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Edward "Carl" Olesnanik
Feb 8, 2026
Edward “Carl” Olesnanik, age 89, of Girard, passed away on Sunday February 8, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Erie, PA on April 23, 1936, the son of the late Joseph and Julia Majerick Olesnanik.
Edward attended Girard High School and went on to serve in the National Guard. He worked in shipping at Marx Toys for many years and...
John E. Baker
Feb 7, 2026
John E. Baker, age 86, of Erie, PA, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on June 10, 1939, in Erie, PA, a son of the late Dr. Charles and Nancy Smart Baker.
He attended Millcreek Jr. High school and graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1957. He attended Kenyon College, Gannon University, and US Air...
Gerald "Jay" Mackay
Feb 3, 2026
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gerald “Jay” Mackay, age 61, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the LECOM Presque Isle Nursing Home following a courageous two-year struggle with a rare brain disease.
Jay was the best husband and friend anyone could have. He was truly loved by so many. His passions were golfing,...
Odette P. Sperry
Feb 3, 2026
Odette P. Sperry, age 102, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at Manchester Commons.
She was born October 14, 1923, in France, a daughter of the late Alphonse and Blanche (Perrin) Vedie.
Odette worked as a seamstress at Trasks and Carlisle’s and the Boston Store, in Erie for many years. She also operated her own independent sewing business....
Donald E. Wright Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donald E. Wright Jr., a distinguished attorney, husband, father, grandfather and cherished member of the Erie community, who left this world on February 2, 2026, at the age of 77.
He was born on May 10, 1948, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Donald E. and Ruth (Geddis) Wright Sr.
Donald graduated from Strong...
Gerald J. Patrone
Jan 31, 2026
Gerald J. Patrone age 80, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Elmwood Gardens.
He was born in Erie on October 27, 1945, a son of the late Mearl Newburger and Mary Patrone.
Gerald was a 1965 graduate of Tech Memorial High School and attended evening classes at Penn State Behrend.
He worked as a Chief Stationary Engineer for many years at...
Mark Steven Frick
Jan 28, 2026
Mark Steven Frick, age 68 of Erie passed away on January 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, FL. He was born on January 3, 1958 to David Frick and the late Elva Graham Frick.
Mark worked at General Electric for about 12 years and before that at Accuride, formerly known as Kaiser Aluminum for a number of years. He was a member...
Patricia R. Miller
Jan 27, 2026
Patricia R. Miller age 85 died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Brevillier Village.
She was born in Erie on February 2nd, 1940 the daughter of the late William Leo and Marion Aylsworth Geertson.
She was employed for several years at the Country Kitchen, Colonial Kitchen and was a bartender at the Wayside Inn in Edinboro.
She was preceded in death by her...
James Soli
Jan 27, 2026
James Soli, age 85, of Erie, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the PA Soldiers & Sailors Home. He was born in Erie on February 5, 1940, the son of the late James Soli, Sr. and Mary (Ducato) Soli.
Jim was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1958 and was a member of the U.S. Army having served...
Judith Ann Benedict
Jan 26, 2026
Judith Ann Benedict, age 82, of Pemberville, OH and previously of Erie, PA, passed away unexpectly on January 26, 2026 at St. Charles Mercy Hospital.Judy was born on June 15, 1943 to the late Herbert and Rose Roth Weaver. She grew up in Sewickley, PA and graduated from Ambridge High School, Indiana University of PA, and Duquesne University. In 1967,...
James Anthony Williams Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
James “Jimmy” Anthony Williams Sr., age 69, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born in Erie on May 21, 1956, the son of the late Inez (Bruce) and Willie Williams.
James spent most of his life in Erie. He graduated from Strong Vincent High School and served in the United States Army....
Virgil "Chip" Glen Markey III
Jan 24, 2026
Virgil “Chip” Glen Markey III, age 54 of Erie, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie, PA, on May 1, 1971, a son of the late Virgil Glen Markey Jr and Theresa Maziarz Markey
Chip graduated from Fairview High School in 1990. He worked as a lifeguard at the YMCA for many years. He...
Gayle L. (Carr) Wettekin (Gilligan)
Jan 23, 2026
Gayle L. (Carr) Wettekin, age 65, of Erie passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness. She was born March 6, 1960 in Erie the daughter of the late Gale Carr and Virginia Merritt.
A lifelong resident of Erie, she had worked as a Medical Secretary for both St. Vincent Health Center and Hamot Hospital. She...
Alton Hill Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alton Hill Jr., who left this world on January 22, 2026, at the age of 69, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born on December 5, 1956, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, to the late Alton and Bernice (London) Hill Sr.
Alton spent his later years in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a...
Robert "Bob" Greaves Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” W. Greaves Jr., a loving husband, father, Papa, brother and friend, who left this world on January 21, 2026, after an extended illness, at the age of 75.
Bob was born on August 18, 1950, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert W. and Marilyn (O’Neil) Greaves Sr.
He...
Norma Jean Ryen
Jan 21, 2026
Norma Jean Ryen (Cesnick), 83, was born August 4, 1942, in Kitzmiller, Maryland. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Cesnick.
Norma dedicated her life to helping others. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Mercyhurst College in 1986 and her Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh in 1987. She practiced...
Joan Huegel
Jan 20, 2026
Joan Huegel, age 90, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at her residence.
She was born June 3rd, 1935, in North Kingsville, OH, the daughter of the late Ray and Duelcie (Brechbiel) Howe.
She was president of the Erie Council of Republican Women for many years. She was very giving and charitable, she loved donating to various charities. She...
Clarita "Kiki" Schoen
Jan 19, 2026
Clarita (Kiki) Schoen, of Fairview, PA age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026 after a long illness.
She was born July 19, 1951, the daughter of the late Clair and Eleanor Dinger of Albion. A graduate of Northwestern High School, she completed her bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Edinboro State College (now Penn West Edinboro) in 1973....
Richard Loll
Jan 19, 2026
Richard R. Loll, 78, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at home the evening of January 19, 2026.
He was born on January 31, 1947, to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Younko) Loll. Richard married his teenage sweetheart Carol (Vogt) on March 27, 1967. After graduating from Erie Technical School in 1965, he went on to work at and eventually own Custom...
Richard W. Wildauer
Jan 19, 2026
Richard William Wildauer, of Fairview, PA, passed away on January 19, 2026, following an extended illness. He was surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Born on March 13, 1950, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, to William and Genevieve Wildauer, Richard was raised in Reynoldsville. He graduated from DuBois Central Catholic High School and went on to attend Edinboro College, where he...
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