Obituaries

Apr 30, 2020

Eva Tucker, Jr., age 84, of Erie, transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday April 30, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. 

Mr. Eva Tucker, Jr., an educator and community leader, was born on December 21, 1935 in Tunica County, MS to Eva Tucker, Sr. and Willa Mae Dixon Tucker; he was the oldest son of five...

Apr 29, 2020

Joshua S. Chase, age 27, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

He was born in Erie on September 6, 1992, a son of Stephen Chase and the late Cynthia Marrale Barker.

Josh graduated from Girard High School.

He loved the outdoors - enjoying hunting and fishing.  He also liked playing basketball and video games.  Above all else, he loved his son, Jordan.

He...

Apr 26, 2020

Janet Lyda Hammond passed away of natural causes on April 26, 2020 in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Born June 10, 1927 in Erie, Pennsylvania, Janet was the loving daughter of Adelbert James Schaffner and Marion Agnes Schaffner.  She was married for 50 years to Alvin Eugene Hammond, in May of 1948 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. 

Janet was a lifetime resident of...

Apr 26, 2020

Judith A. Weigand, age 70, of Erie, died on Sunday April 26, 2020 at Western Reserve Nursing Home.  She was born in Erie, on November 23, 1949, daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Yuhas) Santi.

She was a loving mother and enjoyed watching television.  She is survived by two daughters, Amanda Weigand of Erie and Emilie Weigand of Portland, TX

Arrangements...

Apr 26, 2020

Francisca Morales-Pabon, age 78, of Erie, died on Sunday April 26, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.   She was born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico on September 22, 1941, a daughter of the late Jose’ and Paula Vargas Pabon. 

Francisca immigrated to Erie in 1982 to reunite with her brothers who were already settled here.    She was a very strong woman...

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...