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Linda Neuburger
May 27, 2026
Linda Neuburger, age 77, of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2026, at St. Vincent Health Center following a three-year battle with cancer.
She was born on May 31, 1948, a daughter of the late John and Grace Milner Stunder.
Linda graduated from East High School in 1966 and studied at Edinboro University for Elementary Education. She worked at the Barber...
Philbert A. Harris
May 25, 2026
Philbert Agustus Harris, 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully May 25th, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in West Indies, Jamaica on January 17th, 1941.
Philbert worked in maintenance at the Pleasant Ridge Manor for many years until his retirement.
He is survived by his son, Philip Harris Sr. (Michelle); grandsons Philip Harris Jr. (Camryn) and Elijah Harris; granddaughter, Mariah Harris; and...
James Edward Gloystein
May 25, 2026
James Edward Gloystein, age 74, and a life-long resident of Erie, passed on to Heaven on May 25, 2026 from his home.
Jim loved walking to his favorite restaurants and stores and enjoyed taking the bus to the public library regularly. He was known to jokingly say, when he saw a city bus pass by, “There’s my chariot…”. He had a...
Matherine Williams
May 24, 2026
In loving memory of Matherine Williams, who peacefully departed this world on May 24, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on June 23, 1946, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mathie, as she was affectionately known, leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and generosity that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who were privileged to know her.
Matherine was the...
Patricia L. (Tomilin) Wassell
May 24, 2026
Patricia L. (Tomilin) Wassell passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
She was born in Buffalo, NY and spent most of her life in Pittsburgh and Erie, PA and later in life in Pinehurst, NC.
She was the daughter of the late Willie and Millie Tomilin.
Patty was an active member of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity where she served as...
Roxanne Jo Carlson Diehl
May 21, 2026
Roxanne Jo Carlson Diehl, 74, of Erie, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by family, after a long illness with Bulbar ALS.
She was born February 26, 1952, in San Diego, CA, where she met her husband of 52 plus years, Mark C. Diehl.
Roxanne is survived by her husband, Mark, two daughters. Jodie L. Diehl and Elizabeth...
Alicia Ann Koket
May 19, 2026
Alicia Ann Koket, age 51, of Erie passed away at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born July 1, 1974 in Erie she is the daughter of the late George Tweed and Sandra Jean (Sterner) Koket. A lifelong resident of Erie, she was a graduate of Mercyhurst University and later worked for the family business, GeorgeKo Industries, where she devoted...
June Zygai
May 19, 2026
June R. Zygai, age 74, of Girard, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with breast cancer on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was born in Erie on August 4, 1951, a daughter of the late Wilson and June Mead Webber.
She attended Northwestern and Girard High Schools and was proud of obtaining her GED and later...
Martin W. O'Connell
May 18, 2026
Martin W. O'Connell, age 82, formerly of Voorhees, NJ, passed away on May 18th, 2026. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 29, 1943, the oldest son of the late Martin M. and Florence (Luthy) O'Connell. Upon graduation from St. John's University, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served in Vietnam from 1967-1970. Before deployment,...
Alan "Al" R. Clark
May 18, 2026
Alan R. “Al” Clark, 81, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home May, 18th surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Erie, Alan was the son of the late Earl J. Clark and Shirley Elaine Clark.
Alan shared a loving marriage with his wife, Charlotte, since September of 1965. Together they built a life centered on family, hard work, and...
Donal Bahrenburg
May 17, 2026
Donal Brian Bahrenburg of Sarasota, Florida died peacefully on May 17, 2026.
Don was born on June 9,1936 in Springfield, MA to the late Frederic E. and Marian M. Bahrenburg. He attended Darrow Preparatory School and graduated from Penn State University. Don began his career in Boston, MA with The New England Life Insurance Company. He then moved to Erie, PA,...
Gary W. Foltz
May 16, 2026
Gary W. Foltz, 76, of Fairview, passed away on May 16, 2026, after a two-year battle with a progressive lung disease. Born on November 25, 1949, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Lorraine Foltz.
Gary graduated from Townville High School in 1967 and attended Penn State Behrend Campus. In 1970, he entered the United...
Sharon E. Kennedy
May 16, 2026
Sharon “Sha” Kennedy, age 71, of Erie, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at LECOM Village Square.
She was born in Detroit, MI on April 27, 1955, daughter of the late Geneieve Moyer. Sha was a graduate of East High School, class of 1973, and attended Tri State Business Center. She worked in electronics for over 25 years and computers for...
Michael A. Miller
May 15, 2026
Michael A. Miller, 60, of Erie, passed away peacefully Friday, May 15, 2026, at Edinboro Manor.
He was born February 5, 1966, in Cleveland, OH, a son of Gayleen Bannister and the late Robert Miller, Sr.
Michael worked as a laborer on oil rigs for many years. Growing up he enjoyed hunting and fishing. His favorite hobbies included drinking beer and smoking...
Susan Agnes Reitinger
May 14, 2026
Susan Agnes (Schanz) Reitinger, age 79, of Erie, passed away Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
She was born July 10, 1946, in Erie, the daughter of the late Francis A. and Agnes (Fortin) Schanz.
Susan graduated from Villa Maria Academy, class of 1964. She worked for many years as an Out-Patient Supervisor for St. Vincent Hospital. She was a...
Jeffery G. Ritchie
May 13, 2026
Jeffery G. Ritchie, age 62, of Fairview, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 following a brief illness.
He was born in Erie on October 2, 1963 to the late James E. and Charlotte L. North Ritchie.
Jeff graduated from Fairview High School in 1981. He began working for his family’s construction business, Ritchie Construction, at a young...
Betty Jane Hoffman
May 13, 2026
Betty J. Hoffman 94 of Erie, PA, formerly of Heilwood, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday May 13, 2026. She was the loving wife of Gerry Hoffman, having shared 70 years of marriage at the time of her death.
Born in Heilwood, PA, Betty was the youngest daughter of the late Sebastian and Annabelle (DeFelice) Falcone who immigrated...
Katherine E. "Kathie" Hall
May 13, 2026
Katherine E. “Kathie” Ware Hall, age 75 passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Erie on November 24, 1950 to the late Ernest and Mary Jane Milliman Ware.
Kathie graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1968. She worked as an office manager for Agresti Law Firm; in the kitchen...
Carmen L. Molina
May 11, 2026
Carmen L. Molina, 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, May 11th, 2026, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
She was born January 5, 1943, a daughter of the late Abelino and Carmen (Vega) Molina.
Carmen was a good person who lived a good life.
Carmen is survived by a daughter, Nancy Tardo, of Erie; and two sons, Louis and Ricky Torres.
Private arrangements are entrusted...
Gayle (Patasky) Curcio
May 10, 2026
Gayle (Patasky) Curcio, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 3, 1951, in Erie, the daughter of the late William and Martha (Laskoff) Patasky.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Gayle earned a Bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst College. For many years, she managed the gift shop at the Barber National...
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