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Walter Yahn
Jan 4, 2016
Walter J. Yahn, age 87, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, May 17, 1928, a son of the late Walter S. and Elizabeth Johnson Yahn.
He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1946 where he was very active in sports. He graduated from Penn State University in 1952 with...
Harry Aldrich
Jan 3, 2016
Harry J. (“Skip”) Aldrich, age 82, of Erie died unexpectedly, Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Born in Buffalo, NY on March 27, 1933 son of the late Harry J. and Mae Norris McNamee Aldrich.
Harry graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1960 and earned a Master’s of Education Degree from St. Lawrence University in 1964, and did additional...
Stephen Murray
Jan 2, 2016
Stephen D Murray of Fairview, age 55, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, on September 16, 1960, a son of Edward Murray and the late Katherine Robertson
Murray.
Steve was a 1978 graduate of McDowell High School and was part owner and master counter top maker
of Robertson Inc. in Millcreek. He will be remembered by...
Rosemary Vollbrecht
Jan 2, 2016
Rosemary Vollbrecht, age 78, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, following a brief illness.
She was born in Reading, PA on January 8, 1937, a daughter of the late George and Alice Moran Arentz.
Rosemary graduated from Reading Central High School, then attended Penn State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree. She...
Luzella Porter
Jan 1, 2016
Luzella “Sally” Porter age 98, formerly of Erie died on Friday January 1, 2016 at Manchester Commons.
She was born in Minnesota on June 8, 1917 the daughter of the late Peter and Theresa Lindamann Elegeer.
She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and the Fairview Senior Center.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ivan...
Cynthia Ayers
Dec 31, 2015
Cynthia Ann Ayers, age 71, of Erie, died suddenly on Thursday December 31, 2015 at UPMC Hamot. Cynthia was born in Erie on May 30, 1944 to the late Evelyn Vogelhuber and John Zill.
Cindy worked as a home health care aide prior to her disability. She was the sweetest, kindest person who would give you the shirt off her back....
Alton Johnson
Dec 31, 2015
Alton Albert Johnson age 90, of Erie and formerly of Clymer NY and Marion, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, December 31, 2015 at West Lake Woods.
He was born in Amity, PA on March 1, 1925, a son of the late C. Perry and Francis Kimmy Johnson.
He graduated from Wattsburg High School and went on the serve in the United States...
Kathleen Mcshea
Dec 30, 2015
Kathleen Marie Prizinsky McShea, age 78, of Erie, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at home.
She was born in Erie, on October 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Kalivoda Prizinsky.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa McShea.
In addition to taking care of her home and family, Kathleen was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...
Nancy Collier
Dec 29, 2015
Nancy F. (Gattuso) Collier, age 95, of Erie died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Independence Court. She was born August 16, 1920 in Westfield, NY the daughter of the late Frank and Paulina (Catania) Gattuso. A longtime resident of Erie, Nancy owned and operated her own beauty shop for over 30 years. She loved camping and especially the times spent...
Helen Conley
Dec 29, 2015
Helen A. Conley, age 93, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital following a brief illness.
Helen was born in Erie on July 21, 1922 a daughter of the late George and Daisy Aubrey Hartner.
She worked for Loblaws in the Meat Department retiring in 1979 after 20 years of service. She was a member and...
Mary Martin
Dec 28, 2015
Mary Rose Martin, age 89 of Erie, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at her daughter’s residence.
She was born in Frostburg, MD on March 25, 1926.
Mary was a lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic Church, and loved her family and grandchildren.
She was an antique lover, enjoyed collectibles, and traveling to the Seneca Casinos in Salamanca, NY.
In addition to her...
Beatrice Tave
Dec 28, 2015
Beatrice Bennett Tave, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at Sarah Reed Retirement Center. She was 101 years old. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 25, 1914, and lived in Erie since 1951. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Tave.
Survivors include her son Leonard Tave of Coconut Creek, FL, and his wife Barbara;...
Ruth Nichols
Dec 26, 2015
Ruth Elizabeth (Harris) Nichols age 92, of Erie, passed away with grace on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Manchester Commons.
She was born in Battle Creek, MI on March 18, 1923 a daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie Wood Harris.
Ruth graduated with distinction from Millcreek High School, class of 1941.She was a member of the National Honor Society and attended...
Anita Campeau
Dec 26, 2015
“DEVOTED WIFE, MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER”
Anita K. Campeau, age 95, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 26, 2015. She will be greatly missed by each member of her family.
Anita was the only daughter of Herbert and Ada Smith of Kentucky. She was raised in Highland Park, Michigan, lived in Ferndale and Royal Oak, Michigan. Most...
Susan Spencer
Dec 25, 2015
Susan C. Spencer, age 61, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2015 at her residence.
She was born in Erie, on January 17, 1954 a daughter of the late John and Genieve Kahn Sartin.
Susan graduated from McDowell High School and was a loving mother and grandmother. Her family meant the world to her.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Naomi Fohner
Dec 23, 2015
Naomi W. Fohner, age 89, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday December 23, 2015 at home. She was born in Lawrence Park, the daughter of the late LaRue and Blanche Young Weed.
Naomi graduated from Millcreek High School and soon thereafter met the love of her live, Harvey Fohner, as they crossed paths in the woods. She was devoted to her...
Anthony Rigazzi
Dec 22, 2015
Anthony (Mix) Rigazzi, age 100, of Erie passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 11, 1915 in Rocca Pia, Italy the son of the late Paul and Marietta Clemente Rigazzi. A longtime resident of Eire, Anthony served with the US Army during WW II and worked for 37 years at...
Donna Martin
Dec 22, 2015
Donna L. Martin, age 50 of Erie and formerly of Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at St. Vincent Health Center following an extended illness.
She was born in Newfane, NY. On September 18, 1965, a daughter of Donald and Linda Franklin Halstead, both of Newfane, NY. She was a graduate of Wilson Central High School in Wilson NY. She...
Shirley Smith
Dec 21, 2015
Shirley Ann Cotton Smith, age 87, of Erie, died Monday, December 21, 2015 at her residence.
She was born in Meadville, PA on February 5, 1928, the daughter of the late John D. and Jessie King Cotton.
Shirley graduated from Conneaut Lake High School.
Prior to her retirement she had worked for Talon in Meadville, and the Erie School District.
She was a member...
Virginia Purple
Dec 20, 2015
Virginia Knapp Purple, age 90, of Erie and formerly of Norwich, New York, died on Sunday December 20, 2015 at Forestview. She was born in Newark Valley, New York on July 26, 1925, daughter of the late Carl Edward and Dorothy Knapp Purple.
She worked for and was a part of the family business known as Chenango Valley Telephone Company, which...
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