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Elizabeth Anne Sypin Jurino
Jun 14, 2026
Elizabeth Anne Sypin Jurino, age 68 of Lake City passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on February 12, 1958 to the late George and Mary Barone Sypin.
She worked as a housekeeper for various cleaning services for over 30 years. Elizabeth enjoyed artwork, especially drawing, playing bingo, pool, and darts, shopping and...
Brian C. Holman
Jun 12, 2026
Brian C. Holman, 57, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
Born on July 5, 1968, in Erie, he was the son of Arlene (Drozeski) Holman and the late Thomas G. Holman, Sr.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Brian dedicated his career to the machining...
Christopher Andrew Boyer
Jun 11, 2026
Christopher Andrew Boyer, a beloved brother and friend, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Erie, Pennsylvania, at the age of 65.
He was born on November 30, 1960 (The feast of St. Andrew), in Erie, to the late Raymond and Shirley (Loesch) Boyer. Christopher was an active churchgoer, first at St. Andrew and more recently at Mount Calvary Church.
He attended...
Antonette Marie "Tania" Leone
Jun 11, 2026
Antonette Marie “Tania” (Osiecki) Leone, 73, of Millcreek Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at LECOM Medical Center with her two children at her side following a brief illness.
She was born in Erie, PA on September 9, 1952, a daughter of the late Joseph F. Osiecki, Sr. and Sophia (Szymanowski) Osiecki. Tania graduated from Strong Vincent High...
Shirley C. Lechtner
Jun 11, 2026
Shirley C. Lechtner, 94, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away on June, 11, 2026. Born and raised in Erie, PA, to Sam and Sarah Cohen, she was one of 10 children. Shirley met the love of her life, Louis Lechtner, when she was just a teen. They married in 1952 and remained devoted to each other until Lou’s passing in...
Rick D. Marino
Jun 7, 2026
Rick D. Marino passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on June 7, 2026.
He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on September 10, 1952, the son of the late Francis (Fritz) J. Marino and Evalyn Culotta Marino.
After serving in the army in Europe, Rick graduated from Gannon University. Following this he joined the Erie Police Department where he served 23 years...
Amy Louise Schmidt
Jun 7, 2026
Amy Louise Schmidt (née Swanson; formerly Strayer), age 67, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, surrounded by her children, following a courageous and extended battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Amy was born on October 19, 1958, at Hamot Hospital in Erie, the daughter of Ann Mara Swanson and the late Robert Reid Swanson. She spent her...
Nancy Elizabeth Curran
Jun 7, 2026
Nancy Elizabeth Curran, age 76 of Erie passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was born August 12, 1949 in Erie the daughter of the late Clayton and Helen (Coverdale) Curran. Besides her parents and stepmother, she was preceded in death by her step siblings, Flora Dean and Charles Lester.
Nancy was a beloved member of the Barber National Institute community...
Sandra Kay Slupski
Jun 7, 2026
Sandra K. Slupski, age 67, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Girard, passed away on Sunday June 7, 2026. She was born in Erie on September 24, 1958 daughter of the late Mike and Barbara Taylor Slupski.
She was a 1977 graduate of General McClane High School. She held various positions at Oakwood Café and Edinboro Elementary School before owning and operating...
Patricia Jean Rudolph Johnson
Jun 2, 2026
Patricia Jean Rudolph Johnson, age 87, of Fairview, passed away on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at Westlake Woods.
She was born on August 24, 1938 in Erie, the daughter of the late Ralph and Thelma (Lang) Rudolph.
Patricia grew up on Hershey Road in Summit Township and attended Summit Township Elementary School, then Academy Junior High and High School, graduating in 1956....
John "Jack" Hayford
Jun 1, 2026
John E. Hayford, age 80 of Girard, passed away on Monday June 1, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Erie on December 12, 1945, a son of the late Roger and Marie Fenstermacher Hayford.
John served in the Army before working in the Plastic Injection Molding Industry. He was a member of the American Legion Millcreek Post #773. John enjoyed...
Robert Edward Miles, Sr.
Jun 1, 2026
Robert Edward “Butch” Miles, Sr., 80, of Erie, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Erie on March 8, 1946, he was the son of the late Stanley and Blanch (Stewart) Miles.
A 1964 graduate of Tech Memorial High School, Butch went on to dedicate over...
Charlotte Fine Surman Briggs
Jun 1, 2026
Charlotte Fine Surman Briggs led a very full life --- a life not simply measured by its length of 96 years, but perhaps more importantly by the way she lived that life --- which can best be described as a colorful and complex jigsaw puzzle --- albeit one that still has a number of pieces missing.
Among the first puzzle pieces...
Dorothy Carter (Dorey) Irwin
Jun 1, 2026
Dorothy Carter (Dorey) Irwin, age 88, of Erie, went home to be with the Lord and her late husband, on June 1, 2026. She was surrounded by a few family members and friends as she passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie, PA on August 19, 1937, a daughter of the late Lester and Marian (Langdon)...
Corrine Halperin Egan
Jun 1, 2026
Corrine (Gordon) Halperin Egan (2-8-1936 – 6-1-2026)
Born in Providence, RI and raised in Detroit, MI, Corrine and family finally settled in Erie, PA in 1970. She immediately fell in love with her new hometown and resided in Erie for the remainder of her life.
Always civic minded and generous, Corrine became a well-known and highly respected part of the Erie community....
Evelyn Dubin Landsberg
Jun 1, 2026
Evelyn Dubin Landsberg, age 98, of Erie, passed away on Monday June 1, 2026 at Forestview Nursing Home. She was born on December 25, 1927 in Hoboken, NY, a daughter of the late Bertha Rubinowitz and Morris Dubin.
In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, the late Daniel Morris Landsberg. They were married for 65...
Joseph Michael Leone
May 31, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Michael Leone, age 86, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Erie on January 29, 1940, Joe was the son of the late Michael and Edith Leone. He proudly served in the United States Army Reserve and carried with him the discipline, steadiness, and sense of responsibility...
Francis Wozniak
May 31, 2026
Francis Wozniak, age 61, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2026, as a result of a mowing accident.
He was born in Erie, PA on October 13, 1964, a son of the late Edward and Martha Tomko Wozniak.
He graduated from Girard High School in 1982 and went on to earn a Nurses Aid Certification from Fairview Manor....
Gregory Michael Weber
May 28, 2026
Gregory Michael Weber, age 63, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital following a short illness.
He was born in Erie on February 13, 1963, a son to the late Robert and Frances (Kasmerck) Weber.
Greg graduated from East High School. He retired from Hagerty Precision Tool where he worked for the last 20 years....
Gerry Ann Bender
May 28, 2026
Gerry Ann Bender, age 74, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, surrounded by family.
She was born in Erie, PA on October 8, 1951, a daughter of George Teribery and the late Jean Kimmy Teribery.
She graduated from Girard High School in 1969. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, listening to music and flower gardening. She loved spending time with...











