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Sylvia M. Rumberger
Jul 17, 2025
Sylvia M. Rumberger, 72, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 16, 1953, in Erie, PA she was the devoted daughter of the late Frank and Josephine DeBello.
Sylvia was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Rumberger, her husband of 49 years, whom she married, May 16, 1976. Together, they...
James G. Coy
Jul 16, 2025
James G. Coy, age 75 passed away on July 16, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie on June 27, 1950.
James is survived by his brother, Gerald Price and sister, Delila Oxendine. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Remember me as you pass by, as you are now, so once was I. A good caring man...
Shirley G. Hemme
Jul 15, 2025
Shirley G. (Stratton) Hemme, age 95, of Erie passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at LECOM at Elmwood Gardens. She was born January 16, 1930 in Oil City, PA the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Flick) Stratton. She was a cherished member of St. Peter Cathedral parish.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Virginia Elilee Lewis
Jul 14, 2025
Virginia Elilee Lewis, aged 86, passed away on July 14, 2025, in Erie, Pennsylvania.
She was born on May 11, 1939.
Virginia dedicated over 25 years of service to Hamot Hospital, where she was respected and cherished by her colleagues.
Virginia was a loving mother and grandmother, known for her warm and nurturing nature. Her passion for crafting brought joy not only to...
Gladys Mae Crawford Smith
Jul 14, 2025
Gladys Mae Crawford Smith, age 93, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at UPMC Hamot. She was born on September 22, 1931, a daughter of the late Harry and Edith Bell Crawford.
Gladys graduated from Cochranton High School and received her teaching degree from Edinboro University. After raising her children, she went back to school and received her...
Loretta Ann Young King
Jul 13, 2025
Loretta Ann Young King, age 87, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
She was born on March 25, 1938, in Corry, PA, daughter of the late Emmitt and Hazel Lay Young.
Loretta graduated from Corry Area High School in 1956. She then married Wayne Leighton King on April 13, 1957.
Employers included New Process (Blair Corporation), McInnes Steel, H &...
Sandra L. Elkin
Jul 13, 2025
Sandra L. “Sandy” Elkin, age 86, of Erie, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on May 1, 1939, to the late Wade Elkin and Madeline Combs.
Sandra loved Celtic Thunder, Jeopardy, going to the beach, riding her bike, traveling to Florida, watching movies, and spending time with family.
She is survived by...
Marilyn Jane (Hood) Bohn
Jul 13, 2025
Marilyn Jane (Hood) Bohn, age 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025 surrounded by family. Marilyn was born August 11, 1932 in Erie to Emma Gertrude (Beck) Hood and Samuel Shrodes Hood. She and her parents soon moved to Coraopolis, Pennsylvania where she grew up. Marilyn graduated from Coraopolis High School and went on to study...
Lillian Gay McCullough
Jul 12, 2025
Lillian Gay Mourton McCullough, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 13, 2025, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born on January 17, 1931.
Lillian worked as a clerk at the courthouse for many years. She enjoyed collecting figurines.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McCullough.
Bonnie is survived by her son, Craig Mourton and...
Geraldine "Geri" Trohoske
Jul 12, 2025
Geraldine “Geri” Trohoske, 86, of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 12th, 2025 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on July 13, 1938, a daughter of the late Pat and Geraldine Wescott Angert.
She had been employed at Verizon for 40 years until retirement in 2001. She loved spending time with her grandchildren running them to their after-school activities, athletic practices,...
Mark Heeter
Jul 12, 2025
Mark Heeter, 64, of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his residence.
He was born May 8th, 1961 in Erie, a son to Patricia (Wagner) Heeter and the late Kenneth B. Heeter, Sr.
Mark graduated from Ashbrook High School (Gastonia North Carolina) . He worked as a laborer in Plastics for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed listening to...
Walter Lee Sills
Jul 11, 2025
“This tribute merely scratches the surface of the extraordinary man he was, and the indelible mark he left on the lives of so many”.
Walter Lee Sills, age 73, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.
He was born in Erie on November 20, 1951, a son of the late Bill and Audrey Toomey Sills.
Walter graduated from McDowell High School...
Sharon Marie Mitulski Wenzel
Jul 9, 2025
Sharon Marie Mitulski Wenzel age 72 passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2025 at her home. She was born in Erie on July 28, 1952 to the late Anthony and Joan Armstrong Mitulski.
Sharon graduated from East High School and later was certified as a nurse’s aide. She worked as a quality control inspector in the plastic industry for over 30...
Autumn Elders
Jul 8, 2025
Autumn Elders, age 44, of Shelocta, Pennsylvania, passed away at her residence on July 8, 2025, following a short illness.
She was born on March 30, 1981, in Erie, to Margaret (McAlister) Lundstrom and the late Martin Lundstrom.
Autumn grew up in Erie and graduated from Central High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved being outdoors whether...
Bonnie Blare
Jul 8, 2025
Bonnie Blare, of Fairview, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Connellsville, PA on December 31, 1946, a daughter of the late LeRoy and Dorothy Russell.
She graduated from East Huntingdon High School in 1964 and went on to study at Latrobe Nursing School. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the VA...
Joseph J. Duska, Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Joseph John Duska Jr passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Joe was born in Erie, PA on March 16, 1935, the son of the late Joe and Harriet Duska.
He is predeceased by his son, Joey and brothers Richard and Bob.
Survivors include wife Bobie (68 years), son Kurt (Kelly) and grandchildren Nick, Jake, Eva and sister Luann.
Joe graduated from Tech...
Raymond E. Petri
Jul 8, 2025
Raymond Ellsworth Petri Jr., age 88, lovingly known as “Pete” to friends and family, passed away peacefully at home in Lake City, Pennsylvania on July 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in Fairview in 1937, Pete was a lifelong resident of Fairview and Lake City. After attending Fairview High School, he served his country in the United States...
Robert "Robbie" J. Gottschling
Jul 7, 2025
Robert “Robbie” J. Gottschling, 53, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 7th, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born in Erie on September 1st, 1971, a son to Barbara “Bobbie” Puskus Gottschling and the late Ronald K. Gottschling.
Robbie never had an education or career. He made it his job to smile and laugh, which made his piece of the world...
Carolyn M. Rapp
Jul 7, 2025
Carolyn M. Rapp age 75, of palmetto Fl and formerly of Erie, passed away on July 7 2025.
She was born in Erie on October 29, 1949, a daughter of the late Wayne and Marjorie Billig.
She graduated from McDowell High School then went onto Cazenovia College to earn her teaching degree.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Paul's Lutheran...
Elizabeth Ann Zebroski
Jul 7, 2025
Elizabeth Ann (Jones) Zebroski passed peacefully on July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters.
Born on March 7, 1943, to Eleanor Margaret (Kingsley) Jones, Elizabeth was fiercely proud of growing up on the 900 block of W. 25th street with her mom and Kingsley relatives. This solid foundation combined with her big personality and vivacious nature allowed her to fill...
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