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Elizabeth Case
Jan 1, 2018
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Case age 80, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Edinboro Manor.
She was born in Erie on October 31, 1937 a daughter of the late Howard E. Ressler and Viola M. Iwig Ressler.
Betsy attended Millcreek High School and went on to work at Trasks, Millcreek
Community Hospital in the Lab Department, and as a Bank...
James Lieb
Dec 31, 2017
James F. Lieb, age 65, of Erie, died unexpectedly surrounded by his family and closest friends, on December 31, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, PA on September 4, 1952, son of the late James A. and Mary Kay Lieb.
Jim’s roots took hold at St. John the Baptist School and he was proud to be known...
A. Kenneth Green
Dec 31, 2017
A. Kenneth Green, age 103 of Millcreek passed away Sunday December 31st 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital.He was born in Smethport, PA on September 1st, 1914 to the late Samuel and Mittie Taylor Green. Kenny graduated from Smethport High School and was an accomplished contactor and carpenter. He was a custom home builder and also remodeled many homes and businesses....
Darryl Hunt
Dec 30, 2017
Darryl J. Hunt, age 54, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2017.He was born in Erie on July 23, 1963, a son of Milton E. Hunt of Albion and Joyce M. Hilbert Woodley of Millcreek.Darryl attended McDowell High School and then served in the Army National Guard, being deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He retired following 33...
Joseph Woycheck
Dec 30, 2017
Joseph M. "Joe" Woycheck, age 84, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on March 15, 1933, a son of the late Andrew and Sadie Hattala Woycheck.
Joe graduated from Academy High School in Erie and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, serving at the White Sands Proving Ground...
Yvonne Wright
Dec 30, 2017
Yvonne A. Wright, age 68, of Erie, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on June 14, 1948, a daughter of the late Gloria Waller.
In addition to her mother, Yvonne was preceded in death by her brother Nelson Connie Wheaton.
She is survived by her seven sisters, Alta Shell, Gloria Howard, Linda,...
Ruchshell Simmons
Dec 30, 2017
Ruchshell “Tuffy” Simmons, age 51 of Erie, died at Golden Living Walnut Creek on December 30, 2017.
She was born in Erie on April 28, 1966, a daughter of the late Reverend Elijah King Salmon, and Gettie Mae Beason Woodard.
Ruchshell attended Strong Vincent High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, telling jokes, cooking, and playing cards.
In addition to her...
Beverly Mcdonald
Dec 29, 2017
Beverly A. Torain McDonald, age 61, of Erie, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 29, 2017.
She was born in Erie, on January 31, 1956, a daughter of the late James P. and Lorraine Brown Torain.
Bev graduated from Strong Vincent High School and had worked as a nurse’s aide at Independent Court. She was a...
Edward Gieza
Dec 28, 2017
Edward Michael Gieza, Jr. age 74, of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Erie on June 6, 1943, a son of the late Edward Sr. and Irene Gieza. Ed graduated from McDowell High School where he was a record breaking pole vaulter. He went on to serve in the United States...
Mary Dunlavey
Dec 28, 2017
Mary F. Cooney Dunlavey age 100, formerly of Erie passed away December 28, 2017 at her residence in West Palm Beach, Florida.
She was born in Erie on August 31, 1917, a daughter of the late Charles and Rose Straub Cooney.
Mary was a graduate of Academy High School and a member of St. Jude Church. She was a wonderful homemaker, wife,...
Elizabeth Giannamore
Dec 27, 2017
Elizabeth C. “Tootsie” Giannamore, age 84, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 surrounded by her children.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 19, 1933 a daughter of the late Joseph and Christina Tempesta.
Elizabeth was a devoted Catholic and was a loving mother and grandmother. She also loved gardening and her animals.
In addition to her parents...
Keslyn Paul
Dec 26, 2017
Keslyn Joyce Paul, age 53 of Erie, PA passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born on March 23, 1964, Keslyn was the daughter of Betty Ann (Barnes) Paul and the late Kenneth Joe Paul, Sr.
Keslyn was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School, worked at the Barber Center and among other...
Jean Snook
Dec 25, 2017
Jean Elizabeth Snook, age 101, of Erie, died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on September 30, 1916 daughter of the late J. Everett and Mildred Shoudy Snook.
Jean was a 1934 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and a 1939 graduate of Villa Maria College.
She was an active member of the Episcopal Cathedral...
Robert Helsel
Dec 25, 2017
Robert “Cos” Helsel, age 74 of Erie, died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.
He was born in Erie on July 6, 1943, a son of the late Calvin Helsel and Dorothy “Dot” Miller Helsel.
Cos graduated from Technical Memorial High School in 1961.
He worked more than 30 years in the automotive industry, was the...
Joanne Roberts
Dec 25, 2017
Joanne M. Roberts, age 81, of Girard, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Center.
She was born in Dubois, PA on February 17, 1936, a daughter of the late Joseph Beck and Martha (Kriner) Beck.
She worked as a cook at the Green Shingle Restaurant for many years, and also enjoyed baking cookies, was a very talented artist...
Layla Tenon
Dec 23, 2017
Layla Rene Tenon age 16, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017.
She was born in Erie on November 1, 2001 a daughter of Edward and Gillian Tenon and her biological mother Angela Rae Ziegler.
Layla was a sophomore at Collegiate Academy.
She was an amazing artist who also enjoyed reading, writing, and photography and had a huge love of animals....
Ernest Dance Jr.
Dec 23, 2017
Ernest Alvin “Pie” Dance Jr., age 87 of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on March 12, 1930, a son of the late Ernest “Buster” Dance Sr. and Vera Collins Dance. Raised by William and Besie Shivers Collins.
Ernest graduated from Wesleyville High School and then went on to work at General...
Willie Larkin
Dec 23, 2017
Willie Larkin, age 69 of Erie, passed away December 23, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born January 13, 1948 in Collins, Mississippi, a son of the late Napoleon and Inola Page Larkin.
Willie graduated from Technical Memorial High School, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alice Jackson...
Lloyd Boylan
Dec 22, 2017
LLOYD W. BOYLAN
Worked at GTE for 40 years
Lloyd W. Boylan, age 85, of Millcreek, died peacefully on Dec. 22nd 2017. He was born on June 15th, 1932 in Edinboro, PA, son of the late Kenneth M. Boylan and Maude E. Boylan.
He retired from GTE serving in several position in the switching area, finishing his career as Director of Switching Services...
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