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Ralph Colvin
Feb 19, 2014
Ralph J. “Butch” Colvin III. age 57, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Alleghany General Hospital.
He was born in Erie on August 27, 1956 a son of Ralph Jr. and Jean Pollock Colvin of Erie.
He graduated from Strong Vincent High School. Ralph was employed at Bay City Forge
for 33 years.
He was a member of Mt. Calvary...
Barbara Moorhead
Feb 19, 2014
Wendy T. Moorhead age 72, of Millcreek, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. She was born October 7, 1941, in New York City, to Ruby and Edward William Tonkin. After the passing of Ruby, Wendy was lovingly mothered by Hazel Tonkin, Edward’s second wife. Edward and Hazel predeceased her.
Wendy earned a BA...
Larry Drew
Feb 18, 2014
Larry D. Drew age 68, of Millcreek, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Cattaraugus, NY, son of the late Henry (Hank) and Marjory Drew.
Larry graduated from Cattaraugus High School.
He worked as a Rehab Specialist at the Gowanda Psychiatric Center and Buffalo Psychiatric Center for over 30 years.
Larry was a member of the Walnut Creek...
Jane Kressel
Feb 18, 2014
Jane E. Lohse Kressel, age 92, of Erie passed away on February 18, 2014 in Ocean Springs, MS.
Born on March 30, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Ivy Michael Lohse.
She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1940 and was a lifelong member of Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. Jane was a past high...
James Vincent
Feb 17, 2014
James M. Vincent, age 88, of Erie, PA passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Fairview Manor following a brief illness.
James was born in Erie on November 16, 1925. He was the son of the late Chester Joseph and Constance Mary McNerney Vincent.
He graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1943. Following his graduation from high school, James...
Helen Mitchell
Feb 16, 2014
Helen Jane Gehring Mitchell, age 85, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Saint Mary's Asbury. She was born in Erie on December 7, 1928, a daughter of Anthony and Elsie Kreuger Gehring. Helen was a Registered Nurse at St. Vincent Health Center for many years and also the Presbyterian Lodge. She loved her profession – helping...
Kevin Ramey
Feb 16, 2014
Kevin D. Ramey age 55 of Fairview, died at UPMC Hamot on Sunday, February 16, 2014. He was born in Erie, Pa. on August 12, 1958 a son of the late Philemon A. Ramey and Shirley Hess Ramey. He attended Fairview High School and worked in construction for Phil Ramey and Son Builders. His passion was computers and he loved...
Sheldon Patterson
Feb 15, 2014
Sheldon “Pat” Patterson, age 82, of Erie, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Saint Vincent Health Center. Born in Plumville, PA on September 7, 1931 a son of the late Clyde and Clara Rankin Patterson.
Sheldon graduated from East High School and then graduated the Blacksmith Program from Cornell University.
He was a self-employed Blacksmith and horse trainer; he taught his...
Lisa Soliwoda
Feb 14, 2014
Lisa D. Soliwoda age 59, of Millcreek, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 at her residence following a brief battle with cancer.
She was born in Erie on April 27, 1954 a daughter of the late Robert L. and Lucille F. Shreckengost McAninch.
Lisa attended McDowell High School and then went on to work as a shipping and receiving clerk for API...
Marilyn Wayland
Feb 14, 2014
Marilyn L. Brunner Wayland, age 71, of North East, PA passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014. She died at the University of Colorado Hospital after travelling out West one final time.
Marilyn was born in Erie on February 23, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Helen Janis Brunner.
She graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and was...
Gordon Rogers
Feb 13, 2014
Gordon R. Rogers, age 72, went to be with the Lord, peacefully, on February 13, 2014.
Born on February 26, 1941, he was the son of the late George E. and Sarah Norman Rogers, and brother of the late Leona Rogers.
He is survived by his children, Bethany Rogers Lang of Phoenixville, PA; Gordon N. Rogers of Largo, FL; Sally Ann Houston...
Ann Difilippo
Feb 10, 2014
Ann Mary DiFilippo age 89, of Erie, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.
She was born in Erie on February 8, 1925, a daughter of the late Peter and Agnes Boris.
She attended East High School.
Ann worked for many years at Ormonds and Halle Brothers.
Ann was a member of Bible Ambassadors Church.
She was a Christian lady who...
Martha Ohler
Feb 9, 2014
Martha P. Ohler age 91, died Sunday, February 9, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, on August 11th, 1922, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Marie Glavasich Pencinger.
Prior to her retirement from Dahlkemper’s as a sales associate, Martha worked as a quality control inspector at GE and Lord Corp, and as a homemaker. After retiring, she...
Clarence Colvin
Feb 9, 2014
Clarence “Butch” Colvin age 70 of Erie, died quietly at Twinbrook Medical Center on Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was born in Erie, Pa. on December 15, 1943 a son of the late Robert “Tom” and Kathryn Seus Colvin. Butch graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School and then studied at Gannon and Edinboro Universities receiving both a bachelors and master’s degree...
David Hallman
Feb 8, 2014
David Marshall Hallman, III, age 21, beloved son of David and Andrea, brother to Molly and Abbey, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Granville, Ohio.
Born and raised in Erie, Pa., David attended Our Lady’s Christian School and St. Jude the Apostle Church where he served as an altar server for many years. An excellent swimmer, David began his...
Caesar Pope
Feb 8, 2014
Caesar Doyle Pope, age 76, departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born February 28, 1937 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Doyle and Bethena (Grayson) Pope. He moved to Erie in 1944, and Graduated from Academy High School in 1956. He served four years in the U.S....
Rene Quirk
Feb 4, 2014
Rene (Rick) Quirk, age 67 of Erie, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at his residence. Rene, also known to others as “Frenchie” retired from General Electric.
Rene was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed growing plants, horticulture and was an amazing cook. He loved to ride motorcycles in his younger years. Rene also loved music and was an artistic person.
He was preceded...
Margaret Zeppieri
Feb 1, 2014
Margaret Zeppieri age 99, of 1354 West 23rd Street, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Fairview Manor.Born in Sant’Angelo in Grotte, Italy on August 15, 1914 the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Zpappitelli. She was employed at Erie Casket Company and Hector’s Restaurant for many years. Margaret was a member of St. Paul’s. She loved caring...
Daniel Wiley
Feb 1, 2014
Daniel T. Wiley, age 64, of Millcreek passed away Saturday February 1st, 2014 following a short and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Erie on December 4, 1949 son of the late David B. and Isabel Grace Wiley. Dan graduated from McDowell High School, served is the United States Army in Vietnam and was an electrician with the IBEW...
David Allen
Feb 1, 2014
David Buell Allen, age 79, of Millcreek passed away Saturday February 1, 2014 at Golden Living Western Reserve.
He was born in Erie on May 18, 1934, son of the late Arthur Tyler and Janet Martin Allen.
David was a graduate of Academy High School class of 1953 and was a veteran of 8 years of service in the United States Air...
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