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Barbara Ann Inman
Dec 4, 2024
Barbara (Barb) Ann (Rectenwald) Inman, age 81, a resident at Regency at South Shore, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 after an eighteen month battle with ALS.
She was born in Erie, PA, on August 28, 1943 a daughter of the late Francis and Bettie (Williams) Rectenwald.
She was a graduate of Academy High...
Juan Orlando Barrios
Dec 4, 2024
Juan Orlando Barrios, age 63, of Wattsburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Morovis, PR January 16, 1961, to the late Juan R. and Gloria Santiago Barrios. Juan served in the 82nd Airborne of the United States Army, on active duty until 1982. He worked as a clerk with the United...
Mary Kay Laird
Dec 4, 2024
Mary Kay Laird, 63, of Erie, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
She was born on August 13, 1961 in Erie, to Donald and Therese Laird.
Mary Kay graduated from Villa Maria Academy and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts from Dayton University. She started her career in Banking and went on to work in...
Audrey Hettrick
Dec 3, 2024
Audrey Hettrick, born on November 1, 1932 in Erie, PA, entered her heavenly home on December 3, 2024 after a remarkable journey.
Audrey will be most remembered for how she loved others, for she lived with her heart and her home wide open. She will be remembered for bringing hams to those who lost a loved one, taking in those who...
Marvin Lewis-Murry
Dec 2, 2024
On December 2, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital, Marvin was given his wings to fly to his heavenly home at 3:32 P.M.
He was the one and only child of Odessa Lewis-Murry and the late Eugene Lewis-Murry on September 16, 1969.
Marvin confessed hope in Christ and became a member of the Second Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend...
Helen Rounds
Nov 30, 2024
Helen Rounds, age 94 passed away November 30, 2024. She was born October 20, 1930, to the late Francis and Irene Dechant. Helen was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas S. Rounds; daughter, Mary Rounds, along with 8 sisters and brothers.
Helen is survived by her sister, Kay Janas; daughters, Patricia Morgan (Jon) and Beverly Rounds; son,...
Christine Martha DeBartolo
Nov 29, 2024
Christine Martha DeBartolo, age 84, formerly of North Syracuse, NY, having moved to Erie, PA to be closer to her daughter in her later life, passed away at Manchester Commons on November 29, 2024.
She was born in Zwickau, Germany on December 30, 1939, the daughter of the late Friedrich and Doris Albrecht Saupe.
She was a graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy...
James Newell McKibben
Nov 28, 2024
James Newell McKibben passed away at home on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, 2024, due to complications from dementia. Jim was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on March 11,1940, to Wilmer N. and Charlotte McLean McKibben. He graduated from Culver Military Academy and the University of Colorado before beginning his lifelong professional career in insurance sales and earning the CLU designation. In...
Gary L. Dunsmore
Nov 28, 2024
Gary L. Dunsmore passed away on Thursday, November 28th, 2024 at Hamot Hospital.
Beloved son of Earl Lee and Verna Marie (Edwards) Dunsmore.
Gary graduated in 1954 from McDowell High School, attended Behrend State College, and joined the United States Army, where he served 2 years in Germany.
He graduated from the Erie Police Academy and joined the Millcreek Police Department. He caught...
Mary Ellen Reddinger
Nov 28, 2024
Mary Ellen Reddinger, 84, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
She was born in Erie on November 22, 1940, daughter of the late Oscar and Betty Hofmann. Mary Ellen graduated from Villa Maria Academy, Class of 1958. She worked at Erie County Adult Probation until her retirement in 2004. Mary Ellen was a devout Catholic, who said her...
Glenn H. Graham
Nov 28, 2024
Glenn H. Graham age 81 of Cranesville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Fairview Manor following a brief illness.
He was born in Wellsburg, PA on March 20, 1943 a son of the late Harold and Irene Ball Graham.
Glenn was a graduate of Northwestern High School in Albion and was the Maintenance Director at Camp Fitch YMCA for many years.
He...
Jeanette E. (Solberg) Swanson
Nov 26, 2024
World War 2 veteran Jeanette E. (Solberg) Swanson, after 100 years and 8 months, left her earthly home on November 26, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Rose (Dlask) and Harry Solberg of Mauston, Wisconsin.
She was born on March 27th 1924 in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. After graduating from Mauston High School in 1942,...
Richard August Schlegel
Nov 26, 2024
Richard August Schlegel, 92, of Fairview, died at home surrounded by his loving family on November 26, 2024.
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 15, 1931, to the late John Emil Schlegel and Mary Halpin Schlegel. He grew up in Pittsburgh which formed his life-long love of the city and its sports teams. He graduated from North Catholic High...
Jerome "Jerry" Hoydic
Nov 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we celebrate the life of our beloved friend, Jerry—a man who truly knew how to seize every moment and brighten every room he entered. Jerry's zest for life was unparalleled, his humor as bold as his spirit, and his presence a gift to all who knew him.
Even in his final days,...
Dennis J. Rogers
Nov 23, 2024
Dennis J. “Denny” Rogers, age 86, passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
He was born on December 9, 1937, in Erie, to the late Denzel B. and Marion M. Rosthauser Rogers.
Denny was a 1955 graduate of McDowell High School. He studied Design Technology at Penn State – Behrend before serving in the United States Army for three...
JoAnn Suesser Guilianelli
Nov 21, 2024
JoAnn Suesser Guilianelli, age 80, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family after a short illness.
She was born on September 15, 1944, in Erie, to the late George and Beatrice “Betty” (Tansey) Suesser.
After her graduation from Strong Vincent High School in 1962, she would further her education with a bachelor’s degree...
Darrell Moffett
Nov 21, 2024
Darrell Moffett, age 59, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 21, 2024, after an extended illness surrounded by his family. He was born on January 19, 1965, in Erie, a son of Mattie Henderson Moffett Ratcliffe and the late Edward Moffett.
Darrell was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked for Hamot and the Surgery...
Heath A. Snyder
Nov 20, 2024
January 29, 1967 - November 20, 2024
Heath knew the meaning of hard work. He served in the US Army in Germany and Turkey, ran a dairy farm (he loved his cows), and obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree in business from Edinboro University. After retiring as a Supervisor from the Erie County Assistance Office, he started a scrap metal business...
JoAnn Sturdivant
Nov 20, 2024
JoAnn Sturdivant, age 84, passed away on Wednesday November 20, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Fairview on February 16, 1940, the daughter of the late Elmer and Hazel Otteni Platz.
JoAnn graduated from Fairview High School, Class of 1958. She was employed as a bank teller for 20 years. She loved her family and her dog Pepper. She also...
John Keith Fischer
Nov 18, 2024
John Keith Fischer, 72, of Erie, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024.
He was born April 7, 1952 in Erie, a son to the late Peter and Betty Jane (Hanes) Fischer.
John graduated from McDowell High School. After graduating high school, he served in the National Guard. He worked as an Assembler at GE for many years until retirement. John was...
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