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Charles Pursell
May 10, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Pursell, Sr., age 88, passed away on Friday May 10, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Girard, PA on August 22, 1935, the son of the late Roy and Gladys Keep Pursell.
Charlie served in the United States Air Force from 1954 until 1962. He went on to work as a Mold Finisher at Reddog/PHB for 25...
Paul F. Hubbell
May 9, 2024
Paul F. Hubbell, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 9, 2024.
He was born in Erie, PA on June 23, 1989, the son of Richard F. Hubbell and his wife Carol and Jennifer A. Patterson Frisina and her husband Tony.
Paul graduated from Northwestern High School. He worked as a laborer in construction. He enjoyed fishing and swimming and hanging...
Chris F. Gallagher
May 9, 2024
Chris F. Gallagher, age 81, of Erie passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born April 18, 1943 in Erie the son of the late Francis and Doris (Christensen) Gallagher.A lifelong resident of Erie, Chris was retired as a welder from Amthor Steel and Erie’s General Electric. He was an avid boater and fisherman who was a member of...
Ann Marie Huber
May 9, 2024
Ann Marie (Bielanin) Huber, age 79, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
She was born in Erie on August 16, 1944, a daughter of the late Arthur and Irene (Granetto) Bielanin.
Ann Marie graduated from Strong Vincent High School and then went on to attend Edinboro University. She was an avid Seawolves baseball and Pittsburgh Steelers football fan and previously enjoyed...
John R. Swanson
May 8, 2024
John R. Swanson, age 74, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Villa at the Lake in Conneaut, Ohio. He was born April 5, 1950 in Erie, the son of the late Robert C. and Jeanne (Flaugh) Swanson.Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Kondaat) Swanson.John graduated from McDowell Class of 1968. Worked for...
Jean Elizabeth Shirley
May 8, 2024
Jean Elizabeth Prindle Shirley
Jean Shirley, age 89, went to be with her lord and savior on Wednesday, May 8th 2024 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on July 22nd, 1934 the daughter of the late Kathryn M. Guelcher and William J. Prindle.
Jean graduated from Millcreek High School, Class of 1952. She was a member of the National Honor Society,...
Dorothy B. Wilkins
May 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mom on Wednesday May 8th, 2024.
Dorothy B. Tucker Wilkins, 93, lived in Fairview PA and was formerly a snowbird of Sebring FL. She was born in Albion PA on November 18th, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Lyle Z. and Blanche B. Mosier Tucker.
She was...
Deonte Dupree Tate, Sr.
May 7, 2024
Deonte Dupree Tate, Sr., age 35, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, due to an untimely and tragic accident.
He was born on September 12, 1988, in Erie, to Andrea Harris and Benjamin Tate (Alicia).
Deonte was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He loved sports, gambling, cooking, clothing, sneakers, hats, playing pool, grilling, taking vacations, watching his daughter’s basketball...
Sean Freeling
May 7, 2024
Sean Freeling passed away on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024. He was born in Erie on March 16th, 1995 to Kimberly Snippert and the late Robert Freeling.Sean graduated from McDowell High School in 2013. He served as a Petroleum Supply Specialist in the US Army. In addition, he also worked at Outback Steakhouse, Home Depot, and Target. He staunchly supported the...
Josephine Davis
May 6, 2024
Josephine S. “Jo” Davis, age 104, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024 at Westlake Woods Assisted Living.
She was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 20, 1920, the daughter of the late John and Frances Polecki.
After graduating high school, she entered nursing school and became a Registered Nurse. Jo became a United States Navy Nurse, achieving the rank of Lieutenant...
Dr. William A. Corsello
May 5, 2024
Dr. William A. CorselloBill passed onto the loving care of his savior on May 5, 2024 at the age of 83. He now has perfect hearing, something he longed for all his life.Bill had successful dental practices in North Hills of Pittsburgh for more than 56 years, something he was honored for by the National Dental Society. After graduating from...
Beatrice Estok
May 5, 2024
Beatrice “Bea” Estok, age 76 of Edinboro, PA, passed away at her home on
Sunday May 5, 2024.
She was born in Meadville, PA on February 4, 1948, to the
late John K. Schmitt and Doris Brant Holton.
Bea was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed fishing and hunting with her
husband Bob, and spent much of her free time with family, reading, gardening,
sewing...
Paul E. Gustafson
May 5, 2024
Paul E. Gustafson, age 66 passed away on Sunday May 5, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on May 16, 1957 to the late Roland H. (Gus) and Etta J. Tracy Gustafson.Paul graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1975. He worked in production at Hammermill and retired from McInnis Rolled Rings in 2020. He was an Erie...
Irene T. Schnell
May 4, 2024
Irene T. (Matusik) Schnell, age 94, of Erie went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Her son, Rod, and his family were by her side as well as her daughter, Marcie, in spirit. She was born in Erie on October 23, 1929 the daughter of the late Stanley and Bertha (Buczynski) Matusik.A lifelong resident of Erie, Irene...
Marion Wiler
May 3, 2024
Marion Wiler, age 90, of Erie, passed away at home, Friday May 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Erie, April 7, 1934, a daughter of the late Charles and Marie Gott. Marion loved going to the family camp with her late husband, George. She enjoyed watching birds, sports, especially the Indians, and her shows on Hallmark...
James D. "Jim" Joint
May 2, 2024
James D. “Jim” Joint went peacefully to be with the love of his life, Marianne Marie Moore Joint, on May 2nd, 2024. He was born in Erie, PA on April 24th, 1931, to the late Charles Joint and Mary Blossey Joint.
Jim worked as a Master Plasterer for many companies. He took great pride in his craftsmanship and his work could...
Dorothy L. Friend
May 1, 2024
Dorothy L. Friend, age 91, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2024. Wife of 35 years to Felix Randy Friend whom she married on February 24, 1967. Mother of Donna Mann of Erie and Peggy Beerbower of Erie, Paul Friend and his wife, Ann, of East Springfield.
She is further survived by 29 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and many nieces...
Paul F. Mihalak Jr.
May 1, 2024
Paul F. Mihalak Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 1st, 2024, at the age of 84 after experiencing complications following successful lung surgery.Born in Erie, PA on October 5th, 1939, Paul was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was a 1957 graduate of Cathedral Prep where he excelled in football...
Laura P. Damon
Apr 30, 2024
Laura P. Damon, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Buffalo, NY on April 26, 1938 to the late Mason Orne and Louise Provost Damon.
After graduating from Smith College, Laura joined the first group of the Peace Corps in 1961 and taught students in Ghana. Her experiences there inspired a...
Richard W. Bennett
Apr 29, 2024
Richard W. Bennett age 76, of Erie, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Centerville, Pa on April 13, 1948, a son of the late Chester and Margaret Stufflebeam Bennett.
Richard worked at GE for many years.
He was a member of the St. Mary’s Club of Erie.
Richard referred to himself as a “Good ol boy”...
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