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Lee Farley
Oct 8, 2020
Lee N. Farley age 71 of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly Thursday October 8, 2020 after
being rushed to UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Waterford on January 25, 1949 a son of the late Robert N. and Jennie Hess Farley.
Lee graduated from General McLane in 1968 and worked for Parker White (PHB) in Fairview for over 47
years.
His family was his biggest pride...
Reverend Louis Nixon
Oct 8, 2020
Reverend Louis Eddie Nixon was born in Erie, PA on May 21, 1948 to the late Willie and Samantha (Jones) Nixon.
Louis was a life-long resident of Erie. He was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church where he served as an Associate Pastor. He was a graduate of Academy High School and went on to work at General Electric...
Robert Strayer
Oct 7, 2020
Robert Flynn Strayer, affectionately known as Bobby, Grandpa Bob, and Dr. Tickles, of Fairview, PA passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. Bob was surrounded by his beloved wife and children as his valiant battle to overcome heart surgery complications came to an end. He will especially be remembered for his strength, loyalty, competitive spirit, and sharp wit. Bob had...
Beverly Wells
Oct 6, 2020
Beverly Klahr Wells passed away on October 6, 2020 from cancer. She passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 2, 1960 in Erie, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of Lewis Shurtleff and Nancy van der Kloet Klahr.
Beverly grew up in the Frontier neighborhood of Erie. She attended Erie Day School, and graduated...
John Pulice
Oct 6, 2020
John A. Pulice, age 87, of Millcreek, entered peacefully into eternal life, surrounded by his loving family on October 6, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, in September 1933, the son of the late Frank and Ruth B. Marra Pulice.
A graduate of Millcreek High School, Mr. Pulice served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, holding the...
Ferris Beard, Sr.
Oct 6, 2020
Ferris Julian Beard, Sr, of Erie Pa, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on December 10, 1929 in Harlem, GA, a son of the late Dennis and Viola Appling Beard, Sr. upon settling in Erie, his education was in Lawrence Park and he credits the Wall Street Journal as his source of higher education. ...
Beverly Solvedt
Oct 5, 2020
Beverly Ann Henning Solvedt, age 87, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at her home on October the 5, 2020.
She was born in Olean, NY on June 1, 1933 the daughter of the late John and Geraldine Feidler Henning.
She was a 1951 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. Bev was a long time member of Fairview Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her...
Steven Oakley
Oct 5, 2020
Steven “Scott” Oakley, age 61, of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born November 1, 1958 in Scarborough, Ontario the son of the Sherman Oakley and Dorothea (Nelson) Rae. While born in Scarborough, Scott considered Vancouver home as that is where he resided growing up.
Bold and daring, Scott was an...
Thomas Chido, Jr.
Oct 4, 2020
Tom Chido was born in Warren Hospital on January 1, 1937, the first baby born in Warren County that year. He passed peacefully at home in the early hours of October 4, 2020 in the loving care of his companion, Gloria Kawski.
After graduating from Academy High School in 1955, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving for four years...
Edward Laird, Sr.
Oct 2, 2020
Edward J. Laird Sr., age 80, of Erie, passed away on October 2, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born in Erie, PA on March 3, 1940 to the late Wilson Frances and Lillian Laird.
Edward served in the USAF from 1958 until 1962. He worked at Uniflow Manufacturing as an assembler for 48 years. He enjoyed fishing...
Charles Grooms
Sep 30, 2020
Charles Grooms, age 85, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania on December 30, 1934, son of the late Elmer and Gwendola Grooms.
Arrangements are under the care of Scott Funeral Home, 2104 Myrtle Street, Erie, Pa.
Pearl Nelson
Sep 30, 2020
Pearl M. Nelson, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Elmwood Gardens.
She was born on February 20, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late John and Julie Hegedus Mester.
She was a secretary for 35 years at Oil City Hospital and Hamot Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3...
Antoinette Miller
Sep 30, 2020
Antoinette Miller, age 70, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, August 17, 1950 to the late Dominick and Mary DeBello Marcolini.
Antoinette attended Strong Vincent High School, She later went on to start her own hair care business, Anette’s Hair Care. She was a devout Catholic, who loved shopping, and...
Agnes Allen
Sep 29, 2020
Agnes Szabo Komlos Allen, age 94, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
Agnes was born in Gyomro, Hungary on July 13, 1926, daughter of the late Sandor and Anna Kanitz Szabo.
Agnes was a Professional Ballerina for the Budapest Private Opera Company. She taught private ballet lessons in Philadelphia.
She was a Holocaust survivor...
Thelma Huffman
Sep 28, 2020
Thelma I. Huffman, age 87, passed away on Monday, Sept. 28 2020 at Lecom Senior Living. Born Sept. 21, 1933, she was the daughter of Ernest and Helen Carlson of East Palestine, OH. Thelma moved to Erie in 1964 where she and her husband raised their four daughters. Together they owned and operated Huffy’s Pizza Shop in Millcreek from 1979...
Anne Dahlstrand-Daniel
Sep 28, 2020
Anne Dahlstrand-Daniel, age 88, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday September 28, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Erie, PA on January 24, 1932, the daughter of the late Gustav and Agnes Morholt Bertelsen.
Anne graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Grove City College. While at college, she was a member of the Alpha Beta...
Frank Scheu
Sep 27, 2020
Frank Scheu, age 89, of Erie, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born April 9, 1931 in Canton Ohio. He moved to Erie in 1947, and worked for Lord Corporation. Franks passions were listening to music, especially banjos, old cars, and household projects.
He is preceded in death by his son, Frank L. Scheu, former...
Mary Fleming
Sep 26, 2020
Mary Catherine (Gallagher) Fleming, age 98, of Erie passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Regency at South Shore with her family at her side. She was born on April 4, 1922 in Erie, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mary (English) Gallagher.
Mary was a graduate of Gannon College and had worked in the Nursing Administration...
Harriet Taylor
Sep 25, 2020
Harriet Taylor, age 91, of Girard, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Port Allegheny, PA on January 26, 1929, a daughter of the late Oliver and Marion Aggers Bolte.
Harriet graduated from McKean High School. She had worked at Lake City Industries for over 20 years.
She enjoyed playing the guitar and keyboard; and painting...
Sandra Benoit
Sep 24, 2020
On Thursday, September 24, 2020, Sandra C. Benoit, of Millcreek, passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital at the age of 82.
She was born in Warren, PA on August 28, 1938, the daughter of the late Virgil G. Erickson and Elaine B. Hudson.
Sandra was a 1956 graduate of Warren Area High School and a 1959 graduate of St. Vincent’s School of...
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