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Kathleen Myers Morgan

Kathleen Myers Morgan

Feb 19, 2025

Kathleen Myers Morgan of Erie passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in St. Marys, PA the daughter of Elmer and Marcella Myers. 

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Donald C. Morgan and her sister Lois Keats, of Orchard Park, NY. 

She is survived by one sister,...

Loretta M. Colegrande

Loretta M. Colegrande

Feb 19, 2025

Our Beautiful Mother, Loretta M. Colegrande, 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, at her residence.

She was born in Erie on August 6th, 1932, a daughter of the late Emil and Marie Enas Teubert.

Loretta was loved by all that she came in contact with. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver. She had previously...

Patricia "Pat" L. Covey

Patricia "Pat" L. Covey

Feb 18, 2025

Patricia “Pat” L. Covey, age 73, formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Chapel Hill, NC on May 9, 1951, a daughter of the late Arthur D. and Lucille Fisher Foster. 

Pat graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, NY. She worked with her husband as a Microscope Tech. She...

Lorraine Lucille Boncella

Lorraine Lucille Boncella

Feb 18, 2025

Lorraine Lucille (Benczkowski) Boncella, aged 87, died February 18, 2025, at Sarah Reed Living Center. She was the only child of the late John ("J.B.") and Wanda (Rutkowski) Benczkowski. 

Lorraine was a graduate of St. Ben's Academy, class of 1955. She worked in the office at both Haibach Brothers Meat Packing and Reliable Home Furnishings when she was younger, but most...

Judith Pugliese

Judith Pugliese

Feb 17, 2025

Judith Marie Pugliese passed away on February 17th, 2025. 

She was born on December 9th, 1957 in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania to John and Diana Liko. 

She was a student at Edinboro University where she graduated with a degree in social work. She also studied fine arts and had a career in jewelry design.

 Judith was an avid reader and animal rescue advocate. She loved...

Thomas Fabin

Thomas Fabin

Feb 17, 2025

US Navy Seabee Combat Veteran 

Thomas Fabin of Erie, PA died February 17, 2025 at the Erie Veteran Affairs Hospice Unit. An Erie Native, Tom was born on January 22, 1944, to the late Frank S. Fabin and Josephine Lach Fabin. Tom graduated from St. Stanislaus Grade School in 1957 and Academy High School in 1961 before starting work as a...

Carl N. Sandberg

Carl N. Sandberg

Feb 17, 2025

Carl Nels Sandberg of Fairview passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. Nels was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 19, 1945 to Carl and Margaret (Hallston) Sandberg. He graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in mechanical engineering, was hired by General Electric, and remained working there until his retirement.

In 1969, he married...

Margaret Rose Zack

Margaret Rose Zack

Feb 17, 2025

Margaret (Marge) Rose (Pintea) Zack, age 85, peacefully passed into the loving arms of her dear Lord Jesus Christ and Savior, with her devoted family by her side, Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born in Erie on April 18, 1939, daughter of the late Ilarie and Sylvia (Muntean) Pintea.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond Zack....

Armanda Earl Vaughn

Armanda Earl Vaughn

Feb 17, 2025

Armanda Vaughn was born on July 21, 1968, to Geraldine Vaughn and the late Fred Albert McCall. She was the beloved granddaughter of the late Moses and Christine Vaughn.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Earl Vaughn, her father, Fred McCall, her grandparents, Moses and Christine Vaughn, uncles, Joseph Lewis Vaughn, and Moses Vaughn Jr. She is further...

John Stefan Novel

John Stefan Novel

Feb 16, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Stefan Novel, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this life on February 16, 2025, at the age of 74, after a steady decline of his health. 

He was born on December 2, 1950, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Anna Stefan. 

After obtaining his GED, he attended Job Corps, where...

Carl Marvin Davis

Carl Marvin Davis

Feb 16, 2025

Carl Marvin Davis, age 88, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Girard, Pennsylvania following a brief illness.

His death occurred nearly one year to the day after the passing of his wife Sally, his soulmate of almost 65 years.

Carl was born in Fairview Township on November 25, 1936, a snowy...

Irmgard Gage

Irmgard Gage

Feb 16, 2025

Irmgard Gage of Erie, PA. Born in Berlin, Germany, on April 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Robert Stolpe and Irmgard Behling Stolpe.

She attended business school in Germany, working as a private secretary and in retail at Baumgarten in Germany, Fashion Bug, Wrights and Dahlkemper in Erie. She was also a cook at Western Reserve. 

She was a member of...

Dr. Helen Marie Kohn

Dr. Helen Marie Kohn

Feb 15, 2025

Dr. Helen Marie Kohn, M.D. Psychiatrist, age 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at Nightingale Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born on November 29, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA. Helen was the daughter of the late Percy Kynryn (P.K.) and Mathilda Jones nee Schaming.

Helen was a respected analyst in the field of psychology, known for her keen insight...

Tamara Demjanenko

Tamara Demjanenko

Feb 15, 2025

Tamara Demjanenko, age 92, of Erie passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Springhill Senior Living. She was born December 14, 1932 in the Ukraine and was a longtime resident of Erie.

Tamara is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, Boris Demjanenko; two sons, Walter Demjanenko and his wife Amy of Columbus, OH and Paul Demjanenko and his wife...

Doreen Robertson

Doreen Robertson

Feb 15, 2025

Doreen Robertson, age 93, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025. 

She was born in Erie on March 25, 1931, a daughter of the late Albert R. and Harriet Will. 

She graduated from Academy High School in 1949. One June 24, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart (the Love of her life) David, while he was in the...

Karen Yvonne Dermanuel Stazer

Karen Yvonne Dermanuel Stazer

Feb 14, 2025

Karen Yvonne Dermanuel Stazer, 74, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 14, 2025. Born on July 25, 1951, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Karen was the daughter of Orland Dermanuel and Maxine Dembinski. She was adopted and raised by her aunt Sybil Dermanuel Narbut and her husband John Narbut in a loving home. She attended Villa Maria...

Robert Eugene Powell

Robert Eugene Powell

Feb 14, 2025

Robert Eugene Powell, age 96, died at his Millcreek home on February 14, 2025.

He was born at home on May 18, 1928, in Albion Pennsylvania to Gerald and Thora Strong Powell.

Growing up in Albion, he loved fishing with his father, playing mush ball with his school friends and roller skating at Shadeland. He enjoyed playing with his dog, “Minnie the...

Catherine Louise MacGregor

Catherine Louise MacGregor

Feb 13, 2025

Catherine Louise MacGregor, age 79, passed away peacefully in Baldwinsville, NY on February 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born in White Plains, NY on January 12, 1946, to Dr. William and Jeanne (Luke) Parsons. Cathy was the oldest of three girls, remaining close to her sisters, Nancy Parsons Morgan and Carrie Parsons Stevens, throughout her life....

Helen "Sally" Casey Mink

Helen "Sally" Casey Mink

Feb 12, 2025

Helen “Sally” Casey Mink, age 89, of Erie, passed away February 12, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

She was born in Erie, August 3, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert B. Casey, II and Helen Brown Casey.

Sally was a graduate of the Villa Maria Academy class of 1953. She was a Society Writer for the Erie Dispatch Herald and was...

Timothy Peter Brown

Timothy Peter Brown

Feb 12, 2025

Timothy Peter Brown, 79, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. Tim was born in Chisholm MN on May 3, 1945 and grew up with extended family in Buhl MN. He graduated from St Benedict College in Kansas City with a degree in English and then embarked on his first career by completing a 3 year...

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