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Dawn Olszewski
Aug 19, 2022
Dawn M. Migdal-Olszewski, age 55, of Erie, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at UPMC Hamot after a 14-month battle with cancer.
She was born in Erie on April 8, 1967 a daughter of Thomas E. Migdal and Barbara Migdal-Beer of Erie.
Dawn graduated from Harborcreek High School in 1985 and earned her BSN from Gannon University.
She was a traveling nurse serving...
Lila Hoover
Aug 19, 2022
Lila Bell (Ploss) Hoover of East Springfield, PA, passed away on August 19, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 22, 1942, in Erie, the daughter of the late Ethel Brookhouser and Nellis Ploss.
Lila always had a big heart and a warm smile for everyone, but filling her home with family was her greatest joy. She was...
Joseph Helsley
Aug 19, 2022
Joseph H. Helsley, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at his residence.
He was born in Erie on March 1, 1948, a son of the late Frank G. and Agatha H. LaQue Helsley.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from September 5, 1967 until September 4, 1969 and was honorably discharged.
He graduated from...
Cyrus Wellman
Aug 19, 2022
Cyrus Robinson Wellman, born on December 27, 1942, passed away on August 19, 2022 after spending his last summer on his beloved La Salle Island in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Cy received an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and later, an MBA from the same institution. He was a life-long, die-hard fan of the Wolverines...
Kurtis Decker
Aug 19, 2022
Kurtis E. Decker, age 74, of Erie, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie October 12, 1947, a son of the late Roy E. and Ida Tafini Decker and was raised as a young boy in Kearsarge, PA
Kurt graduated from McDowell High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked...
Roy Thoms
Aug 18, 2022
Roy James Thoms, age 41, of Waterford passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022.
He was born in Erie on August 20, 1980 to Roger Thoms and Wendy C. Lawton Carlson.
Roy attended Fort LeBoeuf High School. He worked in security for Bush Industries. He also worked for Spectrum. He was a member of the Pulaski Club, enjoyed karaoke, wrestling and history.
He...
Karie Sadowski
Aug 18, 2022
Karie Ann Sadowski, age 35, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 7, 1987, the daughter of Steven Sadowski and the late Joyce Sadowski.
Karie graduated from Central High School, Class of 2005. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and was very active in High School drama club. Karie...
Blaine Minhinnick
Aug 18, 2022
Blaine V. Minhinnick, age 88, of Fairview and Punta Gorda, FL., passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on October 2, 1933, a son of the late Alfred & Leda Virtue Minhinnick. Blaine was a 1951 graduate of Lawrence Park High School and Penn State University with s BA/BA degree in 1959. He...
Bertha Phillips
Aug 16, 2022
Bertha Lee (Henderson) Phillips, 97, of 215 East 24th Street, Erie, Pa., died peacefully at her daughters home in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born in Greenwood, Miss., on August 9, 1925, to the late Willie Cornell and Rose Henderson.In addition to her parents, Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Elijah...
Lothar Mckellar
Aug 16, 2022
Lothar McKellar, age 62, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital after a battle with lung cancer. He was born in Giessen Germany, the only child of Monika Uhlenhaut McKellar and the late Charles McKellar.
Upon graduation from McDowell High School, he served ten years in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany with...
Jessie Woodson
Aug 15, 2022
Jessie R. Woodson, age 101, of Erie, passed away on August 15, 2022. She was born in Jackson, TN on September 7, 1920, a daughter to the late John and Annie Mae Fleming Martin.
Jessie graduated with the Class of 1939 from Merry High School in Jackson, TN. Â She enjoyed working the word search puzzle daily in the newspaper. Jessie loved...
Harper Abel
Aug 15, 2022
Harper Elizabeth Abel came into the world on the morning of August 15, 2022 to John and Ashley (Fisher) Abel. She passed away later that evening in the embrace of her parents and fought hard to be with her family. Although their time was cut short, their hearts will forever and always be filled with joy because they were able...
Marie Lipphardt
Aug 14, 2022
Marie A Lipphardt, age 87, Fairview, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
She was born on July 12, 1935, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary Balon.Â
Marie was a franchise owner of H&R Block and a long time member of Fairview Presbyterian Church. She was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed reading, gardening...
Laurie Tredway
Aug 13, 2022
Laurie McCain Tredway, 71, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at her home with family surrounding her during her last few days and in view of one of her favorite sights: a shimmering Lake Erie.
Born June 2, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Donald P. McCain Sr. and Patricia M. McCain. During her younger years, she and her...
Gregory Canestro
Aug 12, 2022
Gregory S. Canestro, age 70, of Erie, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at his residence after a long illness.
He was born in Pittsburgh on January 16, 1952, a son of the late Samuel Canestro and Rose Marie (Palumbo) Absalom.
Greg graduated from Central Catholic High School of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University.
He served in the United States Army in Germany and...
Dr. Rudolph (Rudy) Lascek
Aug 12, 2022
Dr. Rudolph (Rudy) John Lascek EdD, age 87, of Erie, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at Manchester Commons after an extended illness. He was born in Albion, PA on January 26, 1935 to the late John and Josephine Lascek. Rudy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954-1957. After his time serving our country, he...
James Mclaren
Aug 12, 2022
James G. McLaren, age 60 of Erie, PA passed away on Friday, August 12th, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a brief illness.Â
Jim was born in Erie on August 30, 1961, the beloved son of Elizabeth McLaren and the late Harold McLaren. He was a treasured brother of Robert McLaren , Nancy McLaren, Barbara McLaren Bever and Thomas McLaren. ...
Emery Yeager
Aug 12, 2022
Emery J. Yeager, age 90, of Erie, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on March 14, 1932 a son of the late Emeric and Elizabeth Csernyicky Yeager.
Emery was a devout Catholic and deeply spiritual person, serving as an altar boy at St. Julia’s church, graduating from Cathedral Preparatory School and later...
John Armour
Aug 12, 2022
John H. Armour, age 81, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Certus Memory Care in Mount Dora, Florida.
He was born in Erie, PA on June 28, 1941, a son of the late, Howard and Mildred (Myers) Armour.
John loved Florida and became a resident in 2018. Before that he was a snow bird and spent his...
Mary Smith
Aug 11, 2022
Mary Ellen Smith, age 69, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 11, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Â
She was born on April 24, 1953, in Erie, a daughter to Charles and Virginia (Serafini) Smith.Â
Mary Ellen graduated St. Vincent High School. She then worked for her family’s business, Chuck & Ginny’s, one which...
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