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James "JG" Graves
Jan 14, 2026
James “JG” Graves, 73, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on February 2nd, 1952, in Erie, a son to the late Russell and Adelle (Wolf) Graves.
JG graduated from Tech Memorial High School. He then went on to attend Penn State University and earned an Associates degree in Computer Science. He worked at...
Audry Natalie Brotherson
Jan 14, 2026
Audry Natalie Deutsch Brotherson, age 100, of Erie, passed away peacefully, with her children at her side, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Residence at Presque Isle—just four days after celebrating her centennial birthday.
She was born in Erie on January 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Edward and Susan Gulash Deutsch.
From her earliest years, Audry possessed both intellectual...
Gary Lee Roschi
Jan 12, 2026
Gary Lee Roschi age 67, of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Erie on October 11, 1958, a son of Nora Mae Kephart Roschi of Florida and the Late David Alfred Roschi.
Gary graduated from Fairview High School in 1976 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. He...
Richard Allen Gladden, Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Richard Allen Gladden, Jr. age 57, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family and close friends on Monday, January 12th, 2026.
Born in Latrobe, PA on August 15th, 1968, he was the son of Carol Kaufman (Berninger) and the late Richard A. Gladden, Sr. Richard was a 1986 graduate of McDowell High School and Clarion University in...
Shirley Ann Cairns
Jan 12, 2026
Shirley Ann Cairns, age 90, of Fairview, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family and lots of love on Monday January 12, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie, PA on May 7, 1935, a daughter of the late Andrew “Duke” and Adeline Lena Zapitelli Mucciarone.
Shirley attended school at Strong Vincent High School. She worked at General Telephone...
Marika Marie Roberts
Jan 12, 2026
Marika Marie Roberts, age 39, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 12, 2026.
Marika was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished daughter. Above all else, she was most passionate about living her life as a wife and mother, finding her greatest joy in caring for and loving her family. Her warmth, dedication, and selfless spirit were evident in every...
Angela Skonieczka
Jan 12, 2026
Angela Skonieczka (formerly Angela Stanton), age 90, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2026, at LECOM Parkside at Glenwood.
Angela was the eldest of six siblings in the Rice Family, respected residents of Ripley, New York. Angela graduated from Ripley Central High School and soon got married. She then moved to Erie, PA, where she raised two sons,...
Christine Kidder
Jan 11, 2026
Christine Zamaria Kidder, age 80, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by her family. Her passing was caused by complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Born on December 23, 1945, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Thomas & Genevieve (Okon) Zamaria, Christine was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of McDowell High...
Richard J. DallaTorre
Jan 10, 2026
Richard J. DallaTorre age 85, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 25, 1940, and he was the son of the late Richard and Irma Turri DallaTorre.
Richard served in the United States Army.
He worked at General Electric for 29 years as a mechanical Assembler.
Richard was an avid Chicago...
Joyce E. Zwilling
Jan 10, 2026
Joyce E. (Meeder) Zwilling, age 92, passed away on Saturday. January 10, 2026, at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
She was born on April 28, 1933, in Mina, NY to the late Clifford and Vera Edith (Hewitt) Meeder.
Joyce was a 1951 graduate of Sherman Central High School in Sherman, NY. Her fellow students called her the “cat lady” due to love of...
Janice B. Mandel
Jan 9, 2026
With profound sadness, tempered with the joy of a wonderful life so well-lived, the family of Janice Brenda Pinski Mandel of Millcreek Township announces her passing on January 9, 2026 at Manchester Commons.
Janice was born on May 12, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Isador and Rose Gawiser Pinski. She was raised during her early years in Cleveland, graduating from Cleveland...
Cathy Mattson
Jan 8, 2026
Cathy Mattson, age 70, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 8, 2026, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Erie, PA on September 13, 1955, a daughter of the late Dr. Robert and Ethel Hopkins.
Cathy graduated from Girard High School and went on to earn a degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She was the...
Sandra Federoff
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra Federoff, age 92, of Erie passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born November 23, 1933 in Erie the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Zavelev Federoff.
A lifelong resident of Erie, she was a graduate of East High School. Sandra belonged to the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity and was active in...
Dale Gene Teribery
Jan 5, 2026
Dale Gene Teribery, age 73, of Erie, passed away Monday January 5, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. He was born July 20, 1952 to the late Leslie and Betty Leach Teribery.
Dale attended Fort LeBoeuf High School, and after graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving 14 years. While stationed in Germany, he met the love of his life Elvira, marrying...
Robert W. Boyd
Jan 5, 2026
Robert “Bob” W. Boyd, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Born on June 16, 1941, in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Bob was the beloved son of the late Willard Wesley and Bessie Theresa Boyd. From an early age, Bob displayed remarkable talent and discipline that would define his life. A gifted drummer, he began teaching lessons...
Nancy Theresa Durlin
Jan 5, 2026
Nancy Theresa Thomas Durlin, age 94, of Edinboro, passed away on January 5, 2026, at LECOM Senior Living.
She was born in Erie PA on September 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Leonard and Madeline Strickler Thomas.
Nancy graduated from McDowell High School and was employed as a nurse aide for Erie County Hospital and Rouse County Home for 25 years,...
Phyllis J. White
Jan 5, 2026
Phyllis J. ‘Mimi’ (Meeker) White
With saddened hearts, we announce that Phyllis J. ‘Mimi’ (Meeker) White, age 94, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. Born in Erie, PA on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26, 1931, she was the sixth of seven children to the late C. Burton and Doris G. (Taber) Meeker. She was given the nickname 'Mimi' by her dad...
Rosa Mary Gore
Jan 4, 2026
On Sunday, January 4, 2026, Rosa Mary Paige Gore of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital.
Born on May 25, 1937, in Laurel, Mississippi, Rosa—affectionately known as "Maydear" or "Mother Gore"— was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Paige Sr. and Hallie Ann Thompson Paige.
In 1955, Mother Gore was united in holy matrimony to her one true...
Robert Ferrier
Jan 3, 2026
Robert “Bob” Ferrier, of Erie, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was best known for his devotion to his family, his stewardship of Ferrier’s Hardware, his deep love for his hometown of Erie, and his incredible sense of humor that stayed with us until the very end. His friendship and generosity...
Mary Ann Glance
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Ann Behan Glance of Lakewood, NY and Venango Township (Erie County), PA passed away on January 1, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born April 14, 1941 in Erie, PA to the late Austin and Adelaide Greiner Behan.
She graduated from St. Ann's, Villa Maria Academy, Edinboro College with a BS in Secondary and Elementary Education, and SUNY Buffalo with...
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