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Harry (Howdy) William Kneissler
Sep 10, 2017
Harry (Howdy) William Kneissler
Pug / Percy of the Erie Jolly Jesters put down his balloon animals and completed his last walk-a-round on Sunday, September 10th, and joined his wife Judy, Tag-a-long , in heaven. Harry was born on September 30, 1930, the youngest child of the late Martin and Josephine (Andrews) Kneissler.
He was preceded in death by his wife Judy;...
Helene Becker
Sep 8, 2017
Helene Streuber Becker, 102, of Erie, passed away in the early hours of Friday, September 8, 2017 following a brief illness and a remarkably long life. She was born in Erie on May 7, 1915 to the late Harry John and Alice Veeder Streuber.
Helene was the second of three sisters who would remain close throughout their long lives. Over an...
Jack Peters
Sep 6, 2017
Jack Carlyle Peters age 73, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on September 15, 1943, a son of the late Wilson F. and Dora Jean Hubbard Peters.
He attended Northwestern High School and had several jobs as a laborer over the years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son...
Helen Hight
Sep 4, 2017
Helen Grogan Hight, age 97 of Erie, passed away quietly at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center on Monday, September 4, 2017.
Helen was born in Kenmare, North Dakota, a daughter of the late Dr. John S. and Magna Melby Grogan.
Mrs. Hight graduated from high school in Wadena, MN and the University of Minnesota where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega...
Mattie Powell
Sep 4, 2017
Mattie Band (Ray) Powell, age 89, passed away on Monday September 4, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born, July 22, 1928, to the union of the late Larry and Lue Jessie Ray, in Spartansburg, South Carolina. The family moved to Pittsburgh in 1937 when she was 9 years old.
Mattie met her lifelong best friend Helen Richardson Amos when...
Arnold Vollbrecht
Sep 3, 2017
Arnold F. “Arny” Vollbrecht, age 74, of Millcreek, passed away Sunday September 3, 2017, at his home, following a brief illness.
Arny was born in Erie on March 9, 1943, son of the late Karl F. and Eleanor Mitchell Vollbrecht. He graduated from Strong Vincent High School and attended Fenn College (now Cleveland State University).
Arny was a self-employed painting and remodeling...
Robert Kulka
Sep 2, 2017
Robert J. Kulka, age 88, passed away at St Mary’s at Asbury Ridge on Saturday September 2, 2017, after an extended illness.
He was born in Mansfield, OH on February 14, 1929, a son of the late John and Dorothy Warner Kulka. Robert was a graduate of Mansfield High School class of 1947, and served his country in the U.S. Navy...
Douglas Fleming
Aug 31, 2017
Douglas John Fleming, age 77, of Erie, passed on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle against lung cancer. He was born June 26, 1940, in Erie, son of the late Kenneth H. Fleming and Margaret Rita Glennon Fleming.
Doug was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of ‘58. ...
Olga Polk
Aug 31, 2017
Olga Polk, age 87, formerly of Fairview, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born August 13, 1930 the daughter of the late Luke and Pearl Stock Harayda.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Steven Polk; a daughter, Sandra Spencer; a son, James Polk; and a grandson, Stephen Spencer.
She is...
Johnnie Ward
Aug 27, 2017
Johnnie Mae Carson Ward, age 70 of Erie, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Indianola, Sunflower County, MS on April 24, 1947, a daughter of the late William Henry and Willie Estelle Pinkston Carson.
Johnnie Mae received her GED in 1989, and worked at General Electric for 20 years, retiring in 2010.
She enjoyed traveling,...
Robert Vitron
Aug 21, 2017
Robert Daniel Vitron, age 67, of Millcreek Township, died Monday, August 21, 2017. Rob was born in Erie on October 28, 1949, the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Mahoney) Vitron.
He graduated from McDowell High School in 1969 and joined the Pennsylvania State National Guard. He then attended and graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey. His...
Willis Busbee
Aug 21, 2017
Willis “Will” Uline Busbee, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2017 in Erie, PA. He was born in San Luis Obispo, CA on December 11, 1959 to the late Willis and Angie (Martin) Busbee of Harborcreek, PA.
Willis was an avid reader and had a deep knowledge of history. His other hobbies included hunting, fishing and playing cards. He...
Jeffrey Diplacido
Aug 21, 2017
Jeffrey J. “Jeff” DiPlacido age 30, of Millcreek, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2017.
He was born in Erie on August 8, 1987 a son of William S. DiPlacido and the late Betsy J. Murphy DiPlacido.
Jeff graduated from McDowell High School where he was a member of the football and basketball teams and attended Edinboro University and...
Karen Gaspard
Aug 20, 2017
Karen Mae Gaspard (Ruff, Hester), age 77, formerly of Erie, passed away on August 20th, at Sciota Community Retirement Home in Columbus, OH, after an extended illness.
She was born in Erie, PA on March 9, 1940, a daughter of the late Edward and Helen Ruff. Affectionately known as “KK” or “Sarge”, Karen was an alumni of Strong Vincent High School...
Mella Nathan
Aug 20, 2017
Mella (Melly) Levy Nathan, age 96 of Erie, died Sunday, August 20, 2017.
She was born in Mainz, Germany on June 6, 1921 daughter of the late Benedikt and Clara Michel Levy.
Mella was a 1939 graduate of Academy High School.
She was a member of Temple Anshe Hesed, was a member of the Temple Sisterhood, and belonged to the Hamot Aid Society.
Mella...
Curtis Bickel
Aug 20, 2017
Curtis Bickel, age 63, of Lake City passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his residence after a 20 year battle with heart disease.
He was born in Grove City, PA on November 22, 1953, a son of the late Doris and Robert Bickel.
Before his illness Curtis was Chief Electrician with PHB Inc. for 18 years. He was...
Charles Gilkinson
Aug 19, 2017
Charles S. “Chuck” Gilkinson, age 79 of Fairview, passed away August 19, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Waterford, PA on November 4, 1937, a son of the late Leroy and Bertha (Hess) Gilkinson.
Chuck retired from Ross & Copus Tires after 21 years of service. He was a longtime member of Fairview United Methodist Church where he served as...
Beverly Baur
Aug 18, 2017
Beverly Peyton Baur entered her heavenly life on Friday, August 18, 2017, after passing peacefully at her home. Beverly was born on November 13, 1948, to the late Attorney Byron A. Baur and Gladys Perry Baur.
Miss Baur was a graduate of Academy High School and Edinboro University. She taught in the Fort LeBoeuf School District for 28 years at the...
Da'Vari Wall
Aug 17, 2017
Da’Vari Jeremiah Wall, son of Joleisa Johnson and Davon Wall, passed away on August 17, 2017 at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital.
Gone too soon, he is survived by twin brother Da’Vareis Wall; Grandparents, Zandre Corder And Marcus Martin, great-grandparents Brenda Johnson, MaryAnne Corder, Anna Wall and James Arrington, aunt Joakima Johnson and uncle Joseph Johnson. Da’Vari is preceded by his...
Sr. Marie Bindseil, Ssj
Aug 17, 2017
Sister Marie Celeste Bindseil, SSJ, age 95, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on August 17, 2017. She was born Lieselotte Bindseil in Frankfurt, Germany, on August 4, 1922, the daughter of the late Edwin and Josephine Weis Bindseil. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from St. John the Baptist Parish in Erie, PA, on...
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