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Dorothy Matilda Buffa
May 7, 2025
Dorothy Matilda Buffa, a cherished member of the Erie community, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on November 2, 1931, in Erie, Dorothy lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community.
Dorothy began her career at Marx Toys in Erie, where she was known for her strong work ethic and...
Thomas W. Byerly
May 6, 2025
Thomas Wade Byerly, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on November 26, 1954, in Niagara Falls, NY, a son of the late James & Jean Connell Byerly. Thomas was a 1974 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and worked for 47 years at Erie Plating Company.
He loved being outdoors, golfing,...
Ivan J. Schnars
May 5, 2025
Ivan J. Schnars age 76, of Erie, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Meadville on August 27, 1948 to the late Ivan W. and Doris Robinson Schnars.
Ivan graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1967. He worked in mechanical maintenance at General Electric for 36 years, retiring in 2003. Following retirement, he was...
Sr. Mary Arnold Tann, SSJ
May 5, 2025
Sister Mary Arnold Tann, SSJ, 93, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on May 5, 2025, in the 73rd year of her religious life. She was born on October 15, 1931, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Arnold and Margaret Chapman Tann. Her family later moved to Erie, where she graduated from Villa Maria Academy in...
Thomas J. Sing
May 4, 2025
Thomas J. Sing, 76, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at his residence.
He was born May 18, 1948, in South Charleston, WV, a son to the late Mao and Dolly G. “Jeane” (Potter) Sing.
Tom grew up in New Martinsville, WV. He spent many years working with Zurn Industries, in Erie, PA, until his retirement. Thomas...
Karen Joan Bartosik
May 4, 2025
“Strangers were friends she just hadn’t met yet”
Karen Joan Horanic Bartosik, age 87 of Millcreek, passed away Sunday, May 4th at LECOM at Presque Isle. She was born March 7, 1938, daughter of the late Joseph and Ingrid Kleen Horanic.
Karen had a zest for life that was unmistakable. She was effortlessly fabulous, and she took pride in looking her best...
Janet Ann Cooney
May 3, 2025
Janet Ann (Brown) Cooney, 91, resident of Erie, PA, beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend, died May 3, 2025. Janet was born Sept. 27, 1933, in Conneaut, OH, to F. Rowland and Clara Brown. Janet was raised on her family farm in Van, PA, which she fondly recalled throughout her last years.
After high school, she attended and graduated from...
Cheryl Dubach
May 3, 2025
Cheryl Dubach age 65 of Erie passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Erie on November 4, 1959, a daughter of Ruth E. Orr Jaskiewicz of Erie and the late Thomas S. Jaskiewicz.
Cheryl was a 1977 graduate of Tech Memorial High School. She had worked as a Phlebotomist with Hamot Medical Center and was...
Michael Angelo Lombardozzi
May 2, 2025
Michael Angelo Lombardozzi, age 64, of Erie passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born in Erie on July 13, 1960, a son of the late William and Mary Torok Lombardozzi.
Mike was a 1979 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and went on to work as a welder at Carrara...
Kenneth W. Andersen, PhD
May 1, 2025
Kenneth W. Andersen, PhD, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2025 after contending with leukemia since 2023. He was born in Jewell, KS on August 18, 1940, a son of the late Alfred and Nellie Baird Andersen.
No obituary could possibly convey all that this man was to so many people; know that what follows...
Gregory William Ralph
Apr 30, 2025
Gregory William Ralph, age 68 of Fairview, passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2025 after a valiant battle against cancer. Greg is now in glory with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born in Erie on December 31, 1956 to the late William E. and Barbara Miller Ralph.
Greg graduated from Fairview High School in 1975. Upon...
Margaret S. Hancock
Apr 29, 2025
Margaret S. Hancock, Margie to some and Peg to others, a loving wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, and cherished friend, passed away on Tuesday, April 29,2025. She was born April 21, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA; the daughter of the late Wilbert Snyder and Margaret (Weidner) Snyder.
Margie's mother told her she could not get married until she was 21. Honoring her...
Russell V. Madonia, Sr.
Apr 29, 2025
Russell V. Madonia, Sr., age 91 of Erie PA., devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Russell was born September 6,1933 in Erie, PA. He was the only child of the late Ross and Mildred (Fiorita) Madonia.
Russell graduated from Cathedral Prep High School in 1951 and Gannon University...
Helen Ann Pelensky
Apr 29, 2025
Helen Ann Pelensky, age 96, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home of Erie, PA.
She was born in Erie on January 4, 1929, a daughter of the late John and Theresa Filipowski Bukowski.
Helen graduated from Academy High School and worked for the Boston Store, Colonial Bakery, and the Cesare Battisti Club....
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...
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