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Dorothy L. Friend
May 1, 2024
Dorothy L. Friend, age 91, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2024. Wife of 35 years to Felix Randy Friend whom she married on February 24, 1967. Mother of Donna Mann of Erie and Peggy Beerbower of Erie, Paul Friend and his wife, Ann, of East Springfield.
She is further survived by 29 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and many nieces...
Paul F. Mihalak Jr.
May 1, 2024
Paul F. Mihalak Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 1st, 2024, at the age of 84 after experiencing complications following successful lung surgery.Born in Erie, PA on October 5th, 1939, Paul was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was a 1957 graduate of Cathedral Prep where he excelled in football...
Laura P. Damon
Apr 30, 2024
Laura P. Damon, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Buffalo, NY on April 26, 1938 to the late Mason Orne and Louise Provost Damon.
After graduating from Smith College, Laura joined the first group of the Peace Corps in 1961 and taught students in Ghana. Her experiences there inspired a...
Richard W. Bennett
Apr 29, 2024
Richard W. Bennett age 76, of Erie, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Centerville, Pa on April 13, 1948, a son of the late Chester and Margaret Stufflebeam Bennett.
Richard worked at GE for many years.
He was a member of the St. Mary’s Club of Erie.
Richard referred to himself as a “Good ol boy”...
Janet Kreindel
Apr 29, 2024
Janet Kreindel, a beloved member of the community, cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on April 29, 2024, in Delray Beach, FL. She was 72 years old. Born on June 14, 1951, in Erie, PA, Janet was the daughter of the late Raymon S. and Frances Kimmel Porris. She spent her early years in Erie before eventually making her...
Linda Roberts
Apr 29, 2024
Linda Roberts, age 74, of Erie, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born July 13, 1949, in Elk County, PA to the late George and Virginia Geer. Linda was a medical transcriptionist for many years before retirement.
She enjoyed knitting, playing bingo, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Linda was a proud ovarian cancer...
Sr. Mary Rachael McGuire, SSJ
Apr 27, 2024
Sister Mary Rachael McGuire, SSJ, age 105, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on April 27, 2024. She was in the 84th year of her religious life and the second oldest Sister in the Diocese of Erie. Sister was born in New York City, NY, on August 24, 1918, the daughter of the late Richard and...
David P. Duberow
Apr 27, 2024
David P. Duberow Sr., of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Fairview Manor following a brief illness.
David was born in Erie on July 13, 1953, son of the late Paul J. and Ruth Walter Duberow.
He was a 1973 graduate of Fairview High School and the Erie County Vo-Tech School. He worked for the Fairview School District in...
Janet Whelpley-Kohler
Apr 26, 2024
Janet Whelpley Kohler, age 88, of Erie, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Regency at South Shore.
She was born on December 1, 1935 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Herbert and Harriet Whelpley.
She attended Erie Technical School and Syracuse University. She also served her country in the United States Marine Corp.
She was preceded in death...
Thomas Carl McClenahan
Apr 26, 2024
Thomas Carl McClenahan, age 83, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, January 24, 1941, a son of the late Archie C. and Mary E. Powell McClenahan.Thomas was a 1961 graduate of Tech Memorial High School and served his country in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966. He then worked...
Jose Angel Plaza
Apr 25, 2024
Jose Angel Plaza, “PaPa”, 86, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence. Jose was born on January 27, 1938, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the late Concepcion Plaza and Heriberto Rogue. When he was a small child he moved with his family to the Bronx, NY. Jose excelled in sports. He participated in the 1955 Pan-American...
Timothy James Stanton
Apr 25, 2024
Timothy James Stanton
Timothy James “Grampy” Stanton, 70 of Erie, PA, passed away in his home on April 24th, 2024. Tim was born in Erie, PA on December 5, 1953 to Raymond W. Stanton and Hilda S. Taylor. A true Bay Rat, Tim regaled his family with stories of his youthful exploits in the Lower West Side. Tim may have graduated from...
Robert Goetz
Apr 25, 2024
Robert Goetz, a lifetime resident of Erie, PA, 100 years young, passed on to eternal life April 25, 2024. He was born in Erie on May 31, 1923 to the late Albert and Anna Gilkinson Goetz.He graduated from Strong Vincent High School class of 1941 and worked for Eckerd Drugs in Jamestown, NY and Erie for over 40 years. He...
Eric W. Hess
Apr 24, 2024
Eric W. Hess, age 58, formerly of Erie, PA, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Flagler Beach, FL. He was born on September 15, 1965, the son of Marjorie Bloss Hess and Edmund W. Hess.
He attended McDowell High School and then went on to PennWest California (formerly known as Cal U) majored in speech communication and theatre. Eric...
Lesley Allyson Redmond
Apr 24, 2024
Lesley Allyson Redmond (Noyes) age 76 passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born in Erie on December 5, 1947 to the late J. Boyd and Twila L. Hewitt Noyes.Lesley graduated from Strong Vincent High School and worked as a hairdresser. She loved gardening, decorating, reading, shopping and traveling. Lesley frequently threw a fancy dinner or party, always...
Ronald M. Swope
Apr 22, 2024
Ronald M. Swope, age 81, of Girard, passed away Monday, April 22nd, 2024 at LECOM at Village Square.
He was born on April 8, 1943 in Erie, the son to the late Brent and Dorothy (Arnold) Swope.
Ron attended St. Mary’s School in Erie, he then enlisted in the Army. Ron was deployed in Korea for 4 years, from 1960 to 1964....
Joanne Boggan
Apr 22, 2024
Joanne Boggan, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, after an extended illness at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
Joanne was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on August 28, 1936.
Joanne was married to Willie L. Boggan “The Love of Her Life” for 67 years. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Although they had none of their own, Joanne...
Jeffrey D. Bulko
Apr 21, 2024
Jeffrey D. Bulko, age 59, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the VA Hospital after a brief fight with cancer. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, September 17, 1964, to the late John J. Bulko and Virginia Dillon Bulko.
Jeffrey graduated from Tech Memorial High School and Triangle Tech. He proudly served his country in the United States...
John J. (Jack) Biroscak, Jr.
Apr 20, 2024
John J. (Jack) Biroscak, Jr. age 71 years, of Erie, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024.He was born in Erie, PA on September 7, 1952, a son of the late John and Genevieve (Androsky) Biroscak.John attended Blessed Sacrament elementary school, where he was an altar boy. He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School, class of...
Charlotte Gavin
Apr 19, 2024
Charlotte Gavin, age 72, passed away April 19, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Erie to the late Abbie Lee and Dora Ella Gavin.
Charlotte graduated from Academy High School in 1969 and earned her bachelor’s degree through Villa Maria College in 1989. She worked for Stairways, Achievement Center and Erie School District –...
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