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Laurence Dedinsky
Apr 28, 2018
Laurence Joseph Dedinsky age 72, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born in Edinboro and lived most of his life in Erie. He was the son of the late Joseph Paul and Wanda Szuminski Dedinsky.
Larry graduated from Holy Family Grade School and Cathedral Prep High School.
He enlisted with...
Ronald Zelina
Apr 28, 2018
Ronald “Ron” Zelina age 53 of Millcreek passed away on Saturday April 28th, 2018.
Ron was a lifelong music lover and after learning to play the Base, played in area bands including Hammersmith, Rapid Fire, Bitchwax and started his pride and joy Mad Maxx. Because of his love of music Ron took every opportunity he could to see the bands he...
Larry Hall
Apr 27, 2018
Larry Hall, 82, of Millcreek, passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of April 27, 2018. Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol hall; a sister, Patricia DiBello; a daughter, Stephanie; and sons, John S. Hall and John Laskos. Larry made a life for himself and his family in the Tool and Die trade, having been a...
Elaine Mackelvey
Apr 27, 2018
Elaine W. MacKelvey died on April 27, 2018 at 1:10 pm.
She was the daughter of the late Herman and Rose Schulz Weske.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, C. Webb MacKelvey in 1988 and, also, by her sister Rosemary King.
She is survived by four children, Craig (Kay) of Fairview, Kim (Michael) Walker of Franklin, Maine, Scott (Christine) of Amherst,...
Lois Tedesco
Apr 27, 2018
Lois Cooper Michaelson Tedesco, age 88, of Millcreek, passed away Friday April 27, 2018 at Manchester Commons. She was born in Erie on November 5, 1929, a daughter of the late Glenn and Margaret Struchen Cooper.
Lois was raised in Fairview and graduated from Fairview High School. She worked at Louis Marx Toys Co. in Girard, Dr. Richard Coleman in Fairview...
Elizabeth Beckman
Apr 27, 2018
Elizabeth (Li) Schabacker Beckman, 92, of Erie, passed away on April 27, 2018 at Springhill Senior Living Center. She was born June 14, 1925 in Erie, a daughter of the late Henry Eric and Maud E. Bailey Schabacker. She was married to Charles R. Beckman June 17, 1950. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School, class of 1943, and Wilson...
Virginia Hickey
Apr 26, 2018
Virginia C. (Eagan) Hickey, age 95, passed away Thursday April 26, 2018 at her home. She was born on June 17, 1922 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Patrick and Susanna (Monaghan) Eagan.
Virginia graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Oil City. Prior to her marriage, she worked at Westinghouse Electric Company. She married Robert J....
Mary Duval
Apr 26, 2018
Mary Tague Duval, age 95, of Erie, PA, died on Thursday April 26, 2018 at home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 25, 1922, a daughter of the late Charles Leo and Clare Jones Tague. She was one of 4 daughters and was raised in the Los Angeles, CA area.She attended Immaculate Heart College in Hollywood, CA for...
William Martin
Apr 26, 2018
William R. Martin, Sr., 90, of Erie, passed away on April 26, 2018 with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on April 8, 1928, he was the son of Clifford E. and Elizabeth B. (Geissel) Martin. He graduated from Shadyside Academy in 1946 and from Pennsylvania Military College with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry in...
Marilyn Nyberg
Apr 25, 2018
Marilyn L. (Marti) Nyberg, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital.
Marilyn was born on May 30, 1930 in East Springfield, PA, the youngest daughter of the late Alfred and Katherine L. (Kuebler) Marti. She graduated as valedictorian of Springfield High School in 1948 and earned a degree in education from Edinboro State...
Richard Muscaro
Apr 25, 2018
Richard M. Muscaro died April 25, 2018, age 91, at the Woodlands Memory Unit of Springhill Nursing Home. Special thanks to all who work at the Woodlands. Richard was preceded in death by his wife Nancy (Anne Marie). He is survived by several cousins, nephews, nieces, a sister-in-law of his deceased brother-in-law, great nephews, nieces and a special friend Jenny.
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Stephen Kowalczyk
Apr 24, 2018
Stephen E. Kowalczyk, age 85, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on February 12, 1933 a son of the late Stephen and Anna Povench Kowalczyk.
He was a proud East High School Warrior, graduating in 1951. He played football and baseball while in high school. He attended classed at...
Margaret Kuhl
Apr 24, 2018
Margaret Jane Trimble Kuhl, age 88, of Erie, died peacefully on Tuesday April 24, 2018. She was the daughter of the late David and Rose Bockhop Trimble.
Mitzi was the devoted wife of Walter Kuhl, to whom she was married for 59 years before his passing 7 years ago. As a young woman she was employed at a bank, which assisted...
Marilyn Carnes
Apr 24, 2018
Marilyn Carnes passed away on April 24, 2018 surrounded by her children. Her soul immediately entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Born Mary Frances Leach on August 17, 1926, she was “Marilyn” to her late parents James and Marie (Greulich) Leach and eldest of her sisters Susan Tann (surviving) and Joan Manuella (d. 2014). Marilyn was also predeceased by her husband...
Patricia Drushel
Apr 23, 2018
Patricia A. Drushel, age 83, of Girard, passed away after a brief illness Monday April 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Health Center.
She was born in Erie on February 15, 1935, a daughter of the late Vern “Paddy” and Florence Rebman McQuillen.
Patricia graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1952 and Mercyhurst College in 1956.
She had worked at Rich Products for over...
Joan Gloekler
Apr 20, 2018
Joan Lenore Rosenbaum Gloekler, age 96, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. Joan was born on September 7, 1921 in Champaign, IL. She was the daughter of the late William Edward and Ellen Winifred Rosenbaum.
Joan and her family moved to Erie in 1924 where she graduated from Villa Maria Academy. She worked for the Penn Telephone Company for...
Connie Sturm
Apr 19, 2018
Connie A. Sturm age 84, of Erie, passed away on April 19, 2018 at her daughters’ home in Johnstown, PA. Connie was born in Pittsburgh on July 25, 1933, the daughter of the late Andrew and Rose Lysien. Connie attended St. Cyprian Elementary School and was a graduate of Allegheny High School (Pgh). In addition to her parents, Connie was...