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Larry Harden
Jun 21, 2016
Larry Charles Harden age 76, of Erie, transitioned from labor to reward on June 21, 2016.
He was born in Laurel, MS on August 13, 1939, a son of the late William and Mary (Curry) Harden.
He was a 1958 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and served his country in the United States Army Reserve.
He worked as a production manager in...
Rita Boldizar
Jun 21, 2016
Rita R (Sokoloff) Boldizar, 88, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born July 5, 1927 in Erie and was a daughter of the late Coli and Annie Sokoloff. Rita was known for her kind heart and helpful nature. Those who knew her will always remember her determination, persistence and strong...
William Smith
Jun 18, 2016
Will Smith, age 38, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June18, 2016. He was born on May 9, 1978 at Hamot in Erie, son of Sally L. Smith and the late Donald E. Peters.
Will had worked at Quality Markets in Erie as a Store Manager for many years until the store closed. At that time he started at TOPS...
Elvera Mannarelli
Jun 14, 2016
Elvera Mary Mannarelli, age 99, of Erie died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at St. Mary’s Home East. She was born on October 8, 1916 in Erie the daughter of Leonard and Michelina DeSantis Mannarelli. She was a graduate of Academy High School and Erie Business College. She worked as a bookkeeper for Boyd Welding in Erie. Elvera especially enjoyed...
Anthony Wernicki
Jun 14, 2016
Anthony Wernicki age 74, of Millcreek passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the VA Medical Center.
He was born in Erie on May 19, 1942 a son of the late Joseph J. and Sophie Yuskiewicz Wernicki.
Anthony graduated from East High School in 1960 and then went on to serve in the United States Airforce from 1960 to 1964....
Charles Smith
Jun 14, 2016
Charles R. Linus Smith III age 57, of Fairview, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Montclair, New Jersey on September 5, 1958 a son of June Barbarula Smith and the late Dr. Charles Robert Smith Jr.
He graduated in 1976 from Mercyhurst Prep and received his BS in Computer Science from Gannon College. Charles worked as...
Roger Partsch, Sr.
Jun 13, 2016
Roger W. Partsch, Sr., 61, of Erie, died on Monday, June 13, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1955, in Erie, son of the late Mary Marsh and Charles F. Armagost. A 1974 graduate of Tech Memorial High School, he worked for General Electric Corp. for 35 years retiring in 2009. Roger had many interests. ...
Norman Sandstrom
Jun 13, 2016
Norman R. (Bob) Sandstrom age 77, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016.
He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 6, 1938, a son of the late Hugo and Hilda Sandstrom.
He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Meteorologist for NOAA. He received special accommodations for his part in the early...
Mary Hayden
Jun 12, 2016
Mary Hayden, age 101, formerly of Martin’s Landing, Girard, passed away Sunday June 12, 2016 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Pottsville, PA on September 18, 1914, a daughter of the late Dominic and Rose Scarpelo Angelo.
Mary worked at Horne’s and Halle’s department stores selling men’s clothing. She was a former member of St. John Lutheran Church. Mary loved cooking...
Melanie Morin
Jun 12, 2016
Melanie Roberta Morin age 60 of Edinboro, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Houlton, ME on August 18, 1955 a daughter of Roberta Tuck Cropley and the late Grover “Mickey” Cropley. She was a 1973 graduate of Presque Isle High School in Presque Isle, ME and worked for many years in the insurance industry....
J. Gilbert Carlson
Jun 12, 2016
J. Gilbert Carlson, 84, formerly of Summit Twp., died on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Sarah Reed Retirement Center. He was born on March 14, 1932, in Waterford, PA, son of the late Gustaf Gilbert and Catherine G. Blass Carlson. A 1950 Graduate of Academy High School, he was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Gil...
Valerie Smith
Jun 10, 2016
Valerie Ann (Kehoe) Smith, age 54, of Girard, transitioned to glory on Friday June 10, 2016 after battling stage 4 breast cancer for over 2 ½ years.
She was born in Erie on September 8, 1961, a daughter of Constance May Morgan, and her step father Ron Morgan of Erie.
Valerie graduated from Northwestern High School in 1979 and Edinboro University in...
Dorothea Stanko
Jun 10, 2016
Dorothea Mae Stanko age 94, of Erie, passed away on Friday June 10, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Williamsfield, OH on October 21, 1921 a daughter of the late William J. and Ruth V. Peters Lohret.
She graduated from Kinsman High School and went on to work at the Boston Store for many years. She was a longtime member...
Lois Barricklow
Jun 10, 2016
Lois Yvonne (Riley) Barricklow, age 74, of Erie, died on Friday June 10, 2016. She was born on November 20, 1941 in Connellsville, PA, a daughter of the late Donald and Grace Leighty Riley.
Lois graduated from Uniontown High School in 1961. She was a cook at AMSCO for 27 years. She was a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church. She...
Rose Sonney
Jun 9, 2016
Rose Marie Anderson Sonney, age 87, of Girard, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 9, 2016 at St. Vincent Heath Center, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Erie, on March 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Carl Arthur and Mary Ann Walczak Anderson.
Rose Marie graduated from East High School. She was a home maker and enjoyed quilting. Rose Marie...
Donald Smith
Jun 9, 2016
Donald Lamont Smith, age 87, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at his residence.
He was born in Warren, PA on June 13, 1928, a son of the late John and Pearl Smith.
Donald was a 1947 graduate of Youngsville High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953. He received...
Bertha Halperin Blau
Jun 8, 2016
Bertha Halperin Blau, age 97, of Lake Worth, FL formerly of Erie, died Wed. June 8, 2016 at Bethesda Hospital West, West Boyton Beach, FL. She was born on August 7, 1918 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Harold and Ida Radov Halperin.
She was a 1935 graduate of Academy High School; earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from...
Barbara Arrington
Jun 6, 2016
Barbara Jean Yarborough Arrington, age 75, of Woodlawn Ave., Erie PA transitioned to glory on June 6, 2016.
She was born October 9, 1940, in Jackson, TN, a daughter to the late Levi and Louise Jordan Yarborough.
Barbara attended Ora Jean Beauty School and J.H. Thompson Academy. She was a Representative for Koscot Cosmetics, a cosmetologist and worked at Carlisles, Harborcreek Plaza,...
Isiah Wiley
Jun 6, 2016
Isiah Xavier Wiley, age 18, of Erie, departed this life on June 6, 2016.
He was born in Erie on May 31, 1998, the son of Tasha Martin and the late Robert B. Wiley, Jr.
Isiah attended Strong Vincent High School and had a love for cars, rapping and fashion. He loved to smile and adored his nieces and nephews.
In addition to...
Jane Snarski
Jun 6, 2016
Jane Lea Russell Snarski passed away on June 6, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born on November 11, 1928 and graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1946. She was married to Joseph Snarski on July 4, 1948. Jane and Joe started the Snarski Carpet Installation business in the early 1960's and operated it until their retirement in...
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