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Maria Disanto
Feb 7, 2020
Maria “Marietta” Cianflocca DiSanto, age 98, of Erie died peacefully at her home on Friday, February 7, 2020. She was born on January 28, 1922 in Rocca Pia, Italy the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Luisa (Leone) Cianflocca.
Maria has lived in Erie since 1953 and had worked at Coyne Laundry for over 30 years as a seamstress....
Richard Lichtinger
Feb 7, 2020
Richard William Lichtinger age 70, of Lake City, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at UPMC Hamot following an extended illness.
He was born in Erie on November 18, 1948 a son of Virginia Schmidt Lichtinger of Erie and the late Richard E. Lichtinger.
He was a 1968 graduate of McDowell High School served in the United States Navy during...
Barbara Deutsch
Feb 6, 2020
Barbara Jean Perry Deutsch age 89, of Fairview, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Polk, PA on December 13, 1930, the daughter of the late Roland and Twyla Rhodes Perry.
She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Jamestown Business College, where she completed the medical/secretarial science program. She worked at Johns Hopkins...
Helen Camp
Feb 6, 2020
Helen L. Camp age 90, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
She was born November 28, 1929 in Erie, a daughter of the late Henry F. and Mary E. (Mayme) Schroeder Sedler.
Helen was a 1947 Graduated of Academy High School. She worked as teacher’s aide for Erie School District at Jefferson...
Denise Mcclay
Feb 5, 2020
Denise Eaton-McClay, age 68, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
She was born in Albion on May 6, 1951, a daughter of Vivian M. Robson Eaton and the late Walter G. Eaton, Sr.
Denise graduated from Northwestern High School in 1969. She had worked for Carlisle Engineered Plastics in Lake City for 15 years and Supportive Living Services in Erie...
Mathie Presley, Sr.
Feb 4, 2020
Mathie Presley, Sr., age 60, of Erie, passed away at Twinbrook Rehabilitation Center, February 4, 2020. He was born April 6, 1959 to the late June Presley, Sr. and Carleen (Heidelberg) Presley.
Mathie attended East High School, class of 1979, he was an avid fisherman, loved to spend time on Presque Isle and enjoyed cooking and playing cards. Mathie was a...
Suellen Cardman
Feb 3, 2020
Suellen Irene “Sue” Cardman, age 81, of Girard, passed away peacefully at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her family, on Monday, February 3, 2020 after a short illness.
She was born in Conneaut, OH on July 28, 1938, a daughter of the late John Richard and Lucille Neely Friend.
Sue graduated from Villa Maria Academy and attended Villa Maria College. As a teen...
Raffalda Goshay
Feb 3, 2020
Raffalda Goshay, age 86, of Erie, passed away February 3, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Canton, Ohio, August 22, 1933, to Dominic and Victoria Luca Roccello.
Raffalda attended Timken Vocational High School, class of 1952, before attending the University of Akron. She served as an administrative assistant in each of her husband's charges. Raffalda was the First Lady...
Robert Wheeler
Feb 3, 2020
Robert “Bobby” Michael Wheeler, age 71, of Erie passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 3, 2020.He was born in Erie on August 25, 1948; son of the late M. James and Mary Ann (Geary) Wheeler.
Robert attended St. Andrew Grade School, then attended Strong Vincent High School through 11th grade. He attended McDowell for his senior year...
Christopher Dawson
Feb 2, 2020
Christopher Edwin Dawson age 47, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on January 1, 1973 a son of Edwin and Ann Bauer Dawson.
Chris graduated from McDowell High School and attended Mercyhurst University.
He worked for Lindsey Refrigeration for over 13 years as a service manager.
Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching...
Patrick Nieder
Feb 1, 2020
Patrick Michael Nieder, age 64, of Jacksonville, FL died on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Florida. He was born in Erie, February 27, 1955, a son of the late James Nieder and Patricia Fitzgerald Nieder Hyde.
Patrick graduated from Strong Vincent High School and served in the US Navy. He was a mail carrier in Erie for many years, before...
Daniel Mclaughlin
Jan 31, 2020
Daniel P. McLaughlin, age 76, passed away Friday January 31, 2020, after a twenty battle with Parkinson's Disease; in which his wife, Rebecca and son Daniel Jr. had cared for him at home throughout his decline. He was born in Erie, PA on August 10, 1943, a son of the late Paul and Elizabeth McLaughlin.Dan attended Erie Cathedral Prep and...
Charles Edward “Chuck” Fenchel, Sr.
Jan 31, 2020
Charles Edward “Chuck” Fenchel, Sr. age 86 of Erie, passed away Friday January 31, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Warren, PA on April 7, 1933 a son of the late Raymond and Ethelda Peterson Fenchel.Chuck attended Beaver Falls High School and was drafted into the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He worked for Singer...
Gordon A. Ferguson
Jan 31, 2020
Gordon A. Ferguson, age 88, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at LECOM Senior Living.
He was born in Oil City, PA on December 8, 1931, a son of the late Alex and Marie Jaun Ferguson.
Gordon was a 1949 graduate of Cranberry High School in Seneca, PA. He attended Western Maryland College, Gannon University, Clarion University and the...
Anna Jean Crosby Kranz
Jan 30, 2020
Anna Jean Crosby Kranz, age 94, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Arden Courts in Monroeville, PA.
Anna Jean was born September 17, 1925 in Cumberland, MD, the daughter of the late Walter and Annie Grace Sheeler Crosby.
Anna Jean graduated from Erie Academy High School and worked at General Electric, Gerboth Beer and Gannon University Book Store. She...
Maurice Martin
Jan 28, 2020
Maurice E. Martin, age 64, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was born in Erie, a son of the late Jesse and Theatrice Thompson Martin. Maurice was a 1973 graduate of Academy High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a corrections officer at Cambridge Springs State Prison for over...
Rosemary Moran
Jan 28, 2020
Rosemary Moran, age 65 of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, April 22, 1954, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Barbara Dunbar Conti.
Rosemary graduated from Academy High School in 1972, and received an Associate Degree from Erie Business Center. She worked in the Regulatory Departments at AMSCO/STERIS for...
Mother Mary Beth Kennedy
Jan 25, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Lee Kennedy was born in Newcastle, PA on Aug. 14, 1926, and called home to glory on Jan. 25, 2020. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Rev. Charles Kennedy, Sr.; son, Charles Kennedy, Jr.; and son-in-law, Billy Brown.
She leaves a daughter-in-law (Cindy Kennedy), three daughters (Mary Ann Brown, Elizabeth “Betsy” Rooks [Bill], Grace Kennedy Foster [Cary]); eight grandchildren (Jennifer...
Herbert Simmers
Jan 25, 2020
Herbert W. Simmers, age 70, of Erie, died on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born July 22, 1949 in Punxsutawney, PA, a son of the late Herbert L. and Arbutus Rainey Simmers.
Herbert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Vietnam. He was a truck driver all of his life and enjoyed...
Mary Newberry
Jan 24, 2020
Mary Newberry, age 46, of Erie, passed away January 24, 2020, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, January 19, 1974 to John Newberry, and Gloria Prindle.
Mary was a kind hearted, loving mother who was devoted to her children.
Mary is preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Newberry.
She is survived by her sons, Anthony Newberry, David Manus Jr.,...
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