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George Socie Iv
Dec 22, 2022
We are immensely saddened to announce that our son passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022. George William Socie IV was born on September 20, 2013, in Erie, PA, to George W. and Amber Socie III; big brother, Thaddeus Stearns; and big sister, Viviania Socie.
Even at his young age, George was a humanitarian. He loved helping others and was...
Linda Platz
Dec 21, 2022
Linda Lee Whipple Platz 70, of Girard, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022, surrounded by family.
She was born in Erie on August 14, 1952, the daughter of the late Leon and Mary Steen Whipple. She attended Union High School in Girard and had a great appreciation for art and was a very creative and artistic person. She also enjoyed...
Harriet Hillhouse
Dec 21, 2022
Harriet A. (Olson) Hillhouse, age 90, went to spend Christmas with her beloved husband and best friend Andy on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at The Residence of Presque Isle Bay. She was preceded in death by her father Walfred G. Olson, mother Catherine (Songer) Olson and her husband Andrew C. Hillhouse,...
Suzanne Walker
Dec 21, 2022
Suzanne Marie Walker, age 78 of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away Wednesday, December 21st 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, PA on November 28, 1944 to the late John and Alice (Baxter) Loesch.
She was a 1962 graduate of Academy High School, achieving National Honor Society status. After graduation she worked at Erie Insurance for several years and...
Luella Ames
Dec 20, 2022
Luella M. “Betty” Ames, age 93, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at LECOM at Village Square.
She was born in Erie, PA on April 16, 1929, daughter of the late Winn and Asenath Main Prindle.
Betty loved family picnics and horse races, especially betting on the long shots. Children flocked to her and she was loved by every...
Boyd Mclaurin
Dec 20, 2022
Boyd Laquan McLaurin also known as “Quan” unexpectedly passed away December 20th, 2022. He was born in Erie, PA on September 14, 2001. Quan was a very humble, well liked, caring, selfless, kind, handsome and well-mannered young man. He was a star athlete that excelled in both basketball and football. He was an aspiring entrepreneur with a bright future. He...
John Jenkins
Dec 20, 2022
John J. Jenkins, age 84, of Erie, passed away on December 20, 2022, in Erie, Pa. Born May 12, 1938, the son of Henry J. and Alvina Theobald Jenkins.
John was a 1957 graduate of East High School and was employed by National Fuel Gas for over 36 years.
A man of remarkable vigor, he was an avid runner which eventually culminated...
Donna Lindstrom
Dec 19, 2022
Donna M. Lindstrom, age 86, of Ripley, NY, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022.
She was born April 21, 1936 in Jamestown, NY to Walter H. and Jane Simmons Van Every, Sr. of Busti NY.
She was married to Grant D. Lindstrom of Busti, NY in Mina, NY on November 7, 1954.
Mrs. Lindstrom was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Dr. Charles Colvin, Ed. D.
Dec 19, 2022
Dr. Charles R. Colvin, ED. D, age 94, passed away peacefully in Naples, FL on Monday, December 19, 2022.
Friends may call at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services, Inc. Downtown, 602 W. 10th St., Erie on Friday, May 19th from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM and are invited to a funeral mass on Saturday, May 20th at 10...
Dr. Charles Colvin, Ed. D
Dec 19, 2022
Dr. Charles R. Colvin, ED. D, age 94, passed away peacefully in Naples, FL on Monday, December 19, 2022. Charles was the youngest of seven children born to Clarence and Emma Colvin, owners of the former Colvin Dairy in Erie. Charles was married for 64 years to Evelyn (Meldon) Colvin, also of Erie who predeceased him in 2013; a union...
Betty Dilla
Dec 19, 2022
Betty Lou Kerry Dilla, age 72, of Edinboro, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at UPMC Hamot hospital.
She was born on May 6, 1950, in Muskegon MI, a daughter of the late William J. & Ena Runyan Kerry. Betty graduated from KDHS and devoted her life to her family. She was a member of Our Lady of The Lake...
Violet Sidman
Dec 17, 2022
Violet Sidman, age 88, of Erie, died Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Sarah Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family, after an extended illness.
She was born in Union City, PA, on October 14, 1934 to the late William and Lillian Morris Gray.
Violet was a graduate of Union City High School in 1953, the same year she married the love...
Jerry Burkett
Dec 16, 2022
Jerry Burkett, age 79, of Girard, passed away December 16, 2022, at his residence.
He was the son of the late Andrew P. Burkett and Florence Kennedy. He was born August 5, 1943, in Punxsutawney, PA, where he graduated from High School Class of 1961.
Jerry served in the United States Army. He worked as a machinist at General Electric for over...
Raymond Mucha, Jr.
Dec 16, 2022
Raymond Mucha, Jr., 77, of Erie, passed away December 16, 2022, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
Raymond was born April 8, 1945 in Indiana, PA, son of Raymond Mucha, Sr. and Erma Sherbine.
He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1962. Raymond served his country in the U.S. Marines and worked for the City of Erie Iron Workers Local...
Lisa Rinderle
Dec 15, 2022
Lisa Rinderle, age 61, of Erie passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022. Lisa was born in Erie on October 22, 1961, the fourth child of Clara H. Rinderle and the late Robert E. Rinderle.
Angels never let you see their wings, but Lisa reminded us all of the essence of love. Even if you met her once, you became her...
Mary Keener Brzezinski
Dec 14, 2022
Mary Ellen Keener Brzezinski, age 84, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.
She was born in Franklin, PA on August 1, 1938, a daughter of the late Lucy Keener.
She was employed by Inland Container for many years until her retirement.
Mary enjoyed reading, puzzles, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren and...
Tiffany Williams
Dec 12, 2022
Tiffany L. William, age 48, of Erie, passed away at home on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was born February 22, 1974, a daughter of Clifford L. Williams, Jr., and Marlene A. Harris Williams.
She was a graduate of Academy High School, where she participated in band and choir and was also a member of the Erie Junior Philharmonic. She earned...
Clare Levin
Dec 12, 2022
Clare Levin, 93, of Beachwood, Ohio, formerly of Erie, PA, Chautauqua, NY and Sarasota, FL, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Clare was born January 19, 1929, in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Morris P. and Luba Levine Radov. As she would have said, she was 23 years old.
She received her Bachelor of Arts...
Jeffrey Ankiel
Dec 11, 2022
Jeffrey David Ankiel, age 69, of Millcreek, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was born in Erie on December 14, 1952, son of late Robert L. and Eleanore P. (Pamin) Ankiel.
Jeff attended Strong Vincent High School and graduated in 1971. After high school, he began a career with the Marx Toy Company and then...
David Gauriloff, Jr.
Dec 10, 2022
David Gauriloff, Jr., age 71, passed away on December 10, 2022 at his son’s home in Girard, PA. He was born in Erie on December 8, 1951 the son of Martha (Karuba) Gauriloff and the late David Gauriloff, Sr.
A lifelong resident of Erie, David attended the Erie Day School and Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, OH. Following graduation, he attended...
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