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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania  & Surrounding Areas

Kim Hollinger

Kim Hollinger

Mar 11, 2026

Kim Hollinger, 71, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, at her home.

She was born September 17, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Dillon) Bulko.

Kim graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She enjoyed watching movies, anything to do with history, and reading history books and mystery novels. She especially cherished raising and spending...

Mary Margaret Dill Allen

Mary Margaret Dill Allen

Mar 11, 2026

Mary Margaret Dill Allen, 87, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Born on November 10, 1938, she was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Hathaway Dill.

Mary received her education at St. Patrick Catholic School and Villa Maria High School. She began her career at American Sterilizer Company, where she met the love of...

James Barninger

James Barninger

Mar 9, 2026

James T. Barninger, beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 9, 2026 at the age of 72, following a brief illness.

James led a life abundant with love, joy, hard work and adventure.

He was born on March 21, 1953, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Vernon and Maxine (nee Massing) Barninger. He was a graduate of Academy...

James F. McNally

James F. McNally

Mar 7, 2026

"Well Smith, it's time to start thinking about packing up", mom would say as we wound down our many family adventures.

James F. McNally, affectionately known as Smith, packed it up one last time on March 7,2026. His adventure on Earth ended peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.

James was born on November 29, 1946 and raised in Lowell, MA and was...

Todd M. Sutton

Todd M. Sutton

Mar 6, 2026

Todd M. Sutton, age 49, of Erie, passed away on Friday March 6, 2026.

He was born in Corry, PA on March 12, 1976, a son of Robert Sutton and the late Karen Fuller.

Todd achieved his lifelong dream of being a business owner when he and his wife were blessed with the opportunity to take over Art’s Bakery recently. He was...

Karen Ann Loster

Karen Ann Loster

Mar 6, 2026

Karen Ann Spragins Loster, age 82, passed away on March 6, 2026, at her home with her husband by her side holding her hand. He sang 'I Love You, A Bushel and a Peck' to her one last time while her favorite show, Dick Van Dyke, played in the background.

She is the daughter of the late John Harris Spragins and...

Lucretia Warren

Lucretia Warren

Mar 6, 2026

Lucretia Brinker-Warren was born September 4, 1944, in Atlanta, Chickasaw County, Mississippi to the late W.A. (Tom) and Mary Lou Chandler-Brinker.

Lucretia left this life peacefully on Friday, March 6th in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

After graduating from Calhoun County High School, she made Erie, PA her home and worked tirelessly at various jobs including The Boston Store, St....

Susan Marie Kindle

Susan Marie Kindle

Mar 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Marie Kindle, age 57, who left us on March 4, 2026.

She was born on August 7, 1968, in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, to the late Andrew and Mary (Anderson) Santaniello.

Susan's life was marked by love, laughter, and a vibrant spirit. Residing in McKean, PA, Susan was a beloved wife, devoted...

Margaret V. Thomas

Margaret V. Thomas

Mar 4, 2026

Margaret V. (Petty) Thomas, affectionately known as ”Pumpkin”, 81, took her rest on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

She was born in Fayette, Alabama on November 28, 1944, to Joseph and Sue Petty. Margaret moved to Erie, Pennsylvania when she was 18 and remained there as she built her legacy.

Margaret worked at Foam Fabricators in Fairview, Pennsylvania for over 30 years until...

Melissa Galbraith

Melissa Galbraith

Mar 4, 2026

Melissa Galbraith, 56, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation, with her husband by her side.

She was born on January 28th, 1970, in Erie, a daughter to the late Patricia and David (Howell) Vehec, and Roman Pantoja.

Melissa graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She enjoyed playing bingo, scratch off tickets, going...

Peter "Silly" John Smith

Peter "Silly" John Smith

Mar 3, 2026

Peter “Silly” John Smith age 79, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born in Erie on January 9, 1947, a son of the late Arthur and Norma Hill Smith.

Peter graduated from East High School and went on to serve in the United States Army.

He drove a school bus for Millcreek Township for...

Jacqueline S. Nervo

Jacqueline S. Nervo

Mar 2, 2026

Jacqueline S. Nervo, age 66 of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her family on March 2, 2026, at UPMC Hamot following a very brief illness.

She was born in Montpelier, OH on January 28, 1960, a daughter of the late Howard M. and Bettie Horton Meyer.

Jackie was a graduate of Firestone High School in Akron, OH in the class...

Norman H. Stark, Esq.

Norman H. Stark, Esq.

Mar 1, 2026

. Norman H. Stark, Esq. passed away March 1, 2026, at home with his wife, Donna by his side. Born in Erie on July 11, 1937, he was the second son of Peter F. Stark and Marie I. Fay Stark. He has two younger sisters Marilyn "Sissy" Matosian, and Joan "Jibber" LaCour Johnson. Norm attended St. Ann Grade School, Cathedral...

Theodore "Ted" McGee

Theodore "Ted" McGee

Mar 1, 2026

Theodore “Ted” McGee, age 83 of Fairview, passed away on Sunday March 1, 2026, at LECOM Senior Living.

He was born in Indiana County on October 22, 1942, a son of the late Paul B. McGee Sr. and Dorothy B. Dunmire McGee.

Ted attended school in Homer City, PA and graduated in 1959. He worked as a mapper and surveyor in the...

Sue E. Bartlett

Sue E. Bartlett

Feb 28, 2026

Sue E. Bartlett, 77, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away under hospice care among family, Saturday, February 28, 2026. She was born November 20, 1948 in Erie, PA to Robert G. and Doris (nee' Blackmond) O'Lone, who has preceded her in death. Sue is also preceded by her husband Thomas; siblings, Robert O'Lone, Richard O'Lone, Sandra Orlosky...

Marjorie J Pangborn

Marjorie J Pangborn

Feb 28, 2026

Marjorie J. Pangborn, age 92, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 1, 1934, in Kellitsville, PA, she was the only child of the late Raymond P. and Margaret Gilloly Churcher.

She graduated from Millcreek High School. Marjorie worked for many years at Westminster Manufacturing but found her true...

Mildred "Midge" Gorski

Mildred "Midge" Gorski

Feb 27, 2026

Mildred "Midge" Gorski age 89 Formerly of Girard and Erie, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at her residence in Titusville.

She was born in Erie on November 15, 1936, a daughter of John and Stella Sullen Beck.

She graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1955 and had worked as a Nurse’s Aide for many years in Erie. Midge enjoyed...

Susan M. Koeck

Susan M. Koeck

Feb 27, 2026

Susan M. Koeck, 98, passed away on Friday, February 27th, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born on August 8, 1927, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late George and Charlotte Selkregg McClelland. She was a 1945 graduate of Academy High School and a 1949 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where she received a degree in Early Childhood...

Margaret E. "Peg" Lundstrom

Margaret E. "Peg" Lundstrom

Feb 27, 2026

Margaret E. “Peg” McAlister Lundstrom, age 67, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at LECOM Nursing and Rehab.

Born in Erie on April 14, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Autumn McAlister. Peg graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1976 and pursued her calling to care for others at the Erie County Vo-Tech, where she...

Alderic S. Nathal

Alderic S. Nathal

Feb 26, 2026

Alderic S. Nathal, age 96, of Erie, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Born in Erie on July 27, 1929, to Joseph DiNatale and Adelina (Jiuliante) Nathal, Alderic graduated from Strong Vincent High School. After working as a cook on a lake freighter in the merchant marines, Al served in the U.S. Army in France as a baker...

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