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Darrell Moffett

Darrell Moffett

Nov 21, 2024

Darrell Moffett, age 59, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 21, 2024, after an extended illness surrounded by his family. He was born on January 19, 1965, in Erie, a son of Mattie Henderson Moffett and the late Edward Moffett. 

Darrell was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked for Hamot and the Surgery Center...

JoAnn Sturdivant

JoAnn Sturdivant

Nov 20, 2024

JoAnn Sturdivant, age 84, passed away on Wednesday November 20, 2024, at her residence.

She was born in Fairview on February 16, 1940, the daughter of the late Elmer and Hazel Otteni Platz.

JoAnn graduated from Fairview High School, Class of 1958. She was employed as a bank teller for 20 years. She loved her family and her dog Pepper. She also...

John Keith Fischer

John Keith Fischer

Nov 18, 2024

John Keith Fischer, 72, of Erie, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024.

He was born April 7, 1952 in Erie, a son to the late Peter and Betty Jane (Hanes) Fischer.

John graduated from McDowell High School. After graduating high school, he served in the National Guard. He worked as an Assembler at GE for many years until retirement. John was...

John A. Orth Jr.

John A. Orth Jr.

Nov 17, 2024

John A. Orth Jr., age 59, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital after a short illness.

He was born on April 26, 1965, in Erie, to the late John A. and Jean (Mauer) Orth Sr.

John was a great husband, dad and grandfather. He loved to go fishing. John enjoyed cooking, especially for the holiday.

In addition to...

David F. Heubel

David F. Heubel

Nov 17, 2024

David F. Heubel, age 81, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on January 17, 1943, the son of the late Thomas and Mildred (Sinnott) Heubel.

David was a proud 1961 graduate of Cathedral Prep. Following graduation, he began his career at AMSCO, where he completed a...

James "Jimmy" Dilimone, Sr.

James "Jimmy" Dilimone, Sr.

Nov 17, 2024

James “Jimmy” Dilimone, Sr. age 79 of Erie passed away on Sunday November 17, 2024.

He was born in Erie’s Little Italy on June 16, 1945, a son of the late Anna (Ricci) and Michael Dilimone Sr.

Jimmy attended Academy High School. He worked as a boiler maker at Zurn Industries for 30 years until it closed. He also worked for the...

Callie Hughes

Callie Hughes

Nov 15, 2024

Callie A. Hughes age 48, of Lake City, was taken to soon on Friday, November 15, 2024.

She was born in Grayling, MI on November 6, 1976, a daughter of the late Charles and Suzette Wood Gring.

She graduated from High School in Libby, Montana. Callie loved the outdoors, nature, animals, and music. She had worked for Mike’s Sports Bar in Lake...

Michael Craig Leopold

Michael Craig Leopold

Nov 15, 2024

Michael Craig Leopold, age 59, passed away on Friday November 15, 2024, at Suncoast Hospice in Tampa, Florida.

He was born on February 10, 1965, in Erie, PA, the son of the late Donald and Sonya Long Leopold.

After graduating Fairview High School, he earned an associate’s degree in accounting and moved to Los Angeles where he worked at the LA Zoo....

Robert Rosini

Robert Rosini

Nov 15, 2024

Robert Rosini, age 88, of Girard and formerly of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday November 15, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on June 27, 1936, in Shamokin, PA, the son of the late Atelio and Josephine Drucis Rosini.

Robert graduated from Lodi High School in New Jersey and went on to service in the United States Air Force. He...

Geraldine A. Baker

Geraldine A. Baker

Nov 15, 2024

Geraldine Alice (Geri/Honey) Martin-Baker, age 91 of Erie, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024.

She was born March 14, 1933 to the late Myrtle (Bolkey) Martin-Ritter and Clement Martin Sr.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Allan in 1994, sister, Dorothy & (Palmer) Crock, sister, Miriam & (Stanley) Swiencki, Joanne Ritter, Brothers, Clement (Buddy) Martin, William (Billy) & Dawn...

Edith Lawrence Leuschen

Edith Lawrence Leuschen

Nov 14, 2024

Edith Lawrence Leuschen, age 73, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2024, at UPMC Hamot.

She was born on April 13, 1951, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Donald Lawrence Sr and Harriet Lunger Lawrence. 

She loved her large family and being a deacon at Fairview Presbyterian where she was part of the Soul Sisters and volunteered for many different...

Stacey Shuman

Stacey Shuman

Nov 11, 2024

Stacey Rai Wyant (Shuman), 46, of Oakwood St., Erie, PA, crossed over to The Other Side on Monday, November 11, 2024, at AHN St. Vincent Hospital. She will be sorely missed.

Stacey was born to Bill and Carol (Donovan) Wyant on February 21, 1978, in Meadville, PA; she was the baby of the family, growing up with siblings Christopher, Leslie, and...

Kathleen "Kathy" DiNicola

Kathleen "Kathy" DiNicola

Nov 11, 2024

Kathleen McCallion DiNicola, 73, died after a two year battle with cancer with her husband, sons and sisters at her side.

Kathy was born August 11, 1951, a daughter of the late Edward and Nancy Weis McCallion. Kathy attended St. Andrew Grade School and Strong Vincent High School. She met Tony at Strong Vincent High School and they married after graduating...

Ruth Edith Arnemann

Ruth Edith Arnemann

Nov 10, 2024

Ruth Edith Arnemann, age 100, formerly of Cranesville, PA, died on Sunday November 10, 2024.

She was born in Erie, July 29, 1924, the daughter of the late Dr. Fred Fisher, Jr., M.D. and Mary Dorothy Fisher.

Mrs. Arnemann was a graduate of East High School and attended Indiana State Teachers College. She was employed as Admitting Clerk at Reid Memorial Hospital,...

Margaret Leigh Hallgren

Margaret Leigh Hallgren

Nov 9, 2024

Margaret Leigh Hallgren, age 75, of Girard, passed away on Saturday November 9, 2024, at Walnut Creek Healthcare.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 25, 1948, a daughter of the late Macon and Betty Cover Jordan.

Margaret was a 1968 graduate of Friends Boarding School. She went on to earn her degrees at Ohio State University. She worked as a...

Joseph Richard Artello

Joseph Richard Artello

Nov 8, 2024

Joseph Richard Artello ("Joe"), age 76, of The Villages in Florida passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital.

He was born in Albion, PA on July 15, 1948, a son of the late John and Margaret (Gresh) Artello. 

He was a graduate of Northwestern High School, class of 1966 and Gannon University, class of 1971. Joe...

Virginia Fuhrer Birkmire

Virginia Fuhrer Birkmire

Nov 8, 2024

Virginia Fuhrer Birkmire age 99, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at Forestview.

She was born in Erie on June 2, 1925, a daughter of the late Fred and Matilda Ruf Fuhrer.

She graduated from Millcreek High School in 1943.

Virginia was a homemaker and founder and co-owner of Birkmire trucking for more than 50 years.

She was a member of Our...

Sandra LaJohn Barry

Sandra LaJohn Barry

Nov 8, 2024

Sandra LaJohn Barry passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 with her son Frederick by her side after a lengthy illness. She was born August 3, 1947 in Erie the daughter of the late Fred J. and Dorothy (Smith) LaJohn.

"This is the Day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

 Sandy said and...

Linda Marie Kosnik

Linda Marie Kosnik

Nov 8, 2024

Linda Marie Kosnik, age 75, of Erie, passed away November 8, 2024, at UPMC Hamot with her family by her side. She was born on December 29, 1948, to the late Anthony and Jacqueline Skarzenski.

Linda was born in Erie and graduated from East High School. She worked as an Assembler for Tanner Manufacturing.

Linda is survived by her husband of 50...

Russell R. Phelps

Russell R. Phelps

Nov 7, 2024

Russell R. Phelps, age 88, of Erie, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Sarah Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born November 14, 1935, in Erie, the son of the late Ray Walter and Irene Anker Phelps. Russell was a 1955 graduate of Tech Memorial High School and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Phelps was a...

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