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Kenneth Blanks, Sr.
Nov 14, 2021
Kenneth Lee Blanks, Sr., 60, of Erie, PA, fell asleep in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was born in Erie, PA, on October 1, 1961, as the ninth child to the late Isaac “Boss” and Mabeline “Nanny” Blanks.
Kenny was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School, Class of 1979....
Rhonda Wilson
Nov 13, 2021
Rhonda L. Wilson (Taylor), age 55, of Erie passed away peacefully Saturday, November 13, 2021 surrounded by, and supported by her loving family during the last days of her life. She was born November 5, 1966 in Dunkirk, NY to Rushie and Everett Wilson.
Rhonda worked as a CNA at Brightstar, in Erie, PA. She loved listening to blues, and she...
Charles Dressler
Nov 13, 2021
Charles E. Dressler, 97, of Westlake Woods, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on May 18, 1924, in Erie, PA, son of the late Cyrus Charles "Jack" Dressler and the late Josephine Kondradt Dressler Burdick. A 1942 graduate of Academy High School, he attended Penn State University.
Mr. Dressler had his own big band known...
Larry Morrow
Nov 12, 2021
Larry Morrow, age 81, of Erie PA passed - peacefully and returned home to the Lord, Friday November 12, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, PA on September 24, 1940, a son of the late Ross and Alice Whiteman Morrow.
Larry graduated from Academy High School in 1958, attended Penn State University, and completed his bachelor’s degree in finance...
Jamar Sanders
Nov 12, 2021
Jamar Sanders, age 36, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born March 17, 1985 to Jasper Sanders, and Therese Brown.
Jamar graduated from East High School before attending Edinboro University. He loved drawing, listening, and playing music, especially the bass guitar. Jamar loved to ride, and draw roller coasters, he loved the culinary...
Clayton Charity
Nov 12, 2021
Clayton E. Charity, age 72, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born May 29th, 1949 in Richmond, VA, a son of the late Vernon H. Charity Sr., and Rosa Taylor Charity.
Clayton was a resident of Erie for 20 years, he was proud to serve in the United States Air Force, and provide...
Mary Lou Farley
Nov 12, 2021
Mary Lou Farley, age 73, of Erie, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born on June 9, 1948 to Rose Marie McClimans and Roy Shaffer.
She was a homemaker who adored her husband, Delbert Fraley for 31 years, until his passing on October 20, 2010.
Mary Lou was an active member at Bread of Life...
Stephanie Overholts
Nov 11, 2021
Stephanie Anne (Crone) Overholts, age 47, of Erie, passed away November 11, 2021 in Tampa, Fl. She was born in Erie, Pa on May 15, 1974, a daughter of Susan (Holden-Crone) George.
Stephanie attended McDowell High School and graduated from Mercyhurst College with a degree in Liberal Arts. She loved her three sons more than anything; she was always on...
Olga Tome
Nov 8, 2021
Olga Kathleen “Foxy Grandma” Tome age 82, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 19, 1939 a daughter of the late Michael and Clessia Smith Walsh.
Olga graduated from McDowell High School.
She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Asbury Woods Congregation.
In addition to her parents, she was...
David Felix Sr.
Nov 7, 2021
David Joseph Felix Sr., age 70, of Erie passed on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on March 12, 1951, a son of the late Jennie and Joe Felix.
Dave graduated from Tech Memorial and served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as an electrical...
Johanna Boback
Nov 6, 2021
It’s time for me to say goodbye. I lost my battle. Anyone that knows me, knows it was hard fought. No life is perfect, but still can be fulfilling. Mine had many cherished memories.
On November 13, 1947, I was born in my parent’s (Frank and Dorothy Boback) living room in Vestaburg, the only girl of five children. My brothers...
William Buchanan
Nov 6, 2021
William Francis Buchanan (Bucky) lost his battle with multiple forms of cancer on November 6, 2021. Bill’s life started with another valiant fight… he was born on February 12, 1943 to Francis and Jane Buchanan. He weighed 2 lbs 2 ounces at birth and was the first incubator baby in Erie, PA.
Bill was a Vietnam era U.S. Air Force...
Ronald Konkol, Jr.
Nov 6, 2021
Ronald James Konkol Jr., age 48, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at UPMC Hamot as a result of an ATV accident Friday evening.
He was born in Erie, Pa on July, 14 1973, a son of Betty Lou Snyder-Barczyk and her husband George, step-father of Fairview, and Ronald J. Konkol and his wife Connie of Fairview.
He was a...
Wilson Buchanan
Nov 5, 2021
Wilson Buchanan, 93, passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2021 with family, in the home of one of his sons. Wilson was born July 8, 1928, in Horse Nation, Mississippi, near present-day Houston, to the late Archie Buchanan and Callie Walton. After Callie’s passing, he was raised by the late Fred and Elnora Wright Buchanan.
As a young man, Wilson moved...
Donald Hullenbaugh
Nov 4, 2021
Donald R. Hullenbaugh, 57, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Donald is finally at peace in the arms of Jesus after a long struggle with an alcohol addiction.
He was born in Erie on October 28, 1964, son of the late Judy Griffin Hullenbaugh and the late Robert Hullenbaugh. He is survived by his mother, Mary Johnston...
Chad Murphy
Nov 3, 2021
Chad Allen Murphy, age 37, of Erie, passed away on November 3, 2021. He was born in Erie, PA on January 8, 1984, the son of Sherry (Jeff) Jageman and Thomas Murphy.
He graduated from McDowell High School and was a CNC Machinist. He enjoyed computers and video games. He was an avid reader and loved animals.
He was preceded in death...
Lucia Doyle
Nov 3, 2021
Lucia Marguerite Pearson Doyle, age 74, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2021 due to complications from pneumonia. The eldest daughter of the late Atty. Conrad A. and Helen E. DeMott Pearson, Lucia was born in NYC and lived most of her life in Erie, PA.
She was a 1965 graduate of McDowell High School. She earned a bachelor's degree at...
Gary Taccone
Nov 3, 2021
Gary R. Taccone, age 56, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, PA on September 21, 1965, a son of the late Robert and Dolores Bolla Taccone.
He was a graduate of Harborcreek High School and served in the United States Air Force. Gary worked on the City of Erie Police Department...
John Flatley
Nov 3, 2021
John L. Flatley, age 53, of Erie, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on November 21, 1967, a son of the late Joseph R. Flatley, Sr. Rosemary “Pat” (Price) Flatley.
John graduated from Strong Vincent High School. He was a member of the local Iron Worker IBEW and worked at Amthor Steel.
He enjoyed family...
Joseph Chiarelli
Nov 3, 2021
Joseph Eugene Chiarelli age 75 passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, Pennsylvania. “Pastor Joe” was born, April 26, 1946 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
Joe attended, Greensburg Central Catholic High School, St. Vincent College BA Philosophy, Latrobe PA, St. Vincent Seminary, Master of Divinity, Latrobe Pa. and Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, Master of Music.
Joe served as a...
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