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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Beth Little
Jan 7, 2014
Beth Ann Miller Little, age 44, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 7, 2014.
She was born in Pittsburgh on July 20, 1969, the daughter of Joseph Kuehn and Doris Dryna Miller.
She graduated from Girard High School and had recently worked as a painter for Action Painting. Beth enjoyed music and loved to sing. She loved to have fun.
She...
Robert Cashin
Jan 6, 2014
Robert P. “Bob” Cashin, age 71, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Yonkers, NY on September 30, 1942, a son of the late Francis Cashin and Mary Ellen McIntyre.
Bob graduated from Sacred Heart high School and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College.
He worked as a Chemical Engineer for...
Lori Ferraro
Jan 5, 2014
Lori S. Ferraro, age 42 of Erie, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on June 28, 1971, a daughter of Theodore R. Ferrara, and the late Mary M. Lewis Ferraro.
Lori graduated from Technical Memorial High School.
She was involved in the Special Olympics and Girl Scouts.
Lori loved animals, especially cats and birds. She enjoyed Welch’s...
Deborah Noonan
Jan 5, 2014
Deborah L. Noonan, age 61 of Erie, died Sunday January 5, 2014 at her residence.
She was born in Erie, November 19, 1952, daughter of the late James and Alice Carr Noonan.
Deborah graduated from Academy High School, class of 1969.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
Deborah was the head cook at Health South.
She loved the Buffalo Bills,...
John Dickens
Jan 4, 2014
John Fitzgerald Dickens, age 50, formerly of Erie, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at his residence in Windsor Mill, Maryland. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, a son of Ernest Dickens and the late Lucille Jackson Dickens. John was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He worked as a Dietary Manager at Healthcare...
Alfred Birkner
Jan 3, 2014
Alfred J. Birkner, age 84, of Lake City, passed away Friday January 3, 2014 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West. He was born in Erie on June 11, 1929, the son of the late Andrew and Anna Bast Birkner.
He served in the United States Army and had worked for High Pressure Valve and Fenestra Corporation in maintenance. He was a member...
Mary Franks
Jan 3, 2014
Mary Lou "Marilu" Franks, age 90, formerly of West 24th Street, Erie, died peacefully at her home in Huntington Beach, CA, on January 3, 2014 after a long, full and happy life.
She was born in Uniontown, PA on August 6, 1923 the daughter of Charles and Grace Dillon. She moved to Erie in 1946 with her husband, Albert "Ray" Franks,...
Rose Ease
Jan 3, 2014
Rose M. Ease, 84, of Erie, died Fri., Jan. 3, 2014 at Golden Living Center - Western Reserve. Formerly of Portage, PA. She was born Sept. 29, 1929 in Portage, daughter of the late Catherine Ease. She was an auditor for J.C. Cresky Corp. and had also worked for GECAC and Metro Hospital in Erie. She enjoyed collecting and crafts. ...
Timothy King
Jan 2, 2014
Timothy B. King, formerly of Erie, passed away at age 84 on Thursday, January 2, 2014 in St. Louis, MO.
He served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Korean War. He then graduated from Penn State University, School of Business in 1959 and pursued a career in Accounting. Lived in Erie, PA area for over 30 years....
David Fedorczyk
Jan 2, 2014
David Edwin Fedorczyk, II, age 36, of Erie died Thursday, January 2, 2014 in North East, PA. He was born in Greenville, PA on August 16, 1977, the son of David E. Fedorczyk of Erie and the late Linda Rickenberg. David will be fondly remembered for his love of motorcycling, fishing and the outdoors.
In addition to his mother, he is...
Martha Gresh
Jan 1, 2014
Martha J. Gresh, age 81, of Girard, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday January 1, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Fairview on October 14, 1932 the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Petrik Michalczik.
Martha graduated from Fairview High School. She worked for Marx Toys and later retired from Pleasant Ridge Manor as a nurse’s aide....
Frances Clinton
Dec 31, 2013
Frances A. Clinton, 91, died on December 31, 2013, at Fairview Manor. Born in Erie on January 25, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Bronislaus and Alexandra Wojtkielewicz Skowronski. She attended East High School and last worked at The Erie Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Dewitt Clinton. She was the last surviving member of...
Willard Fiddler
Dec 31, 2013
Willard “Will” Fiddler, age 88, a resident of Westlake Woods Assisted Living, joined his wife and siblings and the Communion of Saints at a heavenly welcoming on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2013 after a long and well lived life.
Willard was born in Westville, PA, March 7, 1925, the son of the late Elmer and Helene Martinson Fiddler.
Will left Strong...
Richard Benson
Dec 30, 2013
Richard L. Benson, age 54, of Erie, died Monday December 30, 2013 following a lengthy illness. Born in Erie on April 15, 1959 son of the late Lloyd and Mary Benson.
A graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1977 Richard was a Personal Caregiver with Community Resources for Independence. Richard loved life, the beach and the outdoors, but most of...
Judith Fawcett
Dec 29, 2013
Judith Ann Fails Fawcett, age 64, of Girard, died on Sunday December 29, 2013.
She was born in Conneaut, Ohio on April 19, 1949, the daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Mitrision Fails.
Prior to her retirement Judy had been a Senior Data Processor at the Carlisle Company.
She was a member of St. Cyrial Catholic Church of Girard and the Federated...
Elizabeth Shim
Dec 28, 2013
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Shim, 82, of Erie, PA died peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Golden Living Walnut Creek, where she was a resident for the last 3 years. She was born on July 28, 1931 and raised in Rochester, NY, graduating from John Marshall High School.
Betty resided in Millcreek for over 50 years with her husband and children. She...
Erma Keith
Dec 28, 2013
Erma Dunmire Keith, 89, of Erie, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Saturday, December 28, 2013. She was born in Punxsutawney, PA. She was the daughter of Harry and Cecil Dunmire of Punxsutawney. Erma was preceded in death by her husband William Pierce and infant daughter Joy.
She is survived by ten children, Sandy Mennetti (Rich), Barbara Pierce, Harry...
Robert Strain
Dec 28, 2013
Robert D. Strain age 78 of Erie, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born in Erie, Pa. on July 1, 1935 a son of the late Malcolm and Doris Anderson Strain. He was a graduate of McDowell High School and worked for 33 years with American Sterilizer retiring in 1998. During those years he...
Marlene Leroy
Dec 27, 2013
Marlene Faye Radzek Leroy, age 81 of Erie, died on Friday December 27, 2013 in UPMC Hamot. She was born October 24, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio, the only child of the late Cecelia Lubeach Radzek and Nathan J. Radzek.
Marlene graduated from South High School and Ohio State University with a teaching degree. She and her husband Chester moved to Erie...