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Richard H. Brucker
Sep 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard H. Brucker, age of 90, who passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 11, 2025, after a short illness.
Richard was born on December 5, 1934, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Harley and Virginia (Hazelton) Brucker.
After graduating from Lawrence Park High School, Richard worked at...
Victor A. DeSantis
Sep 9, 2025
Victor A. DeSantis, age 88, a resident of Erie passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home. He was born August 2, 1937, in Erie the son of the late James C. and Anna (Riazzi) DeSantis.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Victor had served with the US Army and was retired from the Public Works Engineering...
Beth Adams
Sep 6, 2025
Beth Alyson (Orr) Adams, age 67, of Lake City, passed away on September 6, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born on December 3, 1957, in Erie, PA.
She was preceded in death by her parents Boyd and Wilma Eileen (Huckelbury) Orr, and her brother Dennis Alan Orr.
She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Langston and her husband John of Conneaut, Ohio;...
William Robert Mackey
Sep 6, 2025
William Robert Mackey, age 91, of Erie passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. He was born August 8, 1934, in Erie, the son of the late Arthur and Florence (Frank) Mackey.
William attended St. Andrew Grade School and Strong Vincent High School in Erie. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Air...
Patricia Thomas-Riley
Sep 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Thomas-Riley, aged 70, who passed away on September 5, 2025, at Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Patricia is survived by her niece, Devika Washington (Thomas) of Clayton, NC; her nephew, Terrance Brown (Gina) of Willow Spring, NC; her great niece, Aiyanah Lockhart of Charlotte, NC; her longtime partner, Homer...
William Heard, Sr.
Sep 4, 2025
William Heard, Sr., age 103, of Erie, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 13, 1922, he was the son of the late Willie and Annie Mae Heard.
A proud veteran, William served honorably in the United States Army during World War II. Following his service, he enjoyed a distinguished...
Bartholomew "Bart" Prozzoly
Sep 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bartholomew “Bart” Prozzoly, age 83, on September 4, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after a short illness.
He was born on May 13, 1942, in Pittsburgh, to the late Sam and Clara (Novelli) Prozzoly.
After graduating from Carnegie High School in 1960, Bart proudly served in the United...
Donna Jean Munch
Sep 4, 2025
Donna Jean Munch, age 64, of Cranesville, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2025, at Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital, as a result of a horseback riding accident in Kelly Pines, Marionville, PA.
She was born on April 12, 1961, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Donald and Kathleen Bleil Perry
Donna graduated from Fairview High School in 1979. She worked...
David M. Parsh
Sep 3, 2025
David Martin Parsh, age 81, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation.
He was born on July 10, 1944, a son of the late Alvin and Harriet (Seabrook) Parsh.
David graduated from Strong Vincent Highschool where he was valedictorian and earned a mechanical engineering degree from Gannon University.
He worked a majority of his career...
Elva Mussett
Sep 3, 2025
Elva Brueckner Mussett age 97 passed away on Wednesday September 3, 2025 at LECOM at Village Square.
She was born on May 26, 1928 in Fairview.
Elva graduated from East High School with retail certification. She worked in sales at the Boston Store and in the cafeteria at Gannon University. She was a current member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a...
Gregory J. Chase
Sep 1, 2025
Gregory J. Chase, 69 of Denver, CO passed away Monday September 1, 2025 at the UC Health University of Colorado Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Erie, PA on December 18, 1955 to the late Gail L. and the late Shirley Lassman Chase.
Greg was a kind and gentle soul who went to St. George parochial...
Gerald Charles "GC" Cohen
Aug 30, 2025
On August 30, 2025 at the age of 95 (and a half!) Gerald Charles “GC” Cohen lost a well-fought battle against old age. According to him, the first 93 were easy but it was the last couple that were tough!
GC was many things throughout his life – husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, scrap dealer, veteran, traveler, artist, welder, cancer survivor and...
Mary Elizabeth Joint
Aug 27, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Joint age 65, of Erie, sadly passed away in her sleep on Wednesday August 27, 2025.
She was born on Christmas Day in 1959, a daughter to Anne Gehringer and Jack Joint.
Mary went to St. Ann’s Grade School and graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1977. She worked for many years at GECAC Head Start in Erie, PA. She...
Tammy Garofalo
Aug 27, 2025
Tammy Garofalo age 67, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday August 27, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, PA on November 26, 1957, a daughter of Helen Taylor Powers and the late Maurice E. Powers.
Tammy graduated from General McLane High School in 1975 and went on to work as a Nurses Aid.
She enjoyed crafting and going to Bingo....
Gary J. Ryan
Aug 27, 2025
Gary J. Ryan, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday August 27, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, PA on August 1, 1950, a son of the late Donald and Agnes Falderoff Ryan.
Gary graduated from Girard High School in 1968 and went on to serve in the United States Navy on the USS Intrepid. He worked as an Engineer...
John D. Hogue
Aug 26, 2025
John Dewayne Hogue, age 86, a resident of Erie, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 after a lengthy hospital stay at UPMC Hamot. He was born on October 5, 1938 in Oil City, PA the son of the late Carl and Lillian (Strain Sweeney) Hogue.
John was a veteran of the 11th Artillery, Third US Army where he served as a...
Carla Jean Amendola
Aug 26, 2025
Carla Jean Amendola age 54, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on April 27, 1971 the daughter of Zelma Jean "Jeannie" Kerner Cooper and the late Edward Amendola.
Carla graduated from Academy High and went on to serve in the United States Army for 4 years.
She worked at the VA Medical...
Edward Gilman
Aug 26, 2025
Edward Gilman, age 89, of Erie, formerly of Upper St. Clair and Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away on August 26, 2025, at The Residence at Presque Isle. He was born on July 26, 1936, in Bronx, NY, a son of the late George and Nettie Tchaikovsky Gittleman.
He grew up in Brooklyn NY, graduating from James Madison High School in 1954. Upon...
James Wozniak
Aug 25, 2025
James Wozniak, age 78, of Erie, passed away on Monday August 25, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital
He was born in Erie on May 26, 1947 to the late Edward and Frances Wozniak.
James graduated from Tech Memorial High School. He retired from General Electric and Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. He also worked at the original Fuhrman’s Cider Mill until it burned down....
Kim Kupniewski
Aug 24, 2025
Kim Kupniewski, age 72, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
Born in Erie on June 15, 1953, he was the son of the late Chester and Audrey Anthony Kupniewski.
A 1971 graduate of Cathedral Prep, Kim received a bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst University in 1978.
As a golf professional, he served as the director of golf at...
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