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Naomi Foust
Mar 18, 2022
Naomi Foust, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 18th at her home in Erie PA.
She was born and raised in Myerstown, PA and was a 1960 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University.
She and her late husband L Thomas Foust, raised their three children in Warren, PA before moving to Erie in 1986. Naomi worked at Shriner’s Hospital...
Joe Batista
Mar 18, 2022
Joe H. Batista, age 51, of Erie passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Lakewood, New Jersey, February 12, 1971 to Jose, and Beverly Batista. Joe was a foundry worker for Rigid Company in Erie.
He loved the Dallas Cowboys, auto racing, especially two NASCAR greats, Dale Earnhardt, and Tony Stewart; he loved 80’s...
Patricia Harvey
Mar 17, 2022
Patricia M. (Baker) Harvey, age 67, of Erie passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 4, 1955 in Erie the daughter of the late Albert and Glenna (Rhineberger) Baker.
Patricia was the president of the Harvey’s Canvas Connection which specialized in making boat covers. An avid boater, she loved the water...
David Wood
Mar 17, 2022
David “Wes” Wood, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
He was born on December 20, 1937, in Ridgway, PA, to the late Albert and Marian (Tippet) Wood.
Following his graduation from Ridgway High School, Wes would serve our country in the United States Navy. He loved spending time with family. Wes was always there...
Robert Lindenberger
Mar 16, 2022
Robert Lindenberger, age 77, of McKean, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at South Baldwin Hospital in Foley, Alabama.
He was born in Erie, on February 2, 1945, a son of the late Edward and Mildred Smith Lindenberger.
Robert was graduate of Fairview High School and received an engineering degree from Penn State Behrend in Erie then served in the United...
Carol Coffman
Mar 16, 2022
Carol D. Coffman, age 77, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 12, 1944, a daughter of the late John and Francis Rutkowski.
Carol attended East Leyden High School in Illinois. She worked as a secretary for many years. She enjoyed finding treasures at garage sales.
In addition to...
George Depalma
Mar 16, 2022
George F. DePalma, age 94, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Fredericksburg, VA at Mary Washington Hospital. He was born July 21, 1927 in Erie the son of the late Michael and Lucia (Porrecca) DePalma.
A longtime resident of Erie, George served with the US Army during WWII and following his discharge, he worked on the railroads for 14 years...
William Olesnanik
Mar 16, 2022
William Olesnanik age 88, of Girard passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Girard, PA on December 24, 1933 a son of the late Joseph and Julia Majerik Olesnanik.
Bill attended Girard School District and went on to serve in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey in the Army. He...
Xaedyn Beardsley
Mar 15, 2022
On March 15, 2022 Shannon Thompson expected a baby boy, Xaedyn James Beardsley, but received an angel instead.
Xaedyn is survived by three siblings, Jordyn Buys, Xane Thompson and Paetyn Thompson, his grandmother, Barbara Beardsley, his aunt Jasmine Hulsinger, his uncle William Steward (Jennifer), and many other aunts, uncles, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Norman Hulsinger...
Evelyn Mozur
Mar 13, 2022
Evelyn J. (Dandrea) Mozur, age 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness.
She was born in Uniontown, PA on February 27, 1930, a daughter of the late James and Eva (Delagatti) Dandrea.
Evelyn graduated from Uniontown Joint Senior High School in 1948. She was a telephone operator with Bell Telephone,...
Virginia Delo
Mar 13, 2022
Virginia R. Delo, age 87, of Erie, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Elmwood Gardens Retirement Community. She was born in Erie, September 17, 1934, a daughter of the late Earl S. and Katherine F. Mudge Delo.
She received educational services in the Erie and State College areas. She was a member of Lamb of God Lutheran Church where she...
Jeffrey Dombrowski
Mar 13, 2022
Jeffrey M. Dombrowski age 59, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his residence after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Erie on August 17, 1962, a son of the late Ferdinand and Irene Sokolowski Dombrowski.
Jeff graduated from Gannon University with a Bachelor of Science degree and Indiana Wesleyan University with a Master of...

Ronald Sienkiewicz
Mar 13, 2022
Ronald A. Sienkiewicz, age 75, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on July 1, 1946, in Erie, to the late Stanley and Mary Gumoski Sienkiewicz.
Ronald graduated from Tech Memorial High School before serving our country in the United States Army. He was employed locally at General Electric and Riley Stoker. Ronald loved golf and...
Mary Sullivan
Mar 12, 2022
Mary Pat Sullivan passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Pat was born in Erie on August 22, 1943, the first child of Eugene and Mary (Leary) Sullivan. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick.
She is survived by her sister, Kate Sullivan; her...
Laura May
Mar 12, 2022
Laura R. Buterbaugh May, age 86 of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at her residence.
She was born on August 13, 1935, in Meadville, a daughter of the late Elias and Margaret M. (Heaney) Buterbaugh.
She was a 1953 graduate of Villa Maria Academy and worked for 33 years at Zurn Industries in sales. She was a dedicated member of...
D. Ingram
Mar 12, 2022
D. Jeanne Ingram, age 91, of Erie passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Sarah Reed Retirement Center. She was born January 11, 1931 in Oil City, PA the daughter of the late Russell and Dorothy (Linehan) Shettler.
Prior to her marriage, Jeanne had worked at GTE in Oil City and sang on a radio program (Dream with Jeanne) on...
Patrick Bowes
Mar 11, 2022
Patrick G. Bowes, age 69, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born February 1, 1953 in Erie the son of the late John and Jennie (Sheridan) Bowes.
Patrick’s world was more restricted than ours. He was intellectually challenged with Fragile X Syndrome. Pat and his brother Johnny (always known as the “Bowes Boys”) were among the first...
Terry Seyfert
Mar 10, 2022
Terry L. Seyfert, age 82, of Erie, passed away on March 10, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born to Bernard and Anna Seyfert on May 25, 1939 in Reading, PA.
Terry spent his entire professional life in the Plastics Industry; being associated with the Polymer Corp Reading, PA, Erie Enameling Co, Erie, PA. Rubbermaid Corp and finally with the Thermoclad...

Clifton Craft
Mar 10, 2022
Clifton E. Craft (Clif), age 70, of Fairview, passed from this life to a better one on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born on December 25, 1951, a son of the late Carl E. and June Etter Craft.
Clif was a graduated of Fairview High School and a carpenter by trade. He last worked at Erie...
John Wright
Mar 9, 2022
John Kelvedon Wright, age 80 of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 9, 2022. John was born on December 22, 1941 to Richard and Louise Wright in Erie, PA.
John graduated from Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA in 1960 and received his BS in Business Administration from Parsons College in Fairfield, IA in...