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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania  & Surrounding Areas

Sharyn Roberts

Sharyn Roberts

Sep 13, 2024

Sharyn Roberts, age 72, of Erie, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. 

She was born in Erie on February 1, 1952 to the late Richard and Doris Volk Seachrist. 

Sharyn was a graduate of Girard High School and attended Mercyhurst and Gannon University. 

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school, was a preschool aide and...

Lorraine Sue "Lori" Loper

Lorraine Sue "Lori" Loper

Sep 12, 2024

Lori passed away September 12, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie and was the daughter of Donald and Lila Loper. 

She is survived by her brother, Larry Loper and sister, Gail (Loper) Healy and their respective spouses, Kathleen and Steve.

 Lori was a gregarious, fun-loving, hard-working, strong woman known for a sarcastic sense of humor that would have...

Thomas E. McGinnis, Jr.

Thomas E. McGinnis, Jr.

Sep 12, 2024

Thomas E. McGinnis Jr. age 85 of Fairview, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on April 4, 1939 a son of the late Thomas Edward and Shannon McGinnis Sr.

Tom was a graduate of McDowell High School in 1958 where he proudly played: football, basketball, and baseball, then he went on to serve in...

Joanne Rose Amiel

Joanne Rose Amiel

Sep 12, 2024

Today we bury not just one of G-d’s greatest gifts to us all, but a queen, the queen of our hearts. She lit up a room & your heart with her smile and brought the light into any gloomy day. Her quick wit and occasional (daily) sarcasm could turn almost any situation into one appropriate for roaring laughter.

Though in life...

Richard R. Koeck

Richard R. Koeck

Sep 12, 2024

Richard R. “Dick” Koeck, age 99, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Springhill Retirement Community, ten days short of his 100th birthday.

Born on September 22, 1924, he was a son of the late Joseph and Regina Schemmel Koeck. 

Dick graduated from Strong Vincent High School in June 1942. He then attended Penn State College where he was...

Brandon John Kendra

Brandon John Kendra

Sep 11, 2024

Brandon John Kendra, age 38, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.He was born on October 2, 1985, in Erie, the only son of Mark and Carol (Dunn) Kendra.

Brandon graduated from McDowell High School and most recently he worked as a laborer at Frontier Lumber. He will be remembered for his contagious laugh, huge...

Martin H. Buchman

Martin H. Buchman

Sep 9, 2024

Martin H. Buchman, son of Morton Buchman and Helen Adler Buchman, was born in Cleveland, OH on November 18, 1935. After living a full life, surrounded by his loving family he transitioned peacefully from this world on September 9, 2024, at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents, and beloved sister, Barbara Buchman Snoek.

 

Martin is...

Christine M. Fasenmyer

Christine M. Fasenmyer

Sep 9, 2024

Christine M. (Norman) Fasenmyer, age 67, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Erie, PA, on March 3, 1957, to the late John and Betty Fischer Norman.

Christine was a 1975 graduate of Iroquois High School, and later earned a two year degree from Louisiana Technical Institute....

Ruth Shindledecker

Ruth Shindledecker

Sep 7, 2024

Ruth Shindledecker, age 78, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, leaving behind her large family. She was born in Uniontown, PA, a daughter of the late William and Ester Carraway. Ruth was a member of the Gospel Hill Garden Club in Erie. 

She is survived by her sons, David (Marina) Shindledecker and Craig...

Julian Gabriel "Juju" Roberts

Julian Gabriel "Juju" Roberts

Sep 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our sweet Julian Gabriel “Juju” Roberts, who left us too soon on September 6th, 2024, at just 4 years old. Juju was born on July 15th, 2020, and in his short time with us, he brought so much joy, love, and laughter to everyone he met.

Juju was a little ball of energy...

Joan Margaret DiRienzo

Joan Margaret DiRienzo

Sep 6, 2024

Joan Margaret Paszko DiRienzo age 87 passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024

She was born on October 29, 1936 in Erie to the late John and Mary Schwartz Paszko. 

Joan graduated from St. Benedict’s Academy in 1954 and then earned a Master’s degree in Nursing from St. Joseph School of Nursing. She worked for 38 years at AHN St. Vincent Hospital,...

Robert Roger Helmbrecht

Robert Roger Helmbrecht

Sep 6, 2024

Robert R. Helmbrecht, age 90, of West Springfield, passed away on Friday September 6, 2024, at Fairview Manor.

He was born in North Springfield on March 2, 1934, a son of the late Frank and Georgia Gasch Helmbrecht. He was a graduate of West Springfield High School and after serving in the US Navy, worked for ESAB, now known as Dow...

Michelle Sue Hanson

Michelle Sue Hanson

Sep 5, 2024

Michelle Sue Hanson was born in Erie, PA on September 4, 1984 and passed away on September 5, 2024. She had lived at 6170 Clark Rd. and 762 East 9th St in Erie.

Michelle was preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Sue and Megan Sue Hanson, as well as grandparents on both sides of the family.

She worked at IntegraCare Senior...

William J. Vorsheck, Jr.

William J. Vorsheck, Jr.

Sep 5, 2024

How do you write about a life too big for words? Words seem so small against the shadow of a mountain. For those who knew the iconic, immeasurable, immovable force of nature that was William J. Vorsheck, Jr, novels would fall short. On Thursday, September 5th, 2024, the world lost a giant. The kind of man for whom stories are...

Ruth Thoma Oster Andrews

Ruth Thoma Oster Andrews

Sep 4, 2024

Ruth was born in Meadville, PA on 6/2/1930 and died peacefully in her home in Corry, PA, 9/4/2024. In-between those times Ruth lived in Conneaut Lake, PA, North Carolina, Cleveland, Chicago, Aguascalientes (Mexico) and Findley Lake, NY.

Memorial Service: Sunday, May 4th at 2 pm, Clymer Hill Reformed Church, Clymer, NY 

Refreshments served after in the social room downstairs

Completed biography coming soon!...

Curtis Aggers

Curtis Aggers

Sep 3, 2024

Curtis (Curt) Aggers, age 92, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, at Manchester Commons.

He was born in McKean March 1, 1932. He was the son of the late August and Elma (Porter) Aggers. He lived in McKean most of his life. 

Curt was a graduate of McKean Joint High. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....

Judy Lynn Ross

Judy Lynn Ross

Sep 3, 2024

Judy Lynn Ross, age 67, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Conneaut OH on July 12, 1957, a daughter of the late Lawrence Eaton and June Waldo Eaton Pohl. 

Judy graduated from Northwestern High School and worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant and Operating Room Tech at St. Vincent Hospital...

Natalie C. Brown

Natalie C. Brown

Sep 2, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Natalie C. Brown, who passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, at the age of 90, at UPMC Hamot Hospital surrounded by her family. 

Natalie was born on September 24, 1933, in Erie, PA, to the late Wilmot F. and Donna (Lewis) Collins.

Natalie was a dedicated educator who touched the lives of countless...

Kammy Kay Chase

Kammy Kay Chase

Sep 2, 2024

Kammy Kay Chase, age 61, passed on Monday, September 2, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 12, 1962, in Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Kammy enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids, especially having them all in one place. She looked forward to cheering on her grandkids in their dance performances and football games …....

David L. Mercer

David L. Mercer

Aug 31, 2024

David L. Mercer, age 69, of Erie passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at AHN St. Vincent. He was born July 27, 1955 in Weirton, W.VA the son of the late Earl Mercer and Mary (Highley) Burskey. 

David was a US Army veteran and was a school bus driver for the Erie School District

He was an avid golfer and always enjoyed...

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