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Justin Artz
Feb 22, 2020
Justin Dale Artz age 41, of Girard went to be with his Lord and Grampa Jim Henretty and Morgan Henretty on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Findley Lake, NY.
He was born in Erie on January 5, 1979 a son of Selina Henretty and the late Charles Brown.
He was a 1997 graduate of Northwestern High School and Erie County...
Rexford Docter
Feb 22, 2020
Rexford “Rex” E. Docter, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Rockdale Township, Cambridge Springs, PA on July 4th, 1936, a son of the late Rex and Georgia Daniels Docter.
Rex was a 1956 graduate of Cambridge Springs High School. He worked for Kondu Corporation retiring in 1999 after 42...
Gary Facchiano
Feb 21, 2020
Gary John Facchiano, son of Vincent and Dorothy (Dottie Tomczak) Facchiano was found peacefully in his home on February 21, 2020.
He was born in Erie on June 10, 1954.
He graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1972 and worked as a painter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Dalvin Pacley and two sisters, Noreene...
Pauline Kalish
Feb 18, 2020
Pauline M. (Zilch) Kalish, age 86, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, March 29, 1933 to Clifford and Margaret (Bohen) Zilch.
Pauline graduated from Mercyhurst College and was a teacher with the Erie School District prior to her marriage to her husband, Davis Kalish.
Besides her parents, Pauline was...
Mary Watson
Feb 17, 2020
Mary G. (Flaherty) Watson, age 92, of Erie passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at the LECOM Senior Living Center with her family at her side. She was born June 5, 1927 in Erie the daughter of the late Michael and Bridget (Laughrey) Flaherty.
A lifelong Erie resident, Mary was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and attended Sacred...
Frank Leczner, Sr.
Feb 17, 2020
Frank Leczner age 70, of Girard passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.
He was born January 3, 1950 a son of the late Frank Sylvester Leczner and Myrtle Lydic-Leczner.
After graduation from Girard High School, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army and served our Country from 1967-1971. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. After returning...
Christine Shewfelt
Feb 15, 2020
Christine Erin (Vorsheck) Shewfelt, age 46, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her residence after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Erie on March 17, 1973, a daughter of William J. Vorsheck, Jr. and Janice L. Allen.
Christine graduated from Seneca High School in 1991. Her passion was her family....
Mildred Loesch
Feb 15, 2020
Mildred E. “Millie” Loesch, age 94, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Erie on July 18, 1925, the daughter of the late Harold and Laurena Barthelmes.
Millie graduated from Academy High School in 1943. She worked in the cafeterias for the Millcreek School District.
She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and hosting...
Terry Smith
Feb 14, 2020
Terry F. Smith, age 68, of Summit Township, died at St. Vincent Hospital on Friday February 14, 2020.
Born in McKeesport, PA March 8, 1951, son of the late Charles A. and Edith N. (Crawford) Smith. Terry attended Tech Memorial High School before he was drafted into the Vietnam War. He proudly served in the United States Navy for over 3...
Cindy Scharrer
Feb 14, 2020
Cindy Scharrer, age 62, of Johnstown, Pa., passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.
She was born in Pittsburgh on October 13, 1957, a daughter of Robert Sturm and the late Connie Lysien Sturm. Cindy graduated from Academy High School and dedicated her life to her family. She was involved with the Girl Scouts and enjoyed hiking and the Pittsburgh...
Deborah Pangratz
Feb 14, 2020
Deborah H. “Debbie” Pangratz, age 47, of Church Hill, TN and formerly of Girard, had her life taken away on February 14, 2020 at her residence in Tennessee.
She was born in Erie, PA on May 25, 1972, a daughter of Paul J. and Doris Kohn Pangratz of Girard.
Debbie was a 1990 graduate of Girard High School. She started her work...
Theresa Freitas
Feb 13, 2020
Theresa B. (Perrino) Freitas, age 91, of Erie passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. Her transition was a peaceful and dignified passing in the presence of her loving family.
She was born October 14, 1928 in Erie the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna ( Varletta) Perrino. Theresa attended Roosevelt Jr. High and Academy High Schools....
Florence Coburn Irwin
Feb 12, 2020
Florence L. Coburn Irwin, age 84, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Conneaut, OH, on November 12, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert and Ellena (Lewis) Fuller.
Florence worked in the General McLane High School cafeteria for 15 years. She was a member of the Tri-Boro Senior Center and Fairview Bible Church.
There...
Ronald Mccullough
Feb 11, 2020
Ronald Douglas McCullough, age 57, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born in Erie on August 16, 1962, a son of the late Richard O’Dell McCullough and Eleanor Dougherty McCullough.
Ronald was a 1980 graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School, and a veteran of the United States Army.
Ronald worked locally...
David Kuhlman, Sr.
Feb 10, 2020
David L. Kuhlman, Sr., age 91, of Girard, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, February 10, 2020.
He was born in Silver Creek, NY on June 26, 1928, a son of the late William J. Kuhlman, Sr. and Adah Baker Smith.
David graduated from Lawrence Park High School in 1946 and enlisted in the United States Navy serving...
David Smykowski
Feb 10, 2020
David J Smykowski, age 69, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 10, 2020. He was born in Erie on October 1, 1950, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Smykowski.
David attended East High School, class of 1968, and then Slippery Rock University. He taught in the Erie School District for over 35 years, as well...
Eileen Freeman
Feb 10, 2020
Eileen R. Wygant Freeman, age 90, of Millcreek passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in New Kensington, PA on February 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Plumber and Irene McNair Wygant.
Eileen was a 1947 Graduated of Albion High School and a 1948 Graduate of Ora Jean Beauty Academy in Erie where she...
Bonnie Atkinson
Feb 9, 2020
Bonnie Rae (Tangle) Atkinson, age 66, of Erie, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was at home surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in Erie, October 31, 1953, daughter of the late Wilsia Mae Davis and Grover C. Tangle. Bonnie was a 1972 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and was employed by Bayada Home...
Agnes Gehres
Feb 8, 2020
Agnes C. Gehres age 101, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Western Reserve.
She was born in Braddock, PA on October 24, 1918 a daughter of the late John and Agnes Stankey.
Agnes Graduated from Waterford High School.
She married her husband Leo on November 21, 1944 and for 59 years, they owned and operated the Vernondale Motel for...
Marilyn Leuschen
Feb 8, 2020
At 86 years of age, Marilyn L. Leuschen passed away on Saturday February 8th at the NSMC – Salem Hospital after a brief period of declining health.
Born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lawrence and Valeria Glowacki.
Marilyn was married to James Henry Leuschen in 1950 and together raised seven children. She...
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