Obituaries

Apr 14, 2024

    Judith Ann Shapiro, age 86, of Erie, passed away peacefully and suddenly due to a severe blood infection, on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at AHN in Wexford. She was born in Pittsburgh PA on April 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Abe Charles (Chuck) & Tema Schutzman Adler.  Judy graduated from Taylor Allderice High School in Pittsburgh, in...

Apr 12, 2024

Karen Ball, age 67, of Erie, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Salem West Healthcare Center. She was born in Erie, December 14, 1956 to the late James Canfield and Lois Strachen. 

Karen loved going to the beach, gardening, listening to music, and riding motorcycles. 

She is survived by her children, Angel Fausnaught, Nicole Fausnaught, and Sunny Ball. Karen is further...

Apr 12, 2024

Rainbow Sky Benninger (Chupp) passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital. 

Rainbow Sky is survived by parents Brittany Benninger and James Chupp, by siblings DeAndre Wofford, Elena Benninger, Bella Chupp, and Hogan Chupp. Further survived by aunts and uncles, Jay Flickner, Jeanette Patterson, Hogan Yusko, and Christopher Watkins, and by a grandmother, Cindy Shaffer. 

Rainbow Sky is preceded in...

Apr 9, 2024

Angelo “Ange” S. Iavarone Jr., age 69, of Erie, died on Tuesday April 9, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Erie on December 4th, 1954, son of Mary (DiLoreto) and the late Angelo Iavarone of Erie. He attended Harborcreek Schools and worked at General Electric as a welder and tool crib attendant for many years. He had...

Apr 7, 2024

Mary Gail (Rollinger) Hahn, 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 30, 1939 at St. Vincent hospital, the daughter of the late William Rollinger and Edna Mae (North) Rollinger. A lifelong resident of Erie, Gail graduated from Villa Maria Academy and Villa Maria College. Her passion for swimming...

Apr 5, 2024

James M. Galvin, age 82, of Erie passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born April 29, 1941 in Erie the son of the late John P. and Angeline (Onorato) Galvin.A lifelong resident of Erie, Jim worked as a sheet metal worker with Local 12. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his boys....

Apr 5, 2024

Mae Belle Forbes (Harvey-Johnson), age 82, of Erie passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1942 in Brandon, MS, a daughter of the late Roy L. Forbes and Jessie Mae Page. 

 

She worked for the GTE – Verizon Telephone Company, retiring after 30 years of service.  

 

In addition to her parents, Mae is preceded...

Apr 4, 2024

Apr 4, 2024

Denice A. Gamble, age 40, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Destiny in sight, Denice took the reins forged closer bonds, healed hearts, and exercised concern about others; she exemplified living lovely as she traveled the final leg of her journey “back home.”

She was born on November 17, 1983, in Erie, to the late...

Apr 4, 2024

Philip J. Hilbert, age 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by family.

He was born in Erie on August 19, 1945, a son to the late Otto E. and Mary (Hludzik) Hilbert.

Phil graduated from East High School, class of 1964. He was a member of the Honor Society, achieved 3 years of All City,...

Apr 3, 2024

On April 3rd, 2024, the world said goodbye to a beautiful soul. Diane C. Jackson (Mancuso), 67, gone too soon, will be cherished by the many that loved her so. Diane was born on May 21st, 1956 in Erie. A wife and a mother, an aunt and a sister, Diane meant the world to her family. Her wish of being...

Apr 1, 2024

Thomas Richard Dawson, age 82, of Erie, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on October 4, 1941, a son of the late Clifford and Hattie Branson Dawson.   Thomas was a graduate of Academy High School and Gannon University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.   He was employed by the county of...

Apr 1, 2024

Brenda Lee Burton, age 72, of Fairview and formerly of Millcreek Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, April 1st, 2024.

She was born in Erie, August 29, 1951, a daughter of the late Vincent DeArment and Frances Cottrell Sosey.

Brenda graduated from McDowell High School, Class of 1969, and St. Vincent School of Nursing, Class...

Apr 1, 2024

Mary Catherine Schneider-Raymer, age 63, left this world on April 1, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital after an extended illness. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. 

Mary had a deep love for the beach and dancing. Her favorite spots, Sherlock's and Park Place, hold memories that are now treasured by those who had the privilege to know her. Mary's...

Apr 1, 2024

Larry W. Lechtner, age 89 (although we’re telling everyone he was 90), passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida.

He was born on May 31, 1934, in Erie, a son of the late Dr. Robert J. and Toni Greenbaum Lechtner.

Larry graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1952, and Bradley University, Peoria, Ill. in 1957...

Mar 31, 2024

Cheryl Jean Adams Lucht, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on March 31, 2024, at UPMC West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA, following a ten-year ordeal with scleroderma.  Cheryl was born on December 12, 1946, in Missouri, and she moved to Erie as a child.  Cheryl graduated from Academy High School in 1964 and earned...

Mar 30, 2024

Bonnie Portenier Klan, age 74, of Erie, PA passed away, March 30, 2024 from complications of MS. She was born in Erie on April 21, 1949, to the late Donald and Betty Portenier.Bonnie graduated from Academy High School in 1967. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from  Edinboro State College (now PennWest Edinboro) in 1974. She found...

Mar 28, 2024

Debra (Wilson) Schuyler, age 83, a resident of Asbury Springhill Senior Living Center, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Deb was a native of Erie, grew up in Millcreek, and graduated from McDowell High School in 1958. After high school, she moved to Boston, MA. Her high school sweetheart, Steve Schuyler, soon followed. In a short period...

Mar 27, 2024

Daniel J. Quirk, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 16, 1954, a son of the late Willard F. And Kathleen A. (Huntoon) Quirk.Dan was a life-long truck driver and devoted husband.Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 37...

Mar 27, 2024

Francis Robert Grace, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after battling an extended illness. He was born in Erie on July 22, 1948, to Joseph and Agnes Armaghost Grace.  Francis dedicated 43 years of his life to Erie Forge & Steel before retiring. Even the steel forge couldn’t make a mold...