Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

Judith Mae Collins, age 78, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 25, 2020.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on June 18, 1941, daughter to the late Leo G. and Julia (Kasic) Taylor Sr. Judy graduated from South Park High School in 1960 before moving to Erie where she has lived, worked and raised her family. She worked at...

Apr 24, 2020

Ruth Louise Walker, 89, of Erie, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Elmwood Gardens.

She was born in Johnsonburg, PA on March 1, 1931, the daughter of the late Isaac and Lillian Gardner Carnahan.

Ms. Walker graduated from Johnsonburg High School.

She worked as the housekeeper at St George Rectory for 13 years.

She was a member of St George Church and...

Apr 23, 2020

Clifford Allen Reeger, Age 62, of Erie, Passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on April 23, 2020

Clifford was born in Arizona on May 17, 1957, a son of the late Clifford and Annabelle Reeger.

Clifford attended Strong Vincent High School. Then spent 12 years as a Floor Supervisor at Plastek. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, and playing basketball with his children.

In...

Apr 23, 2020

The family of Edward E. Smrekar is saddened to announce his passing at the age of 88, on April 23, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital, due to complications from the COVID-19 Virus.  He was born in Venus, PA in 1931 to Gus and Jessie Smrekar. 

Ed graduated at the top of his class and excelled at many sports.  He played...

Apr 22, 2020

Charles Leonard “Chuck” Sybyl, age 70, of Erie, died on Wednesday April 22, 2020.  He was born in Erie on September 13, 1949, a son of the late Clement and Audrey Ehret Sybyl.

He attended Erie schools and had worked as a stock clerk and maintenance man.  He was a member of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents,...

Apr 21, 2020

+Patricia Ann Crowley Trimble died Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in Erie PA.

            Born April 29, 1931 in Olean, New York, she was the daughter of John J. and Irene Hammond Crowley. On August 28, 1954 at Our Lady of the Angels Church in Cuba, NY, she was married to William J Trimble Jr.

            Patricia was a 1949 graduate of Olean...

Apr 21, 2020

Dale Edward Taylor, age 61 of West Springfield, PA passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family.

He was born in Erie on May 20, 1958 a son of Madolyn Taylor and the late Gordon Taylor.

He was a graduate of Northwestern High School class of 1976.

Dale was an incredibly hard worker all his life and knowledgeable about...

Apr 21, 2020

John “Big John” Maries, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at Manchester Commons. He was born in Erie on August 29, 1927 the first son of the late Teodor and Mary (Sabo) Maries.

He was a graduate of Erie Technical High School. After graduation, John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in Guam and...

Apr 19, 2020

Richard W. “Rich” Sult, age 92, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.  He was a resident there since 2014 and had suffered with Alzheimer’s for many years.   He was born in Erie, a son of the late Clarence and Ruth Davidson Sult on August 7, 1927.   He lived in Erie all his...

Apr 19, 2020

Apr 19, 2020

Stanley David Pierson, age 80 of West Springfield, PA, passed away in his home on Sunday, April 19, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Girard, PA, on May 26, 1939, son of the late David S. and Reba Billings Pierson.

Stan grew up on a dairy farm on Ravlin Hill in Clymer, NY, and graduated from Clymer Central...

Apr 18, 2020

Thomas J. Parry, age 82, of Erie, died at Millcreek Community Hospital on Saturday April 18, 2020. 

Tom will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his daughter Jillian (Jason) Davis and his three grandchildren Violet, Connor and Hudson; his brothers Edward (Sharyn) and William (Jean); nephews and nieces Michael (Elizabeth), Patrick (Shannon), Kerriann (Michael), Kate, William (Christine), John, Todd,...

Apr 18, 2020

Donald Anthony Dandrea, Sr., age 80, of Erie passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born September 1, 1939 in Uniontown, PA the son of the late James and Eva Delligatti Dandrea.

Donald was a veteran of the US Army and had worked as a self-employed contractor.

Besides his parents, he was preceded...

Apr 18, 2020

On April 18, 2020, my heart was completely broken when my husband, best friend and constant companion, Terry E. Irwin, age 83, of McKean, lost his long fight with A.L.S.

Terry was born in Kane, PA on June 20, 1936, a son of the late Delmar and Cleo Crawford Irwin.

Terry served during the Korean War with the United States Army.

He worked...

Apr 17, 2020

Carrie Ann Mozdy, 61, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2020.

She was born October 11, 1959; daughter of the late John Henry and Carolyn Louise Petroff Mozdy.

She received a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Gannon University, and was working toward a Master's Degree. She spent much of her time volunteering, helping others, and freely sharing anything...

Apr 16, 2020

Norma Ruth Green Heberle, aged 92, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

She was born June 5, 1927, in Erie PA to the late John and Lauretta Dietz Green.  She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Dunkirk, NY. 

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for 70 years.

Norma lived for her family and found...

Apr 16, 2020

On April 16th 2020, James M. Mosco Jr, 33 of San Antonio, TX went home to live everlasting life with the Lord. He was born September 20th, 1986 to James Mosco Sr and Julie Bollman of Erie, PA. 

Jr was loved by so many. He was always looking to make people smile like only he could, his love for life...

Apr 16, 2020

Rochelle Marie Bogue-Czulewicz, 30, of Erie, Pa. Died on Thursday, April 16th unexpectedly. Rochelle was born May 2, 1989, Erie, Pa.

She loved her daughter, Serenity, music, art, makeup, cats.

Rochelle is proceeded in death by her father, David T. Bogue, her mother, Carol Czulewicz, and brother, David J.”DJ”  Bogue all of Erie.

Rochelle is survived by Daughter Serenity Lenay Hardaway, of Cedar...

Apr 16, 2020

Karen Louise Kwiatkowski, age 81, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Fairview Manor.

She was born on November 26, 1938 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Walter and Thelma Follick Barton.

She attended Olean High School and enjoyed playing softball.

Karen was employed at Girard School District as a teacher’s aide for26 years until her retirement in...

Apr 16, 2020

Dolores Marie “Dodie” Dalton Gallagher passed away on April 16, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina following a long journey through dementia.  The celebration of a life well lived was further delayed by Covid 19 restrictions.  Dodie was a very caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend whose presence will always be felt by those she...