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Ila M. Jeffries
Mar 8, 2024
Ila M. Jeffries age 91, of Millcreek, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at LECOM Senior Living.She was born in Olean, NY on August 18, 1932 a daughter of the late Leo and Doris Marks Ferry.Ila enjoyed sewing, crocheting and doing crafts. She was an excellent homemaker and no matter when it was she would always ask “are you...
Thomas Clark
Mar 8, 2024
Thomas Clark, age 73, formerly of Erie, passed away at his residence in El Paso, TX on March 8, 2024 after succumbing to a lengthy illness.He was born in Erie, PA on March 2, 1951 to the late Wilford and Loretta Clark. Tom graduated from Cathedral Prep High School. He attended Penn State Behrend and graduated from Mercyhurst College with...
Thomas Edward Chaffee
Mar 8, 2024
Thomas Edward Chaffee, age 76, world traveler of Erie, Binghampton, NY, South Padre Island and Nueve Necaxa Mexico, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024 at LECOM Senior Living. He was born in Johnson City, NY on September 9, 1947, a son of the late John Frank and Marguerite Treat Chaffee.Tom graduated from Chenango Valley Junior/Senior High School, class of...
Gayle Marie Boling Smith Buterbaugh
Mar 7, 2024
Gayle Marie Boling Smith Buterbaugh, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She was born on June 11, 1948, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Ronald R. and Donna Mae Eisert Boling.
Gayle was a graduate of Pleasant View High School, Class of 1968, in Grove City, Ohio. She worked as an inspector for Alliance...
Mary Louise Pellow
Mar 7, 2024
Mary Louise Pellow, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at her residence after a short illness.She was born, in Erie, on March 11, 1953, a daughter of the late Theodore and Mildred (Ladner) Nestor. She worked as a crossing guard for the City of Erie and in the cafeteria for the Erie City School District. She...
Charles "Chuck" Harris
Mar 6, 2024
Charles (Chuck) D. Harris, age 75, of Fairview, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday March 6, 2024. He was born in Erie on October 4, 1948, a son of the late Charles J. and Mary C. Harris.Chuck will be remembered as a true gentleman, always seeing the good in everyone and everything. He put his whole...
Betty L. Fairchild
Mar 6, 2024
Betty L. Fairchild, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday March 6, 2024.
She was born in Girard, OH on June 26, 1934, a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Higgins) Laase.
She attended Strong Vincent High School and studied criminal justice and psychology at Mercyhurst College. She worked for the American Red Cross during Operation Desert Storm,...
Juanita H. Loveranes
Mar 5, 2024
Juanita H. LoveranesBeloved wife, mom and Nana, Juanita Helen Hidalgo Loveranes, left her earthly life peacefully in her sleep at her home in Erie, PA in the early morning hours of March 5, 2024.Juanita, known by many sobriquets: Nita, Nitz, Helen, Janet (Jah-net), was born in San Felipe, Pangasinan Province, Philippines on June 26, 1944, the daughter of Leon M....
David C. Nerthling
Mar 5, 2024
David C. Nerthling, “Nerth”, 63, of Fairview, PA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 5 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie to the late Carl H. and Helen L. Nerthling. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Doug and is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Chris and his four sons,...
Kelly Lynn Culp
Mar 4, 2024
Kelly Lynn Culp, age 54, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 4, 2024, after a short illness.
She was born on New Year’s Eve in 1969, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to George Ambrose and the late Jennifer Lamaye Ambrose.
Kelly was a graduate of East High School. Over the years, she would further her education at...
James Haskins
Mar 3, 2024
James Haskins, age 78, passed peacefully into the arms of God on March 3, 2024. He was born in Lawrence Park, PA on April 21, 1945, the son of Howard and Viola Mae Haskins. Jim will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.Growing up in Lawrence Park, Jim graduated from Lawrence Park High School in 1963, where...
Susan Jane Wilber
Mar 2, 2024
Susan Jane Wilber died March 2, 2024. She was born in Brigham City, UT, the daughter of Lt. Col. Stanley and Mary Jane (Young) Wilber. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, David.
She attended Michigan State University and graduated from Western Michigan University, magna cum laude, in 1976. She worked in paper coatings research,...
Anthony Stuczynski
Mar 2, 2024
Anthony “Rick” Richard Stuczynski, 62, went home to Heaven on March 2, 2024.
Rick was born on June 10, 1961, in Erie, Pennsylvania to Richard “Dick” M. and Kathleen (Jares) Stuczynski. Rick grew up in Greene Township and loved his childhood out in the country. The Stu siblings ruled the neighborhood as they rode bikes until dark, built snow forts and...
Chester "Larry" Cerbach
Mar 2, 2024
Chester “Larry” Cerbach age 78, died Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Edinboro Manor.Born in Canonsburg, PA on January 18th, 1946 the son of the late Stella Jenny Elewski and Chester Edward Cerbach.He graduated from Pittsburgh Business School and Tri-State.Larry worked at Erie Insurance for 19 years in the Personal Lines Division. He enjoyed going to the YMCA and spending time...
Ruth Marie Shapter
Mar 2, 2024
Ruth Marie (Lambert) Shapter, a resident of Erie for 63 years, died March 2, 2024 at St. Mary’s Home Asbury. She was 102 years old, born at home in Ironton, Ohio on August 7, 1921, the sixth of ten children born to Richard S. and Anna E. (Lyon) Lambert. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband...
Samuel Ward, Jr.
Mar 1, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Samuel Ward Jr., who departed from this world on March 1, 2024. Samuel, a proud graduate of Academy High School, furthered his education at Gannon University, and later, he graduated from the Mercyhurst University Municipal Police Training Academy.
A dedicated family man, Samuel leaves behind a legacy of love, commitment,...
Patricia J. Carrick Cadiz
Feb 28, 2024
Patricia J. Carrick/Cadiz, age 86, Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Forestview.She was born in Erie on December 28, 1937, the daughter of Mary Pianka McCallion and the late Maurice J. “Six” McCallion. She was a graduate of St. Benedict’s Academy and Middlesex Community College.She had been employed as a manager in the Ladies Dept. at K-Mart and...
Kathleen A. Brown
Feb 28, 2024
Kathleen A. Brown, age 73, of Erie passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born January 24, 1951 in Erie the daughter of the late Thomas and Edith (D’Aurora) Brown.
Kathleen worked for 39 years as a dispatcher with the Erie Police Department and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church. She...
Connor Young
Feb 28, 2024
Connor Young, age 7 months, of West Springfield passed away on Wednesday February 28, 2024, at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, surrounded by his family after a two-week battle with streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis.
He was born in Erie on July 17, 2023, the son of Coltyn Young and Sarah Manross.
Connor was a premature happy baby, growing into a happy,...
Elaina M. Johnson
Feb 27, 2024
Mother Elaina M. Johnson, 62, passed away on February 27th, 2024. She was born January 1st, 1962 in Bronx, NY., daughter of Emerison and Betty M. Johnson. She was a high honor graduate of Collegiate Academy, Class of 1979, partaking in Cheerleading, Allstate Cheerleading Championships, and Track and Field.
Mother Elaina began working at Saint Vincent Hospital In 1984 then shortly...
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