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Bonnie McShane
Oct 15, 2023
Bonnie (Wagner) McShane, 81, of Lowry City, Missouri, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania has gone to heaven to join her loving husband, “Mac” McShane.
She born in Lewistown, PA on May 19, 1942, the daughter of William R. Wagner and Betty (Pecht) Wagner.
She was a graduate of Lewistown High School. She had owned and operated a pizza shop and a cleaning service....
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Latimer
Oct 15, 2023
Elizabeth A. (Betty) Babbitt Latimer, 97, of Erie, passed away October 15, 2023. She was born May 25, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Ivan and Ella (Stack) Babbitt.
Betty volunteered as a teacher’s aide for 28 years at Cathedral Center School, for many years in the Blasco Library gift shop and was a member of the St. Jude the...
Donald Berchtold
Oct 15, 2023
Donald Berchtold age 91, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at LECOM Senior Living.
He was born in Erie on January 19, 1932 the son of the late Francis and Bessie Berchtold.
Donald graduated from Burns, Gridley, Erie Tech and the Academy of Aeronautics in NY. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 in a...
Veronica D. Bridges
Oct 14, 2023
Veronica D. Bridges, age 63, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness.
She was born on February 16, 1960, in Jasper, Mississippi, to the late Brenell and Mary Ella Campbell Bridges.
Veronica graduated from Academy High School. She was a Christian woman who enjoyed reading her Bible and attending weekly church services. She worked...
Laura Ann Revak
Oct 14, 2023
Laura Ann Revak, age 43, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 14, 2023, after living with brain cancer for five years; she was at her home in Erie and surrounded by family.
Born in Erie on March 8, 1980, Laura will be remembered as compassionate, bright, and beautiful inside and out by all who knew her. She...
Jack Durlin
Oct 13, 2023
Jack Stewart Durlin, age 91, of Edinboro, passed away on Friday October 13, 2023, at Edinboro Manor.
He was born in Warren, PA on July 4, 1932, a son of the late Jack and Mildred Olds Durlin. Jack attended Millcreek High School and was considered a ‘Jack of all trades”. He held many varied positions including a machinist and foreman as...
David James Fabin
Oct 13, 2023
David James Fabin, age 78, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a short illness at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on June 22, 1945, in Erie, PA, to the late Matthew and Gertrude (Zygai) Fabin.
After graduation, David joined the National Guard. He worked for Penelec (formerly First Energy) until his retirement. He loved his solitude...
Dr. Robert A. Kazmaier, PhD
Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Robert A. Kazmaier, PhD, age 89, died Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the WellStar Hospice in Austell, GA. He was born in Erie on December 23, 1933, the son of the late Otto and Edith (Manda) Kazmaier.
Robert was a 1952 graduate of Cathedral Prep and a 1956 graduate from Gannon College. He later received his Masters from Northwestern University...
Richard Allen Haire
Oct 12, 2023
Richard Allen Haire, son of William and Dorothy Haire, was born on March 8, 1944. Richard passed away suddenly on October 12, 2023. Richard was an avid humanitarian and humanist who happily gave of himself to help anyone he could. Having served in the Air Force after graduating high school he cared for his country as much as he did...
Ann Marie
Oct 11, 2023
Ann Marie, age 70, passed away on Wednesday October 11, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1953 in Cambridge, England to the late Roger and Honor Linsday Rayner.
Ann worked in the daycare at Pennbriar Athletic Club for over 15 years, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren especially taking them shopping, cooking,...
Sean Stovall
Oct 11, 2023
Sean Marzette Stovall (Ready), age 54, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
Sean was born in Erie, PA on July 6, 1969. He was the son of Ruth (Jones) Stovall and the late Albert Stovall Sr.
Sean was a dedicated employee at Contine Corporation for over 32 years. He worked his way up to Assistant Plant Manager. He...
Ronald Guianen
Oct 11, 2023
Ronald Guianen, 67, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 9, 1956 in Erie to the late Ronald and Myrna (Zimmer) Guianen. Ron was a graduate of McDowell High School. He worked as a gauge calibrator at Erie Forge & Steel for 28 years; then at Custom Engineering.
A skilled...
Anita Robson
Oct 9, 2023
Anita Evanoff Robson, age 95, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Felton, PA . Anita Robson lived for more than 60 years at her home on Old Sterrettania Rd. in Millcreek, where she prided herself on her many blueberry bushes. Anita Robson was born on October 27, 1927 and lived nearly her whole life in...
Anna L. Schmidt
Oct 9, 2023
Anna L. Craig Schmidt of East Springfield, passed away on October 9, 2023, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community in Conneautville.
She was born January 12, 1929 in Albion Township, a daughter of the late Ross D. and Pearl Leona Craig.
She had worked at the Girard Model Works for 9 years many years ago. She was a homemaker most of her life...
Constance "Connie" Thomas
Oct 6, 2023
Constance “Connie” Louise Reitz Canavan Thomas, age 75, of Erie, Pa. passed away on Friday October 6, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
Connie was born on September 22, 1948 in DuBois, Pa. to the late Bobby and Maxine Snell Reitz. She was the oldest of 9 siblings.
Connie is survived by her three children, Jennifer Louise Sweet, John Joseph Canavan, and Melinda...
Richard "Rick" G. Hammar
Oct 5, 2023
Richard “Rick” G. Hammar, age 66, of Erie, devoted husband, father, and papa, passed away suddenly on Thursday October 5, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
Rick was born in Erie on March 20, 1957, a son to the late Norma Webb and Robert Hammar.
He graduated from Academy High School. Then went on to serve in the US Navy. He retired from...
Roger Dennis Johnson
Oct 4, 2023
Roger Dennis Johnson, age 84 of Corry and formerly of San Diego passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on March 27, 1939 in Oshkosh, WI to the late Albert Carl and Jessie May Stiller Johnson.
Roger graduated from Grossmont High School in El Cajon, CA. He was a 22 year Air Force Veteran, serving...
Joseph R. "Joe Pep" Peplinski
Oct 3, 2023
Joseph R. Peplinski “Joe Pep” age 90, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his residence.
Joe was born in Erie on November 25, 1932 a son of the late Marie and Herman Peplinski.
He graduated from Cathedral Prep where he played football and basketball. Joe also officiated PIAA basketball for many years as well as participating in fast...
Delores J. Reagle
Oct 3, 2023
Delores J. Reagle, age 84 of Oil City passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Oakwood Heights. She was born on January 19, 1939, in Fryburg, PA, to the late Floyd and Rosalia Bakowski Smith.
She married David A. Reagle Sr., on November 15, 1957. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2014.
Delores graduated from the University of Pittsburgh...
Kimberly Snippert
Oct 3, 2023
Kimberly Charmain Snippert, age 63 of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born on December 10, 1959 to Carol A. Ballman Snippert and the late Richard A. Snippert.
Kim graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1978. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Erie Guild of Craftsman, the Siebenburger Club,...
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