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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Michele Barth
May 17, 2014
Michele S. Orlando Barth, age 63, of Girard, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014.
She was born in Erie on January 2, 1951 the daughter of the late Sam and Bette Quirk Orlando.
Michele graduated from Academy High School. She was an administrative assistant at Calsicat and then went on to enjoy a long career in real estate at Spiegel Realtors, Holland...
Audrey Dietz
May 17, 2014
Audrey A. Deptula Dietz, age 77, of Erie passed away Saturday May 17, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.
She was born in Erie on March 2, 1937 daughter of the late Leo Deptula and Carolyn Janas Deptula.
Audrey was a 1955 graduate of Saint Benedicts Academy High School and was a member of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church.
She was a homemaker.
In...
Kevin Bashore
May 17, 2014
Kevin M. “Sarge” Bashore, age 49, of Erie passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was born in Sydney, OH Shelby County on January 22, 1965.
Kevin was a plumber and enjoyed hunting and horse racing; he was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He served in the Airborne Division of the United States Army.
Kevin was preceded...
Donald Knight
May 16, 2014
Donald E. Knight, age 49 of Erie, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 16, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital from a heart attack.
Don was born in Olean, NY on January 29, 1965. He was the son of Eugene P. and Donna Knight, of Franklinville, NY.
He graduated from Cuba Central High School. Don was a partner with Holland Flooring for over...

Keith Strait
May 15, 2014
Keith Strait, age 32, of Cranesville, passed away May 15, 2014 after a short illness.
He was born March 8, 1982, the son of Debbie Graham of Cranesville and Tim Strait of Albion.
Keith was a graduate of Northwestern School District. He was a supervisor for West Corporation in Erie for several years. Keith enjoyed watching Nascar and Kansas City Chiefs Football....
Beatrice Barron
May 15, 2014
Beatrice L. “Peaches” Barron, age 92, of Erie and formerly of Fairview, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center surrounded by her family.
She was born in Girard, on June 17, 1921, the daughter of late Henry and Helen Garries Dushole.
Mrs. Barron attended Fairview High School and graduated from McKean High School. She was a member of...
Raymond Chisholm
May 14, 2014
He was born in Olean, NY on August 9, 1920, a son of the late John and Lennie Bingham Chisholm.
Pete graduated from Butler High School, attended Penn State University and then Syracuse University. He was a Master Sgt. In the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, and later was in the National Guard, 112th Infantry, 28th Division for...

Forrest Stitzinger
May 13, 2014
Forrest Dana Stitzinger, age72, died on Tuesday May 13, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West. He was born in Erie on January 19, 1942, son of the late Donald L and Ruth E. Dana Stitzinger.
He is survived by a sister, Susan Dylewski and her husband David of Bonaire, GA, two nieces Jeanette Lewis and her husband Scott of Mesa, AR,...
Angelina Mineo
May 11, 2014
Angelina P. Mineo age 85, of Erie, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at her residence following a short illness.
She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 18, 1928 a daughter of the late Orazio and Theresa Paliseno.
Angelina enjoyed cooking, watching the Walton’s and taking care of the home. She loved spending time with her family and her cat Emma.
In...
Ricky Barnes
May 10, 2014
Ricky J. Barnes, Sr., age 57 of Erie, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Harry and Geraldine Sterner Barnes, Sr.
Ricky graduated from Grove City High School and was self-employed, working in the construction industry.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing, and was a member...
Irene Teetzel
May 10, 2014
Irene C. Teetzel age 93, of Erie passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.
She was born in Geneva, OH on June 30, 1920 a daughter of the Late Theodore and Myrtle Brown.
Irene was of the Mormon Faith.
She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She loved flowers and animals and her family was the most important thing...
Christopher Roll
May 8, 2014
Christopher Raymond Roll, age 27, of Girard, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Roswell Park Hospital, Buffalo, NY.
He was born in Geneva, NY, on December 11, 1986, a son of Daniel and Carolynn Fusco Roll, of Fairview.
Christopher graduated from Fairview High School in 2004; he attended Edinboro University and Tristate Business Institute, where he earned his welding certificate. He...
James Middendorf
May 8, 2014
James P. Middendorf, age 73, of Girard, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on September 13, 1940 the son of Katherine Imig Middendorf and the late Francis (Barney) Middendorf.
He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Gannon University and enjoyed a diverse and successful career as Vice President/Director...
Sara Wright
May 7, 2014
Sara E. Kelly Goudy Wright, age 72, of Erie, Pa., went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family on May 7, 2014. Sara was born in Laurel, Mississippi on November 18, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Edward Kelly and Ethel Barnett Kinnard. She was a graduate of East High School. In addition to raising her...
Donald Young
May 5, 2014
Donald F. Young, age 77, of Millcreek entered into eternal life on Monday May 5, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center.
Don was born in Pittsburgh on November 10, 1936, son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Quiter Young.
He graduated from Connelly High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Don moved to Erie in 1966, and retired...
Audrey Ohman
May 5, 2014
Audrey Mae Greenwald Ohman, age 95, of Erie died on Monday, May 5, 2014 at St. Mary's at Asbury Ridge after an extended illness. She was born in Erie, Pa on December 25, 1918 to the late James P. and Catherine McCauley Greenwald. Audrey worked as a bookkeeper at the John August Industrial Supply for 20 years. She was a...
Steven Burkhart
May 5, 2014
Steven James Burkhart, age 35, of Erie, died Monday, May 5, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on
July 22, 1978 a son of Larry and Debra Withrow Burkhart. Steven was a graduate of East High School and had
been a manager with Rent One.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Kenneth C. Burkhart; his maternal grandfather, James
Witherow.
In...
Millard Wyatt
May 4, 2014
Millard Wyatt, age 96, died peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Presque Isle Nursing Home and Rehab Center.
He was born December 5, 1917 in Dalton, Arkansas, the son of the late Sam and Avie Wyatt.
Millard moved to Erie in 1929 where he assisted in the building of the Church of the Covenant, in addition to meeting his beloved wife,...
Helen Strickland
May 4, 2014
Helen R. Strickland, age 63 of Erie, died Sunday May 4, 2014 at her residence following a short illness.
She was born in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late William and Velma “Jo” Barnett Esters.
Helen graduated from East High School, attended Mercyhurst College, ITT, and Erie Business Center receiving an Associate Degree.
She served in the U.S. Army Reserves and worked...
Maryjane Vincent
May 3, 2014
MaryJane “Jane” Vincent, age 87, of Erie, PA passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at home. Jane was born in Watertown, NY on December 24, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Russell and Rebecca Jane Tobin Anderson.
She graduated from Academy High School. In addition to raising her children, Jane worked at GE, the American Heart Association,...