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Cynthia Louise Weber
Jun 30, 2023
Cynthia Louise Weber, age 65, of Erie, passed away, Friday, June 30, 2023, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Erie, September 13, 1957, a daughter of the late Harry I. and Dorothy C. Lichtenwalter Weber.
After graduating from Academy High School in 1975, Cindy went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana...
Thomas "Tommy" Paavola, II
Jun 30, 2023
Thomas "Tommy" Paavola II, 43, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 30, 2023. Born on April 10, 1980, Tommy was known for his special way with words and his infectious laughter. He had a remarkable ability to find the positive in every situation and was always eager to spread positivity to those around him.Tommy's hobbies included spending quality time...
Howard A. Hain
Jun 30, 2023
Howard A. Hain, age 75, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas.
He was born in Erie, on November 20, 1947, son of the late Eugene and Frances Evan Hain.
Mr. Hain was a graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1965; and Edinboro College, in 1969; and the University...
Robert Dale Mercer
Jun 29, 2023
Robert Dale Mercer, 69, of Fairview, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023, at his home.
He was born on February 21, 1954, in Weirton, WV, the son of the late Earl Mercer and Mary Highley Burskey.
Bob was a graduate of Oak Glenn High School and went on to serve in the United States Armed Forces. He worked in maintenance at...
Jack Andrew Hooper
Jun 27, 2023
Jack Andrew Hooper, 64, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 27, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 4, 1959, in Ligonier, PA, the son of Harry and Janice Galbraith Hooper.
Jack was a graduate of Ligonier Valley High School in 1977. He worked as a Car Salesman for 31 years at McQuillen Chevrolet GMC. He...
Maria "Cida" Gressang
Jun 26, 2023
Maria Aparecida “Cida” Scali Gressang, age 96, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023.
She was born, the eldest of 5 siblings, in Sao Jose do Rio Pardo, Brazil on April 8, 1927, a daughter to the late Luiza (Martini) and Pedro Scali.
Cida was a school teacher for many years in a one room farm school in Brazil....
Shirley Mae Swan
Jun 25, 2023
Shirley Mae Wagner Swan, age 98, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at LECOM Senior Living Center with her family by her side.
She was born in Erie, on May 14, 1925, a daughter of the late Lela (Vaughn) and Lester Wagner.
Shirley was a lifelong, devoted member of the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. One of her favorite scriptures...
Lloyd Darrell Stull
Jun 24, 2023
Lloyd Darrell Stull, age 83, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of June 24, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital, with his eldest daughters by his side. He was born in Toledo, OH, on February 29, 1940 to the late Lloyd Hubert, and Marion (Crossly) Stull.
Darrell dedicated his life to aviation maintenance, and continued to work full time...
William G. "Bill" DeWitt
Jun 24, 2023
William G. “Bill” DeWitt, age 86, of Erie, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 29, 1937, he was the son of the late William P. and Ethel Banse DeWitt.
Bill attended Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, receiving a BA in economics, followed by service in the US Navy as a Supply Corps....
Lawrence "Larry" Occhibone, Jr.
Jun 24, 2023
Lawrence (Larry) Anthony Occhibone, Jr. 63 of North East, PA passed away suddenly on June 24, 2023. He was born in New Castle, PA on April 16, 1960 to the late Lawrence and Audrey Altman Occhibone. He graduated from New Castle High School, Community College of the United States Air Force and the Park College of Missouri.
Larry proudly served...
Susan J. Shepegi
Jun 24, 2023
Susan J. Shepegi age 72 of Cranesville passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at St. Vincent Heath Center surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Erie on September 11, 1950, the daughter of the late Frederick “Fritz” and Jane Cooper Stork.
She was a 1968 graduate of Fairview High School and had worked as a secretary at...
Orsanne "Sannie" Potter
Jun 23, 2023
Orsanne Rice (Sannie) Potter passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023, at the age of 89 in Amelia Island, FL. The daughter of the late Reverend Orson Rice and Myrtle File Rice, she was born on November 5, 1933 in Kingston, NY and grew up in Catskill, NY.
Sannie received her BA degree from Dickinson College in 1955 and taught...
Deborah Sivillo
Jun 23, 2023
Deborah Ferretti Sivillo, age 66, of Erie passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at home with her family at her side. She was born January 28, 1957 in Erie, PA the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Berarducci) Ferretti.
Deborah was a 1974 graduate of McDowell High School. At Gannon University she earned a Bachelor of Science and...
Steven M. Myers
Jun 22, 2023
Steven M. Myers, 71, of Erie, died Thursday, June 22, at St. Vincent Hospital, after collapsing at his home. He had a series of health problems in recent years.
He was born July 25, 1951, in Wisconsin, the son of the late William and Eunice Myers. Because his father was an Air Force pilot, he grew up in many places:...
Russell N. Yeckley
Jun 20, 2023
Russell N. Yeckley, age 94, of Erie, formerly of Murrysville, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center, Erie, PA. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on August 17, 1928, a son of the late Lee and Zella Carlisle Yeckley.
Russ was a proud member of the US Army having served in WWII and earning the...
Doris "Nina" Peganoff Litowkin
Jun 19, 2023
Doris (Nina) McDonson Peganoff Litowkin passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023 in her home at the age of 93. Born in Marianna, PA to Kathryn and William McDonson on January 27, 1930, she moved to Erie in 1950 where she married Joseph R. Peganoff and raised her family.
Doris attended school at West Bethlehem High and was known for...
Elliott Baume
Jun 18, 2023
Elliott Baume, age 78, of Zionsville, IN, formerly of Piqua, OH, Springfield, OH, and Erie, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Elliott was born on January 23, 1945, in Erie, PA. After graduating from Academy High School in Erie, he entered the U.S. Navy, stationed in Washington, D.C. Following an honorable discharge, he worked in management in the automobile...
Niccole Gwen Burtis
Jun 18, 2023
Niccole Gwen Burtis, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 18, 2023.
She was born in West Branch, Michigan on October 19, 1977, the daughter of Ricky M. Burtis and wife
Dianna and her mother Joyce Bee Kenny.
Nikki graduated from Houghton Lake High School in 1995. She loved playing pool and softball and
enjoyed going fishing. Nikki loved people and being with...
Fred D. Gabler
Jun 18, 2023
Fred D. Gabler passed away in the early morning of June 18, 2023, at the age of 81 at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. Despite the complications, he faced his last few days with courage and wit – the same way he approached most things in life.
Son of the late Fred and Dorothy (Roth) Gabler, Fred was born...
Mark Anthony Prindle, Sr.
Jun 17, 2023
Mark Anthony Prindle, Sr, age 53, died on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at UPMC Hamot as the result of a motorcycle accident.
He was born on March 9, 1970, in Erie, a son to John and Darlene Stafford Prindle.
Mark attended Academy High School. He was an outgoing person and loved by many. Mark adored his grandkids and was a good family...
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