McDowell Class of 1971

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Natalie Leuschen1024 viewsNatalie Brocious, age 68, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie to the late Charles and Jean Hess Leuschen, on February 21, 1953.

Natalie graduated from McDowell High School, class of 1971, where she met her husband of 50 years, Bill Brocious. She worked as an office manager for Value City for many years. Natalie loved Bingo, playing the slots at the casino, she knitted clothing for infants, and loved all animals.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Brocious, her
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Alan Levandowski599 views
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Elisa Caravaglia567 views
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Debbie VanHorn530 views
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Bob Baney515 viewsRobert Dale Baney, 67, accepted the outreached hand of his angel, Aislin, as he let go of the hands of his earthly family on April 13, 2021. He was surrounded by his wife Rhonda (Fisher), daughter, Dawna (Alex Cohen) and son, Keile (Cathy), as they sang his favorite Pink Floyd songs.

Robert was born June 6, 1953, to the late, Lester and Elizabeth (Varney) Baney. Robert graduated McDowell High School and began a long career with Johnson Controls in Erie. He married Rhonda Fisher in December 1976 and welcome
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498 viewsCharles D. Britton, age 68, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly, at his residence, on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He was born in Erie, on February 10, 1952, son of the late Robert "Bob" and Doris Glenn Britton.

Charles was an incredible athlete and set many records in Erie. He played for Cathedral Prep and McDowell. He will be remembered for his achievements as an all-around athlete excelling in anything he played. Charles always gave 100 percent. He graduated from McDowell in 1970, and continued his education
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Kathy Rudolph492 viewsKathryn Elizabeth Wilson, age 67, of Erie, passed away March 6, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Erie, July 5, 1953 to the Virgil Estes, and the late Josephine Estes (Hutchison). Kathryn was adopted and raised by Theodore Rudolph, and Elizabeth Rudolph.

Kathryn was a lover of music, poetry, history, astronomy, hiking, science fiction, Steven King novels, bird watching, gardening and the Cleveland Browns. She loved to sew and create intricate jewelery using beads and trinkets. She
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Russell King - August 21, 2021455 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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Joe Paegler402 views
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Janet Coryell378 viewsJanet Dorothea Coryell, age 67, of Erie passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Western Reserve Senior Living. She was born in Erie, on September 23, 1953, a daughter of the late David Harrison and Patricia Snyder Coryell.

Janet attended Westlake Junior High and graduated from McDowell Senior High School in 1971. She received her bachelor degree from Mansfield State University in Elementary Education. Janet’s love of learning led her to take college courses her entire life. Her passion for reference a
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