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Thomas H. Coffey
Aug 8, 2025
Thomas H. Coffey, died Thursday, August 8, 2025 at Saint George, Utah, at age 70 after an aggressive three-month battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on December 9, 1954 to John W and Marjorie Jones Coffey.
Tom graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1973. He had an industrious 32 year career with Maya Brothers Construction. As a cement-pourer,...
Lavon Kehoe Hehr Novello
Aug 7, 2025
Lavon Kehoe Hehr Novello, age 87, of Erie, PA passed away on August 7, 2025, in Kirkland, WA. She was born in Tillamook, OR on May 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Hudson Kehoe.
Lavon was a graduate of Springfield High School in Oregon in 1956. She worked for a telephone company in Oregon, Washington, and California...
James R. Steele D.O.
Aug 7, 2025
James R. Steele D.O. age 89, of Millcreek, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
He was born in Erie on June 19, 1936, a son of the late Frederick Rogers and Marcella Mae Boderocco Steele.
James graduated from Gannon University and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He was a dedicated family physician with more than...
Jerome "Jerry" Edward Sinnott
Aug 5, 2025
Jerome Edward “Jerry” Sinnott, 84, begrudgingly passed away on August 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born on September 22, 1940, the son of John Edward Sinnott and Margaret Alberstadt Sinnott.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Greg Sinnott, Trish Hardner, and Tom Sinnott.
Jerry is survived by his wife of almost 65...
Daneen "Nana" Matthews
Aug 5, 2025
Daneen “Nana” Matthews, of Millcreek, finished her earthly journey on August 5th 2025 to be with her Savior Jesus Christ in heaven.
Born on January 19, 1941 to parents William and Barbara (Naylor) Huttenstine in Pitcairn, PA, Daneen graduated with Honors from Turtle Creek High and later received an accounting degree. She lived much of her life in Monroeville and Trafford...
Richard S. Seidel
Aug 3, 2025
Richard S. Seidel
Richard S. Seidel, age 83, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Born in Erie on May 30, 1942, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Sigmund) Seidel. He was a proud graduate of Cathedral Prep and Gannon University.
Richard found joy in life’s simple pleasures—especially time on the water. Whether...
Deborah Winghart
Aug 2, 2025
Deborah Winghart, 73, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family.
She was born on December 23, 1951, in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Jane Turos Wiest.
Debbie graduated from Strong Vincent High School, class of 1969, and went on to earn a bachelor’s in education at Edinboro State College. She spent...
Pearl Evelyn Kelly
Aug 2, 2025
Pearl Evelyn (Desin) Kelly, 92, of North East, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at Brevillier Village.
She was born January 4th, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Nellie (Todd) Desin.
Pearl graduated from North East High School and attended Orga Jean Beauty Academy. Over the years, she worked as a Hair Stylist,...
Gerald "Jerry" Garity
Aug 1, 2025
Gerald R. “Jerry” Garity age 88 of Girard passed away Friday August 1, 2025, at home peacefully surrounded by his family.
He was born in Girard on November 27, 1936, a son of the late Clyde and Alice Hudacky Garity.
Jerry attended Rice Avenue Union High School. He began working in construction right out of High School for Peters & Connors. He...
Alexander LaZar
Aug 1, 2025
Alexander LaZar, 25, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 1st, 2025.
He was born on February 4th, 2000, in Erie, a son of Jennifer Miraszek and Joseph LaZar.
Alex graduated from Collegiate Academy, class of 2018, where he was a member of the ROTC program there for 2 years. He then went on to attend the Erie Institute of Technology. He...
Lou-Wayne Suzzanne Cash
Jul 31, 2025
Lou-Wayne Suzzanne Cash, age 66, of Erie, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 1, 1959, a daughter of the late Kent and Evelyn English Gaskins.
Lou-Wayne graduated from Akron High School and received her associates degree from Gannon University. She loved books, was very spiritual and enjoyed learning about...
Deanna Larson
Jul 30, 2025
Deanna Larson, a resident of Erie, Pennsylvania for 55 years, passed away on July 30th at the age of 83 at Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront in Washington state. Born April 9, 1942, in Livingston, Montana, to Herbert and Dorothy (Long) Gilbert, Deanna grew up in the town of Wilsall, Montana and loved the outdoors and mountain scenery that was her...
Tabathia Mae Charnock
Jul 30, 2025
Tabathia Mae Charnock, age 58, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on May 12, 1967, Tabathia was a kind-hearted and generous soul who touched the lives of many with her warmth, creativity, and welcoming nature.
She was a devoted mother to four daughters: Shawna McDonald (Zack), Toni Harmle (Scott), Laura Charnock (Mark), and Cari Charnock (Austin)....
Betty E. Dusicsko
Jul 28, 2025
Betty Dusicsko was just 7 weeks shy of her 94th birthday when she passed to her heavenly home on July 28, 2025, with hands held at her bedside by her loving RN-caregiver daughter, Cheryl, after a short illness.
She was born in Erie, PA on September 16, 1931, the daughter to her late parents Frank K. Ras (who started the first...
Daniel J. Weber
Jul 28, 2025
Daniel J. Weber, age 68, of Lake City, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on July 28, 2025.
He was born in Erie on May 21, 1957, a son of the late Gilbert J. and Dorothy (Hoehn) Weber.
Dan graduated from Girard High School in 1976 and received his associates degree in drafting from Triangle Tech. He worked at...
Donald "Don" Elbaum
Jul 27, 2025
Don Elbaum, age 94, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, following a 3-month illness.
He was born July 16, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Max Elbaum and Sally Greenstein Elbaum.
The Elbaums relocated to Erie when Don was a boy. Don is an internationally respected Boxing Promoter and Matchmaker, as well as a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. He...
Bonnie Lee Hale Kissell
Jul 25, 2025
Bonnie Lee Hale Kissell, 81, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 10, 1944, in Erie, Bonnie was the cherished daughter of the late Lucian and Betty Hale. Her father tragically passed away during World War II when she was just two years old, and she was lovingly raised...
Shirley Mae Tucholski
Jul 23, 2025
Shirley Mae Tucholski, age 95, passed away on July 23, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Erie on October 4, 1929, to the late Raymond and Irene Haskins.
Shirley worked as a nurse for Sarah Reed Senior Living for many years. She sang in her church choir and enjoyed cooking. She was a wonderful mom.
In addition...
David G. Schlaudecker
Jul 21, 2025
David G. Schlaudecker, age 79, of Erie passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge following an extended illness. He was born June 6, 1946 in Erie the son of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Donnelly) Schlaudecker.
David graduated from Cathedral Prep and in 1968 was a distinguished military graduate of Gannon University where he earned a...
Sandra A. Laskowski
Jul 21, 2025
Sandra Will Laskowski, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Monday, July 21st, 2025.
She was born in Erie, PA on April 15, 1951, the daughter of the late Arthur G. and Dorothy Chatelian Will.
Sandra graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She was an administrator for the Credit Bureau of Erie and had worked at Hills Department Store for many years....
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