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Marie Lockett
Jan 16, 2023
Marie A. Lockett, age 82, of Rochester, NY passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Saint John’s Home. She was born in Erie, PA, October 12, 1940 to the late John and Dollister Sanders Bennett.
Marie Loved going to church and was a member of New Beginnings Apostolic Faith Church in Rochester, NY with Suffragan Bishop Ronald Mathis. Marie loved puzzles,...
Shirley Lyle
Jan 15, 2023
Shirley A. Lyle (Yazvac) age 87, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
She was born in Farrell, PA on June 25, 1935 a daughter of the late Thomas Yazvac and Kathryn Dolosky.
Shirley graduated from Farrell High School where she was active in cheerleading, serving as captain of the team. Upon graduation, Shirley moved...
Roberta Duberow
Jan 15, 2023
Roberta “Bobbie” Frances Duberow, age 77, of Fairview, was called home by the Lord on Sunday January 15, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Erie, on April 2, 1945, a daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Wells Fourspring.
Roberta was a 1963 graduate of the Girard School District. She began working at House of Edinboro, Jeannette Glass Company...
Nancy Schwindt
Jan 15, 2023
Nancy Esther (Sell) Schwindt , born in Erie, PA on Sept 21, 1947, passed away suddenly on January 15,2023 at the age of 75. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 25 years, David L. Schwindt, whose loss left her with a broken heart, her parents...
Noah King
Jan 15, 2023
Noah King, age 21, of Wesleyville, rode off to be with his angels on Sunday, January 15th, 2023.
He was born on April 19, 2001 in Erie, PA a son of Holli Walker and Darrin King.
Noah was a graduate of Iroquois High School. He loved working with his father at McInnes Rolled Rings. He was smart, witty and had an infectious...
Edward Mccormick
Jan 15, 2023
Edward “Chuck” McCormick, age 69, of Girard, passed away on Sunday January 15, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Flint Michigan on December 29, 1953, a son to the late Edward F. and BettyJo Hayes McCormick.
After graduating high school, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He went on to be a truck driver until retirement.
In addition to...
Catherine Parlin
Jan 14, 2023
Catherine Elizabeth Parlin, age 39, passed away on January 14, 2023.
She was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Douglas Parlin and the late Martha Killion Klenk.
Catherine graduated from McDowell High School in Erie, PA and then went on to study at Edinboro University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. degree in psychology. Catherine was a great...
Dr. William Trice D.M.D.
Jan 13, 2023
Dr. William Benjamin Trice, D.M.D, age 98, of Erie, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at LECOM Senior Living Center. He was born in Newton, GA, on January 28, 1924, and is the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Henrietta Clark Trice.
Dr. Trice was a World War II veteran. He served with the Seabees of the U. S....
Lillian Chapin
Jan 13, 2023
Lillian M. Chapin, age 97, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Manchester Commons.
She was born in Forest City, PA on June 4, 1925, a daughter of the late Andrew & Julia Timko Hanchin.
Lillian was a 1944 graduate of Academy High School and along with her late husband Harry, owned and operated Chapin’s Cut Rate for many...
John Desanti
Jan 13, 2023
John James DeSanti, age 80, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Saint Vincent Hospital due to a short illness.
He was born on February 21, 1942, in Erie, the second son to the late John and Lucy Ferrare DeSanti.
After graduation from Erie Technical High School, John enrolled in Findlay College where he received his bachelor’s degree in education. He...
John Tibbitts
Jan 13, 2023
John Spencer Tibbitts, aged 79, of Erie, PA, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Hamot UPMC Hospital.
He was born in Bradford, PA on May 3, 1943, son of the late Harold and Mildred (Polley) Tibbitts.
He served in the US Navy, aboard the USS Antietam and USS Hancock, during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked for over 40 years...
Desuan Lindsey
Jan 11, 2023
Desuan AD Lindsey, age 36, of Rochester, NY died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after a sudden illness. He was born May 30, 1986 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of Sonya Lindsey Harris and the late Derrick Solomon.
Desuan was an excellent football player having played for St. John’s grade school and later starred under Coach Mischler on the Cathedral Prep Rambler...
David Nelson
Jan 10, 2023
David Nelson, age 68, of Albion, PA passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Reno, NV, December 29, 1954 to the late James Nelson.
David is survived by his children, Sean Nelson, and James Nelson, he is further survived by his grandchildren, Joseph and Dana Warren, and Oliver and Felix Nelson. He is survived...
Phyllis Mackenzie
Jan 10, 2023
Phyllis J. MacKenzie, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
She was born on December 23, 1932, the oldest daughter of seven children born to the late John and Bertha Tulka Kruszewski.
She was a proud graduate of East High School and went on to marry her love and classmate, Paul. She worked...
Thelma Mccormick
Jan 10, 2023
Thelma M. McCormick age 95 of Erie, passed away on January 10, 2023 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Pittsburgh on May 12, 1927, a daughter of the late Frank and Hildegard Maire Schein.
Mrs. McCormick worked as a clerk and supervisor at the Boston Store and later for the Joseph A. Horne
Company. She was a member of Our lady of...
Adah Eakin
Jan 9, 2023
Adah G. McConnell Eakin, age 92, of Erie passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born on December 16, 1930 in Greenville, PA, a daughter of the late William James, Sr. and Pauline Barr McConnell.
Adah was a graduate of Shaler Township High School, Pgh., PA.
She was a charter member of Church of the Cross and a...
Betty Muscarella
Jan 8, 2023
Betty J. Muscarella age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Manchester Commons, surrounded by family.
She was born in Silver Creek, NY on August 21, 1924, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Gerace Domenico.
Betty was a 1942 graduate of Silver Creek High School and had worked as a secretary for Sunset Frozen Foods and a...
Gerald Biancosino
Jan 8, 2023
Gerald Joseph Biancosino, age 74, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie, PA on May 30, 1948, a son of the late Julio and Violet Wager Biancosino and grew up in Little Italy.
He was a 1966 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and went on to serve in the Navy Reserves. He...
Robert Difonzo
Jan 8, 2023
Robert “Bob” DiFonzo age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Facility.
Born August 28, 1934, in Bradford, PA he was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alma and his brother Angelo.
He is survived by his wife Agnes; his children, Chris DiFonzo of Williamston, MI, Jimothi DiFonzo (Helen) of Reading, Pa and Nick...
James Shaffer
Jan 8, 2023
James K. “GE” Shaffer, age 72, of Erie passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born April 17, 1950 in Erie the son of the late Kenneth and Ruth (Gasper) Shaffer.
GE was a graduate of East High School and retired from Erie’s General Electric plant. He was a member of several social clubs including the National...
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