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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Margie Benninger
May 7, 2020
Margie A. Benninger, age 80, of Erie, died on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Bolivar, NY on November 14, 1939, a daughter of late Frank and Lavina Sherwood Prentice.
She graduated from Bolivar High School. She worked as a nurse assistant and in various customer service positions throughout her life. She was a...
Paul Huntley
May 7, 2020
Paul J. Huntley, age 80, of Edinboro, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Roanoke, VA on March 18, 1940, a son of the late Julian “Bud” and Josephine Smith
Huntley. He graduated from Strong Vincent High School.
Paul served in the United States Navy. He worked as a truck driver most of his life. He...
Eleanor Dougherty Reisenweber
May 6, 2020
Eleanor passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020, two months short of her 100th birthday. She was born on June 25, 1920 in Erie to Era L. and Lulu M. Spencer Rolph.
She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. She was one of those moms who always knew the secrets her kids were trying to keep from...
Kalice Harris
May 5, 2020
Kalice Monae Harris, age 16, of Erie, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 9, 2003, an extremely loved daughter of Roshonda Crockett, Brent Sorenson, and her biological father, Kyle Harris.
Kalice was a sophomore at Fairview High School. She enjoyed traveling and going to amusement parks...
Noble Robinson
May 4, 2020
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Noble R. Beason Robinson, age 89, on May 4, 2020, our loving and devoted friend to all whose lives she has touched and her acts of kindness will be missed by many.
She was born on August 25, 1930, to the late Oscar and Rosella Trotter Beason in Erie. She was the third...
Michael Hirt
May 3, 2020
Michael Charles "Frog" Hirt, age 68, of Erie died at home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born on September 21, 1951 to the late David Hirt and Geraldine Hirt Cooper.
Michael was a machinist who worked at several local companies, he and his brother also worked together at "Joel's Garage". He was a...
Alma Wilmer
May 3, 2020
Alma “Peggy” Wilmer, age 96, of Fairview, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Terra Haute, IN on August 28, 1923, the only daughter of the late Clarence and Alta Shouse Campbell.
Peggy graduated from Hamilton High School (Ohio) and attended Mercy Hospital for Nursing.
She enjoyed traveling, reading, golfing and playing cards, especially Bridge.
In addition to...
Isaac Carroll
May 1, 2020
Isaac D. Carroll, age 78, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Charleston, SC, August 11, 1941, a son of the late Samuel and Beatrice McCray Carroll
Isaac was a Jack-of-all-trades and Mr. fix-it. He enjoyed planting flowers and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Eva Tucker, Jr.
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...
Joshua Chase
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...
Janet Hammond
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...
Judith Weigand
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...
Francisca Morales-Pabon
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...
Judith Collins
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...
Ruth Walker
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...
Clifford Reeger
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...
Edward Smrekar
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...
Charles Sybyl
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,...
Patricia Trimble
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...
Dale Taylor
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...











