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

Ralph Mineo

Ralph Mineo

Nov 10, 2020

Ralph J. Mineo, age 87, of Erie, passed away Monday, November 10, 2020 at his son’s residence following a short illness. 

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 15, 1933 a son of the late John and Rachael Esposito Mineo.

Ralph and his wife of 54 years Angelina worked and raised their family in Brooklyn before moving to Erie in...

Evelyn Parshall

Evelyn Parshall

Nov 9, 2020

Evelyn Mancuso Parshall, age 84, of Erie, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on September 17, 1936, a daughter to the late Alfred and Sarah Santi Mancuso.

Evelyn was a 1955 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She worked as a teacher’s assistant in the Erie School District for 27 years and retired...

John Ferguson

John Ferguson

Nov 8, 2020

John T. “Jack” Ferguson age 73,  of Fairview, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

He was born in Erie on August 16, 1947 a son of the late Perry R. and Dahlia Forteza Ferguson.

He was 1965 graduate of Fairview High School and had worked as a machinist for Automation Devices for over 40 years until his retirement...

Mary Christine (Chris) Loftus

Mary Christine (Chris) Loftus

Nov 8, 2020

Our dear wife, mother, “Damma”, Mary Christine (Chris), passed away on Sunday,

November 8, 2020 after an extended illness, surrounded by her immediate family. She

was born in Hornell, NY on July 16, 1934 to Charles and Elizabeth Haughton. Chris is

survived by her husband of 63 years, Thomas J. Loftus, her sisters, Elizabeth Day and

Margaret Haughton of Canandaigua, NY, her son, Timothy...

Elsie Jordan

Elsie Jordan

Nov 6, 2020

Elsie Green Jordan, age 80 of Girard, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 2, 1940 a daughter of the late Robert and Naomi Francis Wilson Green,

Elsie was a wonderful home maker and mother. Her family meant the world to her. She loved crafts, ceramics, quilting, and sewing.

In addition...

Charles Fath

Charles Fath

Nov 6, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Fath, age 67, of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Warren, Ohio on December 20, 1952, a son of the late Charles and Ruth Krisher Fath.

Chuck graduated from Howland High School and attended Kent University. He then moved to Erie and spent the majority of his career working as a...

Marie Osborne

Marie Osborne

Nov 6, 2020

Marie Elania Sallot Courson Korecky Osborne, age 79, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020.   She was born in Erie to the late Kenneth Sallot and Bernice F. Baker, September 25, 1941.

Marie worked as nurse’s aide, most of her time at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.  She enjoyed reading, crocheting, gardening, and enjoying nature.

Marie is survived by her children, Linda...

Richard &Quot;Dick&Quot; Vollmer

Richard &Quot;Dick&Quot; Vollmer

Nov 6, 2020

Richard “Dick” Vollmer, age 90, of Erie, passed to eternal life with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center.

He was born in Erie on October 22, 1930 a son of the late William Vollmer and Lena Vollmer Bach.

Dick graduated from East High School and went on to serve in the United...

Michael Bencivenga

Michael Bencivenga

Nov 5, 2020

Michael A. Bencivenga age 65, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence.  He succumbed to many complications of type 2 diabetes.

He was born in Erie on June 9, 1955, a son of the late Vincent E. Bencivenga and Gertrude M. Matczak Bencivenga Klemm.

Michael graduated from Tech Memorial High School and went on to...

Wayne Naylor

Wayne Naylor

Nov 5, 2020

Wayne G. Naylor, age 86, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Liberty Borough, PA on December 17, 1933, a son of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Wargo) Naylor.

Wayne attended Millcreek High School and worked as a machinist at various manufacturing companies throughout his career.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and cooking.

Wayne...

Sally Kohler

Sally Kohler

Nov 4, 2020

Sara “Sally” Carlow Kohler, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Erie, PA on December 7, 1929, the eldest daughter of the late Sylvester and Sara M. Carlow.

Sally was a graduate of Villa Maria High School and Mercyhurst College, where she was...

Stephen Bohen

Stephen Bohen

Nov 4, 2020

Stephen F. Bohen, age 65, of Erie passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born July 27, 1955 in Erie the son of the late Richard Bohen and Jeanne Shufflin Bohen Niedzielski.

A lifelong resident of Erie, and a proud Bay Rat, Steve/Boze received a Masters degree in Communication Arts from Ohio State University and...

Helen Prizinsky

Helen Prizinsky

Nov 4, 2020

Helen M. Prizinsky, age 94, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Erie, PA on January 1, 1926, a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Katula Wozniak.

Helen was a Class of 1944 graduate of East High School.  She worked at Erie Technological Products and retired from there after more than 25...

James Pacileo

James Pacileo

Nov 3, 2020

James “Jim” Pacileo, age 82, of Cranesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Erie on March 7, 1938 a son of the late Joseph and Mildred Bort Pacileo.

Jim attended Academy High School and after high school joined the military. He spent the rest of his working career showcasing his...

Laura Dascanio

Laura Dascanio

Nov 3, 2020

Laura (Christensen) Dascanio, age 91, of Erie passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Manchester Commons. She was born December 9, 1928 in Erie the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Jensen) Christensen.

Laura was a lifelong resident of Erie and was a former cook at the Danish Club, where her late husband was manager. Besides her love of...

Hamilton Strayer

Hamilton Strayer

Nov 2, 2020

Hamilton George Strayer, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday November 2, 2020 at his home in Fairview. He was born in Erie on April 19, 1943, son of Hamilton Werren and Natalie Griffin Strayer.

Mr. Strayer was a graduate of Peacham Academy in Peacham, Vermont and attended the University of New Hampshire, studying agriculture. Following that, Ham served in the...

Thomas Gallagher

Thomas Gallagher

Oct 31, 2020

Thomas J. Gallagher, age 57, of North East, PA died Saturday October 31, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born May 29, 1963 in Erie the son of John F. Gallagher and the late Donna (Lawrence) Gallagher.

After graduation from McDowell high school, Tom joined the US Navy and proudly served his country for over 25 years. Following his retirement...

Betty Dunmire

Betty Dunmire

Oct 31, 2020

Betty A. Dunmire, age 86, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by family. She was born in Kittanning, PA, October 30, 1934 to the late George and Ruth Dunmire.

Betty is survived by her sons, John and Leroy Uplinger, grandsons, Brian Mowery, and Dana Rosenberger, and granddaughters, Shannon Covington, Tracy Bennett, and Kimberly Uplinger. She...

Richard Gavin

Richard Gavin

Oct 30, 2020

Richard Earl Gavin, age 65, of Erie, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on December 14, 1954, a son of Reverend Willie L. Gavin Sr. and Reverend Magnolia Gavins Gavin.

He was a 1973 graduate of East High School where he was an All American football and basketball player. He attended Lock Haven...

Linda Stiveson

Linda Stiveson

Oct 29, 2020

Linda "Sis" Stiveson age 71, of Millcreek passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her residence. 

She was born in Arnold, PA on February 5, 1949 a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Florence Stiveson.

Sis enjoyed dancing, listening to music and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She was an animal lover and especially loved her cat and...

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