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Donald Olson
Apr 19, 2024
Donald Olson, age 71, of Erie, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie on March 29, 1953 to the late Donald and Adeline Olson.Donald retired as chemical operator from BASF Corporation after being employed with them for 44 years.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and a fun night at home playing cards with his...
Francisco Rodriguez-Maldonado
Apr 18, 2024
Francisco Rodriguez-Maldonado Jr., age 40, passed away, April 18, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Francisco Rodriguez and Amides Maldonado.
Francisco had an immense passion for music. He loved to play instruments, sing and listen to music, especially at church. As a child growing up Francisco enjoyed baseball and basketball in which he was very...
Jacob Henry Sax
Apr 18, 2024
Jacob Henry Sax age 86 of Erie, passed away at St. Mary’s Home of Erie Asbury on April 18, 2024. He was born in Syracuse, NY on September 9, 1937, a son of the late Justin J. and Dorothea Sax (nee Langley). Jacob was a graduate of Central Square High School in Syracuse and went on to work for 42...
Margaret Mae Kimberlin Talkish
Apr 17, 2024
Margaret Mae Kimberlin Talkish, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 17th, 2024, at Hamot Hospital with family by her side.
Margaret was born April 12th, 1928 in Brookville, PA.
She attended Edinboro University as an Art Major and she attended nursing school in Buffalo, NY, where she became a nurse. Margaret was a nurse at...
Larry Nemenz
Apr 17, 2024
Larry Nemenz, age 76, of Erie, quietly passed away at home on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, comfortably snoozing in his recliner.
He was born in Erie on May 21, 1947 a son of the late Walter and Gert Puscher Nemenz.
Larry attended East High School and graduated in 1966. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1966 to...
Rebecca Grace
Apr 17, 2024
Rebecca B. Grace, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her residence after a short illness. She was born on July 3, 1949, in Erie, to the late Perry and Beulah Bell (Flick) Grace.
Our beloved matriarch, a cherished soul who graced our lives with her warmth and kindness. With grace and dignity, she bid farewell, her last...
Josiah Amari Jose Owens
Apr 16, 2024
Josiah Amari Jose Owens, a beautiful and handsome soul, was born on April 3, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital. Although his spirit shone through from the very beginning, he passed away after bravely fighting for 13 days. Josiah soared to Heaven on the wings of angels to be with the Lord.
Along with his maternal grandfather, Jose Victor Remigio and paternal...
Jack R. Brown
Apr 16, 2024
Jack R. Brown age 75, of Erie passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Erie on February 19, 1949, a son of the late Audley and Emma Thornhill Brown.
Jack was a graduate of Academy High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during two tours of duty in the Vietnam War.
He...
Judith Ann Shapiro
Apr 14, 2024
Judith Ann Shapiro, age 86, of Erie, passed away peacefully and suddenly due to a severe blood infection, on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at AHN in Wexford. She was born in Pittsburgh PA on April 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Abe Charles (Chuck) & Tema Schutzman Adler. Judy graduated from Taylor Allderice High School in Pittsburgh, in...
Dr. David C. McChesney DDS
Apr 12, 2024
Dr. David C. McChesney DDS, 85, of Waterford, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 12, 2024.
David was born in Erie, PA, on April 26, 1938, to the late Dr. Robert Clinton and Mary (Cheeseman) McChesney.
As a youngster, David was helpful, curious, and adventurous. He would typically be found with his big brother and best friend, Bob McChesney,...
Christine June Rheam
Apr 12, 2024
Christine June (Valcheff) Rheam, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, surrounded by family.
Christine will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to have her in their lives — her unequivocal love and support is the legacy that will live on in their hearts. She shares a tapestry of memories to bring comfort and joy to...
Karen Ball
Apr 12, 2024
Karen Ball, age 67, of Erie, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Salem West Healthcare Center. She was born in Erie, December 14, 1956 to the late James Canfield and Lois Strachen.
Karen loved going to the beach, gardening, listening to music, and riding motorcycles.
She is survived by her children, Angel Fausnaught, Nicole Fausnaught, and Sunny Ball. Karen is further...
Rainbow Sky Benninger (Chupp)
Apr 12, 2024
Rainbow Sky Benninger (Chupp) passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Rainbow Sky is survived by parents Brittany Benninger and James Chupp, by siblings DeAndre Wofford, Elena Benninger, Bella Chupp, and Hogan Chupp. Further survived by aunts and uncles, Jay Flickner, Jeanette Patterson, Hogan Yusko, and Christopher Watkins, and by a grandmother, Cindy Shaffer.
Rainbow Sky is preceded in...
Angelo "Ange" S. Iavarone Jr.
Apr 9, 2024
Angelo “Ange” S. Iavarone Jr., age 69, of Erie, died on Tuesday April 9, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Erie on December 4th, 1954, son of Mary (DiLoreto) and the late Angelo Iavarone of Erie. He attended Harborcreek Schools and worked at General Electric as a welder and tool crib attendant for many years. He had...
Mary Gail (Rollinger) Hahn
Apr 7, 2024
Mary Gail (Rollinger) Hahn, 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 30, 1939 at St. Vincent hospital, the daughter of the late William Rollinger and Edna Mae (North) Rollinger. A lifelong resident of Erie, Gail graduated from Villa Maria Academy and Villa Maria College. Her passion for swimming...
James M. Galvin
Apr 5, 2024
James M. Galvin, age 82, of Erie passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born April 29, 1941 in Erie the son of the late John P. and Angeline (Onorato) Galvin.A lifelong resident of Erie, Jim worked as a sheet metal worker with Local 12. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his boys....
Mae Belle Forbes
Apr 5, 2024
Mae Belle Forbes (Harvey-Johnson), age 82, of Erie passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1942 in Brandon, MS, a daughter of the late Roy L. Forbes and Jessie Mae Page.
She worked for the GTE – Verizon Telephone Company, retiring after 30 years of service.
In addition to her parents, Mae is preceded...
Richard Merryman
Apr 4, 2024
Richard E. Merryman, 86, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, April 4 in Winter Haven, FL after a brief illness.
He was born in Erie on December 20, 1937, the son of Merriam (Lammers) and Richard C. Merryman. Richard was a 1955 graduate of Academy High School, where he met the love of his life, Marlene Fiorelli, in 7th grade....
Denice A. Gamble
Apr 4, 2024
Denice A. Gamble, age 40, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Destiny in sight, Denice took the reins forged closer bonds, healed hearts, and exercised concern about others; she exemplified living lovely as she traveled the final leg of her journey “back home.”
She was born on November 17, 1983, in Erie, to the late...
Philip J. Hilbert
Apr 4, 2024
Philip J. Hilbert, age 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by family.
He was born in Erie on August 19, 1945, a son to the late Otto E. and Mary (Hludzik) Hilbert.
Phil graduated from East High School, class of 1964. He was a member of the Honor Society, achieved 3 years of All City,...
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