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Thomas F. Higgins
Nov 12, 2025
Thomas F. Higgins, age 82, of Erie died of a broken heart on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at UPMC Hamot following the passing of his wife Sheila Higgins on September 24, 2025.
Tom was born on February 5, 1943 in Erie the son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Spiegel) Higgins. He was a 1961 graduate of East High School and...
Ronald A. Arner
Nov 11, 2025
Ronald A. Arner, age 68, of Girard, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Rochester, PA, on February 10, 1957, a son of the late Paul and Beverly Easley Arner.
Ron graduated from Center Area High School. He worked as a mechanic on John Deere machinery.
He is survived by his companion of over...
Lawrence Heinlein
Nov 11, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Heinlein, age 78, of Millcreek, was born in Erie on October 21, 1947, a son of the late W. Tighe Heinlein and Margaret M. Weis Heinlein. Larry passed away, after battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease, on November 11, 2025.
Larry was a Class of 1966 graduate of McDowell High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Carole Leffingwell
Nov 11, 2025
Carole Leffingwell, 91, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada on August 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Madge Burns Wedsworth.
Carole dedicated over 20 years of service as an administrative secretary in the Girard School District, where she was known for her professionalism, kindness, and steady presence....
William J. Boyd
Nov 11, 2025
William J. Boyd, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2025, with his daughters at his side.
He was born on July 28, 1941, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Merle J. Boyd and Dorothy E. (Eck) Boyd-Ralph.
William lived in Erie his entire life. William graduated from Cathedral Prep (class of 1959) and then from Edinboro University,...
Janet L. Casey
Nov 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet L. Casey, who passed on the morning of November 11, 2025, at the age of 82, at her home.
She is one of six children and the only daughter of the late Eric and Althea (Blystone) Anderson and was born on May 21, 1943, in Erie, Pennsylvania,
Janet loved her...
Jeffrey Parker
Nov 10, 2025
Jeffrey T. Parker age 69, of Erie, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on June 3, 1956, a son of the late Milford H. and Madeline Rastetter Parker.
Jeff worked as a fabricator at PHB for over 20 years. He also owned and operated a small engine repair business.
He was a talented...
Tyco V. Swick
Nov 10, 2025
Tyco V. Swick, age 86, passed away on Monday November 10, 2025 at LECOM Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on July 21, 1939 in Oil City, PA to the late Dr. H. Vernon and Ebba Lange Swick.
Tyco graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1957 and then served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 6 years. Following the...
Gloria Dawn Lewandowski
Nov 9, 2025
Gloria Dawn (Fisher) Lewandowski passed peacefully on November 9th, 2025 at her son's home in Stockton, NY.
Gloria was born in Erie, PA on January 7th, 1935. She attended Millcreek High School and spent many years working at St. James School.
She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Cleta Fisher, her husband Joseph L. Lewandowski, her brothers John and...
Wendy C. Carlson
Nov 9, 2025
Wendy C. Carlson age 67 of Waterford passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
She was born in Ripley, NY on September 30, 1958, to the late Walter and Mary Swartz Lawton.
Wendy attended Fredonia High School and Ripley Central School.
She worked for Welch Foods in Westfield, NY, Keystone Foods in North East, PA, Merry Maids in Erie and Shell Station at...
Mary Ann Sinnott
Nov 9, 2025
Mary Ann Sinnott, age 86, of Erie passed away on Sunday Nov. 9, 2025 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie, PA on Sept. 1, 1939, a daughter of the late Bernard and Mildred Schriefer Ohmer.
She graduated from Academy High School. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, J. Greg Sinnott on April 18,...
Charles W. "Chuck" Donnelly
Nov 7, 2025
Charles W. “Chuck” Donnelly passed peacefully at Nightingale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born in Erie, PA on August 4, 1945, the son of the late Charles A. Donnelly and Katherine (Shay) Donnelly.
Chuck attended St. Andrew Grade School, Cathedral Prep (class of 1964), and Erie Business Center. He then joined the family business, Donnelly...
Paula A. Degenhart
Nov 6, 2025
Paula A. Degenhart “Bumma”, age 82, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on August 8, 1943, a daughter of the late Paul Berg and Annabelle (Walden) Berg.
Paula was previously a co-owner of the HideAway Tavern with her husband Carl. She was also a cook at Westlake Woods Assisted Living.
Paula was...
Beverly J. Sax
Nov 6, 2025
Beverly Jean Sax age 86 of Erie, passed away at St. Mary’s Home of Erie Asbury on November 6, 2025. She was born in Syracuse, NY on November 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Louis Rice and Irene Rice (nee Williams). Beverly attended Central Square High School in Syracuse. She enjoyed traveling, with her husband, casino gaming and spending...
Bessie E. L. Franklin
Nov 5, 2025
Bessie E. L. Franklin, 98, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Corry Manor.
She was born November 4, 1927, in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Eulah and Cora (Kleckley) Battle, Sr.
Bessie was a lifelong resident of Erie, where she graduated from Academy. She gained employment at Marx Toy Factory and Hammermill Paper Co....
John F. Coughlin
Nov 3, 2025
John F. Coughlin, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at The Residence at Presque Isle Bay.
He was born on February 15, 1942, a son of the late Francis and Catherine McLaughlin Coughlin.
John graduated from Tech High School and was employed as an inspector for both AMSCO and Steris for 34 years. He enjoyed fishing in...
George J. Will Jr.
Nov 3, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of George J. Will Jr., who left this world peacefully on November 3, 2025, at LECOM Senior Living Center at the age of 92.
He was born in his childhood home on January 21, 1933, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late George H. and Clara (Schnell) Will Sr.
George inherited Will's General...
Michael Douglas Chin
Nov 2, 2025
Michael Douglas Chin, age 72, of Girard, Pa., passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on February 1, 1953, a son of Irene Hew and the late Wilfred B. Chin. As a young man, Michael moved to the Erie region, where he built a rich life rooted in music, family, and...
Renezzamae MaryJane Lear-Bodien
Nov 1, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved infant daughter, Renezzamae MaryJane Lear-Bodien, who left this world just two days after her birth on November 1, 2025, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Born on October 30, 2025, to her loving parents, Kory Lear and Keela M. Bodien. Renezzamae brought with her a spark of hope and joy...
Thomas Balos
Nov 1, 2025
Thomas Balos, age 61, of Erie, passed away on Saturday Nov. 1, 2025 at home. He was born on October 7, 1964 in Dunkirk, NY, the son of the late William Balos and Jackie Lyons Bean.
He graduated from McDowell High School and received a criminal justice degree from Edinboro University. He served in the US Army as a military transport...
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