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David Enstrom
May 11, 2022
David B. Enstrom age 66, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Erie on January 29, 1956 a son of the late Gerald Enstrom and Gwen Dauer.
David graduated from Tech High School and went on to work in the Tool & Die Industry. He worked for Suburban Tool, Penn Erie and...
William Green, Jr.
May 11, 2022
William E. Green, Jr passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2022 in Fairview, Pennsylvania.
He was born on August 7, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of the late William E. Green, Sr. and Lena (Graber) Green.
Bill grew up in Burlington, Vermont; he and his sister had an ideal childhood in a loving home. Bill was musically gifted and...
Claire Terella
May 9, 2022
Claire Terella, age 93 of Erie, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022.
She was born in Erie on June 12, 1928 to the late Frank and Pearl Ras. As a young woman she helped in the World War II effort as a riveter and also worked at the famed Boston Store in downtown Erie. At age 19, Claire married...
Suzanne Gerhart
May 5, 2022
Suzanne "Sue," 77, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was in the company of her loving sister, daughter and grandchildren.
Born February 16, 1945 in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence (Larry) Waller and Josephine Maserek Waller.
Sue attended St. Andrew School and graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1963 and furthered...
Donna Wilson
May 4, 2022
Donna J. Wilson (DeFelice) departed peacefully at Fairview Manor on the morning of May 4th, 2022 at the age of 82. Donna, or Dee as she was commonly called, was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Dominic and Julia Rinko DeFelice on Sept. 25th, 1940.
Donna was a proud Alumni of Chaney High School, Class of 1958, where she was an integral...
Ida Laplaca
May 4, 2022
Ida M. “Mickey” Cubitt LaPlaca, age 100, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 4, 2022.
She was born on January 31, 1922 in Franklin, PA, a daughter of the late George and Ada (Luton) Cubitt.
Mickey was a homemaker and cared for her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the...
Kimberly “Kimmy” Kay Brandt
May 3, 2022
On Tuesday May 3rd, 2022, Heaven gained an angel, Kimberly “Kimmy” Kay Nonte Brandt, 59, of Girard, Pennsylvania.
Kimberly was born in Beech Grove, Indianapolis, on March 12, 1963, to Ted and Brenda Nonte.
After graduating in 1981 from Concord High School, she continued her studies through Purdue University receiving her bachelor's degree in Social Services. Passionate about her work, she became...
Darcie Moseley
May 3, 2022
Darcie L. Moseley, 52, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2022, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by the loving care of her family. Darcie was born on May 11, 1969, in Pierpont, Ohio and is the beloved daughter of Karen Rang and the late Alan R. Sanford. Darcie graduated from Jefferson High School, in Jefferson, Ohio,...
Jack Utley, Jr. D.M.D.
May 3, 2022
Jack Denton Utley, Jr. was born in Erie, PA on September 30, 1941 to Margaret and Jack D. Utley, Sr.. His family (including his sister Susan and brother James) lived in their home on upper State Street in Erie. He met and began dating the love of his life, Heidi Ann Martin, at Academy High School in 1957. He swam...
Jean Petroff
May 3, 2022
Jean Petroff age 74, passed away at her home in Millcreek and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 27, 1947 a daughter of the late Andrew and Violet Stankiezwicz Hudack.
Jean graduated from Jane Adams High School in Cleveland.
She worked as a Murphy’s Department Store Girl, also as a...
Leonard Kolakowski
May 3, 2022
Leonard J. Kolakowski, age 99, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born in Erie on July 30, 1922, a son of the late Anthony and Stella Leonczyk Kolakowski.
Len graduated from Tech High School and went on to work for the United States Navy, serving at Pearl Harbor, then-Territory of Hawaii, during...
Barbara Hrinda
May 1, 2022
Barbara A. Hrinda, age 71, of Girard, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022 at Polk Center.
She was born in Girard, PA on December 16, 1950, a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Ondreako Hrinda.
Barbara loved her “Polk Family” very much. The wonderful caregivers of Polk Center provided awesome care for her for 57 years. She was strong...
Andrew Johnson
May 1, 2022
Andrew Charles Johnson III, age 75, of Erie, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was born in Collins, Mississippi, April 24, 1947 to the late Daniel and Eddie Johnson. Andrew graduated from Sandusky High school before joining the United States Army and serving in the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his children, Mitchell T. Johnson, Michelle Tate, Andrew C....
Cynthia Ohlrich
May 1, 2022
Cynthia Ohlrich, age 63, of Erie, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Dallas, Texas, February 9, 1959 to the late John and Eileen Ohlrich.
Cindy was a dedicated mother first and foremost; she treasured her daughter and embraced every moment with her. Those around her were drawn to her infectious smile and she made...
Richard Jones
May 1, 2022
Richard A. Jones, age 87, of Waterford, passed away May 1, 2022.
He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 1, 1935, a son of the late Edward G. & Lena M. Smith Jones.
Richard was a bricklayer for over 50 years. He was a member of Corry Lodge #365 F&AM. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, cooking & baking, and music. ...
Roy Shupe
Apr 30, 2022
Roy James Shupe, age 82, of Fairview passed away Sat. April 30, 2022 unexpectantly. Roy was born in Valprasio Indiana on May 9, 1939, the son of the late William and Irene Shupe.
He served in the Army in 1956 for a short time. Roy worked as a mechanic at the Kahkwa Club from where he retired in the mid 70’s. ...
Patricia Agnello
Apr 28, 2022
Patricia Ann Williams Agnello age 47 of Reminderville, OH, formerly of Erie, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born on June 17, 1974 to Allen Williams and the late Kathy Nelson Williams Hall.
She graduated from East High School in 1992 and then went to Erie Business Center. Patricia was a proud homemaker and stay at...
Patricia Woodel
Apr 27, 2022
Patricia “Patti” Mae (Hime) Woodel, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She was born on September 1, 1947, in Erie, a daughter to Richard and Lucille (Mello) Hime.
Patti was a 1965 graduate of Academy High School. She was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Patti was always helping others with open arms and found pleasure...
Pearl Sabetti
Apr 27, 2022
Pearl (Fomich) Sabetti, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at home in the loving care of her children. She was born October 21, 1929 in Irwin, PA, the daughter of Joseph and Frances Fomich. Pearl was the seventh of 10 siblings and attended the former East High School in Erie. Pearl was a master at the loom. For many...
Merton Osborn
Apr 26, 2022
Merton L. Osborn age 87, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
He was born in Erie on August 28, 1934, son of the late Carl W. and Eva L. (Spires) Osborn.
Merton was a 1952 graduate of Academy High School and attended Penn State Behrend. Merton owned and operated Osborn Farms, their family’s egg...