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Cody Shingledecker
Mar 9, 2022
Cody G. Shingledecker, age 37, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
He was born in Titusville, PA on October 15, 1984, a son of Kristy Boyer Gray and Ronald Shingledecker. Cody attended Tidioute High School. He enjoyed the outdoors, wildlife, fishing, and his cherished pets.
In addition to his mother, Kristy Gray and father, Ronald Shingledecker, he is...
Gary Hiles
Mar 8, 2022
Gary L. Hiles, age 81, of Erie, passed away on March 8, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on January 23, 1941 in Lancaster, OH, a son of the late George and Jeannete Sites Hiles.
He was a 1958 graduate of Millersport, OH High School and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 until 1966. He...
Douglas Williams
Mar 8, 2022
Douglas O’Neal Williams, age 69, of Erie, passed away on March 8, 2022 at St Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on October 15, 1952, a son of the late O’Neal and Vatra Williams. Douglas graduated from Academy High School and was a proud member of the US Air Force and Navy. He worked in the VA Hospital as...
John Giebfried
Mar 7, 2022
John G. Giebfried, age 79, of Erie, passed away on March 7, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Kew Gardens, NY on November 24, 1942 a son of the late John W. Giebfried and Ruth Steffans Giebfried.
John graduated from Martin Van Buren High School in New York and City College of New York with a degree in Engineering and...
Clemont Austin Iv
Mar 6, 2022
Clemont Robert “Rob” Austin IV, age 53, of Chicago, died March 6, 2022, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Rob was a wonderful and caring father and role model to his three children, with a sharp but gentle sense of humor. He was a fierce competitor blessed with stamina and perseverance. He was a lover of...
Krista Placidi
Mar 5, 2022
Krista R. Placidi, age 52, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, February 1, 1970, daughter of Howard P. and Cathy Froess Hamme.
Krista was a 1987 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and earned her AS in Dental Hygiene at the University of Pittsburgh. She was a Dental Hygienist in...
Richard Clement
Mar 5, 2022
Richard P. Clement, age 73, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, on August 29, 1948 a son of the late Albert J. Clement and Enis M. DeCarolis Clement.
Richard graduated from Erie Tech Memorial High School and Penn State University. He was an executive with Pyramid Industries and Lamson & Sessions...
Hudstain Johnson
Mar 4, 2022
Hudstain Johnson, loving mother and grandmother, left this world March 4, 2022, surrounded by her family. Hudstain was born January 16, 1936, in Canton, MS, to the late David and Tempia Banks-Winfield. The family was grateful to celebrate her 86th birthday this past January together as one.
Hudstain was a resident of Erie for over 60 years. She devoted her life...
Thelma Krepps
Mar 4, 2022
Thelma Irene Krepps, age 92, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was born on November 1, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Susanna Zedo Biega.
Thelma graduated high school in Pittsburg and worked at the Green Shingle Restaurant for many years. She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, knitting and...
William Kensill
Mar 4, 2022
William H. Kensill, age 80, of Erie, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at LECOM Senior Living Center.
He was born in Erie on December 16, 1941, a son of the late Bernard W. and Caroline E. Fullerton Kensill.
William attended Academy High School. He worked as a Truck Driver for Burham Lumber Co., in Erie, PA. He will be remembered...
Gloria Wilczynski
Mar 4, 2022
Gloria J. (Swanson) Wilczynski, age 83, of Erie passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at UPMC Hamot. She was born February 18, 1939 in Erie the daughter of the late Ralph and Marietta (Harriger) Swanson.
Gloria was a 1957 graduate of Academy High School and had worked in the offices of Zurn Industries and Erie Technological Products. For 25 years she...
Christian Zimmerley
Mar 3, 2022
Christian Zimmerley, age 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side, on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
He was born in Erie, PA September 22, 1938 a son of the late Eugene M. and Stephanie Loesch Zimmerley.
Christian graduated from East High School and served in the US Navy. He began his banking career in 1957 at Marine Bank...
Joseph Lawrence
Mar 3, 2022
Joseph “Pucho” Valentine Lawrence, age 61, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at this residence.
He was born on July 5, 1960, in Erie, a son of the late Jose Garcia and Rosalie Prindle Lawrence.
Before retiring Joseph worked with Local 207 as a Hazardous Materials specialist, after retirement he enjoyed spending time with family, socializing with many friends, playing cards,...
Bruce Quinlan
Mar 3, 2022
Bruce Ward “Quin” Quinlan, age 73, of Erie, passed away at his residence Thursday, March 3, 2022. He was born in Erie January 30, 1949, son of the late Raymond J. and Margaret Gene Dolloff Quinlan.
Bruce was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and was an accomplished member of the dive team and referred to as the “Diving...
Jack Foht
Feb 27, 2022
Jack R. Foht, age 87, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, on October 13, 1934 a son of the late Charles H. Foht and Mary Cronin Foht.
Jack graduated from Cathedral Prep High School in 1952 and Gannon University in 1957. He was a Captain in the Army and the...
Scott Hinkle
Feb 26, 2022
Scott A. Hinkle, age 52, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Erie, May, 25, 1969 to Marvin “Jack” Hinkle and Joyce Elaine Hinkle. Scott worked with Local 603 Labors Union for over 25 years.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Steve Hinkle.
Scott is survived by his daughters, Samantha Hinkle, and...
Johanne Catrabone
Feb 26, 2022
The world lost a beloved mother, grandmother and friend…
Johanne L. (Clark) Catrabone, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 26, 2022.
Born in Coudersport, PA on January 5, 1941, a daughter to the late John and Olga (Buck) Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gregory T Catrabone...
Bonnie Ruff
Feb 26, 2022
Bonnie Jean Ruff, age 78, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born March 1, 1943 to the late Edward L. and Helen Johnson Ruff. Bonnie graduated with honors from East High School and was retired from U.E. Local 506 where she worked as an administrative professional for many years.
Bonnie loved her family...
Nellie Horn
Feb 25, 2022
Nellie L. Horn, age, 91, of Harborcreek, PA passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022.
She was born in Wattsburg, PA on April 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Ray Bernsley and Ethel Yost Bernsley.
She attended North East High School, was a former member of the Red Hat Society and a “former” member of the Tops Club Chapter 91.
In addition...
Timothy Donovan
Feb 25, 2022
Timmy Donovan, formerly of West 8th St, Skyline Drive, Schmidt Towers, and Edinboro Manor, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. He was born in Erie on December 29, 1959, a son of the late Robert and Mary (McCarthy) Donovan.
He worked for many years at Valerio’s restaurant locations around Erie. When he was younger, he was an Erie Times News...