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Rev. Jerry L. Gray
Jan 27, 2025
Rev. Jerry L. Gray of Erie, Pa. completed his dedicated and loving service to God, family and friends on January 27, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1944 to Carroll and Dorothy Gray of Natrona Heights, Pa. The family moved to Sarver, Pa in 1956 where Jerry was nurtured in the small country Zion EUB Church (later United Methodist)...
William Sterrett
Jan 27, 2025
My name is Tom, Bill, Willy (just by my siblings), Dad and Papa. I was born in Erie on August 13, 1950, to Betty Wadding Sterrett and the late Thomas Sterrett.
I didn’t care for my family to list every accomplishment from someone’s life. I never accomplished anything of note other than being a dad to four children, grandfather to five...
Timothy J. Clark
Jan 27, 2025
Timothy J. Clark, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at his residence peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side from a bravely fought battle with cancer on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the age of 75.
He was born on May 29, 1949, in Olean, New York, to Samuel and June (Schwab) Clark.
Timothy was...
Gerald Arthur Michael
Jan 27, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Arthur Michael passed away on January 27, 2025 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born at home on March 3, 1947, the son of the late Arlueen Ruhl Michael and the late Arthur C. Michael of Fairview Pennsylvania.
He was a 1965 graduate of Fairview High School and started his career at Nason Men’s Clothing in Girard,...
Patricia Ann Gray
Jan 26, 2025
Patricia Ann Gray, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at LECOM at Elmwood Gardens. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on August 26, 1934, the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia (Solecki) Przepierski.
Pat was a graduate of St. Benedict Academy and St. Vincent School of Nursing. She was proud to be an ER nurse for...
Stephen J. Polaski, Jr.
Jan 25, 2025
Stephen J. Polaski Jr., age 64, of Erie, passed away Saturday January 25th, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Roaring Springs, PA on August 17, 1960, a son of Stephen J. and Beverly Thompson Polaski.
Stephen was a U.S. Marine Sargeant who proudly served his county for 10 years from 1978 to 1987. He was a decorated combat Veteran and...
James T. Smith
Jan 25, 2025
James T. Smith, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on November 27, 1939, in Midway, Alabama.
James graduated from Strong Vincent High School, where he distinguished himself as a talented athlete, particularly on the basketball court, helping his team reach the State Championship in his...
Susan J. Flanagan
Jan 23, 2025
Susan J. Flanagan, age 80, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, January 2, 1945, the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Clark) Coffey, and her late stepmother, Emilia Coffey.
Susan was an incredibly hard-working woman, up until her retirement from the service industry a few years ago.
In...
Janet Marie English
Jan 21, 2025
Janet Marie English, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Erie, PA on January 10, 1946, a daughter of the late John and Bertha Kuvik.
Janet graduated high school and went on to work as a nurse’s aide for many years. She enjoyed being outside doing things around her yard, was devoted...
William Harry Ramsey
Jan 20, 2025
William Ramsey, age 55, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
He was born in New Brighten, PA on March 18, 1969, a son of the late Gloria Jean and Thomas Ramsey Sr.
William attended Northwestern High School and worked most of his career as an electrician and most recently as a Lyft and Uber delivery driver. He...
Ira John Dunn
Jan 20, 2025
Ira John Dunn passed away peacefully at his Gulf Harbour home in Fort Meyers, FL on January 20, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan Rhea Dunn; three children and their spouses, Thomas and Julia Dunn (Greenwich, CT), William and Melanie Dunn (Park City, UT) and Laura and Jon Goldberg (Cleveland, OH); seven grandchildren, Caroline, Elizabeth...
Canyon Andrew McGarvey
Jan 19, 2025
The world lost a shining star when Canyon Andrew McGarvey passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, due to a senseless crime. Born on December 26, 2003 in Erie, PA, to his loving parents, Kimberly (Charles) Insinger and Douglas (Beth) McGarvey.
Canyon was a graduate of Harborcreek High School and the Erie County Technical School. Canyon touched the lives of all...
Joyce Carponter
Jan 19, 2025
Joyce Jiuliante Carponter (a/k/a “Mama Joyce”) left this world for her next adventure on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Joyce was born in Erie, PA on January 25, 1928 to the late Jessamine Jiuliante, Sr. and Rose Alfonso Jiuliante. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School, and was a lifelong proud Buckeye, graduating from Ohio State University at the age of...
Mary Lou Lewis
Jan 19, 2025
Mary Lou Lewis age 98, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at LECOM Senior Living.
She was born in Grove City, PA on November 26, 1926, a daughter of the late Jayson and Pearl June Mathieson.
After graduating High School, Mary Lou went on to work at First National Bank and the Millcreek Tax office.
She was a member of...
Arlene Kozak
Jan 19, 2025
Arlene Kozak age 71 of Erie, passed away on Sunday January 19, 2025 into her heavenly home to be with Jesus her Savior after a long illness.
She was born in Philipsburg, PA on October 26, 1953, the daughter of the late John V. and Josephine Messick Kozak.
She was a 1971 graduate of McDowell High School and went to school to...
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...
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