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Betty Yarbenet
Apr 3, 2022
Betty Mae McAvoy Yarbenet, formerly of Neiger Road, Girard PA, died April 3, 2022 at The Lodge, Carson City Nevada with her family by her side.
She was born in Salamanca, NY on October 30, 1921 daughter of the late James and Myrtle Bundy McAvoy.
She was a graduate of Academy High School.
She worked at Erie Bell Telephone Company as a telephone...
Kevin Smith
Apr 3, 2022
Kevin D. Smith, age 65, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at UPMC Hamot hospital.
He was born on June 12, 1956, in Rochester, NY, to David Jacque and Shirley M. Stevenson.
Kevin graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School, located in Rochester. Kevin loved to play the drums and the bongo for the church and played in a band called the...
Wayne Bowersox, Sr.
Apr 1, 2022
Wayne W. Bowersox, Sr., age 78, of Erie, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in New Kensington, PA on November 7, 1943 a son of the late Melvin and Celia Parks Bowersox.
Wayne graduated from Strong Vincent High School and worked for Kaiser Aluminum for more than 30 years before retiring in 1997.
Wayne enjoyed fishing...
Kristen Wienczkowski
Mar 28, 2022
Kristen Wienczkowski, age 63, of Erie, died on Monday, March 28, 2022.
She was born in Erie, PA on August 23, 1958 the daughter of the late Melvin and Yvonne Christensen Johnson.
She attended Erie Day School. She was a member of McLane Church. She enjoyed reading particularly the Bible. Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her. She loved...
Catherine Smelser
Mar 28, 2022
Catherine Hartleb Smelser, age 91, of Erie, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at The Residence at Presque Isle Bay (Bickford Senior Living). She was born in Wattsburg, PA on January 12, 1931 to the late Arthur Reed Merry and Grace Phillips Merry. Catherine was a graduate of Wattsburg High School.
Catherine, with her husband Bill, owned and operated Hartleb’s Delicatessen...
Rose Meucci
Mar 27, 2022
Rose Marie Meucci, age 67, of Erie, passed away on March 27, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
She was born in Erie, PA on March 23, 1955 to the late Cecil and Violet Marie Proctor. Rose was a spirited, sassy soul who lived life like it was a giant party. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends....
Ella Robinson
Mar 27, 2022
Ella Louise Robinson, age 56, of Erie, Passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, March 22, 1966, a daughter of Morris, Sr. and Jana Lee Robinson.
Ella graduated from Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia. She worked in housekeeping for the PA Depart of Welfare Office and Matthew’s Trattoria Restaurant for over...
Kevin Komorek
Mar 27, 2022
Kevin “Kip” Komorek, age 47, of Waterford, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Kip was born in Erie on May 5, 1974 a son of Georgia Ann Spusta Komorek and the late Dennis Peter Komorek.
He graduated from McDowell in 1992 and went on to serve in the United States Coast...
Christopher Kalish
Mar 26, 2022
Christopher Kalish, age 55, of Erie, passed away on Saturday March 26, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on July 2, 1966, a son of the late Davis and Pauline (Zilch) Kalish.
Chris was a graduate of Erie Tech Memorial and a lifelong sports fan, dedicatedly following the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago White Sox, and Philadelphia Flyers. He enjoyed working...
June Perry Flick
Mar 23, 2022
June Perry Flick age 91, of Erie passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Newark, NJ, on June 6, 1930 a daughter of the late Paul K. and Julia F. Fleischer Owen.
June was a graduate of Arts High School in Newark, NJ and attended Temple University in Philadelphia PA. She was active...
Martha Wozniak
Mar 22, 2022
Martha M. Wozniak, 90, of Lake City; Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 following an extended illness.
She was born in Braddock, PA., on August 3, 1931, to the late John and Barbara Furda Tomko. Martha relocated from the Pittsburgh area to North Girard (Lake City)...
Ryan Callahan
Mar 22, 2022
Ryan Callahan, age 33, of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his residence in East Palestine, Ohio.
He was born in Erie, PA on September 9, 1988 a son to Robert Callahan and Jane Thompson Callahan both of Erie.
Ryan was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy in 2007. He was passionate about his schoolwork and excelled in...
Kimberly Sechrist
Mar 22, 2022
Kimberly Marie Sechrist age 62, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on August 29, 1959 a daughter of the late James A. and Alice Himes Lehman.
Kimberly was a 1977 graduate of McDowell High School.
She was a very hardworking and dedicated worker for Control Design, Inc. for 22 years.
Kimberly was everything...
Catherine Myers
Mar 21, 2022
Catherine Eileen Rounds Myers, age 76, of Erie, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
Born in Erie on November 7, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Francis O. Rounds and Dorothy K. Rounds Hipsley.
A graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1964 she had been a waitress for Howard Johnson; and did child care.
She was...
Karen Kraut
Mar 21, 2022
Karen L. (Grzywinski) Kraut, age 66, of Erie passed away at home on Monday, March 21, 2022. She was born October 25, 1955 in Erie the daughter of the late Walter and Esther Wolfe Grzywinski.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Karen had worked as a teller at National City and PNC Banks. She was later a longtime front desk attendant at...
James Kishel
Mar 21, 2022
James E. Kishel, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at UPMC Hamot with his girls by his side.
He was born in Erie on December 28, 1938, a son of the late Anthony and Ruth McCallion Melrose.
James graduated from Strong Vincent High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
In 1960, he married...
Akao Thompson
Mar 20, 2022
Akao Taree-Anthony “Bubba” Thompson, age 30, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his residence.
Akao was born on March 25, 1991, a son to Ebony Henderson and Mark Thompson.
Akao graduated from East High School. Bubba loved music, driving around, and playing pool. He loved his family and friends. Akao made everyone around him feel loved. He always...
Gail Nelson
Mar 20, 2022
Gail Nelson, 79, of Erie, passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff at Pleasant Ridge on Sunday, the 20th of March.
She was born on March 25, 1942 to Virginia and Jim Walker. She spent her professional career in the financial market, working for several banks along with joining her beloved husband Harold Nelson (deceased) in the stock...
Pauline Williams
Mar 19, 2022
Pauline Williams, age 91, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born November 10, 1930 in Fairchance, PA, a daughter of the late John and Emma Calabris Kaydo.
Pauline was an excellent cook and baker, leading her to run a donut shop, and become a cake decorator. She was a lifelong sports fan and...
Richard Glass
Mar 19, 2022
Richard W. Glass, age 94, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2022. He was born October 28, 1927 in Franklin, PA, son of Dorrance B. Glass and Ina Oscilla Glass. He attended Erie public schools and graduated from Academy High School. He enlisted in the army in 1946 and served in Osaka, Japan. He attended Gannon...
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