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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
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...
Janet Ann Eisert
Feb 27, 2024
Janet Ann (Flynn) Eisert age 85, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at St. Vincent.
She was born in Erie, PA on March 2, 1938, daughter of the late James E. Flynn and Cloella (Kuntz) Flynn.
She attended Sacred Heart School and Villa Maria Academy and graduated from Boca Ciega High School in St. Petersburg, FL.
Shortly after graduating high...
Sharon Muse
Feb 27, 2024
Sharon L. (Vincent) Muse, age 73 0f Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
She was born in Erie, PA on June 24, 1950, a daughter of the late James Martin Vincent and Mary Jane (Anderson) Vincent.
She was a graduate of McDowell Senior High School and Erie Business College. Sharon enjoyed camping, travel, was an avid golfer and contributing to...
Jean Warren Smith
Feb 27, 2024
Jean (Warren) Smith, age 88 of Erie, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Born in Geneva, PA on June 8, 1935, of the late Carl and Mildred (Adsit) Warren.
Jean graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in 1953. She married Richard N. Smith Sr. in 1953. Jean enjoyed raising her four children, as well as extra activities that included...
Carl F. Lupp
Feb 27, 2024
Carl F. Lupp, age 93 passed away on February 27, 2024 at PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home. He was born in Erie, PA on June 6, 1930 to the late Carl and Helen (Grucza) Lupp. He grew up in Erie and attended schools in both the Erie and North East, PA school districts.
Carl served in the US Navy for four...
Susanne Marie Thomas
Feb 27, 2024
Susanne Marie Thomas, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital with her daughter at her side.
She was born on March 5, 1948, in Erie, to the late Roger E. and Marie Fenstermacher Hayford.
Sue graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She enjoyed serving as an EMT for the Bellsville, Ohio area. Sue was a loving...
Frances Kay Piersol
Feb 27, 2024
Frances Kay Piersol age 84, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
She was born in Erie on October 14, 1939, a daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Leslie Maloney.
Kay graduated from Villa Maria Academy and Villa Maria College.
She worked as a realtor for C.R. Weber for 30 years.
Kay was a member of...
Mary Julia Kathryn (nee Lynch) Schodt
Feb 26, 2024
Mary Julia Kathryn (nee Lynch) Schodt, age 60, born in Erie, PA on July 2, 1963, to Judith (nee Maloney) Lynch and James Terrence (Terry) Lynch, died on February 26, 2024, in Chandler, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents, several uncles, and an aunt. She is survived by her husband, children, mother, sisters and many relatives.
Mary...
Philip Charles Colin
Feb 26, 2024
May your glass ever be full.
May the roof over your head be always strong.
And may you be in Heaven half an hour before
The Devil knows you’re dead.
- Irish Proverb
Philip Charles Colin passed away peacefully in the comforting presence of his daughter, Chris on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Saint Mary’s Home of Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, following a long battle...
Cathleen Ann Newberry
Feb 25, 2024
Cathleen Ann Newberry, age 72 of Albion, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born on February 26, 1951, the daughter of the late Donald and Jean Kuhn Hoyer.
Cathy graduated from East High School. She worked various jobs and for many years worked in housekeeping and laundry at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She loved her...
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
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
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
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...












