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Gerald E. Watson
Dec 31, 2024
Gerald E. “Jerry” Watson, age 74, passed away on New Year’s Eve at UPMC Hamot Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born on July 11, 1950, in Erie, to the late Leonard W. and Esther (Ebner) Watson.
Gerry loved being a mechanic and working on cars. He was known to his friends as “Einstein”. He will be greatly missed by his...
Hugh Robert Thompson
Dec 31, 2024
Hugh Robert Thompson, 70, of Erie, passed away on December 31st after a short illness but a long and fulfilling life. He was proceeded in death by his daughter, Lauren Thompson, parents, Hugh and Elizabeth Thompson, two older sisters, Marjorie Mellor and Florence Thompson and a younger brother, Ronald Thompson. Survivors include his wife of 47 years and best friend,...
David Zdunski
Dec 30, 2024
David Zdunski, 74, of Erie PA, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Dec. 30, 2024. David was born on Oct. 25, 1950, to the late Edward and Genevieve Zdunski. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
David was married to his devoted wife, Judy, for an incredible 50 years. Together, they built a beautiful family. He is...
Mary Schneider
Dec 30, 2024
Mary Schneider, age 74, of Girard, passed away on Monday December 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Brookville, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1950, a daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Walmer Kunselman.
Mary attended school in the Wattsburg Area School District. She worked at Plastek for 40 years until retirement. She enjoyed camping and...
Mary Scolio
Dec 29, 2024
Mary Quinn Scolio, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024. She was born in Erie on May 3, 1927, the daughter of Francis Bernard and Mary Harrington Quinn, and stepdaughter of Florence Weschler Quinn.
Mary graduated from Mercyhurst High School and from Trinity College in Washington D.C., subsequently teaching math at Academy High School. Mary was a member of...
Lisa Helen Baronner
Dec 29, 2024
Lisa Helen Baronner, age 64, passed away on Sunday December 29, 2024. She was born in Erie on August 25, 1960 to Marilyn and the late Samuel Garwig.
Lisa graduated from Harborcreek High School in 1978, went to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She worked as a career social worker, beginning at...
H. Kenneth Marshall
Dec 28, 2024
H. Kenneth Marshall, 81 years old, of Millcreek Township, Erie, PA went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2024 at Hamot Hospital. He was born December 27, 1943 to Kenneth C. and Helen A. Marshall of Beaver, PA.
Ken (he always went by Ken) graduated from Beaver Area High School in 1961. He majored in Psychology and Physical Education...
Brenda Hart
Dec 27, 2024
Brenda McGrath Hart, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at her residence.
She was born on January 6, 1949 in Erie, the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Shearer McGrath.
Brenda graduated from McDowell High School. She was a very talented artist, and her work could be seen through Erie including on the walls of Sarah...
Robert B. Martin
Dec 26, 2024
Robert “Bob” Martin, aged 86, formerly from Girard, PA, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was born on July 27, 1938, to LeRoy “Chip” Martin and Kathryn “Kay” Leingang Martin.
Bob, also known as Whitey to his friends, or Uncle Bubbles to his family, was a 1956 graduate from Rice Ave Union High School in Girard....
Stanley J. Jablonka
Dec 25, 2024
Stanley J. Jablonka, age 85, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Saint Vincent Heath Center.
He was born in Lublin, Poland on September 9, 1939, a son of the late John and Stefany Michalak Jablonka. He worked as a grinder at Erie Bronze and Aluminum for 33 years until retirement. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He...
Joseph A. Benacci
Dec 24, 2024
Joseph A. Benacci age 90 of Fairview passed away on Tuesday December 24, 2024 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by family. He was born in Erie on April 9, 1934, a son of the late Joseph A. and Catherine DeDionisio Benacci.
Joe was a graduate of Millcreek High School where he played football and basketball and attended Penn State at Behrend College...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Pons-Stefanik
Dec 23, 2024
Elizabeth "Betsy" Pons-Stefanik Age 82, of Erie, PA passed into the presence of the Lord on December 23, 2024. Born February 24, 1942, in Wilmington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey Canover Pons and Elizabeth Glennie Briggs Pons.
Betsy was a graduate of Hanover High School in Wilmington, NC and the University of South Carolina. She spent five...
Darlene L. Henderson
Dec 23, 2024
Darlene L. Henderson departed from this world peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on May 22, 1952, in Milan, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph Springer and Joyce Ragland.
Darlene was raised by her loving foster parents, the late Florence and Frank Delaney and graduated from Sandusky High School. She raised her own family in...
Alexis Durst
Dec 23, 2024
Alexis Mayr Durst, age 31, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024.
She was born in Coral Springs FL on March 22, 1993 a daughter of Matt Durst and Suzanne Durst.
She graduated from Estero High School in FL and worked as a medical receptionist.
Alexis loved spending time at the beach where she enjoyed paddle boarding and fishing. She loved spending time...
Melinda Smith
Dec 23, 2024
Melinda A. Smith, age 74, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Columbus, OH on July 31, 1950 to the late Thurman Holub and Phyllis Carter Holub.
Melinda was a dedicated mother and loved her family, she enjoyed driving around the peninsula, and was talented at sewing. Melinda loved her two dogs, Cocoa...
Beverly Ann (Whitney) Cole
Dec 23, 2024
Beverly Ann (Whitney) Cole, age 70, of Wattsburg, PA, passed away on December 23, 2024, peacefully in her home. Beverly was born on October 21, 1954, to the late Edwin Sr. and Eleanor Jane Whitney. Beverly is survived by her ex-husband Vincent Cole and children, Michaleen Newton (Danny), Vincent Cole II (Jennifer), William Cole and Timothy Cole, her brother Ed...
Mary Ann Smith
Dec 21, 2024
MaryAnn Smith (DuFosse) - Age 82, of Erie - passed away on December 21st 2024 at home surrounded by loving family.
She was born July 25th, 1942, in North East, Pennsylvania; the daughter of Constance and Christine (Jensen) DuFosse.
MaryAnn attended North East High School, during which time she met and married David Smith in September of 1958. Together they had three...
Vance Douglas Payne
Dec 21, 2024
Vance Douglas Payne, age 81, of Fairview, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Saint Vincent Heath Center.
He was born in Erie on May 11, 1943, a son of the late Vance P. and Shirley Root Payne. He served as a mechanic in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1969. After...
Ollie Ramell Shafer
Dec 21, 2024
Ollie Ramell Shafer of Erie age 85 passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
She was born in Albemarle, NC, on August 6th, 1939, the daughter of the late Coy and Lucy Brown Wise.
Ollie graduated from Eastern High School in Washington D.C. in 1957. She was employed as a secretary at Saint Vincent Health Center, First Federal Savings and Loan Association...
Debra M. Mercer
Dec 19, 2024
Debra M. (D’Aurora) Mercer, age 69, of Erie passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at AHN St. Vincent. She was born June 24, 1955 in Erie the daughter of the late James J. and Anna (Saturday) D’Aurora.
A lifelong resident of Erie, she had worked as a teacher’s aide with the Erie School District. Debra also enjoyed playing bingo and visiting...
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