Obituaries

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...

Apr 15, 2020

Jamie Goodrich, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.

He was born in Erie on March 8, 1972, the son of Linda Bagley Dinger of Fairview and Gordon Kay Goodrich.

Jamie graduated from McDowell High School in 1990.  He went on to serve in the United States Marines being honorably discharged in 1999.

He was...

Apr 14, 2020

Dolores M. Gross Barzano, age 84, of Erie, was called home, by our Lord and Savior Jesus, at her residence with her family by her side on Tuesday April 14, 2020. 

 She was born in Erie a daughter to the late Michael and Josephine (Broncasno) LeBron on October 23, 1935. 

Dolores was very proud to have raised her family...

Apr 14, 2020

Richard J. Neal, age 72, of Edinboro, passed away at Edinboro Manor on April 14, 2020.  He was born December 20, 1947, a son of the late James Tamplin and Willie Mae Neal.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Marie Jones, and brothers, James Tamplin, Jr., David C. Neal and Dr. William V....

Apr 13, 2020

Deacon David A. Pratt, age 82, of Fairview, passed away on Monday April 13, 2020 at Manchester Commons. He was born in Erie on May 18, 1937, the only child of the late Arthur and Anna Delaney Pratt.

David graduated from St. John’s Elementary School and Cathedral Prep High School, Class of 1955. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Gannon College...

Apr 12, 2020

Albert Edward Waine, Jr., age 83 of Tidioute, PA passed away peacefully Easter Sunday at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie.

He was born in Kittanning, PA on January 20, 1937 a son of the late Alberta Gamble and Albert Edward Waine, Sr.

 

He was a graduate of Kittanning High school, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he...

Apr 12, 2020

Donald L. Meanor, 84, our wonderful husband, father and poppy, has peacefully risen with our Lord on Easter morning, April 12, 2020, at LECOM Senior Living Center.

He was born in Coraopolis, PA on January 1, 1936, a son of the late Elmer Lyle and Bessie Mae Meanor.

A very devoted and kind Christian man, Don belonged to St. Jude the Apostle...

Apr 12, 2020

Olga M. (Chetoni) Patrizia passed away at her home on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. She was born in Erie on February 8, 1917 to Giuseppe and Inez Chetoni.

Olga graduated from Strong Vincent High School and The Beauty Academy of Cosmetology, Jacqua School. She married her high school sweetheart, Anthony on October 2, 1938. Olga was an accomplished artist...