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John E. Southworth
Jan 18, 2025
John E. Southworth, age 95, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. He was born November 12, 1929, in Erie the son of the late John and Agnes (Pfister) Southworth.
A lifelong resident of Erie, John served with the US Army during the Korean War and had worked as an electrician with IBEW Local 56 for...
Lynda Gresh
Jan 17, 2025
Lynda Gresh, age 81, of Cranesville, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, PA on April 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Ernest and Gladys Walter Leopold.
Lynda graduated from Fairview High School in 1961 and went on to complete beauty school. She owned and operated Lynda Gresh Beauty Salon in Fairview for...
Carey Twigger
Jan 17, 2025
Carey Twigger age 65, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Monroeville, PA on March 18, 1959, a son of the late Gilbert and Pearl Twigger.
Carey graduated from Gateway High School.
He enjoyed playing golf and listening to music, Pink Floyd was his favorite.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Ralph T. "Skip" Schwab
Jan 17, 2025
Ralph T. [Skip] Schwab, age 87, of Mobile, AL, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 17, 2025. He was born in Erie, PA, December 8, 1937, son of the late Thomas T. Schwab and Frances A. (Adams) Schwab.
Upon completing high school, Skip attended Miami University of Ohio for several years, returning to Erie to assist his family in...
Jonathan Cree
Jan 17, 2025
Jonathan “Jon” Cree, age 71, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025.
He was born in Altoona, Pa on January 3, 1954, a son of the late Mary Louella Neason and Donald Maxwell Cree. Jon was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He attended the University of Cincinnati, Mercyhurst University and graduated from Gannon University.
He had been employed...
John Foster
Jan 16, 2025
John Foster, age 90, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Hermitage Embassy Healthcare. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 23, 1934, a son of the late George Billingsley and Lucinda Paul Foster.
John lived a storied life. While living in Alabama, he was a 1952 graduate of A.H. Parker High School. He continued his education earning...
Rachel R. Stafford
Jan 16, 2025
Rachel R. Stafford, aged 45, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 16, 2025. Born on September 1, 1979, in Erie, Rachel was a daughter of Kenneth Stafford and Connie Miller.
A devoted homemaker, she poured her heart and soul into her family, cherishing her role as a mother to her four children: Jacob Miller, Alexis Miller, Shania Abuzebiba and Shane...
Norman A. Allen, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
After defying the odds for many years and several close calls in the past, Norman A. Allen Jr. died on January 15, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital at the age of 79. The cumulative effects of age and suspected Agent Orange exposure finally caught up to him.
Born in Gloversville, NY on October 20, 1945, Norman was raised by his late...
Shon Martell Henderson
Jan 15, 2025
Shon Martell Henderson, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on November 12, 1967, to Rose (Henderson) Coleman and the late Gary Lee Williams.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by nephews, Akao Thompson and Korquoja Henderson II and grandmothers, Jowann Boggan and Hannah Warner.
Shon had...
Herman Pude
Jan 14, 2025
Herman Pude (Peeper), age 57, of McKean, PA, went home to be with The Lord, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Erie, January 25, 1967 a son of the late Herman and Kathleen Lewicki Pude.
He was a one-of-a-kind man who always lent a hand to help with anything he could. He was an avid Harley...
Viola DeFazio Cherico
Jan 14, 2025
Viola DeFazio Cherico passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her cherished home. Her daughter, Beverly and son, Christopher, were faithfully by her side. She was also surrounded by her loyal family dogs and cats who brought her daily joy.
Viola was born in Erie on March 30, 1925, a daughter of the late Santo and Theresa (Chiodo) DeFazio and resided...
Priscilla A. Ferebee
Jan 14, 2025
Priscilla A. Ferebee, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Shubuta, MS on June 29, 1948, a daughter of the late David Soloman Sr. and Ruby T. Coleman.
Priscilla attended Strong Vincent High School and then graduated from The Clarissa School of Fashion Design in Pittsburgh, PA. She continued her career...
Brian Todd Edinger
Jan 13, 2025
Brian Todd Edinger, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home.
He was born in Erie on September 16, 1965, to Joyce (Mischler) Edinger Hersperger and the late Robert Patrick Edinger.
After graduation from Tech Memorial High School, he worked at various local businesses, including Super Duper, Festival Foods, Tops Markets, and Price Rite. Brian drove for...
Carol Ann Schonthaler
Jan 13, 2025
Carol Ann (Condon) Schonthaler, age 78 of Erie, Pa, passed away on January 13, 2025 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Carol was born in Erie on November 27, 1946, the fifth child of William J. Condon Sr. and Ruth (Lynch) Condon. Carol was a graduate of McDowell High School and Erie Commercial College. After graduation, she worked as a secretary in...
Vicki Baldwin
Jan 12, 2025
Vicki Baldwin, 81, died in her sleep on January 12, from complications of a massive stroke on August 23rd. Vicki was born in Dover, OH on August 2,1943 and grew up in New Philadelphia, OH, the daughter of Ted and Ferne Graff. She graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1961 and attended Capital University in Columbus, OH, majoring in...
Thomas Johnson
Jan 12, 2025
Thomas Johnson, age 71, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday January 12th, 2025.
He was born November 10, 1953 in Erie, a son to the late Fred and Jean Johnson.
Tom graduated from East High School. He loved Poker and spending time at the Peninsula.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his daughter, Laura Johnson;...
Betterly Bales
Jan 11, 2025
Betterly Dell Osborn Bales passed away peacefully in Erie, Pennsylvania on January 11, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, service, and devotion to her family, community, and passions.
She is survived by her two sons, Robert W. Bales, M.D. (Mary) and Andrew O. Bales (Rebecca); her five grandchildren, Jessica (James), Jillian, Jacob, Charlotte, and Brooke; and her nieces, Laura Bales Barrows...
Jean M. Blodien
Jan 11, 2025
Jean M. Blodien, age 95, of Erie, died peacefully on January 11, 2025 at Elmwood Gardens.
She was born in Erie July 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Carl Theodore and Ingrid Skoog Blodien.
She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1947, attended Luther College in New Jersey and graduated from Erie Business College in 1951.
She worked in various locations...
Kateaka Thasinet (Robison) McCullum
Jan 8, 2025
Kateaka Thasinet (Robison) McCullum, born in Erie, PA, on June 19, 1972 to Margie (Everett) Robison and the late Willie Junior Robison, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She graduated from East High School in 1991 and lived life to the fullest. Kateaka worked at Erie International Institute Day Care Center and the Gertrude Barber Center for Adults. She enjoyed...
Kevin Mazon
Jan 5, 2025
Kevin Mazon, age 69 of Erie passed away Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at his home. Kevin was born September 8th, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA where he spent the first 40 years of his life before moving with his wife and newborn daughter to Erie, PA to begin a career with Regal Service. He is the son of the late James...
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