Obituaries

Jul 28, 2024

"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."

- 2 Corinthians 5:1

Victoria Loretta (Filutze) Putnam went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She passed away at LECOM at...

Jul 28, 2024

Joseph A. Salvia, age 91, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Erie on August 25, 1932, son of the late Joseph and Theresa Salvia. 

Joe was a 1950 graduate of Academy High School and went on to graduate from Gannon University in 1954 with a Bachelor’s degree...

Jul 28, 2024

Ruth Mary Winschel Reynolds Hill, age 89, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She was born in Erie, PA on September 14, 1934, a daughter of the late Elwin and Mary (Tammi) Winschel. 

Ruth graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1953. She worked various jobs including General Electric for 23 years until her retirement in...

Jul 26, 2024

Rita M. Szymecki, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 26th, 2024, at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Titusville, PA on December 13, 1948, a daughter to the late Walter J. and June E. Mitchell Hyde.

Rita loved all animals, especially her spunky dachshund who brought her joy. She enjoyed reading about history, researching genealogy, gardening, making crafts, and...

Jul 25, 2024

Jul 25, 2024

Donna M. (Vitron) McCarthy, age 93, of Erie passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born October 20, 1930 in Erie the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Ettwein) Vitron. A lifelong resident of Erie,she had worked as a secretary with the Lord Corp. retiring in 1986. Donna enjoyed sewing,...

Jul 25, 2024

Katharine A. Wahlers Pazder, age 87, of Millcreek Township, passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2024, surrounded by her three loving children.

Born in Fremont, OH on December 15, 1936 she was a twin daughter of the late Roland and Gladys Lynch Wahlers.

A graduate of Bowling Green State College, she received her B.S. degree in Education.

She was a High School teacher...

Jul 23, 2024

Rosalie Spirito Manning, age 80, of Erie went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She was born in Erie on March 5, 1944, daughter of the late John Louis and Grace Loranger Spirito. She was a graduate of McDowell High School and a member of St. Luke's Roman Catholic Parish. Rosalie trusted and loved her Lord....

Jul 22, 2024

Donald Rice went to meet his higher power July 22, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital following a brief illness. 

Don was born in Ashtabula, Ohio January 21, 1949. He graduated from McDowell High School in 1966 and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy serving in the Vietnam War as a Hospital Corpsman. 

On November 20, 1982 he was united in marriage...

Jul 21, 2024

Stephen C. Kunik, age 48, passed away in the early hours of Sunday July 21, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. Stephen was a much loved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. His smile and kind heart will be much missed by all who knew him.

Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, Mary F. Kunik; uncles Richard Kunik and Fred Muroff;...

Jul 20, 2024

James Douglas Oosterkamp, age 62, of Erie, unexpectedly passed away and joined Our Lord in the embrace of eternity on Saturday, July 20th, 2024. 

He was born in Erie on September 25, 1961, a son to the late Steven J. Sr. and Joyce (Urmann) Oosterkamp. 

Jim was the life of the party. He was a selfless, loving, caring man. He lived life...

Jul 20, 2024

D. Scott Schick age 72 of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. 

He was born in Painesville, Ohio on June 20, 1952 a son of Betty Baer Schick and the late Marvin J. Schick.

Scott graduated from Strong Vincent High School and worked for Carpenter’s Local #81 for 35 years, as well as the American Legion Post...

Jul 19, 2024

Ralph K. Klett, age 85, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital after a short illness.

He was born in Erie on January 25, 1939, the only son of the late Kenneth and Pauline (Kelsey) Klett. 

Ralph proudly served our country in the United States Navy from 1961-1967. He enjoyed his career in engineering traveling to...

Jul 19, 2024

Larry Johnson, Jr. age 75, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. 

He was born on June 30, 1949, in Kane, PA, a son of the late Janet (Dahle) and Lawrence R. Johnson, Sr.

Lawrence was a dedicated employee of the highway department of PA and Thrifty Cleaners. He completed his dream of becoming...

Jul 18, 2024

Luther Cruzzette Gibbs, III, age 72 passed away on Thursday July 18, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on January 30, 1952 to the late Luther C. Sr. and Ella B. Wilson Gibbs.

Luther graduated from Tech Memorial High School and majored in social work at North

Bellmore College in North Bellmore, NY. He worked for over 25 years...

Jul 18, 2024

Geraldine E. “Betsy” Lohrer age 88, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on May 20, 1936, the daughter of the late Ross F. and Geraldine E. McCarthy Brown.

Betsy graduated from Fairview High School in 1954. She married Walter G. Lohrer on August 18, 1954, passing a month shy of their 70...

Jul 17, 2024

Curtis A. Falk age 73, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on November 25, 1950 a son of the late Harvey and Bess Mick Falk. 

Curtis was a musician and played bass in several bands. More than anything he loved to ride his motorcycle. 

He is survived by his wife of...

Jul 17, 2024

Mark D. Rembert “Ramrod” “Rammer” age 62, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at AHN St. Vincent after a courageous battle with cancer and tremendous fight with medical issues. 

He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 23, 1961 a son of the late Dennis L. Rembert, Sr. and Lois Medinger Rembert. Mark was Perennial All-Star in Dehaven...

Jul 17, 2024

Carl S. Pamula “Peanuts” age 79, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born in Erie on October 14, 1944 a son of the late Carl and Vivian Caldwell Pamula. 

Carl worked at GE, Erie Ceramic Arts and Marx Toys. 

He enjoyed gambling, his Native Pow Wows and socializing with his family and friends. 

In addition to...

Jul 16, 2024

Wendy Baker Sherman, age 88 of Erie, passed away at her residence, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born in Erie, PA, October 30, 1935, daughter of the late Edward & Madalyn Lochner Baker. 

Wendy was a 1953 graduate of Academy High School and Simmons School of Nursing in 1958. She married S. Samuel Sherman in October of 1959, and moved to Gastonia,...