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Charles Wilt
Oct 24, 2018
Charles E. Wilt, age 87, of Solon, OH, formerly of New Castle and Erie PA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Charles graduated from Gannon University in Erie, PA. During the Korean War he served in the United States Army in Heidelberg Germany as a Cryptographer. Charles was also a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Solon, OH....
Bonita Voegele
Oct 24, 2018
Bonita R. (Floros) Voegele, age 62 of Erie, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. She was born in Erie on July 15, 1956 the daughter to the late William G. and Dorothy A (Niewinny) Floros.
Bonita worked as a Certified Quality Engineer at the Moen Corporation. She loved art and would spend her...
Wilson Gillespie
Oct 24, 2018
Wilson Gillespie, age 77, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at his residence.
He was born in Jackson, KY on November 13, 1940, a son of the late Woodrow and Naomi Bush Gillespie.
Wilson had been a truck driver, which he loved, for Regal Services for 50 years until his retirement. He earned many awards for safe driving, never having...
Julio Acosta, Jr.
Oct 23, 2018
Julio Acosta Jr., age 76, of Erie, died on Tuesday October 23, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Toabjaha, Puerto Rico on April 13, 1942, a son of the late Julio K. and Magdalena Perez Acosta.
Julio ventured solo to the United States at age 15 where he found work and eventually settled in Erie. He worked for Conrail...
Flora Pamula
Oct 23, 2018
Flora F. Pamula age 80, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.
She was born in Erie on November 3, 1937 a daughter of the late Philip and Josephine Musso Millimaci.
Flora worked for 29 years at the BD Company.
She loved her home and going on rides around the peninsula with her husband and dogs.
In addition to her parents she...
Ashton Schettler
Oct 22, 2018
Ashton Kahle Schettler, age 29, born on December 30, 1988 passed away on Monday October 22, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He is the son of Theodore K. Schettler and Sherrie E. Neely, both of Erie.
Ashton attended McDowell High School and was a talented musician playing drums, guitar, and keyboards. He once had his own band called Chemical Trancendence and additionally...
Barnetta Deboe
Oct 21, 2018
Barnetta Joanne Deboe, age 57, of Erie, transitioned on October 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Erie, PA on May 2, 1961, a daughter of the late Rev. George Tate, Jr. and Barbara Ann Deboe Tate.
Barnetta graduated from Academy High School in 1979. She was a member of Miracle Temple Church of Erie. She was...
Forrest Mischler, M.D., F.A.C.S.,
Oct 20, 2018
Forrest Clair Mischler, M.D., F.A.C.S., age 79, of Erie, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 20, 2018, with his loving wife Shirley at his side. He was born in Lundys Lane, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1939, to the late Winifred (née Joslin) Mischler and John Lockwood Mischler. Forrest graduated from Fairview High School in 1957, then attended Allegheny College...
Richard Coursey
Oct 19, 2018
Richard J.T. “Pert” Coursey, age 90, of Millcreek, passed away Friday October 19, 2018 at the VA Medical Center, Erie.
He was born in Erie on April 24, 1928 son of the late James E. and Anna G. Kapsar Coursey.
He attended Millcreek High School and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Richard was a painter and worked...
Andrew Mackay
Oct 19, 2018
Andrew S. Mackay, age 78, of Millcreek passed away Friday October 19, 2018 at Fairview Manor.
Andrew was born February 4, 1940 in Punxsutawney, PA son of Margaret Kollar Makay and the late Andrew Makay. He attended the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh. He worked for Eriez Magnetics for over 30 years and was a driver for Solvedt...
Susan Dicara
Oct 18, 2018
Susan Jane Wurst DiCara, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday October 18, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Lavina Eisert Wurst.
Susan graduated from Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Villa Maria College, and earned her master’s degree in education from University of Pittsburgh. She enjoyed her teaching career, especially her time helping...
Jacqueline Wilcox
Oct 16, 2018
Jacqueline (Jackie) Dean Wilcox, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 16, 2018 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1943, in Erie, Pennsylvania and was the youngest daughter of the late Richard A. and Geraldine G. Mileski.
Jackie was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, Class of 1961, and St. Vincent School of Nursing. ...
Jacqueline (Jackie) Wilcox
Oct 16, 2018
Jacqueline (Jackie) Dean Wilcox, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 16, 2018 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1943, in Erie, Pennsylvania and was the youngest daughter of the late Richard A. and Geraldine G. Mileski.
Jackie was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, Class of 1961, and St. Vincent School of Nursing. ...
Winford "Dean" Golden
Oct 14, 2018
Winford D. “Dean” Golden, age 88, of Lake City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 14, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Conneaut, Ohio on June 21, 1930, the son of the late Winford P. and Zenia Soule Golden.
Dean graduated from West Springfield High School in 1948. After...
Herbert Tufts
Oct 14, 2018
Herbert F. Tufts died on Sunday, October, 14, 2018 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his family.
Herb was born on November 29, 1928 the only son of Herbert and Regina Moser Tufts in Erie. He was preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, his wife of 67 years, Theresa (Tessie) Tufts on September 10, 2018. ...
Donald Hart
Oct 13, 2018
Donald James Hart, age 81, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.
He was born on March 5, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late James W. and Lillian Freidnamer Hart.
Don graduated from Westview High School in 1955 and earned his degree in Finance from Theil College in 1959. Don served...
Richard Wood
Oct 10, 2018
Richard Paul Wood, age 80, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018.
He was born in Erie on July 22, 1938 the son of the late Harry A. and Christine E. Groves Wood.
He was a 1956 graduate of East High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1960.
He...
Elaine Samilio
Oct 10, 2018
On October 10, Elaine Samilio, daughter of Bessie Starr and Alexander McGregor Thompson passed away with a smile on her face and a song in her heart.
Elaine was creative and brilliant, she graduated ahead of her class and went on to obtain her cosmetology degree. She also was a buyer for a clothing store and a milk tester for the...
Jean Reed
Oct 10, 2018
Jean D. Reed, age 87, passed away at ForestView Healthcare Center on Wednesday October 10, 2018.
She was born in Warren, PA on February 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Arvid and Hannah C. Lindquist Danielson.
Jean graduated from Warren Area High School class of 1948 and also earned her Religious Education Associate degree from Bethel College, St Paul,...
Kim Granberry
Oct 10, 2018
Kim L. Granberry, age 60, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on October 10, 2018 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. She was born in Erie, PA on September 25, 1958, the daughter of Clara Yarbro Granberry and the late Cottrell Granberry.
Kim was a 1976 graduate of East High School. She loved to cook, travel, and help those in...
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