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Ruth Carolyn Copeland-McCullum
Apr 26, 2025
Ruth Carolyn Strickland Copeland McCullum, age 76, of Erie, passed away, Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born in Ellisville, Mississippi, on November 16, 1948, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Strickland and Annie Ruth Whigham Strickland.
Ruth was a licensed cosmetologist. She worked for Erie Specialty Products for 10 years, before relocating to Indianapolis, Indiana where she ultimately retired...
Theodore Vanderhoff III
Apr 26, 2025
Theodore Vanderhoff III, age 52, of Erie, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. He was born in Corry, PA on April 30, 1972, a son of Carolyn and the late Theodore Vanderhoff Jr.
Ted was the second shift Warehouse Supervisor at The Plastek Group. He loved music, especially Nine Inch Nails. Ted loved the Pittsburgh Steelers,...
Judith June Dundon
Apr 26, 2025
Judith June Alexander Dundon, 80, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at UPMC Hamot after a short illness. She was born May 6, 1944 to the late Ralph Alexander and June (Wygant) Alexander.
She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1962 and attended Gannon University. She worked for the Erie County Library System for more than 20 years in the...
Carey Lynn Hess-Vitale
Apr 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carey Lynn Hess-Vitale, who left this world on April 25, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carey, born on April 26, 1962, in Erie, was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She lived her life with a spirit that touched everyone around her and...
Helen Laskowski
Apr 24, 2025
Helen (Pavlock) Laskowski, age 98, of Erie passed away Thursday April 24, 2025, at UPMC Hamot. She was born on January 14, 1927, in Johnsonburg, PA, the daughter of the late Walter and Pauline (Machcoviak) Pavlock.
Helen will be remembered most as being the wonderful mother of five sons, working in union with her husband “Joe,” to pave their way to...
Dolores "Dee" Katherine Lasher
Apr 24, 2025
Dolores “Dee” Katherine Lasher of Erie, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was born in California, PA on March 29, 1930, the daughter of the late William McKinley Hormell and Martha Rachel Johnson Hormell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lemuel Lasher, M.D. of Erie; two...
Philip Eden
Apr 23, 2025
Philip Eden, a serial entrepreneur who played a pioneering role in multiple Erie industries, from insurance to personal computers to craft beer, died April 23 after a long illness. He was 82.
Despite having no previous experience with, or even much knowledge of, computing, Eden launched his most successful venture, ComputerLand of Erie, in 1983. (Indeed, Eden struggled all his life...
Larry Eugene Markham
Apr 22, 2025
Larry Eugene Markham, passed away on April 22, 2025.
He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on May 17, 1949, a son of the late Eugene Markham and Clara (Miller) Markham Fleming.
Larry worked part-time for different farmers in the summer. He later went to school to get his CDL license and worked for a trucking company in Erie and Grimm Industries. Larry...
Andy George Sabol
Apr 22, 2025
Andy G. Sabol, age 63, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday April 22, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on January 11, 1962, a son of the late Andy M. Sabol and Betty J. Gresh Sabol.
He was a 1980 graduate of Girard High School. He worked on the family farm raising beef cattle. He enjoyed hunting and was...
Eileen Theresa DeLuca-Kranz
Apr 22, 2025
Eileen Theresa DeLuca-Kranz, age 69 passed away at her home on Tuesday April 22, 2025. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 11, 1956 to the late Lawrence Joseph and Virginia Clare Mahoney DeLuca.
Eileen graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy high school in New Jersey in 1974. She then graduated from Villa Maria College in 1978 and earned a...
Vera Parker
Apr 20, 2025
Vera Parker was an extraordinary woman. At 99 years of age, on April 20, 2025, she calmly and quietly decided to fly to heaven on the wings of the risen Christ.
She was born in Erie on March 3, 1926, a daughter of the late Jonas and Charlotte Yarrington Wolfram.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Judy Mae Smolinski Jackson
Apr 20, 2025
Judy Mae Smolinski Jackson, 79, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 20th, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on August 11, 1945, in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Frances Freda Fobes Smolinski.
Judy attended McDowell High School and continued her education in nursing at St. Vincent. She worked for many years as an R.N. in several...
William “Billy” A. Sandell
Apr 20, 2025
William “Billy” A. Sandell, Jr., 58, of Springboro, PA, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 20th, 2025.
He was born on December 6th, 1966.
Bill attended Northwestern High School in Albion, PA. Over the years, he worked in construction and carpentry. His true passion in life was hunting and fishing. He was a member of the S.O.N.S. of...
Carol Lee Restifo
Apr 20, 2025
Carol Lee Restifo, age 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully at sunset, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Born on February 16, 1942, in Erie, PA to W. Raymond and Carolyn Biebel Sawdey.
Carol Lee graduated from McDowell High School, Penn State University, and received her master’s degree in education from Edinboro University. Before her retirement, she was employed as an elementary...
Ronald H. Jacoboski
Apr 18, 2025
Ronald H. Jacoboski, age 76, of Erie, passed away at his residence of natural causes.
Ron was born on June 20, 1949, in Erie, a son of the late Harry and Jean (Bies) Jacoboski.
He is survived by his sister, Gloria Kilpatrick, who resides in The Villages, Florida and his brother, David Jacoboski (Laura), who resides in Erie.
Arrangements are entrusted to the...
Grace L. Hogue
Apr 17, 2025
Grace L. (Nelson) Hogue, age 83, of Erie passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 after an extended battle with cancer. She was born November 23, 1941 in Oil City, PA the daughter of the late Kenneth and Pearl (Mester) Nelson.
A longtime resident of Erie, Grace made friends everywhere she went. She loved a scenic drive, visiting the peninsula, and spending...
Stephen G. Morris
Apr 17, 2025
Stephen G. Morris, age 84, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on February 22, 1941, in Meadville, PA, the son of the late Wayne Morris and Gail Sweitzer Morris.
Stephen graduated from Ft. LeBoeuf High School and went on to serve in the United States Army in Korea.
He worked in the maintenance department...
Mary Lee Smrekar
Apr 17, 2025
The family of Mary Lee Smrekar is saddened to announce her peaceful passing at her home at the age of 91, on April 17th, 2025. She was born in Franklin, PA in 1933 to Therese and Raymond Hayes.
Mary Lee graduated from Franklin High School and went on to graduate from Saint Vincent Nursing School. She married Edward Smrekar on October...
Cheryl Ann Ludwig
Apr 17, 2025
Cheryl Ann Ludwig, age 76, of Erie, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Greenfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Erie, September 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Robert and Beryl Mensing.
Cheryl loved crafts, she enjoyed collecting things, and always had a new treat baked for every holiday. She will be missed by family and friends.
She...
Karen Rosenthal
Apr 16, 2025
Karen L. Rosenthal age 83, of Erie passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at AHN St. Vincent.
She was born in Erie on November 27, 1941, a daughter of the late William and Evelyn Bender Smith.
Karens greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and attending all their sporting events. She enjoyed taking scenery photos and...
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