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Fred J. Ferraro
Oct 2, 2025
Fred J. Ferraro Jr., 69, of Erie, passed away on October 2, 2025.
He was born in Erie on August 24, 1956, son of the late Fred J. Ferraro Sr. and Carol Stein Ferraro.
Fred was a graduate of Academy High School and worked at Zurns Industries as a cast metal operator, where he retired. He enjoyed the company of his many...
Patrick Lupo, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Patrick Frank Lupo Jr. was born on April 1, 1946 to Patrick Frank Lupo Sr. and Margaret Czigler Lupo. A family of “Pats” also includes his sister, Sister Pat Lupo, OSB, their first born.
Pat was an all around athlete who shined in three sports. As a young ballplayer, Pat enjoyed the experience of a lifetime when he and his teammates...
Harry Allen Petroff
Sep 30, 2025
Harry Allen Petroff
Harry A. Petroff, age 64, of Erie passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at UPMC Hamot. He was born February 6, 1961 in Erie, the son of the late William F. and Martha (Fomich) Petroff.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Harry had worked as a Boiler Plant Operator for UPMC Hamot. He also had attended the Russian Orthodox Old...
Gary L. Johnstone
Sep 29, 2025
Gary L. Johnstone, age 73, of Erie passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home. He was born March 17, 1952 in Erie the son of the late Harry and Ellen (Sterling) Johnstone.
A 1970 graduate of East High School, Gary was retired as a Boilermaker with Riley Stoker Corp. He was a member of the Nuova Aurora Club, St....
Michael Osterberg
Sep 26, 2025
Michael Osterberg, age 65, of Erie passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the VA Medical Center.
He was born in Erie on November 9, 1959, a son of Rose Marie Will and the late Harvey Osterberg.
Michael received his master’s degree from Gannon University and served in the United States Army during the Gulf War.
Michael enjoyed bowling, playing cards and...
Marlene Adele Williams
Sep 24, 2025
Marlene Adele Harris Williams passed away eight days after her 78th birthday on September 24, 2025, at Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.
She was born on September 16, 1947, in Erie, to the late Glenn Daniel and Hattie B. (Allen) Harris.
Marlene was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1966. She would further her education through the Opportunities Industrial Center...
Sheila Higgins
Sep 24, 2025
Sheila Higgins, age 82, of Erie, passed away in the arms of her husband of 58 years and holding the hand of her only daughter, Kelly on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born March 22, 1943, in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Jane (Rooney) Sullivan.
Sheila graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1961....
Ruth Robinson
Sep 22, 2025
Ruth Robinson, age 66, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 1, 1959, in Cleveland, OH to the late Ralph and Jean Ferguson.
Ruth loved to sing and dance, host parties, cook, and take care of everyone; she was the glue of the family. She always made sure to dress well, donate...
Stephen D. Pett, MD
Sep 22, 2025
Stephen D. Pett, MD, age 80, of Fairview, PA, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his residence, with family present to support his passing.
He was born in Midland, TX, on July 31, 1945, a son of the late Stephen D. Pett, Sr. and Kathleen ’Dolorita’ Enright Pett.
Stephen was a 1963 graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory School in South...
Elmer L. Zeigler
Sep 21, 2025
Elmer L. Zeigler, age 93, of Millcreek, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born in Tidioute, PA on February 21, 1932, a son to the late Lloyd and Mary (Ferry) Zeigler.
Elmer was a 1950 graduate of Millcreek High School. He joined the army in 1950 and served in the Korean War until 1953....
Gerald Arthur Donahue
Sep 20, 2025
Gerald A. (Pete) Donahue, age 93 of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born January 2, 1932 in McKean, PA, he was the son of Fay Clifford and Daisy (Mitchell) Donahue. Gerald was born and raised on his parent’s dairy farm in McKean and graduated from McKean Joint High School in 1950.
He...
Richard "Ricky" Whetzel
Sep 19, 2025
Richard Whetzel, known affectionately as Ricky, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born on August 15, 1960, in Wheeling, West Virginia, and spent much of his life in New Castle and Sharon, Pennsylvania.
Ricky was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Le’Janae Rickel Whetzel, his mother Betty Simmons, and his...
Charles Louis Martini
Sep 19, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Louis Martini died unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1950, to the late John and Rose (Licato) Martini.
Soon after graduation from Strong Vincent High School in 1968, he joined the Navy where he served as the mail clerk on the USS Saratoga. After returning from the service, he worked as an Independent...
Linda Y. Stiles
Sep 18, 2025
Linda Y. Stiles age 74 of Erie passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Erie on June 15, 1951, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Bertha Lydick Stiles.
Linda attended Fort LeBoeuf High School. She loved her cats, crochet, and embroider, she was so talented. Her biggest joy was her family and being a loving...
Earthee Woodard
Sep 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Earthee Lee Woodard, of Erie, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on September 4, 1942, in Wayne County, Mississippi, the oldest son of the late Richard and Minnie Woodard.
A graduate of Tech Memorial High School, where he was known for his talent on the...
James Martin "Marty" Kerr
Sep 18, 2025
James Martin “Marty” Kerr age 71, of Waterford, known to most as Marty, passed away after a battle with cancer.
He was born in Erie on February 21, 1954, a son of the late James W. and Marion McClellan Kerr.
Marty was a 1972 graduate of McDowell High School and went on to work for his father at Kerr’s Tire Korner. He...
Linda Isaly Russell
Sep 17, 2025
Linda Isaly Russell, age 64, of Girard, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on November 14, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Jack and Elaine Isaly and Mary Lou Williams Isaly.
Linda graduated from Fox Chapel Area High School and went on to earn her associate degree from Carnegie Mellon University. She worked for...
Zelma Jean Cooper
Sep 15, 2025
Zelma Jean Cooper, age 76 , of Erie, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Erie on October 24, 1948, a daughter of the late Howard and Aileen Darr Kerner.
Jeannie worked in administration for the VA Hospital for 22 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla...
Joshua Swanson
Sep 15, 2025
Joshua Swanson, age 47, of Edinboro, PA passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Millcreek, September 3, 1978, to Janet Burdette and the late George Swanson.
Josh was a family man in all ways; he was happiest when he was supporting his children’s sports teams and spending time with them. From coaching Little League,...
Ann Elizabeth Townsend
Sep 12, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Townsend, 87, died Friday, September 12, 2025, at Springhill Senior Living – Oakview in Erie.
Born on September 29, 1938, in Hartford, Connecticut, Ann was the only child of Thelma and Milton Stocking. Ann graduated from Colby College in 1960 and earned her M.Ed. from Central Connecticut State University in 1967.
Ann taught elementary school in Connecticut, Vermont, but primarily...
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