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Walter G. "Jerry" Lohrer
Oct 1, 2024
Walter G. “Jerry” Lohrer, age 89, passed away October 1, 2024 at his Erie residence.
He was born in Fairview, on March 23, 1935, the son of the late Walter W. and Virginia Straub Lohrer.
Jerry grew up along the shore of Lake Erie at Walnut Creek Access in Fairview, where his parents and grandparents owned property and homes beside each other....
Sylvia Nunamaker
Sep 30, 2024
Sylvia (Balsiger) Nunamaker, age 79 of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 30, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Santa Anna, California September 26, 1945 to the late Madeline (Gallo) Lazzini and Roy Lazzini.
Sylvia loved to play the lottery and go to the casino; she loved baking cookies and doing crafts and ceramics. She was a lifetime...
Elizabeth "Betty" H. Wiler
Sep 28, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” H. Postirak Wiler, age 106 passed away on Saturday September 28, 2024 at LECOM at Village Square. She was born April 18, 1918 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Elizabeth Nimet Postirak.
Betty was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and worked for Bliley Electric for several years. She was a founding member of Mount Calvary...
Paul Hicks
Sep 28, 2024
Paul “Uncle Pauly” Hicks, age 57, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, October 18, 1966, to the late Eleanor Raney. Paul served his country in the United States Army before becoming a truck driver for many years.
He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and playing golf online with his friends. Paul...
Bonita Wright
Sep 28, 2024
Bonita (Bonnie) L. Brever Little Wright, age 64, of Fairview, PA passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born May 15, 1960, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of the late James and Kathleen Brever.
Bonnie is survived by her son, Nicholas J. Little (Brittany), and her husband David Wright. She is further survived by many friends and...
Justin Harold Smith
Sep 27, 2024
Justin Harold Smith, age 41, of Erie died Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born in Erie, June 5, 1983 to Harold Smith and Deborah Huber Ellenberger.
Justin attended Harborcreek High School and worked at Amthor Steel for a time. He was a huge football fan, especially of the 49ers, and he loved music.
In addition to his parents, he is survived...
Elijah M. Cherpak
Sep 27, 2024
Elijah M. Cherpak passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving parents. He was born May 23, 2024 to Alexus Hunter and Kyle Cherpak.
Elijah was always happy, anyone who met him, loved him, and anyone he met, he loved.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Jacki Bell, James Hunter, and Matthew Cherpak. Elijah is...
Frank Paul Rivas
Sep 27, 2024
Frank Paul Rivas age 101, of Erie, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at LECOM at Presque Isle.
He was born in Providence, RI on May 13, 1923, son of the late Elias and Jennie Ferreiri Rivas.
He worked in the maintenance department at Marx Toys for 26 years, Firch Baking Company and retired from Copes Vulcan in 1979 after five...
Terese Ann Nelsen
Sep 25, 2024
Terese Ann (Gardner) Nelsen, age 69, of Erie passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Manchester Commons. She was born February 26, 1955 in Erie’s Little Italy neighborhood, the daughter of the late Ronald and Emma (DelSandro) Gardner.
Terese was a 1973 graduate of Academy High school. She most recently moved back to Erie after spending 30 years living in the...
Richard T. Zatynski
Sep 24, 2024
Richard T. Zatynski, age 70 of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born in Erie on July 8, 1954, to the late Joseph F. Sr. and Kathryn P. Guagliardi Zatynski.
Rich graduated from Strong Vincent High School, class of 1972 and attended Edinboro University. He was employed at Erie Forge for over 23 years. In later life...
Dennis John Alexander
Sep 23, 2024
Dennis John Alexander, age 81, of Erie, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, at his home. He was born in Erie, PA on November 23, 1942, son to the late Horace W. Alexander and Agnes Kish Alexander.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Amie Sue Alexander, brother Jack Alexander and former wife Nancy Weber Schaaf.
He...
Howard P. Hamme
Sep 23, 2024
Howard P. Hamme, age 85, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born in Erie, February 15, 1939, son of the late Wilbur and Lucille Straub Hamme. Howard was a graduate of McDowell High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Gannon University.
After serving his country in the U.S. Army, Howard joined...
William Korynoski
Sep 23, 2024
William Korynoski, age 74, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.
He was born on May 27, 1950, a son of the late William and Violet Mecci Korynoski
William was a 1968 graduate of Girard High School and went on to earn his teaching degree in 1972 at Edinboro University. He taught in the Erie School District for 36...
John Valentine Szymecki
Sep 23, 2024
John Valentine Szymecki, age 81, of Erie, passed away on September 23, 2024 at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home.
He was born in Erie, PA on March 19, 1943, a son to the late Valentine Szymecki and Ann Szymecki. He is preceded in death by wife, Rita M. Szymecki.
John was a beloved husband, father, and friend, with a quiet, gentle...
Leonard M. Wicker
Sep 22, 2024
Leonard M. “Leo” Wicker age 62, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at UPMC Hamot after a courageous battle with ALS.
He was born in Erie on November 28, 1961, a son of Leonard Wicker and the late Marian Krauchen Wedzik.
Leo recently retired from The Electric Material Company after many years of service.
He enjoyed spending time with his...
Margo Elizabeth Beiter
Sep 22, 2024
Margo Elizabeth Beiter, age 81, of Girard, passed away on September 22, 2024.
She was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on January 24, 1943, a daughter of the late Edward and Margret Frisk Ensworth.
Margo was a 1961 graduate of Meadville High School and went on to study at Meadville Nursing School. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 40 years, 25 years...
Charles Hays Gilbert
Sep 20, 2024
Our dad, Charles Hays Gilbert, was taken by God's hand September 20, 2024.
He often said, "My life was full, I was given much; good parents, a faithful wife, four good boys, with a loving touch."
Charles was born in McKeesport, PA., June 15, 1927, son of Charles O. Gilbert and Charlotte Hays Gilbert. He met his soulmate, Helen Graham, at age...
Gloria J. (DiFrancesco) Marinelli
Sep 20, 2024
Gloria J. (DiFrancesco) Marinelli, age 83, of Erie passed away Friday September 20, 2024, at UPMC Hamot. She was born August 22, 1941, in Erie the daughter of the late Dominic and Dorothy (Disbrow) DiFrancesco.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Gloria spent most of her years working as a realtor/ broker for various real estate companies including Metro, Spiegel Realty and...
Daniel Michael Brennan
Sep 18, 2024
Daniel Michael Brennan, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness.
Daniel was born on July 15, 1938, in Erie, PA, to the late James and Mary (Sullivan) Brennan.
Daniel was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. His life was marked by unwavering commitment to...
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