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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Karen Waldo
Jan 8, 2021
Karen J. Waldo, age 66, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at UPMC Hamot, after a month long battle with cancer.
She was born in Pittsburgh on May 3, 1954 a daughter of the late Robert A. and Alma P. Campbell Wilmer, Jr.
Karen graduated from Fairview High School and obtained her teaching degree from Mercyhurst College.
She enjoyed knitting,...
James Garvin
Jan 8, 2021
James Frank Garvin, age 85, of Fairview and formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Crawford County Care Center.
He was born in Beaver Falls, PA on July 11, 1935, the son of the late James Frasier and Carrie Thompson Garvin.
He was a graduate of Chippewa High School and worked as a cabinet maker and as a...
Thelma Butler
Jan 7, 2021
Thelma J. Butler, age 87, of Erie, passed away on January 7, 2021. She was born in Jackson, TN on February 28, 1933, a daughter to the late John and Annie Mae Fleming Martin.
She graduated from Merry High School in Jackson, TN, class of 1951,. She moved to Erie to be with her brother and sister. She met the love...
Rev. Tessie Blanchard, Jr.
Jan 7, 2021
Rev. Tessie Blanchard Jr. age 89, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, PA on March 7, 1931 to the late Tessie Sr. and Esther Beard Blanchard.
Tessie graduated from Academy High School, and worked at International (Hammermill) Paper Company, retiring after 40 years. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal...
Audrey Heberlein
Jan 6, 2021
Audrey A. Keplinger Heberlein, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie on December 11, 1945 a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Ruth A. Paul Keplinger.
She was a 1963 graduate of McDowell High School. Audrey and her husband, Clinton ran Heberlein Feed and Seed Garden Center in...
Margie Entley
Jan 6, 2021
Margie Ruth Entley, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on February 25, 1942, the only child of Elbert J. and Elmerdeen E. Goss Entley.
Margie was active with many of the Barber National Institute programs and participated in the Special Olympics for many years. She had a fun-loving personality and was...
Patricia Quirk
Jan 6, 2021
Patricia A. Quirk, 87, a resident of St. Mary’s East, died peacefully January 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital following a short illness. Patricia, the daughter of the late Charles Hiller and Helen Bergsten Hiller was a life-long resident of Erie, she was born April 14, 1933.
Patricia “Pat” graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1951 and St. Vincent School...
Audrey A. Keplinger Heberlein
Jan 6, 2021
Audrey A. Keplinger Heberlein, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie on December 11, 1945 a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Ruth A. Paul Keplinger.
She was a 1963 graduate of McDowell High School. Audrey and her husband, Clinton ran Heberlein Feed and Seed Garden Center in...
Edward Johnson, Sr.
Jan 6, 2021
Edward E. Johnson, Sr., age 87, of Erie, ascended into Heaven on Jan. 6, 2021.
He was born April 10, 1933 in Meadville Pa.
He was preceded in death by a son, James A. Johnson who was murdered in 1987.
Edward was survived by his wife of 62 years Gail (VanDerGriend) Johnson and six children, Bonnie, Edward Jr., Jessie, Debbie, Dorothy Coleman (Alfonza),...
Lori Gealey
Jan 5, 2021
Lori Pillitteri Gealey, age 54, of Bridgeville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home. She was born in Erie, PA September 22, 1966, the daughter of Frank J. Pillitteri Sr. and the late Yolanda (Mancini) Pillitteri. Lori attended Villa Maria Academy and Gannon University earning a degree in Finance. She worked in various roles for...
William Masterson
Jan 5, 2021
William D. Masterson, age 73, of Erie, passed away on January 5, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Erie on December 2, 1947, a son of the late William L. and Stella Tologo Masterson.
He graduated from McDowell High School before entering the United States Navy. After serving our country, he graduated from Penn State University. William worked...
June Dover
Jan 3, 2021
June S. Dover age 97, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on May 3, 1923 a daughter of the late Stanley W. and Harriet Estella Johnson Sullivan.
June graduated from Academy High School and The Julliard School in New York City and studied music.
She worked at WICU TV where she had...
Matthew Wright
Jan 3, 2021
Matthew P. “Pete” Wright, age 83, of McKean, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Fairview Manor due to complications from pneumonia.
He was born in Manhattan, NY on March 4, 1937, a son of the late Matthew Victor JR. and Doris Peterson Wright.
Pete graduated from Kane High School, Allegheny College and University of Pittsburgh. In 1961, Pete joined the...
Salena Waldo
Jan 2, 2021
Salena Waldo, age 48, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly, January 2, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. Salena was born in Erie, March 11, 1972 to Richard and DeAnna Waldo.
Salena is survived by her daughter, Tamara Mitchell, and her mother Deanna Waldo. She is further survived by her siblings, Sharon Waldo, Carrie Brunecz (Kevin), Jennifer Gillespie (Devin), Holly Waldo (Pedro Rodriguez), and...
Dorothy Widdowson
Jan 2, 2021
Dorothy Cook Widdowson, age 92, of Lake City died on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at St. Mary’s East.
She was born in Indiana, PA on October 22, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Eleanor St. Clair Cook.
She was a graduate of Indiana High School, in 1947, and had been employed in the school cafeteria at Elk Valley...
Lynn Hause
Jan 2, 2021
Lynn Ann Hause age 59, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Huntington, PA on May 2, 1961 a daughter of June Lamb Washlohn and the late Al Sopp.
She was a 1978 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Erie Business Center. She had worked as an accounts receivable supervisor for...
Lynn Hause
Jan 2, 2021
Lynn Ann Hause age 59, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Huntington, PA on May 2, 1961 a daughter of June Lamb Washlohn and the late Al Sopp.
She was a 1978 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Erie Business Center. She had worked as an accounts receivable supervisor for Gaudenzia, Erie...
Kimberly Victor
Jan 1, 2021
Kimberly Jean Victor age 64, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Medical Center.
She was born in Barstow, CA on March 31, 1956 a daughter of the late Betty Jean Burger Baron.
Kim graduated from East High School and went on to attend Mercyhurst University and Beauty School.
She worked at many beauty salons including her own,...
Leroy Hoover
Jan 1, 2021
Leroy Adam Hoover age 85 of Erie, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center.
He was born in Erie on December 3, 1935 a son of the late Cleveland and Madeline Mummaugh Hoover.
He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked as a machine builder at Swanson Erie for over 35 years.
He...
Mary Reed
Jan 1, 2021
Mary (Macko) Reed, age 97, of Erie passed away peacefully Friday, January 1, 2021 at home
surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1923 in Homestead, PA the daughter
of the late Andrew and Mary (Palko) Macko.
A longtime resident of Erie, Mary was a loving and devoted mother to her five children.
Following...