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Marian Chestner
Dec 3, 2022
Marian Sandelstein Chestner, age 88 of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 3, 2022, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
She was born March 14, 1934, daughter of the late Morris and Anna Klein Sandelstein. Marian was a graduate of Academy High School. She was a member of Congregation Brith Sholom Jewish Center and Temple Anshe Hesed. Marian was a member of...
Nancy Avery
Dec 3, 2022
Nancy E. Avery, age 77, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Nightingale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Erie, March 1, 1945, a daughter of the late Donald Lewis and Madeline Applebee Avery.
Nancy attended Lawrence Park schools, Penn State and Edinboro Universities, and received a Master of Education Degree in 1971.
Nancy taught kindergarten for 28...
Anne Sokol
Dec 1, 2022
Anne M. Sokol, age 54, of Girard, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center after a short illness. She was born in Mesquite, Texas, November 21, 1968 daughter of Bernard W. and Barbara Ann (Contray) Sokolowski.
She grew up in Pittsburgh attending South Hills High School where she participated in track and field acquiring the nickname “Vapors”...
Richard Trohoske Sr.
Dec 1, 2022
Richard L. Trohoske, Sr. age 86, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on November 19, 1936, a son of the late John and Louise Schneider Trohoske.
He graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1954 and went on to serve in the United States Airforce until 1958.
Richard worked at Erie City...
Richard Wisniewski
Dec 1, 2022
Richard S. Wisniewski, age 79, beloved husband, father, and Dziadzia (grandfather) went to his eternal rest on December 1, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Richard was born in Erie on June 10, 1943, a son of the late Stanley H. and Anna Golembiewski Wisniewski.
Richard is a graduate of Academy High School, Class of '62 and there enjoyed football and...
Peter Hess
Nov 30, 2022
Peter G. Hess Jr., 82, passed away Wednesday, November 30,2022 at the VA Long Term Care center. He was born January 22, 1940 in Erie and was the son of the late Peter G. Hess and Frances (Santi) Hess.
He served in the US Marine Corps from 1957-1959 and after his discharge he worked for Lakeshore Lumber in Erie. He also...
Janice Spurlin
Nov 30, 2022
Janice C. Spurlin, born November 3, 1940 in Rockport, MA passed away on November 30, 2022. She was the daughter of Eleanor and Charles Edward (Eddo) Parady, and step-daughter of Charles O’Rielly. She was married to Roy Spurlin for 28 years.
Janice has seven surviving children: Laurie Newsome (James), Penelope Zimmerman (Kevin Spitman), Daniel Spurlin (Dawn), Jessica Young (Brian), Cuong Spurlin,...
Blair Riewaldt
Nov 29, 2022
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our brother, Blair Eugene Riewaldt. He was 59 years old and passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at LECOM Living Center.
He was born on December 17, 1962, in Erie, to Raymond R. and Eloise (Hopkins) Riewaldt.
In addition to his parents, Blair was proceeded in death by both sets...
Eric Wijkowski
Nov 29, 2022
Eric C. Wijkowski passed away at his family home after a long, courageous battle with esophageal cancer on November 29,2022 in the care of his loving mother.
He was born in Elmira, NY on November 28, 1976.
Although he lived most of his life in Erie, PA, he spent the past several years living in Buffalo, NY before coming back...
Candice Felege
Nov 28, 2022
Candice Lee Felege age 71 of Girard, went to be with her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday November, 28, 2022.
She was born in Erie, on January 24, 1951 a daughter of the late Robert “Red” and Harriet Taylor Donahue.
Candy was a 1968 graduate of Rice Avenue Union High School and had owned Candice Lee Stitchery in Girard...
Kenneth Hermann, Jr.
Nov 28, 2022
Kenneth A. “Tony” Hermann, Jr., age 64, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born on September 28, 1958, in Erie, to the late Kenneth A. and Shirley Gross Hermann, Sr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Bradney and Tammy Simon.
Tony attended...
Timothy Doyle
Nov 28, 2022
Timothy James Doyle, 75, of Erie, PA, passed away on November 28, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born on December 9, 1946 to Elizabeth “Bette” Seib Doyle and John “Jack” Joseph Doyle in Erie, PA. He graduated from Cathedral Prep High School in 1965.
After attending college for a short time in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, Tim enlisted in the...
Donald Hedderick
Nov 26, 2022
Donald “Donnie” Hedderick, age 71 of West Springfield, passed away on Saturday November 26, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital.
Don was born in Erie, PA on October 14, 1951, a son of the late Arther and Thelma Lick Hedderick.
He worked in the maintenance department at Lord Corporation for 43 years. He loved gardening, taking car rides and enjoyed fishing.
In addition...
Alan Laskey
Nov 25, 2022
Alan Laskey, age 71, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, February 4, 1951 to the late Wilfred P. and Evelyn Klemm Laskey. Alan was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War, after his time in the military,...
Eva Goozdich-Mauro
Nov 24, 2022
Eva Goozdich-Mauro, age 89, died on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Erie, Pennsylvania.
She was born on April 11, 1933, in Vestaburg, PA, to the late Nick and Anna Kropolo Parachines.
Eva loved the casino and playing bingo. She enjoyed time in the military with her family. Eva retired from the Beth Center as a custodian.
She was preceded in death by her...
Robert Shepard
Nov 24, 2022
Robert Shepard, age 75, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on January 15, 1947 a son of the late Melvin and Pauline Dougherty Shepard.
Robert served in the United States Army Reserves.
Robert owned and operated Precision Polymers for many years.
He was a very hardworking, kind and generous man. He enjoyed giving...
Argola Thompson
Nov 23, 2022
Argola Blanchard Thompson, age 89, of Erie, Pa. passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, Pa. on January 7, 1933 to the late Tessie Blanchard Sr. and Esther Beard Blanchard.
Argola was a graduate of Academy High School. She was also a graduate of Villa Maria College with a degree...
Dennis Sullivan
Nov 23, 2022
Dennis Paul Sullivan, 67, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 23,2022 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on February 28,1955, the son of Eleanor (Landi) Sullivan and Paul John Sullivan.
After graduating from Academy High in 1973, Dennis ventured to Chicago, IL where he earned his title as...
William Goodwill
Nov 22, 2022
William Charles “Bill” Goodwill, 84, of Fairview, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Meadville, Pa., on Nov. 10th, 1938, the first child of the late Hugh L. and Dorothy (Bantz) Goodwill. He was also preceded in death by his son, William D. Goodwill, and his...
Donna Watkins
Nov 22, 2022
Donna Lynn Watkins age 56 passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Erie.
She was born on November 6, 1966 in Lockport, NY to the late Rodney Lilley, Sr. and Patricia Bloomingdale.
She enjoyed anything Harley-Davidson, Western films, going thrift shopping, helping people and being with her dog, Little Bitch.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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