Ralph and his wife of 54 years Angelina worked and raised their family in Brooklyn before moving to Erie in...
Evelyn Parshall
Nov 9, 2020
Evelyn Mancuso Parshall, age 84, of Erie, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on September 17, 1936, a daughter to the late Alfred and Sarah Santi Mancuso.
Evelyn was a 1955 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She worked as a teacher’s assistant in the Erie School District for 27 years and retired...
Mary Christine (Chris) Loftus
Nov 8, 2020
Our dear wife, mother, “Damma”, Mary Christine (Chris), passed away on Sunday,
November 8, 2020 after an extended illness, surrounded by her immediate family. She
was born in Hornell, NY on July 16, 1934 to Charles and Elizabeth Haughton. Chris is
survived by her husband of 63 years, Thomas J. Loftus, her sisters, Elizabeth Day and
Margaret Haughton of Canandaigua, NY, her son, Timothy...
John Ferguson
Nov 8, 2020
John T. “Jack” Ferguson age 73, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 8, 2020.
He was born in Erie on August 16, 1947 a son of the late Perry R. and Dahlia Forteza Ferguson.
He was 1965 graduate of Fairview High School and had worked as a machinist for Automation Devices for over 40 years until his retirement...
Elsie Jordan
Nov 6, 2020
Elsie Green Jordan, age 80 of Girard, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 2, 1940 a daughter of the late Robert and Naomi Francis Wilson Green,
Elsie was a wonderful home maker and mother. Her family meant the world to her. She loved crafts, ceramics, quilting, and sewing.
In addition...
Charles Fath
Nov 6, 2020
Charles “Chuck” Fath, age 67, of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Warren, Ohio on December 20, 1952, a son of the late Charles and Ruth Krisher Fath.
Chuck graduated from Howland High School and attended Kent University. He then moved to Erie and spent the majority of his career working as a...
Marie Osborne
Nov 6, 2020
Marie Elania Sallot Courson Korecky Osborne, age 79, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born in Erie to the late Kenneth Sallot and Bernice F. Baker, September 25, 1941.
Marie worked as nurse’s aide, most of her time at Pleasant Ridge Manor West. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, gardening, and enjoying nature.
Marie is survived by her children, Linda...
Richard &Quot;Dick&Quot; Vollmer
Nov 6, 2020
Richard “Dick” Vollmer, age 90, of Erie, passed to eternal life with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born in Erie on October 22, 1930 a son of the late William Vollmer and Lena Vollmer Bach.
Dick graduated from East High School and went on to serve in the United...
Michael Bencivenga
Nov 5, 2020
Michael A. Bencivenga age 65, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence. He succumbed to many complications of type 2 diabetes.
He was born in Erie on June 9, 1955, a son of the late Vincent E. Bencivenga and Gertrude M. Matczak Bencivenga Klemm.
Michael graduated from Tech Memorial High School and went on to...
Wayne Naylor
Nov 5, 2020
Wayne G. Naylor, age 86, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Liberty Borough, PA on December 17, 1933, a son of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Wargo) Naylor.
Wayne attended Millcreek High School and worked as a machinist at various manufacturing companies throughout his career.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and cooking.
Wayne...
Sally Kohler
Nov 4, 2020
Sara “Sally” Carlow Kohler, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Erie, PA on December 7, 1929, the eldest daughter of the late Sylvester and Sara M. Carlow.
Sally was a graduate of Villa Maria High School and Mercyhurst College, where she was...
Stephen Bohen
Nov 4, 2020
Stephen F. Bohen, age 65, of Erie passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born July 27, 1955 in Erie the son of the late Richard Bohen and Jeanne Shufflin Bohen Niedzielski.
A lifelong resident of Erie, and a proud Bay Rat, Steve/Boze received a Masters degree in Communication Arts from Ohio State University and...
Helen Prizinsky
Nov 4, 2020
Helen M. Prizinsky, age 94, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her residence.
She was born in Erie, PA on January 1, 1926, a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Katula Wozniak.
Helen was a Class of 1944 graduate of East High School. She worked at Erie Technological Products and retired from there after more than 25...
James Pacileo
Nov 3, 2020
James “Jim” Pacileo, age 82, of Cranesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in Erie on March 7, 1938 a son of the late Joseph and Mildred Bort Pacileo.
Jim attended Academy High School and after high school joined the military. He spent the rest of his working career showcasing his...
Laura Dascanio
Nov 3, 2020
Laura (Christensen) Dascanio, age 91, of Erie passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Manchester Commons. She was born December 9, 1928 in Erie the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Jensen) Christensen.
Laura was a lifelong resident of Erie and was a former cook at the Danish Club, where her late husband was manager. Besides her love of...
Hamilton Strayer
Nov 2, 2020
Hamilton George Strayer, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday November 2, 2020 at his home in Fairview. He was born in Erie on April 19, 1943, son of Hamilton Werren and Natalie Griffin Strayer.
Mr. Strayer was a graduate of Peacham Academy in Peacham, Vermont and attended the University of New Hampshire, studying agriculture. Following that, Ham served in the...
Thomas Gallagher
Oct 31, 2020
Thomas J. Gallagher, age 57, of North East, PA died Saturday October 31, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born May 29, 1963 in Erie the son of John F. Gallagher and the late Donna (Lawrence) Gallagher.
After graduation from McDowell high school, Tom joined the US Navy and proudly served his country for over 25 years. Following his retirement...
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