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Carol Tipton
May 24, 2022
Carol Bianchi Tipton, age 74 of Erie passed away on May 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 9, 1947 the daughter of the late John H. (Jack) Bianchi, III and Helen ”Pinky” Fenser Bianchi.
Carol went to Ambridge High School and then graduated from Edinboro University. She was a middle school teacher in the Iroquois School...
Cindy Wise
May 24, 2022
Cindy L. Wise age 64 of Erie, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at UPMC Hamot following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Erie on July 13, 1957 a daughter of the late Sherman and Virginia Burkett Yarington.
Cindy was a 1975 graduate of Girard High School. She was a member of the Sportsman’s Athletic Club; Elk’s Lodge...
Jean Carroll
May 23, 2022
Jean M. Curtze Carroll, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Forestview.
Jean was born on January 13, 1940, in Erie, to Attorney Alban W. and V. Marie Shissler Curtze.
She attended Strong Vincent High School and graduated from Tech Memorial in 1957. Jean received her bachelor’s degree in Art History from Syracuse University. She would continue her love...
Teresa Hetz
May 22, 2022
Teresa “Terri” Rene Hetz, age 64 of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Indiana, PA a daughter of Marjorie McCullough Lemmon Wallace and the late Kenneth Lemmon.
Terri was a 1975 graduate of North East High School. She had worked as a Notary and a Veterinarian assistant over the...
Kathryn Terry
May 22, 2022
Kathryn M. Terry, age 73, of Erie, PA passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, April 15, 1949 to the late Delta A. Terry, Jr. and Katie Terry (Nickson). Kathryn was a graduate of Academy High School and Gannon University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree.
She previously worked for GECAC, and...
William Stroup
May 21, 2022
William E. Stroup, age 86, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the VA Medical Center. He was born in Renovo, PA on September 2, 1935, the son of the late Raymond & Florence Renney Stroup. William was a proud member of the US Army. He retired from the railroad after 42 years of service. He enjoyed...
Patricia Norland
May 20, 2022
Patricia “Patty” Ann Travers Norland, 84, of Erie PA, passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2022.
Patty was born on April 23, 1938 and was the beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth “Betty” and Fred Travers, both of Erie, PA. She was raised in Erie and graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1957.
Patty met her husband-to-be, Henry W Norland,...
Kelly Mccaslin
May 20, 2022
Kelly Kristine Swanson McCaslin, age 53, of Millcreek Twp. passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at UPMC Hamot after suffering an accident while at home. She was born on July 28, 1968 in Erie, Pa. the daughter of the late David J Swanson and Margaret Depew Swanson McCarthy. Kelly graduated from McDowell High School and then attended Gannon University...
Judith Casler
May 19, 2022
Judith L. (Hartman) Casler, age 83, of Erie, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born April 19, 1939, daughter to the late Robert D. and Winifred L Sonnenberg Hartman.
Judith graduated McDowell High School in 1957. She worked at General Telephone, Copes Vulcan, Fenestra, and Spectrum Control before retiring in 2002. She volunteered for Shriners...
James Campbell Jr.
May 19, 2022
James “Jim” Daniel Campbell, Jr., age 87, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
He was born on September 19, 1934 in New York City, the son of the late James D. Campbell, Sr. and Mary Irene Nethercott Campbell.
James was a 1953 graduate of Cathedral Prep High School where he played football and was affectionately...
David Rothrock
May 18, 2022
David G. Rothrock, age 85, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Independence Court of Erie. He was born in Erie, April 5, 1937 to the late George and M. Louise DeVincent Rothrock. David was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, and Erie Business School; He proudly served in the United States National Guard for 11 years.
He...
Scott Horvath
May 17, 2022
Scott William Horvath age 50, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Walnut Creek Rehab Center.
He was born in Erie on July 8, 1971 a son of Richard J. Horvath and the late Shirley VanTassel.
Scott graduated from General McLane High School.
He worked at Advanced Auto Parts for over 15 years.
Scott enjoyed Dirt Track racing and NASCAR, doing auto body...
Julie Elmer
May 17, 2022
In loving memory of her beautiful, caring and free spirit, we mourn the unexpected passing of Julie Anne Elmer of Erie, PA on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
She was born on August 14, 1973, the youngest daughter of John B. Elmer and Jacqueline Davis Elmer. Julie graduated from McDowell High School in 1991. After high school, she attended Edinboro University...
Matthew Freeman
May 16, 2022
Matthew Freeman age 45, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 16, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on May 25, 1976, son of Debbie Ferrell Freeman Moles, of Erie and the late Thomas Freeman.
He attended McDowell High School and always tried to be the life of the party. His family and friends meant the world to him.
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Donald Wagner
May 15, 2022
In the early morning hours of Sunday, May 15, 2022, a bright and sparkling ray of light ascended to the heavens, as Donald E. “Don” Wagner’s spirit set forth to meet his beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Well known, by so many, for his cheerful disposition and wonderfully contagious positive outlook, Don will be sorely missed, by all who...
David Hlifka
May 15, 2022
David M. Hlifka, age 70, of Erie, PA, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence on May 15, 2022. He was born in Erie, April 15, 1952, son of the late Joseph F. and Dorothy Ruth (Gackiewicz Morey) Hlifka.
As a young boy, Dave had a bright and comedic nature that he shared generously with his parents and siblings. As...
Mark Mills
May 14, 2022
Mark D. Mills, 67, of Edinboro passed away at home on Saturday, May 14, 2022, after a very courageous 14-month battle with complications due to COVID-19.
He was born in Erie on June 1, 1954, a son of the late Merle and Wilma (Anderson) Mills.
Mark graduated from General McLane High School in 1972. He worked at Fairview Evergreen Nurseries, Inc. in...
Clara Marquis
May 14, 2022
Clara Louise Marquis, age 96 passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Manchester Commons. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother.
She was born in Wellington Texas on February 15, 1926, daughter of the late William and Clara Bettis. Louise graduated from Wellington High School. She worked at Waldameer Amusement Park, Trask...
Gayanne Nieratko
May 13, 2022
Gayanne Marie Nieratko, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 13, 2022 with her husband at her side. For over a year she coped with an aggressive form of brain cancer (Glioblastoma). She enjoyed a wonderful life enriched and blessed with the love of family and many friends, a life in which she reached the goal of...
Paul Klauk
May 12, 2022
Paul F. “Utz” Klauk, age 65, of Erie, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at St. Vincent Health Center.
He was born in Erie on November 24, 1956, the youngest son of the late Herman K. and Helen C. (Koenig) Klauk.
Paul graduated from McDowell High School in 1974 and attended Tri State.
He was a die-hard Cleveland Indians fan; Paul was very...