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 Robin J. Williams Critchell4679 viewsRobin J. Williams Critchell, age 66, of Milford, OH, was born in Erie, PA to Norman and Jean Williams. Robin passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH. She leaves behind her beloved husband Brian Critchell, her two daughters; Megan Martin (Jay), Molly Critchell, one grandson Wesley Martin, one dear brother Tim Williams, and two dear sisters; Holly and Rebecca Williams. An Erie gathering for her friends will be announced in late Spring of 2020. Local arrangemen
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 Russell King - August 21, 2021449 viewsRussell (Russ) Frank King (67), of Erie, passed away in his home on August 21, 2021.
Russ was born in Erie on September 15, 1953. He graduated from McDowell High School in 1971. He continued his education at Penn State Behrend, obtaining his Associates Degree in Business, and completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management (Magna Cum Laude) and Economics at Edinboro University. Russ worked as a Master Scheduler at Lord Corporation, from where he retired.
Russ wed his bride of 37 years, Laureen (Laurie) Gualtier-King on March 31, 1984.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joann Sirak King.
He is survived by his wife Laurie; father, Richard; siblings Deborah, Richard, Thomas (Cheryl), and Diane (Bob); son, Marc (Mandi); and grandsons Jacob and Owen; and many nieces and nephews.
Russ cherished time with his family.
He was an avid sports fan, he loved Penn State, the Cleveland Browns, Indians, Erie Otters, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He also had a passion for buying and selling sports memorabilia. Russ was an avid bowler and golfer; he could often be found on the course with both family and friends. He spent many afternoons on the greens with not only his bride, but both his son and grandson; and on many occasions with his cousin Bob Sirak (Cousin Bob).
Russ loved animals and opened his home to 4 rescue cats: Maxie, Erma, Jingles, and Sylvester. He also loved to spend time with his grandpup, Jj.
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 Shelly Wolchik188 viewsShelley Marie Cacchione Shelley Marie Cacchione, age 53, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at her home in Erie, Pa. Daughter of Leon and Olga Wolchik of Erie, she is survived by her parents, her two children, Orianna Cacchione, a graduate of the University of Michigan, who is currently in the Peace Corps in Morocco, and Zachary Cacchione, a student at Edinboro University. She is also survived by her two sisters, Sharon Wolchik of Washington, D.C. and Sharlene Wolchik of Tempe, Arizona and their families. A gradu
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 Thomas Paavola157 viewsThomas "Tom" Arthur Paavola, age 66, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on

Thursday, February 14, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on February 8, 1953, son of the late Oiva Arthur and Kristi Inne Paavola.

Tom joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in North Dakota, Alaska, California, Florida, Crete and Germany. After retiring from the Air Force, he came back to Erie and managed the Hearthside Rest Pet Cemetery.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathy
     
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