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Marlene Adele Williams
Sep 24, 2025
Marlene Adele Harris Williams passed away eight days after her 78th birthday on September 24, 2025, at Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.
She was born on September 16, 1947, in Erie, to the late Glenn Daniel and Hattie B. (Allen) Harris.
Marlene was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1966. She would further her education through the Opportunities Industrial Center...
Sheila Higgins
Sep 24, 2025
Sheila Higgins, age 82, of Erie, passed away in the arms of her husband of 58 years and holding the hand of her only daughter, Kelly on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born March 22, 1943, in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Jane (Rooney) Sullivan.
Sheila graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1961....
Ruth Robinson
Sep 22, 2025
Ruth Robinson, age 66, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 1, 1959, in Cleveland, OH to the late Ralph and Jean Ferguson.
Ruth loved to sing and dance, host parties, cook, and take care of everyone; she was the glue of the family. She always made sure to dress well, donate...
Stephen D. Pett, MD
Sep 22, 2025
Stephen D. Pett, MD, age 80, of Fairview, PA, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his residence, with family present to support his passing.
He was born in Midland, TX, on July 31, 1945, a son of the late Stephen D. Pett, Sr. and Kathleen ’Dolorita’ Enright Pett.
Stephen was a 1963 graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory School in South...
Elmer L. Zeigler
Sep 21, 2025
Elmer L. Zeigler, age 93, of Millcreek, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born in Tidioute, PA on February 21, 1932, a son to the late Lloyd and Mary (Ferry) Zeigler.
Elmer was a 1950 graduate of Millcreek High School. He joined the army in 1950 and served in the Korean War until 1953....
Gerald Arthur Donahue
Sep 20, 2025
Gerald A. (Pete) Donahue, age 93 of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born January 2, 1932 in McKean, PA, he was the son of Fay Clifford and Daisy (Mitchell) Donahue. Gerald was born and raised on his parent’s dairy farm in McKean and graduated from McKean Joint High School in 1950.
He...
Richard "Ricky" Whetzel
Sep 19, 2025
Richard Whetzel, known affectionately as Ricky, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born on August 15, 1960, in Wheeling, West Virginia, and spent much of his life in New Castle and Sharon, Pennsylvania.
Ricky was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Le’Janae Rickel Whetzel, his mother Betty Simmons, and his...
Charles Louis Martini
Sep 19, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Louis Martini died unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1950, to the late John and Rose (Licato) Martini.
Soon after graduation from Strong Vincent High School in 1968, he joined the Navy where he served as the mail clerk on the USS Saratoga. After returning from the service, he worked as an Independent...
Linda Y. Stiles
Sep 18, 2025
Linda Y. Stiles age 74 of Erie passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Erie on June 15, 1951, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Bertha Lydick Stiles.
Linda attended Fort LeBoeuf High School. She loved her cats, crochet, and embroider, she was so talented. Her biggest joy was her family and being a loving...
Earthee Woodard
Sep 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Earthee Lee Woodard, of Erie, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on September 4, 1942, in Wayne County, Mississippi, the oldest son of the late Richard and Minnie Woodard.
A graduate of Tech Memorial High School, where he was known for his talent on the...
James Martin "Marty" Kerr
Sep 18, 2025
James Martin “Marty” Kerr age 71, of Waterford, known to most as Marty, passed away after a battle with cancer.
He was born in Erie on February 21, 1954, a son of the late James W. and Marion McClellan Kerr.
Marty was a 1972 graduate of McDowell High School and went on to work for his father at Kerr’s Tire Korner. He...
Linda Isaly Russell
Sep 17, 2025
Linda Isaly Russell, age 64, of Girard, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on November 14, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Jack and Elaine Isaly and Mary Lou Williams Isaly.
Linda graduated from Fox Chapel Area High School and went on to earn her associate degree from Carnegie Mellon University. She worked for...
Zelma Jean Cooper
Sep 15, 2025
Zelma Jean Cooper, age 76 , of Erie, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Erie on October 24, 1948, a daughter of the late Howard and Aileen Darr Kerner.
Jeannie worked in administration for the VA Hospital for 22 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla...
Joshua Swanson
Sep 15, 2025
Joshua Swanson, age 47, of Edinboro, PA passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Millcreek, September 3, 1978, to Janet Burdette and the late George Swanson.
Josh was a family man in all ways; he was happiest when he was supporting his children’s sports teams and spending time with them. From coaching Little League,...
Ann Elizabeth Townsend
Sep 12, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Townsend, 87, died Friday, September 12, 2025, at Springhill Senior Living – Oakview in Erie.
Born on September 29, 1938, in Hartford, Connecticut, Ann was the only child of Thelma and Milton Stocking. Ann graduated from Colby College in 1960 and earned her M.Ed. from Central Connecticut State University in 1967.
Ann taught elementary school in Connecticut, Vermont, but primarily...
Mary Ann Snyder
Sep 12, 2025
Mary Ann Elizabeth Bolmanski Snyder, age 78, lost her battle with lung cancer on September 12, 2025.
She was born on January 27, 1947, in Erie, to the late Boleslaus and Valentine (Kazmierczak) Bolmanski.
Mary Ann was a woman with a caring heart that worked in home health care for many years. She never met an animal she didn’t love and took...
Todd A. Kline
Sep 11, 2025
Todd A. Kline, 59, of Willis St., in Millcreek, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, December 12, 1965, a son to the late Joseph E., Sr. and Sophia (Dombrowski) Kline.
Todd enjoyed riding his motorcycle and finding value in items to resell.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Todd is survived by...
Richard H. Brucker
Sep 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard H. Brucker, age of 90, who passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 11, 2025, after a short illness.
Richard was born on December 5, 1934, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Harley and Virginia (Hazelton) Brucker.
After graduating from Lawrence Park High School, Richard worked at...
Victor A. DeSantis
Sep 9, 2025
Victor A. DeSantis, age 88, a resident of Erie passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home. He was born August 2, 1937, in Erie the son of the late James C. and Anna (Riazzi) DeSantis.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Victor had served with the US Army and was retired from the Public Works Engineering...
Beth Adams
Sep 6, 2025
Beth Alyson (Orr) Adams, age 67, of Lake City, passed away on September 6, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born on December 3, 1957, in Erie, PA.
She was preceded in death by her parents Boyd and Wilma Eileen (Huckelbury) Orr, and her brother Dennis Alan Orr.
She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Langston and her husband John of Conneaut, Ohio;...
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