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Barbara Drenning
Oct 9, 2021
Barbara Shields Drenning (80) died in hospice care at her home in Buffalo, NY on October 9, 2021, with her children at her side. The daughter of Peter Joseph and Dorothy Shields of Erie, and the wife of the late John B. Drenning, she is survived by her brothers Peter Shields (Grace) and Hugh Shields (Christine); daughter Elizabeth (Neil Levi);...
Gary Crockett
Oct 8, 2021
Gary Stephen Crockett, Sr. age 62, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie.
He was born on July 6, 1959, in Joliet, Illinois, the son of the late Charles “Joe” and Christine (Wyatt) Crockett.
Gary graduated from Technical Memorial High School, class of 1978. He would then go on to serve the country in the United States...
Michael Cifelli
Oct 8, 2021
Michael Cifelli age 89, of Millcreek passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on June 17, 1932 a son of the late Nicolas and Maria Guarino Cifelli.
Mike graduated from Millcreek High School and then went on to serve in the United States Navy. He attended Erie Business Center and went on to work...
Judith Kubaney
Oct 8, 2021
Judith J. Kubaney, age 78, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday October 8, 2021, in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was born in Erie on February 20, 1943 to the late William and Charlotte May.
She married the love of her life Jim Kubaney on August 14, 1965 at St. Patrick’s Church in Erie, PA. Together they set a wonderful...
Katrina Foltz
Oct 8, 2021
Katrina Marie Foltz, 45, passed away October 8, 2021, in her home in Erie, Pennsylvania, surrounded by family.
Katrina was born on February 10th, 1976, to John and Mary (Petrosky) Foltz in DuBois, Pennsylvania. She attended DuBois Central Catholic High School, class of 1994. Katrina earned her undergraduate degree in Music Education from Mercyhurst University (1998) and Master’s degree in Educational...
Christian Razanauskas
Oct 7, 2021
Christian Lidano Razanauskas, age 60, of Erie passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 7, 2021 at UPMC Hamot as a result of a tragic fall.
Chris was born January 9, 1961 in Erie the son of the late Edward Razanauskas, Sr. and Louise Coluzzi Razanauskas.
Chris was recently retired from the Millcreek School District where he was very active with the local teacher’s...
Charline Pope
Oct 6, 2021
Charline went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at her residence. Charline was born in Champagne, Illinois on September 28, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Charles E. Aylor and Guessie Kelley Aylor. Charline dedicated her life to Christ at a very early age. By the age of 12 years old, she served...
Christine Pontoriero
Oct 6, 2021
Christine E. Pontoriero of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away after a brief viral illness at Punta Gorda Hospital in Florida on October 6, 2021.
Christine was born October 13, 1944 in Erie, Pennsylvania the daughter of Joseph W. and Helen Blossey Pontoriero (Ponze). She was predeceased by her parents, her former husband Anthony Muldoon, brother Dr. Jack Pontoriero, brother-in-law William...
Nelson Trushel
Oct 6, 2021
Nelson E. Trushel of Fairview, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at UPMC Hamot with his family at his side.
He was born October 8, 1946 in Canton, Ohio. He was a son of the late John C. Trushel and Ethel Dixon Trushel, the youngest of six children.
Nelson was a graduate of Minerva High School and was a...
William Simmons
Oct 5, 2021
William (Bill) Simmons, 73, of Erie, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 with loved ones by his side.
Bill lived a simple life and cared deeply for his family and his dog Spencer. He had a love for all music especially Rock and Roll, and was an aspiring musician. Bill painted almost every day and had...
Margaret Kelsey
Oct 5, 2021
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Quinn Kelsey, 92, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Saint Mary’s Home of Erie at Asbury Ridge. She was born in Erie on June 27, 1929, to John J. Quinn Sr. and Harriet Parke Quinn.
She was a 1947 graduate of Mercyhurst Preparatory School and a 1952 graduate of Villa Maria...
Joyce Mcintire
Oct 4, 2021
Joyce Ann “Brooks” McIntire age 89, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Connellsville, PA on March 14, 1932 a daughter of the late Florence A. Brooks.
Joyce graduated from Northwestern High School.
She loved to work in her garden, singing and spending time with her pets. She enjoyed watching and playing sports and...
James Jones
Oct 4, 2021
James E Jones. 1941 - 2021 ERIE, PA – James “Jim” Jones, age 80, of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson disease.
He was born in Whitesboro, NY, on March 25, 1941, son of the late Evan and Gladys Pearce Jones and he was a graduate of Whitesboro High School....
Betty Watson
Oct 3, 2021
On Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 God called our mother, Betty A. Watson, home. We were blessed to have celebrated 100 plus years, a very full life, with our Mom. She was born on February 12, 1921 to Ruth and Fred Altenberger.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Watson, Jr., her daughter, Ruth Bowes, son-in-law Ed Bowes, Sr., her...
Robert Rapheal
Oct 3, 2021
Robert Rapheal age 67, of Millcreek passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Pittsburgh on August 4, 1954 a son of the late Edward and Mary Seeno Rapheal.
Robert graduated from McDowell High School and went on to attend Mercyhurst University.
He worked as an officer for the PA State Police for 27 years prior...
Romaine Musso
Oct 2, 2021
Romaine E. Musso, 96, of Erie passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at LECOM Senior Living Center. Born in Kittanning, PA she was the daughter of the late Ord and Lida (Starr) Spence. After graduating from high school in 1942, she moved to Erie at the age of 18.
At 70, she retired as Manager of Avis Rent-a-Car,...
Margaret Pierce
Oct 2, 2021
Margaret Doritty (Chandler Winslow Kuhlman) Pierce, age 91 of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Ball Pavillion.
She was born on July 30, 1930 in Albion, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Viola Harner Doritty.
Margaret graduated from Strong Vincent High School, and worked in hospitality for many years where she...
Paul Bendure
Oct 2, 2021
Paul S. Bendure passed away at the age of 80 on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center.
He was born August 2, 1941 in Fairview, PA. He was a son of the late Ernest M. and Mildred (Hetz) Bendure. He grew up playing football and racing cars and snowmobiles.
Paul graduated from Fairview High School in 1960...
Phillip "Butch" Gocal Sr.
Oct 1, 2021
Phillip "Butch" Gocal Sr, 74 of Erie, made his final run around the bases on Friday October 1, 2021. He's now enjoying a slice of lemon meringue pie with heavenly friends and family.
Born on May 12, 1947 in Union City PA, to the late Philip Gocal and Loretta Mohr Gocal. Phil was a country boy who lived for baseball....
Randy Nielson
Oct 1, 2021
Randy S. Nielson, Sr., 60, of Coaldale, PA died October 1st, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA of COVID-19.
He was married to Teresa (Wyatt) Nielson. He was an employee of Tobyhanna Army Depot and earned the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service for his support as an electronics mechanic during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also a truck...
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