Obituaries

Sep 10, 2026

Melanie Faith (Chestner) Wood left this world on Thursday morning Sept. 10, 2026 after a two year battle with Cancer.

Her Journey began on July 17,1964 in Erie PA the daughter of the late Harvey and Marion Chestner. She graduated from McDowell High School in 1983 and followed up with Barber School at JH Thompson Academy and used her skills at...

Sep 9, 2026

Mary Louise Breyley, age 91 of Erie, passed away at AHN St. Vincent Hospital on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

She was born in Erie on April 24, 1935 to the late Kenneth C. and Mary Reisinger Breyley. She graduated from East High School in 1953 and started her banking career at the former Bank of Erie. Eventually, through various bank mergers,...

Sep 8, 2026

Barbara Anderson Mucciarone passed away on Tuesday, Sept 8th at Cleveland Clinic after a brave fight.

She was born in Pittsburgh on May 16th, 1949, the third daughter to Fritz Albert and Dorothy Moffitt Anderson, on their anniversary.

In addition to her parents and loving sister, Janet Stetson, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 51 years Michael Anthony...

Sep 8, 2026

Michael Boykin, 62, of Erie, passed away September 8th, 2026.

He was born January 30th, 1964, in Erie, a son to the late Allie D. and Clara B. (Emerson) Boykin.

Michael graduated from East High School, class of 1982. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force for various years until his honorable discharge. He enjoyed everything cars, especially...

Sep 8, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Carey on September 8, 2026.

A lifelong Erieite, Dick lived life to the fullest as an entrepreneur, sportsman, and worldwide traveler. He lived with purpose, generosity, and a genuine appreciation for people and experiences. Through both grand adventures and everyday acts of friendship, he touched countless lives and...

Sep 7, 2026

Judy H. Yeager, 82, of Tidioute, passed away peacefully at the home of Shauna and Kerk Yeager September 7, 2026, surrounded by family. Judy was born in Oil City (President) and then moved to Erie. Her summers would be spent with family in President and or Tidioute and this is where she would always come back to and finally settling...

Sep 7, 2026

Michael J. Barto Sr., 77, of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Born on August 10, 1949, to the late Alex J. and Sue C. (Boccio) Barto, Michael graduated from Erie Vo-Tech in 1967 and worked in Tool and Die from Erie to Saegertown. An entrepreneur with a passion for animals, he owned Mike’s...

Sep 7, 2026

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Lawrence Christopher Smart on September 7, 2026.

Lawrence Smart was a truly wonderful man-one of God’s greatest works. His life was a beautiful example of kindness, love, faith, and devotion to the people he held dear.

Lawrence was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather. Above all else, his family...

Sep 7, 2026

Patricia A. Sturgeon, age 69, of Lake City, passed away on Monday September 7, 2026, at her residence.

She was born May 26, 1957, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Dean Barnett and Betty Sower Barnett.

Patricia graduated from Harborcreek High School in 1975. She worked for several years as a Nurses Aide at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She enjoyed canning,...

Sep 6, 2026

Shirley Sonney Meeker, age 101, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness. She was born in Erie, PA on March 17, 1925, a daughter of the late William and Josephine Fuhrman Sonney.

Shirley attended East High School and went on to work in the offices of Hamot Hospital and then GE, and...

Sep 6, 2026

Shirley Sonney Meeker, age 101, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.

She was born in Erie, PA on March 17, 1925, a daughter of the late William and Josephine Fuhrman Sonney.

Shirley attended East High School and went on to work in the offices of Hamot Hospital and then GE, and in...

Sep 6, 2026

Samuel Jevon Simmons, the son of Bishop George and Juanita Simmons, entered our life Sunday, March 8, 1981 and departed Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his home.

He was baptized in the name of Jesus April 27, 1989 and later received the Holy Ghost in 1991.

Samuel attended Central High. During this time he was a member of the school prayer group....

Sep 6, 2026

Carmella Rosella LaFuria

April 1, 1933 – September 6, 2026

Erie has lost Carm LaFuria, a lifelong resident. Born at her West 17th Street home on April 1 to Floyd and Celia (Clemente) Chiota, she was introduced to her father as a boy, the ultimate April Fool’s welcome. A depression-era baby who came of age at the close of the Second World...

Sep 6, 2026

Candy Sue Dunbar, born September 14, 1960 in Burbank, California to her mother, Patricia Ruby Roach, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She devoted 25 years to the office at Engineered Plastics, where she was known for her dedication, loyalty, and the steady strength she brought to everyone around her. 

Candy was married...

Sep 4, 2026

Michael A. Bucci, age 44, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at Hamot Hospital.

He was born on August 26, 1982, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Alberto and Sherry (King) Bucci.

Mike loved the outdoors and was happiest with a golf club, a fishing rod, or a hunting rifle in hand. An avid sports fan, Mike followed baseball, football, and...

Sep 3, 2026

Robert Alfred Schlaufman, (Bob and Bobbi) age 76 of Millcreek passed away peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Born in Erie on December 1, 1949, Robert grew up surrounded by the love of his parents, Alfred and Lavina “Tootie” Dressler

Schlaufman, who shaped the steady, kind, and hardworking man he became.

Robert graduated from Academy High School in...

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Aug 31, 2026

Teali-Lennett Annie Harris, age 41, went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2026.

Teali was born on May 11, 1985, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Gennett Jenkins-Parks and Warren Harris. From an early age, Teali loved the Lord and was baptized and her faith remained an important part of who she was throughout her life.

Teali was preceded in death...

Aug 31, 2026

Phyllis M. Kuzma, age 75 of Erie, PA died on Monday August 31, 2026, at Fairview Manor.

She was born in Erie, PA, on June 2, 1951, a daughter of the late John and Luella Gere Kuzma, Jr.

A graduate of Northwestern High School and Tri-State Business Institute, Phyllis worked at Copes Vulcan for 30 years and then at Wegman’s Deli for...