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Brenda Strubel
Oct 21, 2021
Brenda Strubel, age 54, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Erie on September 28, 1967, daughter of the John and Judith McMann Strubel of McKean.
Brenda loved her family and everyone she met and they all loved her.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister; Tammy Whitehill...
Richard Kovach
Oct 21, 2021
Richard Lee Kovach, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Windber, PA on October 25, 1945 a son of the late Steve and Twila Robb Kovach.
Richard graduated from St. Francis College.
He was employed as a manager at Verizon for 42 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Mary Lou Carlson
Oct 20, 2021
Mary Lou Carlson, age 84 of Clymer, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the home of her daughter.
She was born in Erie on January 27, 1937, a daughter of the late Christ and Margaret Howard Petersen. Mary Lou resided at the home of her daughter and son-in-law’s for seven years until the passing of her husband, Erland....
Mary Songer
Oct 18, 2021
Mary Songer, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021.
Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Thomas E. Songer; mother of Thomas (Nancy), Patrick (Gail), and Michael (Bernadette) Songer; grandmother of Stephen, Nicholas, Mary Grace, and Patricia; and sister of the late William P. Garvey.
Mary was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School...
Kathleen Genis
Oct 18, 2021
Kathleen L. “Kathy” Genis, age 65, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on May 5, 1956, a daughter of the late James A. and Eunice M. Young Ketcham.
Kathy was a 1974 graduate of Iroquois High School. She worked as a Residential Manager for the Barber National Institute for more than...
Mark Lindberg
Oct 17, 2021
Mark L. Lindberg age 56, of Millcreek passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on November 26, 1964 the son of the late Leon and Mary McElroy Lindberg.
Mark graduated from Mercyhurst Prep and then received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State Behrend and Master’s Degree from Edinboro University.
Mark enjoyed fishing and spending time...
Wendy Kallgren
Oct 17, 2021
Wendy Gouldthorpe Eidenmuller Kallgren, 74, of Union City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Bickford Senior Living after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Erie on February 12, 1947 of the late Dr. Dunstan and Helen Gouldthorpe. Always the overachieving student, Wendy graduated from Wesleyville High School as Valedictorian and Salutatorian, magna cum laude,...
George Tate, Iii
Oct 17, 2021
Deacon George “Charlie” D. Tate III
George D. Tate III, 56, transitioned on to eternal life on Sunday, October 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie, PA on March 25, 1965 to his mother and father, Barbara Ann DeBoe Tate and Rev. George Tate, Jr. One of the reasons he was nicknamed “Charlie” by his family...
Larry Fiscus
Oct 16, 2021
Larry O. Fiscus, age 79, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at LECOM at Presque Isle after battling a long illness. He was born in Marionville, Pa, January 21, 1942 to the late William and Grace Minnick Fiscus.
Larry was a dedicated fisherman, he was talented with painting, and drawing. He was an avid video gamer, and a beloved...
Betty Bergquist
Oct 16, 2021
Betty Jo Bergquist, age 99, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
She was born in Kansas City, MO on October 2, 1922, a daughter of the late Floyd Earl and Grace A. Van Clay Bray.
Betty Jo was a 1941 graduate of Beaufort High School in Beaufort South Carolina. She relocated to Erie from...
Harry Bittner
Oct 16, 2021
Harry Bittner age 83, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his residence after a long fought battle with prostate cancer.
He was born in Erie on October 25, 1937, a son of the late Frederick Frank and Freeda Ruhl Bittner.
Harry attended Tech High School. At the age of 18, he went on to work at the Hammermill...
Robert Andersen
Oct 16, 2021
Robert C. Andersen, age 69, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 due to cancer.
He was born in Erie on June 6, 1952. Robert was the son of the late Andrew Andersen and Anna Watral Andersen. Robert attended East High School and later got his GED. Afterwards he worked at National Forge as a millwright. Robert had many...
Nancy Kontis
Oct 16, 2021
Nancy J. Scheppner Kontis age 74, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021.
She was born in Erie on April 30, 1947 a daughter of the late Donald and Marilyn Scheppner.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lee A. Kontis and two brothers, Richard and Matthew.
Nancy attended St. Andrew’s School and Villa...
Darlene Pruyn
Oct 16, 2021
Darlene J. Pruyn, age 73, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo, NY.
She was born in Coudersport, PA on June 10, 1948 a daughter of the late Mead and Julia Blythe Cochran.
She was a lifelong employee at General Electric. She was a member of the Erie Yacht Club and member of...
Emily Bradley
Oct 14, 2021
Emily Bradley, age 93, of Erie, passed away at Manchester Commons on October 14, 2021. She was born January 15, 1928, a daughter of the late John and Ann Wisniewski Kowalski.
Emily graduated from Villa High School. She enjoyed wintering in Fort Lauderdale for many years. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed sewing and her bridge club. She was a member...
Damon Graham
Oct 13, 2021
Damon Graham, age 52 of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, October 15, 1968 to William and Shirley Easterling Graham. He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School.
Damon is survived by his mother, Shirley Crawford, his siblings, Lisa Graham, Ebony Drew, Chalayna Graham, and Tiqua Graham. He is further...
Margaret Teliski
Oct 11, 2021
Margaret Teliski age 78, of Millcreek passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on October 23, 1942 a daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Heubel.
Margaret graduated from Villa Maria High School and worked as a retail associate at JC Penny for many years.
She enjoyed knitting, cooking, doing...
Jean Zeigler
Oct 10, 2021
Jean R. Zeigler age 88, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie on June 15, 1933 a daughter of the late Howard Clifford and Rae Mitchell Sponsler.
Jean was a 1951 graduate of Academy High School and went on to work as a teacher’s aide for over 25 years at Lakewood...
Rita Wiss
Oct 10, 2021
Rita M. Wiss, age 90, of LECOM Senior Living, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was born in Erie on December 20, 1930 she was a daughter of the late William E. and Celestine R. Wiss.
A graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1946 she had been self-employed as a hairdresser for many years and also furniture sales...
David Coates
Oct 9, 2021
David “Beam” “Sly” Coates, age 68, of Erie, Pa, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.
He was born on May 29, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the union of Daniel and Louise G. Coates.
David was educated in the Cleveland School for the Blind. He was legally blind by his teens. This didn't stop David. He received his G.E.D. in...
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