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Donald Bernell Jones
Nov 10, 2023
Donald Bernell Jones, age 91 of Albion, passed away on November 10, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Cranesville, PA on September 14, 1932 a son of the late James & Sylvia Taylor Jones.
He was a graduate of Albion High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Bernell was employed at...
Wanda Jean Ray
Nov 10, 2023
Wanda Jean Godfrey Ray, age 98, of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2023.
She was born in Erie, PA on November 16, 1924 the daughter of the late William & Mildred Drury Godfrey.
Wanda was employed at Glowtex Lighting for 17 years as an Inspector.
She enjoyed Western music, dancing and taking walks. She was a member...
Jaydin Marie Will
Nov 9, 2023
Jaydin Marie Will age 18, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
She was born in Arcata, CA on December 9, 2004 a daughter of Tausha Marie Teeter and Jacob Anthony Will.
Jaydin graduated from McDowell High School.
She was a very intelligent and bright person. She was very selfless who cared about everyone so deeply and was passionate about animals....
Carol A. York
Nov 9, 2023
Carol A. York, age 79, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 18, 1944, in Union City, PA, to the late William and Agnes (Burlingham) Lasher.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by son-in-law, Charles Burnett and brothers, William Lasher, Arthur Lasher and...
Kenneth A. Gray
Nov 8, 2023
Kenneth A. Gray age 94, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2023 at the VA Medical Center.
He was born in Manor Township on August 27, 1929, a son of the late Samuel H. and Ellen Marie Gibson Gray.
He attended Ford City High School and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953.
Kenneth worked...
Joseph Leroy Graham
Nov 7, 2023
Joseph Leroy Graham, age 58, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where he was surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.
He was born on February 4, 1965, in Erie, to the late Elwood and Mary Estok Graham.
After graduation from Fairview High School, Joe would continue his education at Triangle Tech. He...
Ronald James Knauer
Nov 7, 2023
Ronald James Knauer age 90, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on November 23, 1932 a son of the late Leslie J. and Helen Dehnert Knauer.
Ronald worked in electronics for RCA for several years.
He enjoyed cars, working on them and driving them as well as attending car shows. He loved...
Richard "Dick" Wygant
Nov 5, 2023
Richard “Dick” Wygant, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 surrounded by family. Born on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th, 1934), he lived his whole life in Erie, PA. He graduated from Academy High School in February of 1952, and remained close with his classmates for many years, often meeting up with them for reunions or meals together. It...
Marie DeCarlucci
Nov 5, 2023
Marie Dandrea DeCarlucci, age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at her residence in Erie.
Marie was born in Uniontown, PA on November 27, 1925, the daughter of the late James and Eva Dandrea. Marie moved to Erie with her husband Henry and son Charles in 1953 and always considered Erie her home. Marie and Henry were instrumental...
Edward A. Lesser
Nov 5, 2023
Edward A. Lesser passed away on November 5, 2023. He was born July 5, 1936 in Pittsburgh PA, the eldest child of Robert and Molly (Klein) Lesser.
A graduate of Allderdice High School, Ed began his career in Public Accounting in 1955 while in college at the University of Pittsburgh earning his CPA in 1962. He was controller and treasurer...
Lou Ann Sitler (Bruschi)
Nov 4, 2023
Lou Ann Sitler (Bruschi) age 67, of Erie passed away on November 4th, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, following an unexpected illness, surrounded by her family. She was born September 30, 1956, in Erie, PA a daughter of Louis Bruschi and the late Patricia Bruschi.
She graduated from Collegiate High School in Erie Pa, and went on to earn her Bachelor’s...
Brian Mullaley
Nov 4, 2023
Brian Mullaley, age 56 of Girard, passed away on Saturday November 4, 2023, at his residence due to ALS. Brian accepted his illness with grace and made sure his loved ones knew he loved them. He never lost his humor as he shared funny memes until his last day.
He was born in San Diego, CA on January 11, 1967, where...
Wellington "Bill" Abbey, Jr.
Nov 4, 2023
Wellington (Bill) Abbey, Jr., age 83 of Erie, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
He was born in Dunkirk, NY on March 5, 1940 the son of the late Wellington, Sr. and Ethel Mae Short Abbey.
He was employed at various Foundries in the area including Keystone Brass, Erie Malleable Iron and Dunkirk Radiator for several years. He also worked at...
Rita Polon
Nov 3, 2023
Rita (Zatkoff) Polon, age 95, of Erie passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Bickford of Presque Isle. She was born on June 29, 1928 in Erie the daughter of the late Harry (Lazer) and Esther (Evans) Zatkoff.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Rita had worked in the cafeteria of the Millcreek School district when her children attended there and then...
Robert Peterson, Jr.
Nov 3, 2023
Robert Peterson, Jr. age 26, of Waterford, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, following a motorcycle accident.
He was born in Erie on June 25, 1997, a son of Robert Peterson, Sr. and Angie Wynn.
Robert graduated from Central Tech High School and went on to serve in the United States Army Reserves.
He worked at Hardinger Trucking.
Robert was a very hard...
William "Bill" Neumaier
Nov 2, 2023
William “Bill” Neumaier, age 76, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, surrounded by family.
He was born August 20, 1947, in Erie, son of the late Howard and Anna Mae (Fundis) Neumaier.
Bill graduated from Strong Vincent High School and went on to attend Penn State University. He was the owner of Tracydale Dairy Queen, which was in the family for over...
Leroy Shaffer
Nov 1, 2023
Leroy Shaffer, age 76, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, January 2, 1947 to the late Roy and Rose McClimens Shaffer.
Leroy is survived by his wife, Shirley, and his children Shawn and Darrell. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Dakota, Ella, and Brianna.
In addition to his parents, Leroy...
Dorothy Szymanski
Nov 1, 2023
Dorothy Czerlewicz Bulling Szymanski, age 90, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born March 20, 1933 in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Stanley and Francis (Kosiorek) Czulewicz.
Dorothy attended Holy Rosary and Academy High School. She was a member of St. Judes Church. She was a talented artist whose murals once decorated...
Rev. J. Charles Brock
Nov 1, 2023
Rev. J. Charles Brock leaves lasting legacy
Rev. J. Charles Brock, the Erie-born Oxford scholar who came back to his hometown to make a profound difference, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, at his home. He was 88.
Rev. Brock was a founder and leading benefactor of the Jefferson Educational Society, where he directed the Brock Institute of Mega Issues Education, served on the...
Kimberly Ann McCain
Oct 28, 2023
It is with profound sorrow the family of Kimberly Ann McCain (Kephart) share the loss of their daughter, sister and beloved aunt on Saturday October 28, 2023.
Kim was born Feb 18, 1966 to Bruce J Kephart Sr and Rosemary Kephart (McNamara).
Kim was a 1984 graduate of Academy High School. After graduation she enlisted in the United State Air Force, serving...
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