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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Allen Selling
Dec 6, 2025
ALLEN MILTON SELLING –
Allen Selling, 88, died December 6, 2025, at Lake Worth Select Specialty Hospital due to complications from a post-surgery stroke. He was born October 26, 1937, in Erie, PA to Benjamin M. and Jacobeth (Berman) Selling.
Allen graduated from Academy High School in 1955 Following graduation, he worked in Buffalo at Pratt & Lambert, Schwartz Jewelers and various...
Kimberley Garrity
Dec 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kimberley Ann Garrity, age 66, on December 4, 2025, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones after a long illness.
She was born on August 29, 1959, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Francis and Shirley (Piecheco) Lipinski.
Kimberley was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School, class of 1977....
Celestine M. Cioccio
Dec 4, 2025
Celestine M. Cioccio, age 93, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. She was born on July 6, 1932 in Rocca Pia, Italy the only child of Giuseppe and Angelarosa (DeSantis) Fulgenzio.
Celestine immigrated to Erie in 1951 when she was 19 years old. In 1953 she traveled back to Rocca Pia to marry her beloved...
Paul O. Schlabach
Dec 3, 2025
Paul O. Schlabach, 50, of Erie passed away Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born on September 2nd, 1975, in Meadville, a son to the late Oscar H. and Mary Sue (Wengerd) Schlabach.
Paul will be remembered for his exceptional talent as a carpenter, especially his skill in fine woodworking. He touched the lives of countless people, forming...
Michael A. Webb-Mendralla Jr.
Dec 2, 2025
Michael A. Webb-Mendralla Jr., known as “Babymike”, 23, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.
He was born on December 19, 2001 in Erie, a son to Michael Webb-Mendralla Sr. and Toya Bonner.
Michael was a graduate of Erie High School, class of 2020. He then went on to graduate from Erie Institute of Technology with a degree in HVAC,...
Kay Kingston Blinzler
Dec 2, 2025
Kay Kingston Blinzler, age 84, of Erie, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 surrounded by family, friends, and her beloved dogs.
She was born in Erie, Pa., on May 20, 1941, daughter of the late Margaret and Harold Kingston. Kay earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Edinboro State College and a Master's Degree in Guidance...
Ronnie Hall
Nov 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronnie Hall, who left us unexpectedly on November 30, 2025, at the age of 68.
Ronnie was born in Meridian, Mississippi, on October 6, 1957, to the late J.C. and Earlene (DeLoach) Hall. He was raised in Prospect Baptist Church in Meridian, where his lifelong faith began to take root.
A...
Timothy D. Dinges
Nov 29, 2025
Timothy D. Dinges, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Saturday November 29, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, PA on August 19, 1955, a son of the late James and Jean Dinges.
Tim graduated from Tech High School where he played on the hockey team. He became a machine operator at several manufacturing companies including Zurn,...
Christopher L. McClay
Nov 29, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Christopher L. McClay, aged 54, on November 29, 2025, after a long illness.
He was born on March 27, 1971, in Erie, Pennsylvania, and was the youngest child of the late Paul and Thelma (Oakes) McClay.
Christopher was a kind-hearted person. He found comfort in support groups and was a...
Nelrita Thornton
Nov 28, 2025
It is with much sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Nelrita Thornton. Rita transitioned this life on November 28, 2025. Her loving children and grandchildren were at her side.
Nelrita was born on February 24, 1949, to the late Soloman and Jerrie Lee Carlisle-Gore, in Erie, Pennsylvania.
She is predeceased by her wonderful husband, Bill Thornton.
A Homecoming Celebration will be...
Lisa Marie Sadler Fulkrod
Nov 28, 2025
Lisa Marie Sadler Fulkrod, age 59, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2025, of natural causes. She was born on March 28, 1966, to the late Vincent and Bernice Zawodnik Sadler.
Lisa was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was employed as an assembly worker for Stanganelli’s Italian Foods. Lisa was a do-it-yourself individual and a tireless...
Paul A. Ouellet
Nov 28, 2025
Paul A. Ouellet, age 86, of Erie passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 with his children by his side.
Paul was born to the late Eva (Blakeslee) and Charles J. Ouellet on November 11, 1939, the youngest of five children.
Paul was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara in 1936, his brother, Robert and his wife Sharel; his brother-in-law...
Sue Ellen Spencer
Nov 27, 2025
Sue Ellen Jordan Spencer, age 68, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on August 27, 1957, a daughter of the late James Jordan and Dorothy Terwilliger Jordan.
She attended Our Lady of Peace grade school and then went on to graduate from Academy High School and Mercyhurst University.
Sue worked at Perkins...
Gretchen T. Prozan
Nov 27, 2025
Gretchen T. Prozan (82) of Millcreek township, passed away on Thursday November 27, 2025, after a long and fruitful life. She was born in Erie on May 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Edwin and Edith Theobald. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Judith Theobald Cipriani.
Upon graduating from East High School, she worked as...
Diane V. Cassatt
Nov 26, 2025
Diane V. Cassatt, age 68, of Warren, PA, passed away after a battle with leukemia on Wednesday Nov. 26, 2025 at Warren General Hospital. She was born in Titusville, PA on May 10, 1957, a daughter of the late William and Mildred Puffenberg Swab.
She was a member of Titusville Baptist until she moved to Warren. She was a loving and...
Nathan M. Gillies
Nov 25, 2025
Nathan Mark Gillies, age 52, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on October 18, 1973, a son of Chuck and Janet Gillies of Millcreek.
Nathan graduated from McDowell High School and VO Tech in 1993 where he studied art. He also attended Joe Kupert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in New Jersey.
He...
B. Jean Ames
Nov 25, 2025
B. Jean (Anthony) Ames, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday November 25, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1929, a daughter of the late Clinton N. and Bertha Popeney Ames.
Jean worked at the Erie County Library, where she enjoyed helping customers with genealogy searches. She was also an artist and taught at various locations throughout Erie. Her...
David Joseph Spaeder
Nov 24, 2025
DAVID JOSEPH SPAEDER
October 19, 1930 – November 24, 2025
David Joseph Spaeder, 95, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Erie on October 19, 1930, David was the son of William T. and Julia (Lochner) Spaeder and one of eleven children: William, Thomas, James, Marie Senger, Kathleen Peden, Mary Agnes Crolli, Mark,...
Louis S. George
Nov 23, 2025
Louis George, age 90, of Millcreek Township, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 at Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home.
Born October 12th, 1935 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Louis George and Mary Rust.
He attended Saint Andrews and graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1954. After serving in the Marine Corp, he became an apprentice in the Glaziers Union...
Joseph A. Orsini
Nov 16, 2025
Joseph A. Orsini, 68, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, at Millcreek Community Hospital.
He was born April 16, 1957, in Erie, a son to the late Joseph and Alice (Post) Orsini.
Joe attended Tech Memorial High School and went on to attend Erie County Technical School for Welding. He enjoyed Drag Racing.
In addition to his parents, he is...












