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Thomas Dirienzo, Sr.
Apr 24, 2022
Thomas A. DiRienzo, Sr., age 90, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, April 24 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born in Erie on August 16, 1931, a son of the late Thomas & Angela Guzzo DiRienzo.Â
He was a graduate of Cathedral Prep and worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 33 years. He...
James Arrington
Apr 23, 2022
James K. Arrington (Thimp), age 73, of Erie went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his residence, with his family at his side. He was born in Laurel, Mississippi on January 5, 1949 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Ora D. Hales Arrington. James was a member of Beaver Meadow Baptist Church in...
Gilbert Hull
Apr 23, 2022
Gilbert ‘Gil’ Hull age 89 of Erie, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his residence.
Gil was born in Indiana, Pa, on September 12, 1932 a son of the late Martin Silas and Nancy (Adams) Hull.
He graduated from Indiana High School and went on to serve our country in the US Army. He was self-employed in the home construction and...
David Palmer, Sr.
Apr 23, 2022
David George Palmer, Sr., age 85, of Erie, Pa., went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2022. He was preceeded in death by his parents George Palmer Jr. and Josephine (Palmer) Donche and his wife of 53 years, Phyllis M. (Daugherty) Palmer, whom he's "missed everyday" for 10 years and has now joined her in the Lord's presence....
Judith Sweeney
Apr 22, 2022
Judith M. Zimmerly Kuffer Sweeney, age 79 passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home in Erie. She was born on November 14, 1942 in Erie, PA daughter of the late Herbert and Lola Maxson Zimmerly. A 1960 graduate of Academy High School, she retired from Erie Insurance in Production Control after 23 years. She was a member of...
Melva Olesnanik
Apr 21, 2022
Melva Olesnanik, age 85, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, PA on February 23, 1937, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Bricker Vorse.
Melva graduated from Northwestern High School in 1955. She worked as an assembler in manufacturing. She enjoyed gardening, playing BINGO and cards, watching Judge Judy, reading...
Timothy Nagle
Apr 21, 2022
Timothy D. Nagle age 73, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at UPMC Hamot after a 2 year long hard and courageous battle for his life following a massive stroke. He was born in Erie on October 10, 1948, a son of the late Joseph and Marian Schellang Nagle.
Tim graduated from McDowell High School in 1966 and...
Florence Haffley
Apr 21, 2022
Florence G. Miller Haffley, age 97 passed away at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Erie on April 21, 2022.
She was born in Cross Keys, Blair County PA, on January 30, 1925, a daughter of the late Harvey B. and Catherine Stiffler Miller.
Florence graduated from Hollidaysburg High School.
During WWII, she did inventory at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland....
Kate Mcmaster
Apr 21, 2022
Kate M. McMaster, 97, of Fairview, Pennsylvania, died on April 21, 2022.Â
Kate was born on June 15, 1924 in New Castle, PA where she graduated top of her class. Always known to be good with numbers, Kate worked in the accounting department of Louis Marx & Company Toys. She was also a founding partner in Mainly Country Furnishings for...
Richard Pulliam
Apr 20, 2022
Richard Christian Pulliam, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on October 13, 1961, in Erie, to Richard Lomax and Rosetta Pulliam.
After graduating from Tech Memorial High School, Richard attended Penn State Behrend University. He would then work for UPMC Hamot and Select Specialty Hospitals. He was an avid sport fan and enjoyed...
Momoko Mcclure
Apr 20, 2022
Momoko L. McClure, age 90, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Brevellier Village.
She was born in Tokyo, Japan on March 1, 1932, a daughter of the late Chikara and Kino (Morito) Sagaw.
Momoko was a graduate of Fujiswa High School.
She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Momoko was a Pittsburgh Steeler’s fan and looked...
Bob Grossman
Apr 20, 2022
Bob Grossman, age 81, of San Diego, CA, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away on April 20, 2022, from natural causes. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 31, 1940 and was the son of the late Irv and Ruth (Post) Grossman.Bob grew up in Erie, PA and excelled in high school sports at Strong Vincent High School. He...
Ronald Paterniti Jr.
Apr 18, 2022
Ronald Joseph Paterniti, Jr., age 73, of Millcreek passed away following a very lengthy, courageous battle.
He was born in Erie on January 9, 1949 a son of the late Ronald Sr. and Delores A. Costa Paterniti.
Ron was a 1968 graduate of McDowell High School.
He started working at Erie Tool and Die during his high school years, and after graduating he...
Thelma Petrick
Apr 18, 2022
Thelma I. Petrick, age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday April 18, 2022 at her home. She was born in Clarion County on October 23, 1921, the youngest child of the late Thomas and Sara Schafer Aikins.
Thelma was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was baptized at the age of 14 in Clarion, PA. She loved to share the bible’s message...
Vikki Lynn
Apr 17, 2022
Vikki Lynn, age 80, of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 17th, 2022.
She was born in Cleveland, OH on January 12, 1942, the daughter of the late Marcella Jiracek and Mervin C. Kohlhof.She graduated from Kent State University.
She was a school teacher having taught in both public as well as Christian schools; and an avid...
Leroy Chatman
Apr 17, 2022
Leroy Chatman, age 74, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at his residence.
Leroy was born on May 15, 1947, in Crandall, Mississippi, the son to late Weston and Rosie Lee West Chatman.
He graduated from Shirley Owens High School in Quitman, MS. Â Leroy was employed at EMI for 28 years before he retired. He was an avid drag racing...
Laurie Elliott
Apr 17, 2022
Laurie Elliott, age 64, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Beaver Falls, Pa on December 21, 1957, a daughter of Annette (MacAnlis) Debelak and the late Lou Krashinsky.
Laurie graduated from New Castle High School and Slippery Rock University with her Master’s Degree in Counseling.
She had worked as a Guidance Counselor at Girard...
Anthony Meyner
Apr 17, 2022
Anthony David Meyner, age 59, passed away, on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was born on December 20, 1962, in Erie, a son to David and Barbara Blickle Meyner.
Anthony graduated from McDowell High School. He was always there to lend a helping hand especially for his family which was very...
Nicholas Flagella
Apr 17, 2022
Nicholas A. Flagella Sr. age 69, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Erie, October 25, 1952 to the late Angelo and Virginia Flagella.
Nicholas was a very intelligent man, he had a passion for astronomy and science, and loved the outdoors. He loved music and was a talented guitar player. Nicholas served...
Nancy Cunningham
Apr 16, 2022
Nancy J. Chivers Kohler Cunningham, age 67, died peacefully in her home on April 16, 2022, after a two-year battle with cancer.
Nancy was born on March 1,1955, a daughter of the late Boyd D. and Margaret Antolik Chivers. A 1973 graduate of Fairview High School, she earned her Bachelors of Science in Animal Science from Penn State University in 1977.
Nancy...
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