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Christine Kidder
Jan 11, 2026
Christine Zamaria Kidder, age 80, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by her family. Her passing was caused by complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Born on December 23, 1945, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Thomas & Genevieve (Okon) Zamaria, Christine was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of McDowell High...
Nancy E. Bainbridge
Jan 10, 2026
Nancy E. Bainbridge age 80, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Vincent.
She was born in Erie on August 2, 1945, and she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Naomi Weed Fohner.
Nancy was a 1963 graduate of McDowell High School.
She was a talented artisan in many disciplines. Her favorite artistic pursuit was painting, an...
Howard "Chip" John Markley III
Jan 10, 2026
Howard John Markley III, lovingly nicknamed "Chip," unexpectedly passed in the comfort of his home on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 63.
He was born in Erie, PA, on August 15, 1962. Chip lived in Erie for most of his life, but he resided in Youngstown, Ohio, for several years as well.
Chip is survived by sister Jann (Markley)...
Richard J. DallaTorre
Jan 10, 2026
Richard J. DallaTorre age 85, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 25, 1940, and he was the son of the late Richard and Irma Turri DallaTorre.
Richard served in the United States Army.
He worked at General Electric for 29 years as a mechanical Assembler.
Richard was an avid Chicago...
Joyce E. Zwilling
Jan 10, 2026
Joyce E. (Meeder) Zwilling, age 92, passed away on Saturday. January 10, 2026, at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
She was born on April 28, 1933, in Mina, NY to the late Clifford and Vera Edith (Hewitt) Meeder.
Joyce was a 1951 graduate of Sherman Central High School in Sherman, NY. Her fellow students called her the “cat lady” due to love of...
Janice B. Mandel
Jan 9, 2026
With profound sadness, tempered with the joy of a wonderful life so well-lived, the family of Janice Brenda Pinski Mandel of Millcreek Township announces her passing on January 9, 2026 at Manchester Commons.
Janice was born on May 12, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Isador and Rose Gawiser Pinski. She was raised during her early years in Cleveland, graduating from Cleveland...
Cathy Mattson
Jan 8, 2026
Cathy Mattson, age 70, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 8, 2026, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Erie, PA on September 13, 1955, a daughter of the late Dr. Robert and Ethel Hopkins.
Cathy graduated from Girard High School and went on to earn a degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She was the...
Sandra Federoff
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra Federoff, age 92, of Erie passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born November 23, 1933 in Erie the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Zavelev Federoff.
A lifelong resident of Erie, she was a graduate of East High School. Sandra belonged to the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity and was active in...
Dale Gene Teribery
Jan 5, 2026
Dale Gene Teribery, age 73, of Erie, passed away Monday January 5, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. He was born July 20, 1952 to the late Leslie and Betty Leach Teribery.
Dale attended Fort LeBoeuf High School, and after graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving 14 years. While stationed in Germany, he met the love of his life Elvira, marrying...
Robert W. Boyd
Jan 5, 2026
Robert “Bob” W. Boyd, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Born on June 16, 1941, in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Bob was the beloved son of the late Willard Wesley and Bessie Theresa Boyd. From an early age, Bob displayed remarkable talent and discipline that would define his life. A gifted drummer, he began teaching lessons...
Nancy Theresa Durlin
Jan 5, 2026
Nancy Theresa Thomas Durlin, age 94, of Edinboro, passed away on January 5, 2026, at LECOM Senior Living.
She was born in Erie PA on September 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Leonard and Madeline Strickler Thomas.
Nancy graduated from McDowell High School and was employed as a nurse aide for Erie County Hospital and Rouse County Home for 25 years,...
Phyllis J. White
Jan 5, 2026
Phyllis J. ‘Mimi’ (Meeker) White
With saddened hearts, we announce that Phyllis J. ‘Mimi’ (Meeker) White, age 94, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. Born in Erie, PA on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26, 1931, she was the sixth of seven children to the late C. Burton and Doris G. (Taber) Meeker. She was given the nickname 'Mimi' by her dad...
Rosa Mary Gore
Jan 4, 2026
On Sunday, January 4, 2026, Rosa Mary Paige Gore of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital.
Born on May 25, 1937, in Laurel, Mississippi, Rosa—affectionately known as "Maydear" or "Mother Gore"— was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Paige Sr. and Hallie Ann Thompson Paige.
In 1955, Mother Gore was united in holy matrimony to her one true...
Robert Ferrier
Jan 3, 2026
Robert “Bob” Ferrier, of Erie, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was best known for his devotion to his family, his stewardship of Ferrier’s Hardware, his deep love for his hometown of Erie, and his incredible sense of humor that stayed with us until the very end. His friendship and generosity...
Mary Ann Glance
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Ann Behan Glance of Lakewood, NY and Venango Township (Erie County), PA passed away on January 1, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born April 14, 1941 in Erie, PA to the late Austin and Adelaide Greiner Behan.
She graduated from St. Ann's, Villa Maria Academy, Edinboro College with a BS in Secondary and Elementary Education, and SUNY Buffalo with...
Mary Fetzner Shaw
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Fetzner Shaw, age 77 of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 1, 2026.
Mary was born on February 25, 1948, in Lawrence Park, Pennsylvania, to Marion and Arthur Fetzner. She graduated from Iroquois High School in 1966 and went on to earn her Associate’s degree in journalism from Penn State Behrend, where she made the Dean’s List.
In 1970,...
Robert Lee Taylor III
Jan 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we celebrate the life of Robert Lee Taylor III, who passed away at his residence on January 1, 2026, at the age of 29.
He was born on October 10, 1996, in Erie, the eldest son to DeShandra Chappell and Robert Lee Taylor Jr.
Robert graduated from Erie High School in 2018. He contributed his talents...
Wilma Christine Harris
Dec 31, 2025
Wilma Christine Harris passed away suddenly on December 31, 2025, at her residence in Erie, Pennsylvania.
She was born on June 21, 1949, in Erie, to the late Glen D. Harris, and Hattie B. Allen- Harris.
Wilma attended Academy High School and Triangle Tech Institution. She was employed for many years at Rehrig Pacific Company, as a Machine Operator and a Forklift...
Bryon R. Himrod
Dec 31, 2025
Bryon R. Himrod, age 69, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday December 31, 2025. Friends are welcome to attend a celebration of Bryon's life which will be announced at a later date.
Daniel G. McGraw
Dec 31, 2025
Daniel G. McGraw, age 72, of Erie, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday December 31, 2025. He was born in Erie PA on October 7, 1953, a son of the late William and Jeanne Bunny McGraw.
He graduated from Cathedral Prep class of 1971 and kept in touch with friends from his graduating class, meeting monthly for lunches, laughter...
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