Obituaries

Dec 19, 2024

Edward J. Murzynski, age 75 of Erie passed away on Thursday December 19, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1949, the son of the late Edward and Louise Caranci Murzynski. 

He was a 1966 graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked as an inspector for the Erie Water Authority. He enjoyed golfing. Ed was a veteran of the US...

Dec 19, 2024

Donna (Porter) Pfeffer, 83, of Fairview, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

She was born on December 13, 1941, the daughter of the late Reid and Mildred (Williams) Porter in Erie.

Donna was a proud 1959 graduate of Girard Union High School. Throughout her life, Donna was known for her dedication to helping others and her deep love for her...

Dec 18, 2024

James Paul "Jim" Nadolny passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the age of 79, at Saint Vincent Hospital. 

Jim was born in Mississippi on October 17, 1945, the son of the late Clarence and Myrtle Branton Nadolny. He spent his childhood in Titusville, PA. Jim cherished his Southern roots and was known to break into the worst Southern accent...

Dec 17, 2024

Margaret A. Braccini Heil age 93 of Erie, PA passed away peacefully December 17, 2024 at Elmwood Gardens. She was born in Erie on August 19, 1931, the daughter of the late Louis Braccini and Matilda Marty Braccini.

Peggy graduated from Academy High School in 1950. She worked for many years as a medical secretary and was well known for her...

Dec 17, 2024

Thomas J. Dolak, age 89, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at home of natural causes. He was born September 25, 1935 in Erie, the son of the late Andrew Dolak II and Sophie (Markiewicz) Bolla.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Tom enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. He retired from Johnson...

Dec 16, 2024

Jeffrey P. Jackson, age 78, of Erie, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. 

Born on June 19, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late W. Paul and Lois C. Kaufman Jackson.

He graduated from Tech Memorial High School and the PA Vocational Rehabilitation in Johnstown, PA. Jeffrey worked at St. Vincent Health Center...

Dec 16, 2024

Marjorie Ann Inderlied age 81, of Fairview, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday

 December 16, 2024 at Manchester Commons.

 She was born in Cleveland, OH on December 27, 1942, a daughter of the late D. William and Marjorie(Ralston) Graves.

 She a graduate of Shaw High School in East Cleveland, OH and attended Kent State University.

 She and her husband were lifelong...

Dec 14, 2024

Paul C. Nunes, Sr., age 96, of Erie passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at AHN St. Vincent. He was born May 31, 1928 in Erie the son of the late Paul L. and Mildred (Jones) Nunes. 

Paul was a graduate of Strong Vincent high school and Gannon College. He had served in the US Navy during WW II. Paul founded...

Dec 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

Mary Alice Waite Pope died on Saturday (12/14/24) at Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA. Mary was born in Peterson, Iowa, on May 6, 1928, to Allen Adin Waite and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Katherine Waite (Unger). 

Upon moving to Erie, Pa, Mary worked as a telephone operator for the General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania. Later she worked for the Greater Erie Community Action...

Dec 14, 2024

Robert Dudley Kelley age 69 of Tidioute, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Harold and Mildred Orr Kelley.

Robert graduated from Alden Central High School in Alden, NY and received an associate's degree in communications from Alfred State College. He served his community...

Dec 14, 2024

Edmund “Ed” Moffat, 84, of Erie, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024.

He was born December 13, 1940 in Cambridge Springs, PA, a son to the late Clarence and Josephine (McCray) Moffat.

Ed’s happy place was being outside at the pond, camping, riding his Harley, and gardening!!! He also loved music, taking long drives, and gathering with friends and family.

In addition to...

Dec 14, 2024

Sharon L. (Hetrick) Roemer, age 76, passed away on December 14, 2024, at Fairview Manor. She was born on June 1, 1948, in Erie to the late Leland and Marion (Cooper) Hetrick.

Sharon graduated from Thiel College in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree and went on to obtain a Certificate of Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She worked as...

Dec 14, 2024

Stephen Philip Hull, 87, of Waterford, passed away Saturday, December 14th, 2024.

He was born December 19th, 1936, in Cadillac, Michigan, a son to the late Harry and Dorothea (Stafford) Hull.

Stephen graduated from Penn State University. He served in the US Army and Navy, retiring as a Staff Sergeant, after 20 years.

Stephen enjoyed photography, traveling, and spending time with family.

In addition...

Dec 13, 2024

Erdine “Dee” Samples, age 91, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024.

She was born in Norfleet, Kentucky on April 7, 1933, the daughter of the late Leon and Versa Ard. She was raised by the late Walter and Carrie Kuzzee of Ottebein, Indiana.

She retired in 1994 from St. Vincent Health Center. As an O.S.B. Olbate, her commitments were...

Dec 12, 2024

Treva passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born on December 28th to the late Charles and Margaret (Huyck) Farrell.

As a child, Treva loved spending time in the country at Grandma Coyle’s farm, often sharing stories with her family of the simpler times and how much fun that was had with very little. 

In the summer...

Dec 12, 2024

Minnie “Min” Johnson, age 95, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 12, 2024, after an extended illness.

She was born on January 12, 1929, in North East, Pennsylvania, to the late James Pelican and Frances Sokolowski.

Min was a compassionate, loving mother who lived a stoic life, and by example-taught her children many essential life...

Dec 12, 2024

Gregory George Inman Jr, age 81, a resident at Regency at South Shore, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Thursday, December 12th, 2024 after an eighteen month battle with cancer. Greg was born in Erie, PA, on December 18, 1942 a son of the late Gregory Inman Sr. (Stepmother – Polly Inman) and Elizabeth (Greenlund) Marino...

Dec 11, 2024

Marcia A. Scott, 87, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

She was born August 14, 1937, in Erie, a daughter to the late Arthur and Rose (Chase) Laird.

Marcia graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She retired from St. John’s School as a housekeeper. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Scott; a...

Dec 9, 2024

Shannon L. Perham (Lewis), born on September 8, 1970, died on December 9, 2024 at the age of 54 after 2 years of battling aggressive cancer at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.

After graduating from Fort Mojave, AZ in 1989, she served in the US Air Force until 1997. Besides her love for her husband and children, her...