Obituaries

Family Members In Our Care

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

Victoria De Coursey

Victoria De Coursey

Feb 25, 2024

Victoria Milano De Coursey was born October 26, 1924 and passed away peacefully with her family around her on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Victoria was the daughter of Archaele and Victoria Milano.

She worked at the Erie Times News, Reed Manufacturing, and retired after working in admissions at Hamot for many years. 

A lifelong resident of Erie, she was married for 61...

Christopher Michael Ritter

Christopher Michael Ritter

Feb 24, 2024

Christopher Michael Ritter, age 38, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio and formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital.  

He was born in Erie on July 18, 1985 to David J. and Gayle J. Ballman Ritter.

Christopher graduated from Central High School in 2003 and then earned his Welding Degree from Erie Institute of...

Jacqueline K. DeHart

Jacqueline K. DeHart

Feb 24, 2024

Jacqueline K. DeHart, age 80, of Erie, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2024. 

She was born in Erie on July 25, 1943, a daughter of the late June Forbes. Jackie graduated from McDowell High School. She married her high school Sweetheart, Robert Carl DeHart, in 1960. She worked as a secretary at Grandview Elementary School for over 20 years. 

In addition...

John G. "Jack" Wood

John G. "Jack" Wood

Feb 23, 2024

John G. (Jack) Wood, age 72, of Erie passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home. He was born October 16, 1951 in Erie the son of the late James G. and Kathryn (Knapp) Wood. A lifelong resident of Erie, Jack worked as a carpenter, most recently with Dave Colona Construction and South One Supply. Jack was a member...

Susan D. Wurzbach

Susan D. Wurzbach

Feb 23, 2024

Susan D. Wurzbach, age 80, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, after a ten year battle with cancer.

She was born in Erie, PA on July 1, 1943, a daughter to the late Albert and Elise Wurzbach.

Sue graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1961 and Mercyhurst College in 1965, where she received a B.A. Degree in Education. She taught...

Mitzi (Miriam) Radov Kerness

Mitzi (Miriam) Radov Kerness

Feb 22, 2024

Mitzi (Miriam) Radov Kerness, age 92, of Erie and Florida, passed away February 22, 2024, in Florida.

She was born in Erie, PA on November 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Morris P. and Luba Levine Radov. Mitzi graduated from Academy High School and attended the University of Miami; she was co-owner of Compleat Kitchen, as well as a realtor....

Lorraine A. Millen

Lorraine A. Millen

Feb 21, 2024

Lorraine A. Millen, age 59, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.   She was born in Yonkers, NY, December 29, 1964, a daughter of Lorraine Coughlin and the late Leslie Coughlin.   She worked for IMB as a Global Commodities Manager.  A devoted wife and mother she enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Jaliyah B. Spain

Jaliyah B. Spain

Feb 19, 2024

Jaliyah B. Spain, age 3 months, passed away on February 19, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on October 29, 2023 to her loving parents, Samantha Nicolia and Jayvon Spain. 

Jaliyah was a beautiful blessing and completed our family. If you were having a bad day and saw her she would brighten it right up. Her smile...

Sally Jane Davis

Sally Jane Davis

Feb 19, 2024

Sally Jane Davis, age 82, passed away on Monday February 19, 2024, at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Girard, Pennsylvania with her husband of nearly 65 years by her side.

She was born in Warren Pennsylvania on June 30, 1941, to the late Harold and Romaine (Gantz) Griggs. 

After graduating from Eisenhower High School, she married Carl M. Davis and moved to Fairview...

Ebbo Skadhauge, Jr.

Ebbo Skadhauge, Jr.

Feb 19, 2024

Ebbo Skadhauge, Jr. age 73 passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on March 9, 1950 to the late Ebbo and Shirley A. Sullivan Skadhauge.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School, in 1968 and worked for 38 years as a Brazer at American Sterilizer. Ebbo served in the US Navy from 1968-1972....

Mary T. Clark

Mary T. Clark

Feb 16, 2024

Mary T. McCabe Clark of Lake City, PA passed away on February 16, 2024.

Born on August 10, 1930, in Meadville, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosemary McCabe.

A proud graduate of Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Mary also pursued higher education for two years at Mercyhurst College.

Mary's life was enriched by the love and companionship of her late husband,...

Kathleen Ann Lupton

Kathleen Ann Lupton

Feb 14, 2024

Kathleen Ann Lupton age 73, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. 

Those who knew her loved her and she cherished her family and friends. 

Kathleen is preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette Arndt; her father, James Arndt (Nancy); a brother, Matthew Arndt (Diane) and her two beautiful children, Sean Siira and Michelle (King) Siira. 

Kathleen is survived by...

Martha Gray

Martha Gray

Feb 13, 2024

Martha Gray age 91, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her residence.

She was born in Armstrong County on August 5, 1932, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ida Roudybush Boney. 

Martha worked at Sarah A. Reed and in private care for several families. 

She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church. 

Martha enjoyed gardening and attending church....

Vivian Leigh Karuba

Vivian Leigh Karuba

Feb 11, 2024

Vivian Leigh Karuba, age 61 of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2024 from natural causes. She was born October 26, 1962 in Erie the daughter of the late Mark and Nancy (Simon) Karuba. 

Vivian had worked in early child care development and was known for her kind heart.

She was a member of the Russian Orthodox Church of the...

Shirley Mae Davis

Shirley Mae Davis

Feb 11, 2024

Shirley Mae Davis, age 91, passed away on Sunday 11 February 2024. 

She loved beauty, adventure, lively conversation, and her family. She was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, on May 13, 1932, to the late Donald and Lois B. (Templeton) Kuns. 

She was an identical twin. She and her sister, Sharon, and her brother Doug, spent their summers in Almont, North Dakota,...

Gene F. Sonney

Gene F. Sonney

Feb 11, 2024

Gene F. Sonney, age 97, of Girard, passed away February 11, 2024, at Spring Hill Forest View.

He was born in Mt. Jewett, PA on September 24, 1926, a son to the late Donald A. and Minerva Trimble Sonney.

He attended Harborcreek High School and went on to serve in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre on the destroyer...

Irene H. Mazzocco

Irene H. Mazzocco

Feb 11, 2024

Irene H. (Zmijewski) Mazzocco, age 85, of Erie passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born on October 23, 1938, a daughter of the late Witold and Anna (Zalewska) Zmijewski. 

Irene was very artistic, she studied with Joseph Plavcan while attending Erie Technical High School. She loved and never missed any family gathering, enjoyed playing cards,...

Charles Ford II

Charles Ford II

Feb 10, 2024

Charles Ford II “Buddy” “Chuck”, age 43, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born in Erie, December 19, 1980 to Charles Ford, and Linda Belczyk Ford. 

Charles loved spending time with his children, he enjoyed video games, traveling, and spending time outdoors. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Alyssa Greene. 

Charles...

Shirley Rose Taccone

Shirley Rose Taccone

Feb 10, 2024

Shirley Rose Taccone

Shirley Rose Taccone, 98, of Harborcreek passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 28,1925 to Marion and Hazel (Mattina) Taccone. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Marion and Donald, and her beloved husband Russell Taccone, to whom she was married for...

James S. Barger

James S. Barger

Feb 9, 2024

James S. Barger, age 78, of Erie, passed away on Friday February 9, 2024, at UPMC Hamot.   He was born on December 31,1945 in Dayton, OH to the late Frank G. and Nellie French Barger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Hazel McCloskey.

Jim is survived by his brother, Frank Barger of SC; his...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

griefsteps-logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.