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Seth Lacoste

Seth Lacoste

Aug 1, 2019

Seth and Keysha Eliason LaCoste, expected a baby boy, but received an angel instead.

Friends and relatives are invited to join the family for a graveside service, Tuesday, August 6,at 11:00 a.m. in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Burton Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 602 W. 10th Street, Erie.

Send condolences to www.burtonfuneralhomes.com

Michael Terella Ii

Michael Terella Ii

Aug 1, 2019

Michael G. Terella II, age 40, of Erie died on Thursday August 1, 2019.   He was born in Erie on February 26, 1979, a son of Holli (Northrup) Terella and the late Gary A. Terella.

 

Michael attended McDowell High School and graduated from Triangle Tech and Erie Institute of Technology in drafting and CNC Machining.  He worked at Ameridrives and...

Avonelle Finley

Avonelle Finley

Jul 31, 2019

Avonelle J. Finley, age 85, of Erie, PA, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Tionesta, PA on June 13, 1934, the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret E. (Birtril) Jay.

She worked as a nurse in various locations in Erie and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.

In addition...

Thomasina Cacchione

Thomasina Cacchione

Jul 30, 2019

Thomasina (Barletta) Cacchione, age 94, of Erie passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Fairview Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 11, 1924 in Patton, PA the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Pandola Barletta.

A longtime resident of Erie, Thomasina was a member of St. Paul’s RC Church and their Rosary- Altar Society. She...

Joseph Phillips

Joseph Phillips

Jul 30, 2019

Joseph A. Phillips, 88, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, surrounded by family.

Born in Buffalo, New York, on June 28, 1931 to Frank and Alexandra Wisnewski (Venesky), Joe was raised by his aunt and uncle Alex and Sarah Olesky in DuBois, Pa, where he graduated St. Catherine’s High School.

Joe trained at the Quarter Master School...

Mabel A. Daugherty

Mabel A. Daugherty

Jul 29, 2019

 

Mabel A. Daugherty, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at LECOM Senior Living.

She was born in Smicksburg, PA on July 23, 1923, a daughter of the late, Albert Mitchell and Frances Hawk Wells.

Mabel graduated from Plumville High School. She retired from Erie Insurance.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to spend time...

Cecelia Duncan

Cecelia Duncan

Jul 29, 2019

Cecelia M. “Chee Chee” Duncan, Age 94, of Erie, passed away, on Monday, July 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

 She was born in Erie, PA on February 17, 1925 a daughter of the late Michael and Freeda (Lindsley) Seelinger.

Cecelia graduated from McKean High School in 1946.  She was an artist, and loved ceramics, painting, and sewing.  She also enjoyed vacationing...

Mildred Kuntz

Mildred Kuntz

Jul 27, 2019

Mildred “Millie” Kuntz, age 101, of Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center, and formerly of 635 East 24th Street, Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2019.  Born in Erie on April 25, 1918, Millie was the daughter of the late Alfred and Elizabeth Greiner.

She displayed a deep faith and a generous spirit, enjoyed helping others, and was a devoted...

Barbara Reese

Barbara Reese

Jul 26, 2019

Barbara E. "Barb" Reese, age 66, died on Friday, July 26, 2019, at her home in Harborcreek Twp., following an extended illness.  She was born on October 18, 1952, in Erie, Pa., daughter of the late Daniel P. and Barbara Williams Reese.  A 1970 graduate of North East High School, she worked for Welch Foods for over 30 years retiring...

Gregory Chastang, Iii

Gregory Chastang, Iii

Jul 26, 2019

Gregory Chastang, III, age 21, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2019.  He was born in Erie, October 12, 1997, a son of Melanie Henderson and Gregory Chastang, II.

Gregory was a graduate of the Charter School of Excellence and a member of New Life and Spirit Revival.  He enjoyed drawing, writing music and video games.

He is preceded...

Tom Tushak

Tom Tushak

Jul 25, 2019

Tom Tushak, age 83, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center.He was born in Union Town, PA on May 20, 1936, a son of the late Jack and Kathryn Brensy Tushak.He graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School and had played on the football team. Tom went on and served his country...

Suzanne Kholos

Suzanne Kholos

Jul 24, 2019

Suzanne Aviani Kholos died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Florida.

She was born in Paris, France, on March 24, 1926, the daughter of the late Leiba and Reiza Aviani. She served as an interpreter for the U.S. Army after the Americans entered Paris during World War II.

Toward the end of the war, she met Sgt. Len Kholos, whom she married in...

Patricia Buscemi

Patricia Buscemi

Jul 24, 2019

Patricia “Klunk” Buscemi, age 73 of Erie, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her residence.  She was born in Erie to the late Anna Sowa Kloss and Marsh Kloss.

Pat graduated from Academy High School in the class of 1964.  She attended M.T.I. Business Institute in Sacramento, CA majoring in medical business studies.  She was employed in the office of...

Ronda Wagner

Ronda Wagner

Jul 22, 2019

Ronda Louise Wagner age 50, of Erie passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Meadville, Pa on September 10, 1968 a daughter of Darlene Elizabeth Flanders and sister of Debbie Madden both of Crawford County and the late Lawrence (Larry) Earl Wagner. Ronda attended First Assembly of God Church. She loved more than...

Carmella Nowak

Carmella Nowak

Jul 20, 2019

Carmella Nowak, age 96, of Erie, and formerly of Painesville, OH, passed away July 20, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital with Nancy and Joe by her side.

Born in Painesville, OH, on January 14, 1923, a daughter of the late John and Filomena Cardina.

She was a graduate of Harvey High School, and an avid Cleveland Indians fan.

In addition to her parents,...

Sanford Lyons

Sanford Lyons

Jul 20, 2019

Sandy was born on November 10, 1956 in Erie, PA to Dr. Richard and Mrs. Norma Lyons. He was the third of five siblings. 

He attended Culver Military Academy in Culver, IN for high school, graduating in 1975. He continued his education at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and graduated in 1979 with an Engineering degree. 

Sandy...

Ronald Wettekin

Ronald Wettekin

Jul 20, 2019

Ronald Thomas Wettekin age 75, of Millcreek passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on August 18, 1943 a son of the late Ronald and Jean Sweinhart Wettekin.

Tom graduated from McDowell High School in 1961 and went on to attend Williamsport Technical School and California State Teachers College graduating with a Bachelor’s degree...

Ann Moffatt

Ann Moffatt

Jul 19, 2019

 

On July 19, 2019 heaven gained a beautiful angel with the passing of Ann B. Moffatt.  Her family was at her bedside as she departed to heaven.

Ann was born November 11, 1936 in Detroit Michigan to Kathryn and Howard Bowes, both deceased. Two of Ann’s three siblings preceded her in death: her brother, David H. Bowes, and her...

Ronald Gottschling

Ronald Gottschling

Jul 18, 2019

Ronald D. Gottschling, age 55, of Erie, passed away at home Wednesday, July 18, 2019 after a valiant 6 month battle with cancer. He was born in Erie, June 8, 1964, a son of Barbara A. “Bobbie” (Puskus) Gottschling and the late Ronald K. Gottschling.

Ronnie, who has lived in Erie his entire life was raised of Methodist faith, was a...

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