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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Ricki Ballman
Jun 22, 2022
Ricki Eugene Ballman was born on September 13, 1951 to Harriet and the late Eugene Ballman. He graduated from Academy High School in 1970 and worked at Frontier Lumber. He previously worked for several years at General Electric and in the family business, Erie Ambulance.
After a long illness, he entered in to our Lord’s loving arms June 22, 2022 surrounded...
Phillip Mangano
Jun 21, 2022
Philip J. Mangano of Erie, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the age of 92. He lived in Erie until 2018 when he moved to Nottingham Village in Northumberland, PA. Philip was born on November 24, 1929 in Naso, Italy, son of the late Antonino and Maria Russo Mangano. He immigrated to the U.S. with his...
John Chatman
Jun 21, 2022
John Chatman, age 73, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his residence.
John was born on June 10, 1949, in Crandall Mississippi, the son of the late Weston and Rosie Lee West Chatman.
John was employed at Fiske & Sons before retiring. John loved the Lord and was a Deacon at Greater Bethlehem Temple Church. John...
Albert Michell
Jun 21, 2022
Albert H. Michell, age 94, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. He was born in Clymer, PA, January 2, 1928 to the late George E. and Jean H. Hoffman Michell. Albert graduated from Columbia University, before beginning a career at General Electric as an Information Systems Specialist.
Albert lived in Arizona for 30 years...
Robert Maust Jr.
Jun 20, 2022
Robert “Rob” Lee Maust Jr., age 55, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his residence peacefully.
Rob was born on November 13, 1966, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Robert L. Maust Sr. and Faye Silbaugh Casteel.
Rob graduated from McDowell High School. Rob loved old cars, motorcycles and old movies. He also loved living next door to his mom and would...
Betty Schick
Jun 20, 2022
Our pride, our joy, Betty Jean Schick, passed away peacefully at 94 surrounded by family to join our loved ones in Heaven. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on May 5, 1928 to Lenore and Walter Baer.Betty was preceded in death by her husband, “Mickey” Schick, Grandsons Tyler Covato and Matthew Schick, Daughter-in-law Barbra Schick, and her beloved son, David Schick. Betty...
Rose Omniewski
Jun 19, 2022
Rose A. (Rotunda) Omniewski, age 94, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. Rose was born on June 10, 1928 in Erie the youngest of ten children to the late Joseph and Jenny (Trepasso) Rotunda.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Omniewski in 2015; four brothers,...
James Entley
Jun 18, 2022
James M. Entley, age 63, of Erie passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was born on June 18, 1959 and passed away on his 63rd birthday at home surrounded by his family that loved him. James graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School and served in the United States Air Force. James specialized in Information Technology and loved to travel. ...
Patricia Straitwell
Jun 16, 2022
Patricia Anne Straitwell, age 82, of Espyville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on May 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Lynn Russell Weston and Barbara Margaret (Conley) Cloyd.
In addition to owning a beauty shop on Buffalo Road, she had worked as a Nurse’s Aide in Hamot’s ICU...
Edward Ecke
Jun 15, 2022
Edward Ecke, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on December 8, 1936 in Erie, a son to the late Robert & Helen Bates Ecke.
Edward graduated from Strong Vincent High School and after graduating served in the US Army. He worked as a Diesel Mechanic at Jones Motor and for many years at...
Dolores Miller
Jun 15, 2022
Dolores Miller, age 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, surrounded by family at Forestview Healthcare Center. She was born in Oak Park, IL daughter of the late Walter and Clara Kilcourse Jennings.
She was a graduate of St. Charles Hospital School of Nursing in Aurora, IL, she received a BSN from De Paul University in Chicago, IL,...
Dawn Stevens
Jun 12, 2022
Dawn Stevens, age 55, born in Erie, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 after a brief illness at UPMC Hamot surrounded by members of her family.
She was born in Erie, PA to the late Martha Rose “Marty” Stevens and Garry Stevens on September 25, 1966.
Dawn graduated from Hays High School in Buda, Texas. Dawn held various jobs...
Joseph Armstrong
Jun 12, 2022
Joseph Eugene Armstrong, age 80, of Erie, passed away after a short courageous battle following a motor vehicle accident, Sunday, June 12, 2022.
He was born in Brandy Camp, PA on August 16, 1941 a son of the late Alvin Kenneth Armstrong and Dorothy (Spare) Armstrong.
Raised as a country boy, Joseph graduated from Kane Area High School where he met and...
Rita Chaippazzi
Jun 12, 2022
Rita Marie Chaippazzi, 74, of Delray Beach Florida, died Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Delray Beach Hospital.
She was born in Erie, on November 7, 1947, a daughter of the late Rose and Vincent Chaippazzi. Rita attended Saint Andrew grade school and graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1966. She also attended seminars in retail management and marketing. Rita worked...
Elizabeth Robinson
Jun 12, 2022
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Robinson, age 75, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 7, 1947, in Columbia, Tennessee, a daughter to James and Sarah Smith Hester.
After her high school graduation, Liz attended Tennessee State University. She had a big heart and loved to help others. She worked at...
Denise Hall
Jun 11, 2022
Denise C. Hall, age 55, of Lake City, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born in Erie on December 12, 1966, a daughter of John and Judith (Steadman) Rea of Lake City.
She graduated from Girard High School in 1985 and attended Erie Institute in 2020 to become a Phlebotomist. She most recently...
Elizabeth Schick
Jun 10, 2022
Elizabeth Louise “Bette” “Bette Lou” Range Schick, age 91, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in East Hickory, PA on May 22, 1931 to the late John and Dorothy Mauthe Range. Bette graduated from Millcreek High School, where she excelled at bookkeeping and short-hand classes. Bette was part of her senior class play...
Linda Christensen
Jun 9, 2022
Linda Christensen, age 71, of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on May 18, 1951 to the late Robert and Agnes Sturgeon. Linda was a McDowell High School Class of 1969 graduate and later went on to attend Spencer Hospital School of Nursing. Linda naturally cared for others and spent the...
Marie Tharp
Jun 8, 2022
Marie Alfieri Tharp, age 79, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie, Pa on June 13, 1942, a daughter of the late Theodore and Olga Alfieri.
Marie graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She retired from FMC Technologies Measurement Solutions as an Export Documentation and Shipping Clerk for many years.
She is survived...
Thomas Barile
Jun 7, 2022
Thomas F. Barile, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2022, surrounded by family.
He was born on January 30, 1938, in Peabody, Massachusetts, son to the late Frank and Mary Sedlar Barile.
Tom graduated from Lynchburg College in 1961. He worked for Babcock & Wilcox for many years in managerial positions held in Virginia, Illinois, Ohio and Texas. He retired...