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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Robert 'Ted' Lesko
Oct 19, 2025
Robert “Ted” Lesko, age 91, of Millcreek, passed away Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Recently he resided with his son and family. He was a force in our home that will be greatly missed.
He was born on February 7, 1934, in Girard, PA, a son of the late John J. & Anna M. (Groff) Lesko. He graduated...
Lorraine Wetherbee
Oct 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lorraine Wetherbee. She was born in Erie on August 25, 1942 to Margaret Lobaugh. She grew up in Erie and was a proud 1960 graduate of East High School where she enjoyed being a majorette.
In 1962, she married her wonderful husband, Roy Wetherbee. They shared 44...
Cheryl G. Miller
Oct 17, 2025
Cheryl G. Miller, age 63, of Edinboro, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 17, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Warren, PA on September 18. 1962, the daughter of the late Donald and Twila Tipton Armagost.
Cheryl graduated from McDowell High School. She worked as a medical coder at the VA Hospital for 14 years. She loved animals, especially her...
Alice J. Greer
Oct 16, 2025
Alice Josephine Greer, born on April 7, 1929 in Erie, PA passed away on October 16, 2025 in Erie at her residence. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Theodora Rys.
Alice was a devoted mother of 12, a lifelong nurse, and a compassionate caregiver to all who knew her. She faced life with resilience, kindness, and a...
Eliyanah Lee Williams
Oct 14, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Eliyanah Lee Williams, who left this world on October 14, 2025, after a brief but precious life.
Eliyanah was cherished by her loving parents, mother Tanisha Johnson and father Matthew Williams, as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends are invited to call at Burton Quinn Scott...
Donna L. Welka
Oct 10, 2025
Donna L. Welka, 81, of Summit Township, PA, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Erie, PA on August 24, 1944. George and Donna married on March 5, 1962. Together they owned and operated Welka’s Disposal, alongside George’s brother, Harry and his wife, Susan. Donna enjoyed a variety of hobbies throughout her...
William J. "Bill" Bengel
Oct 9, 2025
William J. “Bill” Bengel, age 77, a lifelong resident of Erie passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. He was born in Erie on March 22, 1948, the son of the late James and Ruth (Stutz) Bengel.
Bill was a 1966 graduate of Cathedral Prep and a 1971 graduate of Gannon College, now Gannon University....
Eva Susan Fatica
Oct 8, 2025
Eva Susan (Gamble) Fatica, age 105, of Erie, passed away Wednesday October 8, 2025 at Manchester Commons. She was born in Erie on September 12, 1920.
Eva was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and had worked as a realtor for Hammel-Hagmann Realty.
Eva was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived life under the tenets of kindness and doing...
John A. Wright
Oct 8, 2025
John A. Wright, age 81, of Fairview Pa, passed away on Wednesday, October 8th, at UPMC Hamot following a lengthy illness.
He was born on May 5, 1944, in Tazewell, VA, a son of the late John and Lena (Neal) Wright.
John was a proud Veteran and served in the United States Army. John was a HVAC Contractor, Owner of Wright Heating...
Ann Marie Nucerino
Oct 6, 2025
Ann Marie Nucerino died unexpectedly, October 6, 2025, after a long battle with heart disease.
She was born to Lucian and Rose Nucerino on May 22, 1941, in Erie, PA, where she spent her entire life.
Ann graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1959. She began a long and enjoyable career with Erie Insurance, where she rose to Executive Secretary. She...
Stephen Glen Harris
Oct 6, 2025
Stephen “Steve” G. Harris age 75, of Fairview, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on June 20, 1950, son of the late Charles J. and Mary C. Harris.
After graduating from DeVeux High School in NY, Steve attended Erie Institute of Technology and also spent time studying in India.
Steve was a very...
Nancy Alane Fisher
Oct 6, 2025
Nancy Alane Fisher, of Davidson, NC and formerly of Erie, PA joined Jesus while at home with family on October 6, 2025, after a year-long struggle with severe medical issues.
Born in Erie, PA on July 13, 1949, to the late Carl Lewis Hanson and Virginia Waldmann Hanson, Nancy lived in Erie until her marriage to her husband Ken Fisher on...
Alan Myers
Oct 5, 2025
Alan Myers, a beloved father, grandfather, brother and member of the Girard community, left us peacefully at Pleasant Ridge Manor on October 5, 2025, at the age of 73.
He was born on April 25, 1952, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Clay and Mildred (Taylor) Myers.
After graduation from Girard High School, Alan worked at various manufacturing plants including PHB and...
Rose E. Fletcher Lewis
Oct 4, 2025
Rose E. (Beezub) Fletcher Lewis, age 73, of Erie passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 at LECOM at Elmwood Gardens. She was born in Union City, PA on June 6, 1952 the daughter of the late Stanley and Wanda (Oblinski) Beezub.
Rose graduated from college as a Licensed Practical Nurse and later worked in childcare at the Martin Luther King Center...
Ann Foht
Oct 3, 2025
Ann Foht, age 82, of Fairview, passed away on Friday October 3, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie, PA on February 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Leslie and Margaret Moore Rouse.
Ann graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961. She was the co-owner of Foht Investments with her husband Jack for over 40 years. She enjoyed...
Lois Irene McGee Fitzgerald
Oct 3, 2025
Lois Irene McGee Fitzgerald, age 89, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Indiana County Center Twp. On September 30, 1936, the daughter of the late Paul B. and Dorothy Bell Dunmire McGee.
Lois worked for the Keystone Blind Association and enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with her children, grandchildren and...
William Wienczkowski
Oct 2, 2025
William (Bill) Wienczkowski passed away on Thursday October 2, 2025. He is survived by sons Bryan (Elkie) and Chad both living in Florida; sister, Christine Rossman of Erie and grandchildren Kaitlyn and Ashton of Florida and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemarie; brother, Thomas and parents Roman and Eleanor Wienczkowski.
Bill was born in Erie, Pennsylvania...
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...