Feb 28, 2025

Arthur E. Cannavino, age 79, of Erie passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at AHN St. Vincent. He was born October 13, 1945 in Erie, the son of the late Arthur and Lucy (Martone) Cannavino.

Art was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and later attended the Zegarelli Brothers Styling classes at the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. He returned to Erie...

Feb 28, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Paul Brian Berger, age 47, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born on May 13, 1977, a son to Louise Brown Berger and the late James W. Berger.

Paul was a 1995 graduate of McDowell High School and worked as a Process Technician for Essentra. He was previously employed by Patti’s Pizza, Panos,...

Feb 28, 2025

John K. Hotchkiss age 79 of Girard, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on September 26, 1945, a son of the late Stanley and Iva King Hotchkiss.

He was graduate of Girard Union High School and went on to serve in the United States Army. John moved back to Girard from Richville, Minnesota...

Feb 27, 2025

Harold Richard “Bud” Felix age 94, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born on June 21, 1930, in a farmhouse on Route 19 in Summit Township. He is a son of the late Berhard and Margaret Bayer Felix.

Bud was a 1948 graduate of Academy High School and went on to serve in...

Feb 27, 2025

Mildred Weems, age 84 of Erie, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 27th, 2025.

She was born in Laurel, MS on April 16th, 1941, a daughter of the late Elmer Weems and Mary Alice Weems.

Mildred attended school in Erie. She worked for Haynes and was a homemaker who could make a mean lemon pie.

Mildred was an avid music...

Feb 26, 2025

“I’m fine. Watch me dance the jig.” She clearly was not fine but did the jig anyway. Karen Lynne Guthrie, 82, passed away at her home of nearly 50 years on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by her family after sparring with lung cancer. She wanted to prevail but had become too sick very quickly. 

She was born January 11, 1943,...

Feb 24, 2025

 Grace Loader Smith, age 85, died on Monday February 24, 2025, at LECOM Health Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Erie on May 15, 1939, the daughter of the late Wilfred M. Loader and Mary Alyce Hart Loader.

Grace attended school in Lawrence Park then Springfield, PA, later attending Clown College of America for 2 years, and becoming a professor...

Feb 23, 2025

Laura Lee Nicastro, age 40, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born in Erie on October 9, 1984, she was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend who always had a great zest for life.

A graduate of Villa Maria Academy High School, Class of 2003, Laura found joy in the simple yet profound moments of life—cherishing...

Feb 23, 2025

Celeste Francoise (Paulhus) Berlin, age 71, of Girard passed away on Sunday February 23, 2025, peacefully in her home surrounded by family following an extended illness. She was born in Woonsocket, RI on November 16, 1953, to the late Clarence and Suzanne (Voyer) Paulhus. 

She graduated from Our Lady of the Angels Academy in Enfield, Connecticut and went on to graduate...

Feb 23, 2025

Kathleen D. Prylinski DeSantis, age 88, of Erie passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the PA Soldiers & Sailors Home memory care unit. She was born June 1, 1936 in Erie the daughter of the late Leo Enas and Katherine (Gross)Wood.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Kathleen was a 1954 graduate of East High School and had worked in the...

Feb 22, 2025

Michelle Geisler, age 53 of Platea, loss her battle with cancer on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at St. Vincent Health Center.

She was born in Erie on May 10, 1971, a daughter of Thomas and Sharon Gutowski Kirsopp of Platea.

Michelle graduated from Northwestern High School in 1989 and had worked as a receptionist for JH Bennett and Go Mini Storage for...

Feb 22, 2025

Jean Bianco age 90 of Erie passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025 at Pleasant Ridge Manor

She was born in Punxsutawney, PA on December 1, 1934 a daughter of the late John R. and Pauline Smith Thompson.

She was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School in 1952 and was a loving wife and mother her entire life.

Jean is survived by her...

Feb 21, 2025

Barbara “Jean” (Sobolewski) Anderson, age 90, passed away quietly in her sleep, Friday, February 21st, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, after a lengthy illness.

Barbara was born in Erie, PA November 9, 1934, daughter of the late Francis Stanley and Aurelia Blystone (Caughey) Sobolewski.

Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Harborcreek High School. Thereafter she worked as a bookkeeper at the Erie...

Feb 21, 2025

Barbara N.(Burton) Keverline, age 95, of Erie and formerly of Bradford, PA passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Manchester Commons in Erie, PA.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 25, 1929, the daughter of the late James T. and Helen Lucile (Quirk) Burton.

Barbara graduated from St. Mary’s High School in South Bend, Indiana. She received a Bachelor...

Feb 21, 2025

Francene Moore passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 29, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Elbert "Boyd" and Emanuella Moore. Francene worked at St. Vincent's hospital for over 25 years as a unit secretary. She really loved and enjoyed her job.

Francene was a cancer warrior! She fought this battle for...

Feb 21, 2025

THE LAST HURRAH

Karl Frederick “Bud” Kovacs III passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie on April 20, 1939 to the late Karl F. Sr. and Jeannie I. Kalsch Kovacs.

He’s survived by his wife, Carol Jean Kovacs; their children, Karl F. Kovacs IV of Rockville, MD and Kellee Sadler (Daniel) of Pittsburgh;...

Feb 19, 2025

Marilyn Joan Marshall Hahn, of Millcreek, passed away suddenly at the age of 80. She was born on October 23, 1944, to the late William and Alda (Beck) Marshall; sister of the late Susan Brethauer (Marshall), niece of the late Lucille (Beck) and Pressley Crummy; beloved aunt of Andrew and Taryn (Zani) Brethauer.

Marilyn grew up in Dayton, PA and attended...

Feb 19, 2025

Paul W. Moore, age 77 of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on June 3, 1947, a son of the late William S. and Rita Anderson Moore.

Paul was a graduate of McDowell High School in 1965 and of Penn State University.

He worked as a realtor in Erie for...

Feb 19, 2025

Julia E. (Rowan) Roberts, age 94 of Erie passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was born May 13, 1930 in Brookville, PA the daughter of the late Maurice and Bernadette (Shick) Rowan.

A longtime resident of Erie, Julia and her husband Warren enjoyed the game of golf at Lakeview Country Club and Elk Creek golf course. She was a member...