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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania  & Surrounding Areas

Audrey Bretherton

Audrey Bretherton

Feb 6, 2021

Audrey Lynn (Cross) Bretherton, age 78, of Erie passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. She was born January 1, 1943 in Bradford, PA the daughter of the late George and Katherine (Egar) Cross.

Audrey was a graduate of Villa Maria College and for many years worked with the L’Arche community as a spiritual advisor and live- in house...

Neil Carlino

Neil Carlino

Feb 5, 2021

Neil David Carlino, age 64, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 14, 1956 to the late Richard and Jean Miller Carlins. Neil graduated from Baldwin High School and attended Penn State University obtaining an associate degree in Human Development and Family Studies.

Neil was a diehard Pittsburgh fan following the Steelers,...

Lois Yeager

Lois Yeager

Feb 3, 2021

Lois Yeager, age 87, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. 

She was born in Erie, June 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Carl H. and Tillie J. Herhold Teubert. 

Lois graduated from Academy High School in 1951.  She worked as an executive secretary at Continental Rubber for many years and then for C.J. Palmer...

Robert Ruscitto

Robert Ruscitto

Feb 2, 2021

Robert A. “Bob” Ruscitto age 60, of Erie, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on June 21, 1960, son Gene Ruscitto of Erie and the late Betty McMackin Ruscitto. 

Bob was a 1978 graduate of Tech Memorial High School. He worked in various roles in manufacturing most of his career. He...

Lisa Balkovic

Lisa Balkovic

Jan 28, 2021

Lisa A. Morrow Balkovic, age 62, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Erie, PA on November 16, 1958, a daughter of the late David A. and Audrey B. Alexander Morrow.

Lisa was a Class of 1976 graduate from Tech High School and for a time was employed by the U.S. Postal Service.

In...

David Pope

David Pope

Jan 27, 2021

On January 27, 2021, David Doyle Pope went home to be with the Lord.  He was 59 years of age.  David was born April 28, 1961 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Bunyon Larry Pope and Charline Aylor Pope. Upon graduating from East High School in 1979 , David enlisted in the United States Army Reserve.  During his reserve training...

Joseph Sierota

Joseph Sierota

Jan 27, 2021

Joseph E. Sierota age 86, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

He was born in Erie on August 3, 1934, a son of the late Elsie Rowland and step-son of the late John Rowland.

Joe was a commercial artist employed by local advertising agencies.

He was known as JaJa to his family and grandchildren.  His greatest joy...

Kathleen Hatheway

Kathleen Hatheway

Jan 26, 2021

Kathleen (Kathy) Hatheway, age 71, of Erie passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Salem, Ohio. She was born August 22, 1949 in Erie the daughter of the late Rene D. and Martha (Patty) Kirkland Hatheway.

Kathy attended Wattsburg High School and graduated from Gannon University. For many years, she worked as a caseworker for the State of PA Department of...

Arthur Post

Arthur Post

Jan 26, 2021

Arthur L. Post, age 101, of Fairview, PA and formerly of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Parkside at North East.He was born in McKean Township, PA on May 29, 1919, a son of the late Fred F. and Daisy VanLuven Post.

He was a 1937 graduate of North East High School. He was a Veteran of WWII...

Mario Medina, Sr.

Mario Medina, Sr.

Jan 25, 2021

Mario Medina Sr., age 61, of Erie, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital Monday, January 25, 2021.  He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on July 10, 1959 a son of the late Pablo and Antonia Medina.

He was very well known as a resource, job placement and social worker for the Multicultural Community Resource Center in Erie. Mario was also the...

Emma Sawtelle

Emma Sawtelle

Jan 24, 2021

Emma “Betty” Yesko Guriel Sawtelle, age 94, of Erie, passed away January 24, 2021 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center.

She was born in Oakesville, NY, on November 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Michael and Susie Demko Yesko.

A proud employee of General Electric Company, she worked in various departments in her 30- year tenure.  She was a devout member of...

Deborah Jones

Deborah Jones

Jan 24, 2021

Deborah S. Weaver Jones, age 65, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at LECOM Village at Luther Square.

She was born in Erie, PA on September 27, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert T. and Marietta Manna Weaver.

Deborah was a 1974 graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School.   She worked at the National Club.  She was a member...

Donald Crannell, Jr.

Donald Crannell, Jr.

Jan 23, 2021

Donald E. Crannell, Jr. age 71, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie, PA on March 19, 1949, a son of the late Donald Crannell, Sr. and Grace Pianta Crannell.

Donald was a 1967 graduate of Iroquois High School. He retired from Erie Coke in 2011 after 15 years of service. He...

Marsha Keilch

Marsha Keilch

Jan 21, 2021

Marsha E. Keilch, 65, of Erie, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital.  Marsha was born July 11, 1955 to Ralph F. and Helen (Maystrovich) Keilch, on a U.S. Military Base in Germany.    She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in English.  Marsha shared a gift and love of English with her Mother.  She loved music...

Mary Louise Kahl (Gehrlein)

Mary Louise Kahl (Gehrlein)

Jan 21, 2021

Mary Louise Kahl (Gehrlein), age 86, died at Advent Health Hospice Center on January 21, 2021.

She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Ralph and Genevieve (Jerge) Gehrlein and lived most of her life in Erie and Riverside, California. Mary Lou graduated from Strong Vincent High School and married David P. Kahl also of Erie. They were...

Robert Santos, Sr.

Robert Santos, Sr.

Jan 20, 2021

Robert “Rob” Alan Santos, Sr., 84, formerly of 507 Clifton Drive, died peacefully at his home in Millcreek, surrounded by his family.  

  

Born in Erie, January 8, 1937, he was the son of the late A.T. Carl Santos and Edith Wager Santos.   

  

A graduate of McDowell High School, Penn State Behrend, and the International Correspondence School, he went...

Leslie Nick

Leslie Nick

Jan 20, 2021

Leslie Ann Nick, age 68, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

She was born in Pittsburgh on May 20, 1952, a daughter to the late Paul Traut and Mary Ellen (Rosenbaum) Traut.

As a self-employed daycare provider, Leslie nurtured and supported many children for a number of years. She always opened her home and welcomed people...

Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas

Jan 17, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Henry Thomas, age 78, of Erie, left this earth to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. 

He was born in Houston, MS on April 22, 1942, a son of the late Zedie and Girtlene Hill Thomas.

The Thomas family moved to Erie in 1955 and Chuck spotted the love of his life walking...

Clyde Shallenberger

Clyde Shallenberger

Jan 17, 2021

Clyde R. Shallenberger age 80, of Millcreek passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on February 11, 1940 a son of the late George and Lillian Graves Shallenberger.

Clyde worked as a welder for many years and worked at Boyers, Litton Ship Yard, GE and American Sterilizer.

He enjoyed hunting, 4-wheeling, playing poker on Tuesdays,...

Harold Gemler

Harold Gemler

Jan 17, 2021

Harold J. (Jim) Gemler “Bampa” born August 2, 1944 passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 17th at the age of 76. He was married to Jeanne (Gordon) Gemler, his bride and best friend, for 51 years and was preceded in death by his parents Harold A. (Bill) Gemler and Adelaide V. Gemler.

Jim was a proud graduate of...

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