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Gerald P. Parshall
Aug 17, 2025
Gerald P. Parshall, age 90, of Erie passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center after an extended illness.
He was born in Erie on June 15,1935 to the late Paul and Clara Lawrence Parshall.
Gerald graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1954 and served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He was a carpenter...
Darlene S. Henry
Aug 17, 2025
Darlene S. Henry, 72, of Girard, PA, passed away peacefully, August 17, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was an active soul dispite her disability, which never slowed her down. A simple person with a stubborn vein while also fiercely loyal. She wouldn't want anyone to make a fuss.
She is survived by her mother, Helen Henry of Girard, PA, her brother...
Helen Alice Gilbert
Aug 15, 2025
Helen Alice Gilbert
Our mom, Helen Alice Gilbert, 98, was taken by God's hand August 15, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents Richard B. and Adelaide A. Graham, her brother Richard B. Graham, and her husband, Charles Hays Gilbert,
She often said, "My life was full, I was given much; good parents, a faithful husband, four good boys, and their loving...
Richard E. Brooks
Aug 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard E. Brooks, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. He departed this life on August 14, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital following a brief illness.
Born on February 13, 1952, in Union City, Pennsylvania, Richard was the eldest son of the late Eugene F. and Patricia L. (Padgett) Brooks....
Paulette Agnes Emch
Aug 11, 2025
Paulette Agnes Emch, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Paulette was born in Erie, PA on April 5, 1953, daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Bette) (Urmann) Markey. She was raised by her Aunt Agnes (Urmann) Meyer.
Paulette graduated from Harborcreek High School. Paulette married Barry on June 5, 1976, they were married...
Cathie Ann Fohner
Aug 10, 2025
Cathie Ann Shaw Fohner, age 55 of Lake City, passed away on August 10, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital after a brief battle with liver disease.
She was born in Grove City, PA on November 11, 1969, the daughter of Joan Kreiter Shaw and the late Art Shaw.
Cathie graduated from McDowell High School and went on to study at Tri-State Business...
Christopher Mosco
Aug 9, 2025
Christopher Michael Mosco, born on December 16, 1980, in Erie, Pennsylvania, returned to his eternal home on August 9, 2025, due to an epileptic seizure. He was the beloved son of Loretta and Billy McCloud and biological father Daniel Cortez.
Chris, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...
John E. Brigham
Aug 9, 2025
John E. Brigham, age 72, passed on August 9, 2025 in Erie, PA. He was born September 6, 1952 in Ilion, NY to Herbert and Margaret (Griffiths) Brigham.
He was a 1974 graduate of Syracuse University with a BS in Accounting. John married Joan Cogar on October 14, 1978 in Utica, NY. John and Joan had a son, Michael John Brigham...
Gloria A. Butler
Aug 9, 2025
Gloria A. Butler, age 69, passed away on August 9, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Erie on February 10, 1956, to the late Raymond and Thelma Martin-Butler.
Gloria graduated from Academy High School in 1974. She attended Penn State Behrend for 1 year, and then attended Erie Business Center and earned her Associate’s Degree. She...
Linda Vaughn
Aug 9, 2025
Linda Vaughn, 72, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, from complications with Muscular Dystrophy.
He was born in Erie on January 2, 1953, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Pherrin) Vaughn.
Linda attended McDowell High School. She worked for many years at various places including Microbac, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Barber National Institute. She found...
Thomas H. Coffey
Aug 8, 2025
Thomas H. Coffey, died Thursday, August 8, 2025 at Saint George, Utah, at age 70 after an aggressive three-month battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on December 9, 1954 to John W and Marjorie Jones Coffey.
Tom graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1973. He had an industrious 32 year career with Maya Brothers Construction. As a cement-pourer,...
Lavon Kehoe Hehr Novello
Aug 7, 2025
Lavon Kehoe Hehr Novello, age 87, of Erie, PA passed away on August 7, 2025, in Kirkland, WA. She was born in Tillamook, OR on May 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Hudson Kehoe.
Lavon was a graduate of Springfield High School in Oregon in 1956. She worked for a telephone company in Oregon, Washington, and California...
James R. Steele D.O.
Aug 7, 2025
James R. Steele D.O. age 89, of Millcreek, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
He was born in Erie on June 19, 1936, a son of the late Frederick Rogers and Marcella Mae Boderocco Steele.
James graduated from Gannon University and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He was a dedicated family physician with more than...
Jerome "Jerry" Edward Sinnott
Aug 5, 2025
Jerome Edward “Jerry” Sinnott, 84, begrudgingly passed away on August 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born on September 22, 1940, the son of John Edward Sinnott and Margaret Alberstadt Sinnott.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Greg Sinnott, Trish Hardner, and Tom Sinnott.
Jerry is survived by his wife of almost 65...
Daneen "Nana" Matthews
Aug 5, 2025
Daneen “Nana” Matthews, of Millcreek, finished her earthly journey on August 5th 2025 to be with her Savior Jesus Christ in heaven.
Born on January 19, 1941 to parents William and Barbara (Naylor) Huttenstine in Pitcairn, PA, Daneen graduated with Honors from Turtle Creek High and later received an accounting degree. She lived much of her life in Monroeville and Trafford...
Richard S. Seidel
Aug 3, 2025
Richard S. Seidel
Richard S. Seidel, age 83, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Born in Erie on May 30, 1942, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Sigmund) Seidel. He was a proud graduate of Cathedral Prep and Gannon University.
Richard found joy in life’s simple pleasures—especially time on the water. Whether...
Deborah Winghart
Aug 2, 2025
Deborah Winghart, 73, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family.
She was born on December 23, 1951, in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Jane Turos Wiest.
Debbie graduated from Strong Vincent High School, class of 1969, and went on to earn a bachelor’s in education at Edinboro State College. She spent...
Pearl Evelyn Kelly
Aug 2, 2025
Pearl Evelyn (Desin) Kelly, 92, of North East, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at Brevillier Village.
She was born January 4th, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Nellie (Todd) Desin.
Pearl graduated from North East High School and attended Orga Jean Beauty Academy. Over the years, she worked as a Hair Stylist,...
Gerald "Jerry" Garity
Aug 1, 2025
Gerald R. “Jerry” Garity age 88 of Girard passed away Friday August 1, 2025, at home peacefully surrounded by his family.
He was born in Girard on November 27, 1936, a son of the late Clyde and Alice Hudacky Garity.
Jerry attended Rice Avenue Union High School. He began working in construction right out of High School for Peters & Connors. He...
Alexander LaZar
Aug 1, 2025
Alexander LaZar, 25, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 1st, 2025.
He was born on February 4th, 2000, in Erie, a son of Jennifer Miraszek and Joseph LaZar.
Alex graduated from Collegiate Academy, class of 2018, where he was a member of the ROTC program there for 2 years. He then went on to attend the Erie Institute of Technology. He...
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