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Carolyn Brock
May 7, 2017
Carolyn Dexter Brock died at dawn Sunday May 7, 2017 age 82 years having suffered from Lewy Body Dementia for a number of years.
She was born February 17, 1935 in Deming, New Mexico a daughter of the late Leonard and Loula Marr Dexter.
After schools there, she graduated from Oberlin and the New England Conservatory of Music. She was organist at...
John Finn
May 6, 2017
John Thomas Joseph “Jack” Finn, age 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 6, 2017. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 26, 1924, and was the son of the late James F. and Julia M. Howard Finn. Jack was preceded in death by his first wife, Leatrice Avie Finn; second wife, Jeanne Parker Finn;...
Herman Klauk
May 6, 2017
Herman K. Klauk age 100, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at his residence.
He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 29, 1917 a son of the late Herman P. and Clara I. Doering Klauk. Herman graduated from East High School in January 1935 and studied two years at Penn State prior to WWII. He married...
Charlene Carter Barnes
May 5, 2017
Charlene Carter Barnes, age 75, of Erie, transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born July 13, 1941 in Wayne County, MS a daughter of the late L.J. and Mabel Dickerson Carter.
Charlene was a 1959 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and earned an Administrative Assistant Degree at Erie Business...
Gladys Tompkins
May 5, 2017
Gladys Tompkins, age 91, of Fairview, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Erie, the daughter of the late William and Edna Mae Kennedy Reck.
Gladys graduated from East High School.
She lived life to the fullest. Gladys was very outgoing, loved telling jokes and putting smiles on people’s faces. She will be...
Connie Canfield
May 5, 2017
Connie Canfield, age 77 of Erie, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer on Friday, May 5, 2017.
She was born in Erie, PA on February 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose Breckley Dylewski.
Connie attended McKean Elementary School and graduated from McKean High School.
She was a clerical supervisor for the Pennsylvania...
Joseph Driscoll
May 5, 2017
Joseph R. Driscoll, age 82, of Girard, passed away on Friday May 5, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie on August 6, 1934, a son of the late John Driscoll and Eda Niksa.
After serving in the Naval Air Corp during the Korean Conflict, Joe worked as a Welder, then as...
Kathleen Masolotte
May 5, 2017
Kathleen Ann O’Rourke Masolotte, age 62, of Erie passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at UPMC Hamot following an extended illness with her family at her side. She was born February 26, 1955 in Erie the daughter of the late John “Jack” and Margaret “Peg” Smith O’Rourke. Kathleen was a graduate of St. Benedict Academy (class of ’73) and Villa...
Charles Fey, Sr.
May 3, 2017
ERIE - Charles A. Fey, Sr., 71, died on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. He was born in Sharon, PA on April 16, 1946, a son of Louis and Lillian Brockway Fey.
He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, and he served his country with the United States Marines.
Charles...
Mary Spadacene
May 3, 2017
Mary Banducci Spadacene, born in Erie, PA on September 23, 1924, departed this life, surrounded by her loving family, on May 3, 2017 in Pittsburgh, PA. Although the hallmark of Mary’s life was her devotion to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Mary never met an estate sale she didn’t like, a deep-discount sale she could pass up, or an antique...
Nancy Brooder
May 3, 2017
Nancy M. Brooder, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at her residence.
She was born in Bradford, PA on February 17, 1933, a daughter of the late James D. and Helen G. Moore McIntyre.
Nancy was a graduate of Bradford High School. She worked at the Boston Store and was a secretary at the Kahkwa Club...
John Joint
May 2, 2017
John Joseph Joint, age 62, of Erie passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was born January 23, 1954 in Erie the son of the late John M. and Anne Gehringer Joint. John attended East High School and played basketball on their JV Team. His love of basketball would carry on throughout his life and he was...
Lawrence Armagost
May 1, 2017
Lawrence J. Armagost, age 64 of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 1, 2017 at his residence.
He was born in Warren, PA on February 27, 1953, the son of the late Donald and Twila Mae Anna Tipton Armagost.
After serving in the U.S Marines during the Vietnam War, he was a metal worker for various manufacturing plants. ...
Frederick Buchner
Apr 30, 2017
Frederick R. Buchner, age 87, of Erie went Home to his Lord, Sunday April 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie, February 1, 1930, son of the late Fred and Irene Zimmer Buchner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson Michael Buchner.
He attended Academy High...
James Miller
Apr 29, 2017
James E. Miller, age 77 of Erie, passed away at Pleasant Ridge Manor West on Saturday, April 29, 2017.
He was born in Brooksville, MS on February 11, 1940, a son of the late John Henry and Willie Lou Harris Miller.
James attended school in Mississippi. He worked for Hayes Manufacturing, American Meter and General Electric until his retirement.
James had a 'marvelous'...
William Kunz
Apr 29, 2017
William J. Kunz, age 71, of Erie, passed away on Saturday April 29, 2017 at home, surrounded by family. He was born in Erie on April 20, 1946, a son of the late Roman and Veronica Christy Kunz. Bill graduated from Academy High School in 1964 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged after earning the...
Edward Urban, Sr.
Apr 28, 2017
Edward F. Urban, Sr., age 83, formerly of Erie, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 in Temecula, CA. He was surrounded by all of his family in spirit and with his son and caretaker, Ed, Jr. by his side.
Edward was born in Bradford, PA December 11, 1933, the son the late Joseph Urban and Anna M. Waleski Urban.
He was...
Donald Tibbits
Apr 27, 2017
Donald D. Tibbits, age 81, of Erie, passed away on Thursday April 27, 2017 at Forestview. He was born in Glen Ellyn, IL on November 12, 1935, a son of the late Henry and Betty Conlon Tibbits.
Donald was born and raised in the Chicago area. He graduated from Glenbard High School in 1953 and DePauw University in 1957. Following...
Scott Wilson
Apr 23, 2017
Scott J. Wilson age 50, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on May 2, 1966 a son of Lester Wilson II and the late Louis Harrell Wilson.
Scott graduated from McDowell High School and went on to work as a tool and die maker and machinist at Erie Forge and Steel....
Carl Swanson
Apr 22, 2017
Carl L. Swanson of Millcreek, passed away on April 22, 2017. He was 101 years old.
He was born, in Jamestown, NY, on June 19, 1915 to the late John and Charlotte Lenna Swanson. Mr. Swanson graduated from Jamestown High School and served in the US Army Corps of Engineers during WWII. He was involved in battles and campaigns led by...
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