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Darcie Jeanne Vargo
Sep 14, 2026
Darcie Jeanne (Wetherbee) Vargo, age 84, of Erie passed away peacefully Monday, September 14, 2026 at home with her family at her side. She was born January 29, 1942 in Erie the daughter of the late Roy and Agnes (McGill) Wetherbee.
Darcie graduated from St. Ann’s grade school and Saint Benedict Academy. Following graduation, she got a job at Marine Bank...
Anna May Rose
Sep 13, 2026
Anna May Rose, 90, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Manchester Commons in Fairview, Pennsylvania.
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on May 5, 1936, Anna May was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Felege Liscko. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1954.
On December 29, 1956, Anna May married William W. “Bill” Rose. Together, they built a life centered...
Karol A. Martin
Sep 12, 2026
Karol Anne (Biletnikoff) Martin, 73, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family.
Karol was born in Erie, PA on December 5, 1952, to the late Matthew “Jake” and Anne (Lanigan) Biletnikoff.
She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and attended Villa Maria College, where she earned her degree in nursing. Her nursing career...
Diana Jean Thompson
Sep 12, 2026
Diana Jean Thompson (Weese), 77, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Born in Erie on August 8, 1949, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Hammond Weese and Fern Christina (Westover) Weese.
Diana was a 1968 graduate of Wattsburg High School, where her teachers fondly gave her the nickname “Weesey.” She...
Thomas Lewis
Sep 12, 2026
Thomas "Tom" J. Lewis, 83, passed away on September 12, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness.
He was born on February 11, 1943, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late John and Gretchen (McIntyre) Lewis.
Tom was a natural entertainer, a true jokester, and someone who made sure there was never a dull moment whenever he was in the room....
Margaret Randolph
Sep 10, 2026
Margaret Randolph, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on September 10, 2026.
She was born on July 26, 1947, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late James Randolph and Doris Ann (Zbierski) Glowaky.
Margaret was a devoted educator for over 35 years, serving as a dedicated teacher for the Harbor Creek School District at Klein Elementary.
Having focused on science and the...
Melanie Faith Wood
Sep 10, 2026
Melanie Faith (Chestner) Wood left this world on Thursday morning Sept. 10, 2026 after a two year battle with Cancer.
Her Journey began on July 17,1964 in Erie PA the daughter of the late Harvey and Marion Chestner. She graduated from McDowell High School in 1983 and followed up with Barber School at JH Thompson Academy and used her skills at...
Mary Louise Breyley
Sep 9, 2026
Mary Louise Breyley, age 91 of Erie, passed away at AHN St. Vincent Hospital on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
She was born in Erie on April 24, 1935 to the late Kenneth C. and Mary Reisinger Breyley. She graduated from East High School in 1953 and started her banking career at the former Bank of Erie. Eventually, through various bank mergers,...
Barbara Anderson Mucciarone
Sep 8, 2026
Barbara Anderson Mucciarone passed away on Tuesday, Sept 8th at Cleveland Clinic after a brave fight.
She was born in Pittsburgh on May 16th, 1949, the third daughter to Fritz Albert and Dorothy Moffitt Anderson, on their anniversary.
In addition to her parents and loving sister, Janet Stetson, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 51 years Michael Anthony...
Michael Boykin
Sep 8, 2026
Michael Boykin, 62, of Erie, passed away September 8th, 2026.
He was born January 30th, 1964, in Erie, a son to the late Allie D. and Clara B. (Emerson) Boykin.
Michael graduated from East High School, class of 1982. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force for various years until his honorable discharge. He enjoyed everything cars, especially...
Richard J. Carey
Sep 8, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Carey on September 8, 2026.
A lifelong Erieite, Dick lived life to the fullest as an entrepreneur, sportsman, and worldwide traveler. He lived with purpose, generosity, and a genuine appreciation for people and experiences. Through both grand adventures and everyday acts of friendship, he touched countless lives and...
Judy H. Yeager
Sep 7, 2026
Judy H. Yeager, 82, of Tidioute, passed away peacefully at the home of Shauna and Kerk Yeager September 7, 2026, surrounded by family. Judy was born in Oil City (President) and then moved to Erie. Her summers would be spent with family in President and or Tidioute and this is where she would always come back to and finally settling...
Michael Joseph Barto, Sr.
Sep 7, 2026
Michael J. Barto Sr., 77, of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on August 10, 1949, to the late Alex J. and Sue C. (Boccio) Barto, Michael graduated from Erie Vo-Tech in 1967 and worked in Tool and Die from Erie to Saegertown. An entrepreneur with a passion for animals, he owned Mike’s...
Lawrence Christopher Smart
Sep 7, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Lawrence Christopher Smart on September 7, 2026.
Lawrence Smart was a truly wonderful man-one of God’s greatest works. His life was a beautiful example of kindness, love, faith, and devotion to the people he held dear.
Lawrence was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather. Above all else, his family...
Patricia Sturgeon
Sep 7, 2026
Patricia A. Sturgeon, age 69, of Lake City, passed away on Monday September 7, 2026, at her residence.
She was born May 26, 1957, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Dean Barnett and Betty Sower Barnett.
Patricia graduated from Harborcreek High School in 1975. She worked for several years as a Nurses Aide at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She enjoyed canning,...
Shirley Sonney Meeker
Sep 6, 2026
Shirley Sonney Meeker, age 101, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness. She was born in Erie, PA on March 17, 1925, a daughter of the late William and Josephine Fuhrman Sonney.
Shirley attended East High School and went on to work in the offices of Hamot Hospital and then GE, and...
Samuel Jevon Simmons
Sep 6, 2026
Samuel Jevon Simmons, the son of Bishop George and Juanita Simmons, entered our life Sunday, March 8, 1981 and departed Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his home.
He was baptized in the name of Jesus April 27, 1989 and later received the Holy Ghost in 1991.
Samuel attended Central High. During this time he was a member of the school prayer group....
Carmella Rosella LaFuria
Sep 6, 2026
Carmella Rosella LaFuria
April 1, 1933 – September 6, 2026
Erie has lost Carm LaFuria, a lifelong resident. Born at her West 17th Street home on April 1 to Floyd and Celia (Clemente) Chiota, she was introduced to her father as a boy, the ultimate April Fool’s welcome. A depression-era baby who came of age at the close of the Second World...
Candy Sue Dunbar
Sep 6, 2026
Candy Sue Dunbar, born September 14, 1960 in Burbank, California to her mother, Patricia Ruby Roach, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She devoted 25 years to the office at Engineered Plastics, where she was known for her dedication, loyalty, and the steady strength she brought to everyone around her.
Candy was married...
Michael A. Bucci
Sep 4, 2026
Michael A. Bucci, age 44, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at Hamot Hospital.
He was born on August 26, 1982, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Alberto and Sherry (King) Bucci.
Mike loved the outdoors and was happiest with a golf club, a fishing rod, or a hunting rifle in hand. An avid sports fan, Mike followed baseball, football, and...
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