Obituaries

Jul 8, 2026

Suntok Won Waite, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2026, at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Hamhung, North Korea around 1933, a daughter of the late Yongdahl Won. She immigrated to the United States in 1965.

After high school she attended Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea studying voice, piano and violin. However, she found employment...

Jul 7, 2026

Daniel “Mad Dog” Moyak, age 78 of Erie, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born in Erie on September 10, 1947, a son of the late Paul and Marjorie Hill Moyak.

He lived an eventful life. He was a successful amateur boxer which he lived up to that reputation. He had been a member...

Jul 5, 2026

James R. Clark, 79, of Erie, PA, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. He was born January 13, 1947, in Brookville, PA, a son to the late Robert E. and Frances (Makara) Clark. He graduated from McDowell High School and Penn State University. He retired from General Electric as a Quality Control Engineer.

Jim was...

Jul 4, 2026

Lola May Ellison, age 93, died at Brevillier Village on Saturday, July 4, 2026, surrounded by friends and family.

She was the daughter of the late Donald W. and Inez (Stone) Ellison.

Lola graduated from the Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing in Buffalo, NY in 1953 and was employed there until 1969. She attended D’Youville College in Buffalo and graduated in...

Jul 3, 2026

Neil Roy Conaway, age 75, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at Hamot Medical Center, with his wife and daughter by his side. Neil was born on January 29th, 1951, in Meadville, PA, the son of Robert Leland Conaway and Ruth Bunce Conaway. He grew up on a dairy farm in Townville, Pennsylvania, graduating from Townville...

Jul 3, 2026

Christine McShane, born April 29, 1957, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and, most recently, great-grandmother, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Known affectionately as "Nana" to her family and those closest to her, Christine's greatest joy was caring for the people she loved.

She leaves behind her devoted husband of 47 years, James McShane Sr., with whom she shared a...

Jul 1, 2026

Jul 1, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Ann Gisczinski, age 78, who was a beloved wife, cherished mother, loving daughter, sister and aunt, remembered for her kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She was born in Erie on March 9, 1948, a daughter to the late William and Edith (Foster) Exley. Linda grew up...

Jul 1, 2026

Timothy E. Deveney, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Erie on October 24, 1955, a son of the late William H. and Marion Sutter Deveney.

Tim worked as a security guard at St. Vincent for several years.

He enjoyed hunting and hockey and was a volunteer firefighter at Belle Valley...

Jul 1, 2026

Joela Ann (Guyton) Martin of Erie, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at home surrounded by her family at the age of 86 on Wednesday July 1, 2026. Joela was born on May 12, 1940 in Oil City, PA to Joeseph Andrew Guyton and Lavonne Helen (Kane) Guyton.

Joela grew up in Oil City, Pa. She attended St. Stephens...

Jun 29, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Roy Howard Wadsworth on June 29, 2026.

Born on February 24, 1946, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Roy was the son of the late Howard Wadsworth and Marion Kienholtz Sherman.

He attended Academy High School and spent his entire life in Erie, Pennsylvania. Roy held various jobs before working at GAF for...

Jun 27, 2026

Joan Marie O'Connor Konzel was born on January 12, 1946, to parents Jane Elizabeth (Schuwerk) and Gerard Patrick O'Connor. After graduating from Villa Maria Academy, Joan attended Fontbonne University. She returned to Erie as an elementary school teacher, first at St. John's and then Sacred Heart. She loved the classroom and her students.

Joan met John Michael Konzel, the love of...

Jun 27, 2026

Norman R. Vogt, age 81 of Erie passed away Saturday June 27, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. He was born January 27, 1945 in Erie the son of the late Norman and Emma (Pude) Vogt.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Norman served with the City of Erie Fire Department for 33 years retiring in 2004. He had held various titles within the...

Jun 25, 2026

Michael A. Staszewski, age 67, of Erie passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at LECOM at Schaper. He was born January 3, 1959 in Erie the son of the late Chester and Beverly (Coy) Staszewski. A lifelong resident of Erie, Michael had worked as a roofer for local roofing companies. He leaves behind his family and many close friends.

Funeral Services...

Jun 24, 2026

Donald J. Lasher, age 76, of Erie, PA and Winterhaven, FL, passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on October 17, 1949 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Martin and Leona Ritter Lasher.

Don graduated from McDowell High School and pursued his passion for design at a technical school in Pittsburgh. He turned...

Jun 22, 2026

Violet Griffin–Muhammad 

Sunrise April 27, 1952 to Sunset: June 22, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Mack Griffin and Effie D. Jackson; her siblings, Earl Jackson, Madison Griffin, of Mississippi, and Leola R. Ritchie of Erie, Pennsylvania; her nieces, Stephanie Williams and Frances Beason; and her nephews, Charles Ritchie, Clarence Ritchie, Theodore James Ritchie, and Furman Ritchie,...

Jun 20, 2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Linda May Curtin, age 70, of Warren, Ohio, who passed away on June 20, 2026, at UH Cleveland Medical Center after an extended illness.

She was born on January 14, 1956, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Henry “Hank” and Frances (Zalewski) Bargielski.

After graduation from Academy High School, Linda attended...

Jun 18, 2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” Margaret Schmidt, age 95, formerly of Valley Stream, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at West Lake Woods Assisted Living, Millcreek, PA. She was born in New York City on February 12, 1931, the daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Birkner Loveland. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Jamaica, NY, Class...

Jun 17, 2026

"Good morning, Erie."

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Dain Steinhagen, a beloved friend, radio personality, and cherished member of the Erie community. Barry passed away at his residence on June 17, 2026, just days after celebrating his 73rd birthday.

Born on June 11, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, Barry was the son of the late Robert...

Jun 17, 2026

Paul J. Pitt, age 65, passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2026, at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on April 12, 1961, a son of the late Mardell Stevens Pitt.

Paul enjoyed working on cars and tinkering in the garage. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and birdwatching.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by...