Mary Alice Hansen

Mary Alice Hansen

Mar 28, 2025

Mary Alice Hansen, 84, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

She was born in Erie, PA, October 11, 1940, the daughter of the late John E. and Mary Jane Hollen Prettyman.

In 1958, she graduated from McDowell High School and then attended Slippery Rock State College. She worked at PNC Bank for 20 years. Mary Alice...

Loreen Marie Coney-Soule

Loreen Marie Coney-Soule

Mar 27, 2025

Loreen Marie Coney-Soule, a vibrant and loving spirit, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her residence.She was born on December 17, 1961, in Liberty, New York to the late Lynn Lester and Joyce Marie (Vasko) Coney Sr.

A graduate of Monticello High School, Loreen went on to earn her associate’s degree in psychology from SUNY Sullivan. Loreen was...

Charles White

Charles White

Mar 27, 2025

Charles White, age 46, of Waterford, PA, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Erie, January 30, 1979, to the late Robert and Paula White.

Chuck loved spending time with his family, working on cars, and scaring the children. He enjoyed spending time around horses and was a driver at Eriez Speedway for many years.

Chuck...

David Lee Spyker

David Lee Spyker

Mar 27, 2025

Revelation 14:13

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' 'Yes,' says the Spirit, 'they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

David Spyker age 69, passed from our world on March 27, 2025. He showed admirable and heroic strength to the end. Dave was a quiet, yet influential man of integrity who through...

Willie "Joe" Lee Bush

Willie "Joe" Lee Bush

Mar 25, 2025

Reverend Willie Lee Bush (AKA) Joe Bush gained his wings on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 81.

He was born February 14, 1944, to the late Joe Bush Jr. and Rosie Bell Sanders Showers as well as his late stepfather, John Showers. He was a guitar and saxophone player as well as a Minister of the Gospel. He...

William R. Miller

William R. Miller

Mar 22, 2025

William R. Miller, age 96, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at home with his wife by his side.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 16, 1928, the only child of the late William A. and Claudia Ballagh Miller. He often described his Brooklynn childhood as idyllic, walking to school and playing stickball in the street...

Mark Steven Fenstermacher

Mark Steven Fenstermacher

Mar 21, 2025

Mark Steven Fenstermacher, 73, of Hartland, Minnesota and originally of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away in Rochester, Minnesota on Friday, March 21, 2025 after a brief hospital stay.

Mark was born on August 6, 1951 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Edwin (Reggie) and Shirley Fenstermacher. Mark married Pam (Vogan) in 1995 and relocated to Minnesota in July 2000. He...

John M. Sestak

John M. Sestak

Mar 21, 2025

John M. Sestak, age 53, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, March 21, 2025.

He was born in Erie, PA on September 27, 1971, a son of the late John and Marlene (Susan) Stancliff Sestak.

John was a 1990 graduate of General McLane High School and worked for Leech Industries in Meadville, PA for over 25 years. He...

Gerald G. Ellsworth

Gerald G. Ellsworth

Mar 20, 2025

Gerald G. “Jerry” Ellsworth age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

He was born in Erie on October 10, 1940, son of the late Grant and Leona Colvin Ellsworth.

Jerry was a 1960 graduate of McDowell High School, where he excelled in football, gymnastics and track and...

Patricia Ann Brown

Patricia Ann Brown

Mar 20, 2025

Patricia Ann Brown, 74, of Erie, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Hamot Medical Center on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Pat was born in Erie on November 28, 1950, to John M. “Jack” and Wanda D. Earnest Clark Brown. She spent her early years in Erie before the family moved to Warren, PA where she attended Warren Area High School,...

Sharon Costa

Sharon Costa

Mar 20, 2025

Sharon Costa, age 68, of Erie passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born September 30, 1956, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Susan Lassoff.

She was an employee of Bonded Service for many years. Sharon loved enjoying her free time shopping, going to the casino, and spending time with her family that she cherished...

Vincent Ridikas

Vincent Ridikas

Mar 18, 2025

Vince Ridikas, beloved friend and Uncle, passed away, suddenly after a lengthy illness, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Erie PA. He was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Bertha Ridikas, and sister Evelyn Delaney, all of the Philadelphia area, and his brother and sister-in law Robert and Dolores Ridikas, of Fayetteville, GA.

Vince was altruistic and big hearted to...

John Louis Caporale

John Louis Caporale

Mar 18, 2025

John Louis Caporale – “Cappy”

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Caporale, age 62, who left this world peacefully on the morning of March 18, 2025.

John was born in the mountains of Boulder, Colorado to Kathleen Hixenbaugh and John Caporale (deceased). He attended St. John’s Grade School and Cathedral Prep. He was an honor student...

Theresa "Mastrey" Mastrostefano

Theresa "Mastrey" Mastrostefano

Mar 17, 2025

Theresa “Mastrey” Mastrostefano, 86, of Erie, died peacefully in her home on Monday, March 17th, 2025.

She was born on August 6, 1938, in Erie, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Altadonna Palilla.

She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1956. Her life’s work included a career in banking, plus several years managing Fergie’s Restaurant & Catering offices.

Theresa was passionate...

Robert L. Larson

Robert L. Larson

Mar 17, 2025

Robert Larson, 97 years old, passed from this earth on March 17th, 2025, at the Erie VA Hospice. Bob was born on December 30, 1927, to late Anna Grode Larson and the late Joseph Kromo. As a child he was adopted by the late Clifford Larson, who with his wife Anna Grode, raised him in Erie, PA amid a big...

Carl "Don" Hanes

Carl "Don" Hanes

Mar 17, 2025

Carl “Don” Hanes, age 83 passed away on Monday March 17, 2025 at the Erie VA Medical Center.

He was born in Jamestown, NY on January 19, 1942, to the late Carl David and Fern E. Silbaugh Hanes.

Don graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1960. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Penn State in 1964; a Bachelor’s...

Debra Lewis

Debra Lewis

Mar 16, 2025

It’s with a deep, unrelenting sadness that we announce the death of our beloved sister, aunt and niece, Debra Lewis after a short battle with blood cancer. She died at home on her farm on March 16, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Debra was born on March 17, 1956, the youngest child of her late parents, Victor Lewis and Alliene Stewart...

Arthur George Entley, Jr.

Arthur George Entley, Jr.

Mar 14, 2025

Arthur George Entley, Jr., a beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 14, 2025 surrounded by his family. Art was born April 19, 1943, in Mill Village, PA.

He is survived by his wife Sarah Watral Entley; children, Colleen (Pat) Oberley, Greg (Carla) Goodwin, Jack (Tina) Beard, Rose (Ray) Daley, Alice (Stan) Ploss, Donna...

Joseph Daniel Fickenworth, Jr.

Joseph Daniel Fickenworth, Jr.

Mar 14, 2025

Joseph Daniel Fickenworth, Jr., age 90, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born in Erie, a son of the late Joseph & Mildred Ziacik Fickenworth, Sr. Joe was in the last graduating class of Millcreek High School 1953. Joe’s musical ear enabled him to play the guitar and keyboard and landed him a Sonarman position on...

Samuel "Sam P" Kitcey, Jr.

Samuel "Sam P" Kitcey, Jr.

Mar 13, 2025

Samuel “Sam P” Kitcey, Jr. age 68, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Erie on September 1, 1956, a son of the late Samuel Sr. and Irene Kitcey.

Sam was a 1975 graduate of Tech Memorial High School.

He owned and operated Kitcey Collision-Auto Sales for over 40 years.

Sam...