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James T. Smith
Jan 25, 2025
James T. Smith, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on November 27, 1939, in Midway, Alabama.
James graduated from Strong Vincent High School, where he distinguished himself as a talented athlete, particularly on the basketball court, helping his team reach the State Championship in his...
Susan J. Flanagan
Jan 23, 2025
Susan J. Flanagan, age 80, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, January 2, 1945, the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Clark) Coffey, and her late stepmother, Emilia Coffey.
Susan was an incredibly hard-working woman, up until her retirement from the service industry a few years ago.
In...
Janet Marie English
Jan 21, 2025
Janet Marie English, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Erie, PA on January 10, 1946, a daughter of the late John and Bertha Kuvik.
Janet graduated high school and went on to work as a nurse’s aide for many years. She enjoyed being outside doing things around her yard, was devoted...
William Harry Ramsey
Jan 20, 2025
William Ramsey, age 55, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
He was born in New Brighten, PA on March 18, 1969, a son of the late Gloria Jean and Thomas Ramsey Sr.
William attended Northwestern High School and worked most of his career as an electrician and most recently as a Lyft and Uber delivery driver. He...
Ira John Dunn
Jan 20, 2025
Ira John Dunn passed away peacefully at his Gulf Harbour home in Fort Meyers, FL on January 20, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan Rhea Dunn; three children and their spouses, Thomas and Julia Dunn (Greenwich, CT), William and Melanie Dunn (Park City, UT) and Laura and Jon Goldberg (Cleveland, OH); seven grandchildren, Caroline, Elizabeth...
Canyon Andrew McGarvey
Jan 19, 2025
The world lost a shining star when Canyon Andrew McGarvey passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, due to a senseless crime. Born on December 26, 2003 in Erie, PA, to his loving parents, Kimberly (Charles) Insinger and Douglas (Beth) McGarvey.
Canyon was a graduate of Harborcreek High School and the Erie County Technical School. Canyon touched the lives of all...
Joyce Carponter
Jan 19, 2025
Joyce Jiuliante Carponter (a/k/a “Mama Joyce”) left this world for her next adventure on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Joyce was born in Erie, PA on January 25, 1928 to the late Jessamine Jiuliante, Sr. and Rose Alfonso Jiuliante. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School, and was a lifelong proud Buckeye, graduating from Ohio State University at the age of...
Mary Lou Lewis
Jan 19, 2025
Mary Lou Lewis age 98, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at LECOM Senior Living.
She was born in Grove City, PA on November 26, 1926, a daughter of the late Jayson and Pearl June Mathieson.
After graduating High School, Mary Lou went on to work at First National Bank and the Millcreek Tax office.
She was a member of...
Arlene Kozak
Jan 19, 2025
Arlene Kozak age 71 of Erie, passed away on Sunday January 19, 2025 into her heavenly home to be with Jesus her Savior after a long illness.
She was born in Philipsburg, PA on October 26, 1953, the daughter of the late John V. and Josephine Messick Kozak.
She was a 1971 graduate of McDowell High School and went to school to...
John E. Southworth
Jan 18, 2025
John E. Southworth, age 95, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. He was born November 12, 1929, in Erie the son of the late John and Agnes (Pfister) Southworth.
A lifelong resident of Erie, John served with the US Army during the Korean War and had worked as an electrician with IBEW Local 56 for...
Lynda Gresh
Jan 17, 2025
Lynda Gresh, age 81, of Cranesville, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, PA on April 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Ernest and Gladys Walter Leopold.
Lynda graduated from Fairview High School in 1961 and went on to complete beauty school. She owned and operated Lynda Gresh Beauty Salon in Fairview for...
Carey Twigger
Jan 17, 2025
Carey Twigger age 65, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Monroeville, PA on March 18, 1959, a son of the late Gilbert and Pearl Twigger.
Carey graduated from Gateway High School.
He enjoyed playing golf and listening to music, Pink Floyd was his favorite.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Ralph T. "Skip" Schwab
Jan 17, 2025
Ralph T. [Skip] Schwab, age 87, of Mobile, AL, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 17, 2025. He was born in Erie, PA, December 8, 1937, son of the late Thomas T. Schwab and Frances A. (Adams) Schwab.
Upon completing high school, Skip attended Miami University of Ohio for several years, returning to Erie to assist his family in...
Jonathan Cree
Jan 17, 2025
Jonathan “Jon” Cree, age 71, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025.
He was born in Altoona, Pa on January 3, 1954, a son of the late Mary Louella Neason and Donald Maxwell Cree. Jon was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He attended the University of Cincinnati, Mercyhurst University and graduated from Gannon University.
He had been employed...
John Foster
Jan 16, 2025
John Foster, age 90, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Hermitage Embassy Healthcare. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 23, 1934, a son of the late George Billingsley and Lucinda Paul Foster.
John lived a storied life. While living in Alabama, he was a 1952 graduate of A.H. Parker High School. He continued his education earning...
Rachel R. Stafford
Jan 16, 2025
Rachel R. Stafford, aged 45, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 16, 2025. Born on September 1, 1979, in Erie, Rachel was a daughter of Kenneth Stafford and Connie Miller.
A devoted homemaker, she poured her heart and soul into her family, cherishing her role as a mother to her four children: Jacob Miller, Alexis Miller, Shania Abuzebiba and Shane...
Norman A. Allen, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
After defying the odds for many years and several close calls in the past, Norman A. Allen Jr. died on January 15, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital at the age of 79. The cumulative effects of age and suspected Agent Orange exposure finally caught up to him.
Born in Gloversville, NY on October 20, 1945, Norman was raised by his late...
Shon Martell Henderson
Jan 15, 2025
Shon Martell Henderson, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on November 12, 1967, to Rose (Henderson) Coleman and the late Gary Lee Williams.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by nephews, Akao Thompson and Korquoja Henderson II and grandmothers, Jowann Boggan and Hannah Warner.
Shon had...
Herman Pude
Jan 14, 2025
Herman Pude (Peeper), age 57, of McKean, PA, went home to be with The Lord, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Erie, January 25, 1967 a son of the late Herman and Kathleen Lewicki Pude.
He was a one-of-a-kind man who always lent a hand to help with anything he could. He was an avid Harley...
Viola DeFazio Cherico
Jan 14, 2025
Viola DeFazio Cherico passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her cherished home. Her daughter, Beverly and son, Christopher, were faithfully by her side. She was also surrounded by her loyal family dogs and cats who brought her daily joy.
Viola was born in Erie on March 30, 1925, a daughter of the late Santo and Theresa (Chiodo) DeFazio and resided...
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