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Donald Crannell, Jr.
Jan 23, 2021
Donald E. Crannell, Jr. age 71, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, PA on March 19, 1949, a son of the late Donald Crannell, Sr. and Grace Pianta Crannell.
Donald was a 1967 graduate of Iroquois High School. He retired from Erie Coke in 2011 after 15 years of service. He...
Marsha Keilch
Jan 21, 2021
Marsha E. Keilch, 65, of Erie, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. Marsha was born July 11, 1955 to Ralph F. and Helen (Maystrovich) Keilch, on a U.S. Military Base in Germany. She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in English. Marsha shared a gift and love of English with her Mother. She loved music...
Mary Louise Kahl (Gehrlein)
Jan 21, 2021
Mary Louise Kahl (Gehrlein), age 86, died at Advent Health Hospice Center on January 21, 2021.
She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Ralph and Genevieve (Jerge) Gehrlein and lived most of her life in Erie and Riverside, California. Mary Lou graduated from Strong Vincent High School and married David P. Kahl also of Erie. They were...
Robert Santos, Sr.
Jan 20, 2021
Robert “Rob” Alan Santos, Sr., 84, formerly of 507 Clifton Drive, died peacefully at his home in Millcreek, surrounded by his family.
Born in Erie, January 8, 1937, he was the son of the late A.T. Carl Santos and Edith Wager Santos.
A graduate of McDowell High School, Penn State Behrend, and the International Correspondence School, he went...
Leslie Nick
Jan 20, 2021
Leslie Ann Nick, age 68, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
She was born in Pittsburgh on May 20, 1952, a daughter to the late Paul Traut and Mary Ellen (Rosenbaum) Traut.
As a self-employed daycare provider, Leslie nurtured and supported many children for a number of years. She always opened her home and welcomed people...
Charles Thomas
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...
Clyde Shallenberger
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,...
Harold Gemler
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...
Linda Driscoll
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...
James Rinderle
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...
Joseph Demichele
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...
Leonard Clawson
Jan 17, 2021
Leonard J. Clawson, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Allegheny Health Network after a strong fight from an extended illness. He was born on August 21, 1946, in Punxsutawney, PA, a son to the late Leonard and Jean Barner Clawson.
Leonard was an active member of the American Legion Post 571, where he served as...
Victor Federoff
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...
Ann B. Kalinowski Tomczak
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...
Frances Anderson
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...
Allen Parker
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...
John Matz
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...
Shirley Dudenhoefer
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...
Matthew Nichols
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...
Marijane Sauers
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...
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