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David James Ras
Jun 2, 2024
David James Ras, of Erie, passed away peacefully, lovingly surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his residence.Dave was the resolute son of late John Ras, Sr. and Pearl Lubomski Ras and spent his lifetime contributing to the city he loved.He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1965, and proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Richard M. Case
Jun 1, 2024
Richard M. Case, age 80, of Fairview passed away Saturday June 1, 2024, at Walnut Creek Rehabilitation in Erie following a brief illness.
He was born in Erie on February 18, 1944, a son of the late Harold P. and Wendella Carlson Case.
Dick was a 1963 graduate of Fairview High School. He worked in Erie as a Banker most of his...
Shirley Mae Coughlin-Brown
Jun 1, 2024
Shirley Mae Coughlin-Brown, age 96, of Millcreek, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Erie on February 13, 1928 a daughter of the late William and Jimmie Victoria Chadwell Thompson. Shirley graduated from Academy High school, immediately went to work at Skinner Engine as a secretary, met her first...
Roberta C. Koch
May 31, 2024
Roberta C. Koch., age 75, of Erie, PA passed away peacefully, May 31, 2024 with her sons by her side. She was born in Erie on April 16, 1949, to the late Robert and Elsie Wilson.
She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and became a stay-at-home mom to raise her two sons. During that time, she helped in...
Norma J. Laird
May 30, 2024
Norma J. Laird, age 83, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 30, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 25, 1940, in Erie, to the late Russell and Donna (Early) Griffith.
Norma graduated from Strong Vincent High School. After raising four children with her husband, Edward, she worked as a prep cook at Eat’n Park. Norma loved...
Edward J. Parry
May 30, 2024
Edward J. Parry, age 84, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at UPMC Hamot, with his loving family by his side.
He was born December 24, 1939 in Youngstown, OH, a son to the late Thomas and Helen Clair Parry.
Ed attended Rayen and McDowell High Schools. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace. He was an avid fan of...
Dorothy Marie Blystone
May 27, 2024
Dorothy Marie Blystone, 83, of Girard, passed away on Monday May 27, 2024, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, PA on May 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George and Rosemary Mowrey Albertson.
She was a graduate of Villa Maria High School. She worked as an activity’s assistant in a nursing home. She liked to dance, enjoyed...
Marilyn White
May 27, 2024
Marilyn White, age 79, passed away on Monday May 27, 2024, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Erie, PA on August 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Edra Bartlett Boyd.
She was a graduate of General McLane High School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Sam Swagerty; her brother,...
Sarah "Sally" J. Mahoney
May 27, 2024
Sarah “Sally” J. Mahoney passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Erie, the daughter of the late Gordon and Elizabeth McCabe Mahoney.Sally graduated from Sacred Heart grade school, Villa Maria Academy and attended Gannon College. She worked at EMTA for 35 years as the Assistant to the...
Rose Marie Wurst
May 26, 2024
Rose Marie (Kaiser) Wurst, age 97, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Greenfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, after a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 9, 1926, in Erie, the daughter of Paul King and Marie Kaiser.
Rose attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She had many talents including creating flower arrangements from...
Dorothy (Shoff) Rennie
May 24, 2024
Dorothy (Shoff) Rennie, age 96 of Erie passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 with her family at her side. She was born May 6, 1928 in Wilmore, PA the daughter of the late Firman and Mildred (Skelly) Shoff.Dorothy attended Villa Maria College where she received her teaching degree and continued her education at Edinboro University obtaining her Master in Reading...
Mary J. Ferrare
May 23, 2024
Mary J. Ferrare, age 64, of Erie, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, October 21, 1959, a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Rice Vogt. Mary was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She loved shopping, especially flea markets and garage sales. Mary adored her grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time...
Shannon Lee Tolley
May 22, 2024
Shannon Lee Tolley age, 51, of Edinboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at UPMC Hamot.She was born in Erie on March 2, 1973 a daughter of Marshall and Cynthia Saccamozzone Tolley.Shannon graduated from McDowell High School.Shannon was a very head strong and determined woman with a sense of humor that rarely failed to make everyone in the room...
Tammy Kay Morgan
May 21, 2024
Tammy Kay Morgan, age 58 of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, while vacationing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. She was born in Erie on June 2, 1965.Tammy was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Penn State Behrend College.For over 18 years Tammy was the Manager of the Knights...
Ernestine Ratcliff
May 21, 2024
Ernestine Ratcliff, age 68, of Erie passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Erie, June 15, 1955, to the late Lucius and Ernestine Simmons Glover.
Ernestine was a nurse’s aide, and a union advocate for SEIU and ASME. She loved spending time with family and going to the casino.
She is survived by her husband, Jonathan...
Robert J. "Bob" McCall
May 21, 2024
Robert J. “Bob” McCall, age 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 21st. Bob was born on June 8, 1941 in Erie, a son of the late Raymond and Mildred Stabline McCall. He is a 1961 graduate of Academy High School and served in the U.S. Army. He owned the A&B Tavern...
Michael Trefonoff
May 20, 2024
Michael Trefonoff, age 52, of Erie passed away Monday, May 20, 2024. He was born in Erie on January 22, 1972 the son of Melvin Trefonoff and Sandra Lowzowski Trefonoff.Michael was a graduate of Harborcreek High School and had worked various jobs in the Erie area including heating and cooling companies.Besides his father, Michael is survived by 2 sons, Tanner...
Kathleen A. McCloskey
May 19, 2024
Kathleen A. McCloskey, age 76, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at her residence, after a courageous battle with ALS.
She was born in Erie on August 9, 1947, a daughter of the late James T. and Marjorie Haas McCloskey.
Kathy was a graduate of Mercyhurst Prep and Edinboro University with her master’s degree in Elementary...
Anyiah Starr McCray
May 18, 2024
Anyiah Starr McCray age 9, of Millcreek passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 after living with Epilepsy and Dravet Syndrome since she was 3 months old.
She was born in Erie on April 20, 2015 a daughter of William McCray and Alicia Markham.
She was attending Asbury Elementary School.
Anyiah loved anything and everything pink. She especially loved spending time with all...
Joanne D. (Sedwick) Kurczewski
May 17, 2024
Joanne D. (Sedwick) Kurczewski, age 91, of Erie, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at LECOM Presque Isle Nursing and Rehabilitation following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 13, 1932, in Erie, to the late Chester and Virginia (Zielinski) Sedwick. As Joanne raised her family, she was always busy with any one of her many interests and talents. She...
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