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Rose Marie Wurst
May 26, 2024
Rose Marie (Kaiser) Wurst, age 97, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Greenfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, after a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 9, 1926, in Erie, the daughter of Paul King and Marie Kaiser.
Rose attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She had many talents including creating flower arrangements from...
Dorothy (Shoff) Rennie
May 24, 2024
Dorothy (Shoff) Rennie, age 96 of Erie passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 with her family at her side. She was born May 6, 1928 in Wilmore, PA the daughter of the late Firman and Mildred (Skelly) Shoff.Dorothy attended Villa Maria College where she received her teaching degree and continued her education at Edinboro University obtaining her Master in Reading...
Mary J. Ferrare
May 23, 2024
Mary J. Ferrare, age 64, of Erie, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, October 21, 1959, a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Rice Vogt. Mary was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She loved shopping, especially flea markets and garage sales. Mary adored her grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time...
Shannon Lee Tolley
May 22, 2024
Shannon Lee Tolley age, 51, of Edinboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at UPMC Hamot.She was born in Erie on March 2, 1973 a daughter of Marshall and Cynthia Saccamozzone Tolley.Shannon graduated from McDowell High School.Shannon was a very head strong and determined woman with a sense of humor that rarely failed to make everyone in the room...
Tammy Kay Morgan
May 21, 2024
Tammy Kay Morgan, age 58 of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, while vacationing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. She was born in Erie on June 2, 1965.Tammy was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Penn State Behrend College.For over 18 years Tammy was the Manager of the Knights...
Ernestine Ratcliff
May 21, 2024
Ernestine Ratcliff, age 68, of Erie passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Erie, June 15, 1955, to the late Lucius and Ernestine Simmons Glover.
Ernestine was a nurse’s aide, and a union advocate for SEIU and ASME. She loved spending time with family and going to the casino.
She is survived by her husband, Jonathan...
Robert J. "Bob" McCall
May 21, 2024
Robert J. “Bob” McCall, age 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 21st. Bob was born on June 8, 1941 in Erie, a son of the late Raymond and Mildred Stabline McCall. He is a 1961 graduate of Academy High School and served in the U.S. Army. He owned the A&B Tavern...
Michael Trefonoff
May 20, 2024
Michael Trefonoff, age 52, of Erie passed away Monday, May 20, 2024. He was born in Erie on January 22, 1972 the son of Melvin Trefonoff and Sandra Lowzowski Trefonoff.Michael was a graduate of Harborcreek High School and had worked various jobs in the Erie area including heating and cooling companies.Besides his father, Michael is survived by 2 sons, Tanner...
Kathleen A. McCloskey
May 19, 2024
Kathleen A. McCloskey, age 76, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at her residence, after a courageous battle with ALS.
She was born in Erie on August 9, 1947, a daughter of the late James T. and Marjorie Haas McCloskey.
Kathy was a graduate of Mercyhurst Prep and Edinboro University with her master’s degree in Elementary...
Anyiah Starr McCray
May 18, 2024
Anyiah Starr McCray age 9, of Millcreek passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 after living with Epilepsy and Dravet Syndrome since she was 3 months old.
She was born in Erie on April 20, 2015 a daughter of William McCray and Alicia Markham.
She was attending Asbury Elementary School.
Anyiah loved anything and everything pink. She especially loved spending time with all...
Joanne D. (Sedwick) Kurczewski
May 17, 2024
Joanne D. (Sedwick) Kurczewski, age 91, of Erie, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at LECOM Presque Isle Nursing and Rehabilitation following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 13, 1932, in Erie, to the late Chester and Virginia (Zielinski) Sedwick. As Joanne raised her family, she was always busy with any one of her many interests and talents. She...
Carmine "Carmie" Talarico
May 15, 2024
Carmine Talarico, age 99 years, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, with her children by her side. She was born on May 8, 1925, daughter of the late Salvatore and Lucia Sabatino LaFuria. Her mother passed away when she was 8 years old and, while her father worked long hours at a local foundry, she was raised by her...
Michael G. Westman, Sr.
May 15, 2024
Michael G. Westman, Sr., age 69, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on July 7, 1954, in Erie, a son of the late Gerald and Betty Lintelman Westman. Michael was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and worked as a mechanic for various shops all his life. He...
Ruth M. Hinkson
May 14, 2024
Ruth Margaret Hinkson age 99, of Erie, and formerly at the Regency, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Elmwood Gardens.
She was born in Wesleyville, Pa on September 17, 1924, a daughter of the late John, Sr. and Loretta Bevernitz Shover.
She was a graduate of McKean High School.
Ruth had been employed at Lord Manufacturing and at the Millcreek School...
Gene Hough
May 13, 2024
Gene Hough, age 83, of Girard Pennsylvania, a dedicated educator and family man, entered eternal rest on May 13, 2024.
He was born on February 21, 1941, in Kittanning Pennsylvania., the son of the late Edwin and Genevieve (McCartan) Hough. He was a long-time member of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church in Girard, Pennsylvania and Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in...
Carol Ruth Zacks
May 11, 2024
Carol Ruth Zacks was born October 31, 1951, in Erie, PA. She was the only daughter of the late Edward A. Zacks and Ruth Hanauer Zacks. She died May 11, 2024, in North Fort Myers, Florida.
Carol loved nature and was happiest with her horses and dogs or working in her vegetable garden. She enjoyed plants and had them all...
Margaret "Peggy" Held
May 11, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” (Kelsey) Held, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Erie on October 18, 1933, the daughter of the late Dudley and Margaret (Short) Kelsey.A longtime resident of Erie, Peggy attended Villa Maria grade school and Mercyhurst Prep. After graduating from Mercyhurst College, she began her...
William DeForest Reese
May 11, 2024
William "Bill" DeForest Reese, 94, of Erie, Pennsylvania, met his Savior peacefully on May 11, 2024, surrounded by his family, music, and love. Born on August 27, 1929, Bill graduated from North East High School, and subsequently served as a bandsman in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era, playing tuba with the 28th Division Band and U.S. Army...
Diana S. Walker Jones
May 11, 2024
Diana Walker Jones, age 74, of Erie, formerly of Waterford, passed away at her residence, Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on May 10, 1950, in London, England, the daughter of the late Arthur and Vilma Watts Harris.
She was employed by Rite Aide, LECOM, St. Vincent Health Center and Hamot Hospital as well as the High & Dry...
Charles Pursell
May 10, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Pursell, Sr., age 88, passed away on Friday May 10, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Girard, PA on September 22, 1935, the son of the late Roy and Gladys Keep Pursell.
Charlie served in the United States Air Force from 1954 until 1962. He went on to work as a Mold Finisher at Reddog/PHB for 25...
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