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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Leroy P. Lausin, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Leroy P. Lausin, Jr., affectionately known as Lee, age 73, of Erie, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 10th, 2026, at Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation.
He was born November 6, 1952, in Willowick, OH, the son of the late Leroy Paul Lausin and Stella Lausin.
Lee worked for various years at Erie Malleable Iron and Perry Screw Machine. He was a lifetime...
Stewart E Porter
May 9, 2026
Stewart Edmund Porter, age 35, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
He was born in Meadville on October 13, 1990, a son of Donald and Diane Porter.
Stewart graduated from Meadville High School in 2009 where he played outfield on the
Meadville Bulldogs baseball team. He was known as the most positive player. After High
School he went on to trade...
William C. McCarthy
May 9, 2026
William C. McCarthy 7/2/1941-5/9/2026
“Billy the Kid” rode off into the sunset surrounded by family and friends on May 9th, 2026. Bill was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on July 2nd, 1941, to James and Catherine McCarthy and soon relocated to Youngstown, Ohio, where he spent his early years. “Sweet William” was the fifth of 13 children in a large,...
Isaac David Jolls
May 8, 2026
Isaac David Jolls, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away of natural causes at his home on May 8, 2026. Isaac was born on May 7, 1977, the son of Eileen and Robert Jolls. He was a proud graduate of Cathedral Prep and worked as a landscaper for many years.
He loved Calvin and Hobbes, Star Wars, the Rat Pack,...
Robert Koziel
May 7, 2026
Robert Koziel, age 74, went to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He is the son of the late Frank and Janet (Johns) Koziel.
Bob was a trumpet player for Erie’s own Mar-Vels for over fifty years, playing numerous weddings, clubs and dances in the area.
Bob, affectionately known as “Polka Bob” was extremely proud to be the host...
Cecilia Grace Toohey
May 6, 2026
Cecilia Grace Toohey, 89, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children that loved her on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born on September 26, 1936, a daughter of the late Michael John and Anna Kowalski Gregory.
Cecilia loved being a homemaker taking care of her children and her home. She was fiercely independent and took pride...
Marvin K. Smith
May 3, 2026
Marvin K. Smith, age 67, of Erie passed away Sunday May 3, 2026. He was born February 15, 1959 in Erie the son of the late Rev. Joe Smith and Dora B. Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Erie and graduated from Tech Memorial High School.
Marvin became a part of the Barber National Institute in 1998 and joined their...
Robert Kenneth Loster
May 2, 2026
Robert Kenneth Loster, age 90, passed away at his daughter's home in Erie, Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Bob died peacefully in his daughter’s arms listening to Van Morrison's “Into the Mystic".
Bob was the son of the late Robert Q. Loster and the late Evelyn Todd Wolf.
Bob left home when he was 16 and supported himself with multiple jobs...
Robert Lee Bowersox, Jr.
May 2, 2026
Beloved son, brother, husband and friend Robert Lee Bowersox, Jr., of Erie, passed away unexpectedly May 2, 2026. He was born April 17, 1987.
He is survived by his wife Alissa Hess, his mother Lynette Chase (Mark), his father Robert Bowersox, Sr. (Belinda), and brother Jack/Jennifer Chase. He will always be loved and greatly missed.
Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com
Carol Ann Breitbard
May 2, 2026
Carol Ann Heider Breitbard fulfilled God’s plan for her life on May 2, 2026.
She was born on October 23, 1945, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania to the late Marie Josephine Schulte Heider and Charles Russell Heider. Awaiting Carol with outstretched arms was her husband, Dennis Breitbard, who preceded her in death.
Kittanning Senior High School and Indiana University were her Alma maters. Beginning...
Jeffery L. Kauffman
May 2, 2026
Jeffery L. Kauffman, 69, of Erie, passed away, May 2nd, 2026, at West Penn Hospital.
He was born in Champaign, OH, on December 3rd, 1956, a son to the late Donald and Alta (Brace) Kauffman.
He graduated from Fairview High School. Then went on to graduate from Edinboro University with an associate’s degree in mechanical CAD. He dedicated over 40 years to...
Glenda K. Javens
May 1, 2026
Glenda K. Cordray Javens, age 78, of Girard, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Newell, WV on August 7, 1947, a daughter of the late Glen D. and Dora Cronin Cordray. She was a graduate of Oak Glen High School and the Pontiac Business Institute and worked in administration for Homer Laughlin...
Mary Lee Lynch
May 1, 2026
Mary Lee Lynch, 78, of Erie, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, May 1, 2026, at UPMC Hamot.
Mary Lee was born in Oil City, PA, on April 30, 1948. She is survived by her three sons, whom she was exceptionally proud of in all stages of life, Ryan D. (Lisa), Patrick D. (Mary), and Daniel J. (Karen).
She loved and adored her...
Diana Mae Coy
Apr 30, 2026
Diana M. Coy, age 89, of Erie, formerly of San Antonio died peacefully on Thursday April 30, 2026. She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, a daughter of the late Delmar and Sally Adcock Balitz.
She graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School in 1954 in Coffeyville. Following her graduation, she pursued further education at Mar Junior College in Corpus Christi, Texas,...
Carolyn Louise Carner
Apr 29, 2026
Carolyn Louise Carner, age 84, of Fairview, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 29, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Uniontown, PA on December 21,1941, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Edna Keiser Deffenbaugh.
Carolyn graduated from McDowell High School in 1959 and married her high school sweetheart on March 22, 1960. She worked as a CNA,...
William "Bill" Gerard Dzuricky
Apr 29, 2026
William “Bill” Gerard Dzuricky, age 70, of Erie, Pennsylvania died peacefully at home on April 29, 2026, after a short but vicious battle with cancer.
Born in Erie in 1956, Bill was part of a large loving family. He attended Holy Family School and Tech Memorial. A talented artist, he then pursued some classwork at Columbus College of Art and Design....
Carol Bujnowski
Apr 28, 2026
With unwavering faith in Christ, Carol Bujnowski was called home to be in the presence of the Lord, entering eternal life and leaving behind a legacy of love, grace, and devotion.
Carol was born on November 13, 1935, to the late Ann and James Bartlett.
She attended Villa Maria Elementary and High School and later worked at Millcreek Sewing & Fabric. She...
Patricia Ann Schlosser
Apr 27, 2026
Patricia Ann Schlosser, 81, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, after a determined and courageous two-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Born on September 9, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Theodore (Ted) and Mary (Lewandowski) Smith. She was the oldest of seven Smith sisters from Saegertown and enjoyed relationships with each of them throughout her lifetime.
She married David...
Peter J. Ozimek
Apr 27, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we remember a man who filled every room with laughter, wisdom, and unmistakable charm—our loving, smart, and wonderful Peter J. Ozimek.
One of Peter's greatest gifts was his storytelling and memory sharing. With a sparkle in his eye, raise of an eyebrow and familiar grin, he could turn even the...
Gary C. Weibler
Apr 26, 2026
Gary C. Weibler, age 86, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Gary was born in Erie on March 19, 1940, son of the late Norman and Marjorie (Schaal) Weibler.
Gary graduated from Edinboro University, where he earned Bachelor’s and Master’s equivalent degrees, and then launched a career teaching at Grover Cleveland Elementary School and then Strong Vincent High School.
After...
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