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Willie "Joe" Lee Bush
Mar 25, 2025
Reverend Willie Lee Bush (AKA) Joe Bush gained his wings on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 81.
He was born February 14, 1944, to the late Joe Bush Jr. and Rosie Bell Sanders Showers as well as his late stepfather, John Showers. He was a guitar and saxophone player as well as a Minister of the Gospel. He...
William R. Miller
Mar 22, 2025
William R. Miller, age 96, of Fairview, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at home with his wife by his side.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 16, 1928, the only child of the late William A. and Claudia Ballagh Miller. He often described his Brooklynn childhood as idyllic, walking to school and playing stickball in the street...
Mark Steven Fenstermacher
Mar 21, 2025
Mark Steven Fenstermacher, 73, of Hartland, Minnesota and originally of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away in Rochester, Minnesota on Friday, March 21, 2025 after a brief hospital stay.
Mark was born on August 6, 1951 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Edwin (Reggie) and Shirley Fenstermacher. Mark married Pam (Vogan) in 1995 and relocated to Minnesota in July 2000. He...
John M. Sestak
Mar 21, 2025
John M. Sestak, age 53, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, March 21, 2025.
He was born in Erie, PA on September 27, 1971, a son of the late John and Marlene (Susan) Stancliff Sestak.
John was a 1990 graduate of General McLane High School and worked for Leech Industries in Meadville, PA for over 25 years. He...
Gerald G. Ellsworth
Mar 20, 2025
Gerald G. “Jerry” Ellsworth age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
He was born in Erie on October 10, 1940, son of the late Grant and Leona Colvin Ellsworth.
Jerry was a 1960 graduate of McDowell High School, where he excelled in football, gymnastics and track and...
Patricia Ann Brown
Mar 20, 2025
Patricia Ann Brown, 74, of Erie, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Hamot Medical Center on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Pat was born in Erie on November 28, 1950, to John M. “Jack” and Wanda D. Earnest Clark Brown. She spent her early years in Erie before the family moved to Warren, PA where she attended Warren Area High School,...
Sharon Costa
Mar 20, 2025
Sharon Costa, age 68, of Erie passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born September 30, 1956, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Susan Lassoff.
She was an employee of Bonded Service for many years. Sharon loved enjoying her free time shopping, going to the casino, and spending time with her family that she cherished...
Vincent Ridikas
Mar 18, 2025
Vince Ridikas, beloved friend and Uncle, passed away, suddenly after a lengthy illness, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Erie PA. He was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Bertha Ridikas, and sister Evelyn Delaney, all of the Philadelphia area, and his brother and sister-in law Robert and Dolores Ridikas, of Fayetteville, GA.
Vince was altruistic and big hearted to...
John Louis Caporale
Mar 18, 2025
John Louis Caporale – “Cappy”
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Caporale, age 62, who left this world peacefully on the morning of March 18, 2025.
John was born in the mountains of Boulder, Colorado to Kathleen Hixenbaugh and John Caporale (deceased). He attended St. John’s Grade School and Cathedral Prep. He was an honor student...
Theresa "Mastrey" Mastrostefano
Mar 17, 2025
Theresa “Mastrey” Mastrostefano, 86, of Erie, died peacefully in her home on Monday, March 17th, 2025.
She was born on August 6, 1938, in Erie, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Altadonna Palilla.
She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1956. Her life’s work included a career in banking, plus several years managing Fergie’s Restaurant & Catering offices.
Theresa was passionate...
Robert L. Larson
Mar 17, 2025
Robert Larson, 97 years old, passed from this earth on March 17th, 2025, at the Erie VA Hospice. Bob was born on December 30, 1927, to late Anna Grode Larson and the late Joseph Kromo. As a child he was adopted by the late Clifford Larson, who with his wife Anna Grode, raised him in Erie, PA amid a big...
Carl "Don" Hanes
Mar 17, 2025
Carl “Don” Hanes, age 83 passed away on Monday March 17, 2025 at the Erie VA Medical Center.
He was born in Jamestown, NY on January 19, 1942, to the late Carl David and Fern E. Silbaugh Hanes.
Don graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1960. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Penn State in 1964; a Bachelor’s...
Debra Lewis
Mar 16, 2025
It’s with a deep, unrelenting sadness that we announce the death of our beloved sister, aunt and niece, Debra Lewis after a short battle with blood cancer. She died at home on her farm on March 16, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Debra was born on March 17, 1956, the youngest child of her late parents, Victor Lewis and Alliene Stewart...
Arthur George Entley, Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Arthur George Entley, Jr., a beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 14, 2025 surrounded by his family. Art was born April 19, 1943, in Mill Village, PA.
He is survived by his wife Sarah Watral Entley; children, Colleen (Pat) Oberley, Greg (Carla) Goodwin, Jack (Tina) Beard, Rose (Ray) Daley, Alice (Stan) Ploss, Donna...
Joseph Daniel Fickenworth, Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Joseph Daniel Fickenworth, Jr., age 90, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born in Erie, a son of the late Joseph & Mildred Ziacik Fickenworth, Sr. Joe was in the last graduating class of Millcreek High School 1953. Joe’s musical ear enabled him to play the guitar and keyboard and landed him a Sonarman position on...
Samuel "Sam P" Kitcey, Jr.
Mar 13, 2025
Samuel “Sam P” Kitcey, Jr. age 68, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in Erie on September 1, 1956, a son of the late Samuel Sr. and Irene Kitcey.
Sam was a 1975 graduate of Tech Memorial High School.
He owned and operated Kitcey Collision-Auto Sales for over 40 years.
Sam...
Shirley Whipple
Mar 12, 2025
Shirley Whipple, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Shirley was a fabulous cook, a talented artist, and avid gardener with a passion for cultivating African violets.
Shirley was the cafeteria manager at Our Lady Christian School for many years and was renowned for her pizza. The students always looked forward...
Charlotte Furry
Mar 12, 2025
Charlotte Furry, age 80, of Albion, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Springboro, PA on December 8, 1944, to the late Harold Johnson and Sara Knepp.
Charlotte loved to play bingo, word searches, scratch off tickets, and watching game shows. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family. Charlotte enjoyed watching...
Reynaldo "Popps" "ChÃcharo" Mendez Batista
Mar 11, 2025
Reynaldo “Popps” “Chícharo” Mendez Batista, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on January 27, 1955 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Francisco and Eloisa Torres Méndez Batista.
Popps spent his early years in Puerto Rico and shared stories with his family about riding wild horses and climbing coconut trees. In his...
Paul G. Bacik Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
Paul Bacik Jr., age 90, a lifetime resident of Fairview, passed away on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at Manchester Commons.
He was born in Erie on September 1, 1934, a son of the late Paul Bacik Sr. and Marie B. Vargo Bacik.
Paul was a graduate of Fairview High School and Erie Electronic School and went on to serve in the United...
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