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Richard "Ricky" Whetzel
Sep 19, 2025
Richard Whetzel, known affectionately as Ricky, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born on August 15, 1960, in Wheeling, West Virginia, and spent much of his life in New Castle and Sharon, Pennsylvania.
Ricky was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Le’Janae Rickel Whetzel, his mother Betty Simmons, and his...
Charles Louis Martini
Sep 19, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Louis Martini died unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1950, to the late John and Rose (Licato) Martini.
Soon after graduation from Strong Vincent High School in 1968, he joined the Navy where he served as the mail clerk on the USS Saratoga. After returning from the service, he worked as an Independent...
Linda Y. Stiles
Sep 18, 2025
Linda Y. Stiles age 74 of Erie passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Erie on June 15, 1951, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Bertha Lydick Stiles.
Linda attended Fort LeBoeuf High School. She loved her cats, crochet, and embroider, she was so talented. Her biggest joy was her family and being a loving...
Earthee Woodard
Sep 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Earthee Lee Woodard, of Erie, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on September 4, 1942, in Wayne County, Mississippi, the oldest son of the late Richard and Minnie Woodard.
A graduate of Tech Memorial High School, where he was known for his talent on the...
James Martin "Marty" Kerr
Sep 18, 2025
James Martin “Marty” Kerr age 71, of Waterford, known to most as Marty, passed away after a battle with cancer.
He was born in Erie on February 21, 1954, a son of the late James W. and Marion McClellan Kerr.
Marty was a 1972 graduate of McDowell High School and went on to work for his father at Kerr’s Tire Korner. He...
Linda Isaly Russell
Sep 17, 2025
Linda Isaly Russell, age 64, of Girard, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on November 14, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Jack and Elaine Isaly and Mary Lou Williams Isaly.
Linda graduated from Fox Chapel Area High School and went on to earn her associate degree from Carnegie Mellon University. She worked for...
Zelma Jean Cooper
Sep 15, 2025
Zelma Jean Cooper, age 76 , of Erie, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Erie on October 24, 1948, a daughter of the late Howard and Aileen Darr Kerner.
Jeannie worked in administration for the VA Hospital for 22 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla...
Joshua Swanson
Sep 15, 2025
Joshua Swanson, age 47, of Edinboro, PA passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Millcreek, September 3, 1978, to Janet Burdette and the late George Swanson.
Josh was a family man in all ways; he was happiest when he was supporting his children’s sports teams and spending time with them. From coaching Little League,...
Ann Elizabeth Townsend
Sep 12, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Townsend, 87, died Friday, September 12, 2025, at Springhill Senior Living – Oakview in Erie.
Born on September 29, 1938, in Hartford, Connecticut, Ann was the only child of Thelma and Milton Stocking. Ann graduated from Colby College in 1960 and earned her M.Ed. from Central Connecticut State University in 1967.
Ann taught elementary school in Connecticut, Vermont, but primarily...
Mary Ann Snyder
Sep 12, 2025
Mary Ann Elizabeth Bolmanski Snyder, age 78, lost her battle with lung cancer on September 12, 2025.
She was born on January 27, 1947, in Erie, to the late Boleslaus and Valentine (Kazmierczak) Bolmanski.
Mary Ann was a woman with a caring heart that worked in home health care for many years. She never met an animal she didn’t love and took...
Todd A. Kline
Sep 11, 2025
Todd A. Kline, 59, of Willis St., in Millcreek, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, December 12, 1965, a son to the late Joseph E., Sr. and Sophia (Dombrowski) Kline.
Todd enjoyed riding his motorcycle and finding value in items to resell.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Todd is survived by...
Richard H. Brucker
Sep 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard H. Brucker, age of 90, who passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 11, 2025, after a short illness.
Richard was born on December 5, 1934, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Harley and Virginia (Hazelton) Brucker.
After graduating from Lawrence Park High School, Richard worked at...
Victor A. DeSantis
Sep 9, 2025
Victor A. DeSantis, age 88, a resident of Erie passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home. He was born August 2, 1937, in Erie the son of the late James C. and Anna (Riazzi) DeSantis.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Victor had served with the US Army and was retired from the Public Works Engineering...
Beth Adams
Sep 6, 2025
Beth Alyson (Orr) Adams, age 67, of Lake City, passed away on September 6, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born on December 3, 1957, in Erie, PA.
She was preceded in death by her parents Boyd and Wilma Eileen (Huckelbury) Orr, and her brother Dennis Alan Orr.
She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Langston and her husband John of Conneaut, Ohio;...
William Robert Mackey
Sep 6, 2025
William Robert Mackey, age 91, of Erie passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. He was born August 8, 1934, in Erie, the son of the late Arthur and Florence (Frank) Mackey.
William attended St. Andrew Grade School and Strong Vincent High School in Erie. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Air...
Patricia Thomas-Riley
Sep 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Thomas-Riley, aged 70, who passed away on September 5, 2025, at Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Patricia is survived by her niece, Devika Washington (Thomas) of Clayton, NC; her nephew, Terrance Brown (Gina) of Willow Spring, NC; her great niece, Aiyanah Lockhart of Charlotte, NC; her longtime partner, Homer...
Gilbert O. Lewis
Sep 4, 2025
Gilbert O. Lewis, age 83, passed away September 4, 2025 at home. He was born February 17, 1942 in Erie, the son of the late Homer E. and Laura (Walters) Lewis.
Gilbert had served during Vietnam in the US Navy and following his discharge, he had been a welder and grape farmer while living in North East. He later was a...
William Heard, Sr.
Sep 4, 2025
William Heard, Sr., age 103, of Erie, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 13, 1922, he was the son of the late Willie and Annie Mae Heard.
A proud veteran, William served honorably in the United States Army during World War II. Following his service, he enjoyed a distinguished...
Bartholomew "Bart" Prozzoly
Sep 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bartholomew “Bart” Prozzoly, age 83, on September 4, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after a short illness.
He was born on May 13, 1942, in Pittsburgh, to the late Sam and Clara (Novelli) Prozzoly.
After graduating from Carnegie High School in 1960, Bart proudly served in the United...
Donna Jean Munch
Sep 4, 2025
Donna Jean Munch, age 64, of Cranesville, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2025, at Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital, as a result of a horseback riding accident in Kelly Pines, Marionville, PA.
She was born on April 12, 1961, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Donald and Kathleen Bleil Perry
Donna graduated from Fairview High School in 1979. She worked...
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