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Scott H. Wilson
May 25, 2025
Scott H. Wilson, age 73, of Cranesville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Erie, on January 5, 1952, a son of the late Charles A. and Mrytle Auer Wilson.
Scotty was a 1972 graduate of Northwestern High School in Albion and had worked as a heavy equipment operator for Network Company and Nelson...
Justin G. Wood
May 25, 2025
Justin G. Wood, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from natural causes. Born on April 28, 1985, in Erie, he was the beloved son of the late John (Jack) and Roberta (Bobbie) Foster Wood.
Justin was a 2004 graduate of Villa Maria Academy. He worked for many years at Allburn Florist, where he was known for his...
Richard Lee Ireland
May 24, 2025
Richard Lee Ireland, age 68, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 24, 2025, at his home.
He was born on February 1, 1957, a son of the late Tilman and Phyllis Neal Ireland.
Richard attended McDowell High School. He worked as a Silk Screen Printer at Custom Plastic Specialty. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking. He loved being with his...
Frederick K. Huttel, Jr.
May 24, 2025
Frederick K. Huttel, Jr., age 70, of Erie passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at UPMC Hamot. He was born August 8, 1954 in Erie the son of the late Frederick and Hilda (Fabian) Huttel, Sr.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Frederick had worked as a driver for Modern Industries and was a longtime member of Belle Valley Volunteer Fire Department....
James E. Birkmire
May 22, 2025
James E. Birkmire, 72, of McKean, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born in Erie on May 19, 1953, to the late Thomas J. and Virginia M. Fuher Birkmire.
Over the years, James enjoyed a fulfilling career as a truck driver, working with his brothers at Birkmire Trucking and Crystal Lakes Trucking, as well...
Bruce R. Hall
May 22, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bruce Richard Hall, who left this world peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 71.
Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Bruce was the cherished son of R. Norton Hall, M.D.
After his military service in the United States Marine Corps, Bruce moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He met and married the...
Robert "Bob" Costello
May 22, 2025
Robert “Bob” Costello, Sr. age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Edinboro Manor.
He was born in Erie on April 30, 1948, the son of the late Robert and Betty Killian Costello.
Bob graduated from McDowell High School and went on to work at Plastek for many years.
He was a collector of many things and enjoyed playing cards, bingo...
Joseph J Kuhar, Jr.
May 22, 2025
Joseph J. Kuhar, Jr., age 87, of Erie, PA passed on Thursday May 22, 2025. He was born in Erie, on April 2, 1938, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Fantaskey Kuhar.
Joseph attended Holy Family Elementary School and Cathedral Preparatory High School and earned a bachelor’s degree and MSW from Gannon College. He began his long military career...
Gail Johnson
May 21, 2025
Gail Johnson went home with the Lord on May 21, 2025, at the age of 86, after a battle with kidney failure.
She was born on July 6, 1938, in Homewood, Illinois, a daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy Kaster VanDerGriend.
A devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Gail served as a past deacon. She was known...
Barbara "Barb" Sult
May 20, 2025
Barbara “Barb” (Scherrer) Sult, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1930, the daughter of Andrew and Selma Scherrer of Erie.
Barbara was a 1948 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She met her husband, Glenn, at their favorite hang out, “The Bean Pot” in Erie. They were married on August 26,...
Debra Sue Conrad
May 18, 2025
Debbie Conrad, 68, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 18th at Hamot Hospital in Erie. She was hospitalized on Monday, May 12th, and passed away in one week due to cancer and other complications. She was born April 13, 1957, in Meadville, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred Conrad.
She worked at Wesbury for 40 years as a CNA...
Ellen B. Vargo
May 18, 2025
Mrs. Ellen B. Vargo, 94, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Bryan County Health & Rehab.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Thomas Straub of Guyton, Georgia, as well as her grand-pets, Desi, Darla, and Jake.
Ellie was born in Erie, Pennsylvania and was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, George P. Vargo,...
Nancy Frank Baldwin Sturtevant
May 17, 2025
Nancy Frank Baldwin Sturtevant, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 peacefully and gracefully, surrounded by her family. She enjoyed a wonderful life for almost 100 years.
Nancy was born on June 22, 1925, and was the daughter of George K and Pauline Blakely Frank. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1942 and was employed as a dental assistant...
Melody A. Wagner
May 17, 2025
Melody A. Wagner “Momma”, age 65, of Erie, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Fort Devens, MA on August 3, 1959, a daughter of the late Catherine, and Major James L. Drinkwater.
Melody loved to decorate the house for every holiday, and loved spending time with family. She...
Judy R. Masterson
May 16, 2025
Judy R. Masterson, age 82, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Erie, on February 5, 1943, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Irene Sokolowski Bogdanski.
Judy was employed at Lovell Place in Sterling Square and Steris for 21 years, retiring in 2002. She graduated from East High School and attended classes at...
Elizabeth "Betty" Zdarko
May 12, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Wozniak Zdarko, age 78, resided at LECOM at Elmwood Gardens where she peacefully passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, with her family members by her side.
She was born on August 26, 1946, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Bronislaw and Helen (Gavula) Wozniak.
Betty grew up on the east side of Erie and attended Lincoln Elementary School,...
Gail D. Froehlich
May 10, 2025
Gail D. Froehlich, age 85, of W. Springfield, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home.
She was born on January 3, 1940, a daughter of the late John and Eleanor Kin Wurst.
Gail worked at Marx Toys for several years and worked as a janitor at Springfield Elementary. She loved cooking, especially baking cookies during the holidays. She enjoyed camping,...
Marjorie Kanonczyk
May 9, 2025
Marjorie (Madrid) Kanonczyk, age 71, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital after an extended illness.
Marjorie was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 19, 1954, to Felix and Josephine (Steinback) Madrid.
After graduation from Mount Tahoma High School, Marjorie would later go on to get her beautician’s license. She was mostly a stay-at-home mom and then...
Dorothy Matilda Buffa
May 7, 2025
Dorothy Matilda Buffa, a cherished member of the Erie community, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on November 2, 1931, in Erie, Dorothy lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community.
Dorothy began her career at Marx Toys in Erie, where she was known for her strong work ethic and...
Thomas W. Byerly
May 6, 2025
Thomas Wade Byerly, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on November 26, 1954, in Niagara Falls, NY, a son of the late James & Jean Connell Byerly. Thomas was a 1974 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and worked for 47 years at Erie Plating Company.
He loved being outdoors, golfing,...
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