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

Eugenia Liniewicz

Eugenia Liniewicz

Jul 15, 2023

Eugenia Schnell Liniewicz, age 95, of Erie, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2023.

She was born in Milorow, Ukraine on June 14, 1928, a daughter to the late Elinda (Hulav) and Nikolaus Schnell.

She worked as a Nurse Aide at St. Mary’s East for many years and then retired from St. Vincent as a transport tech. Following retirement Eugenia lived in...

Kathleen Ann Stover

Kathleen Ann Stover

Jul 15, 2023

Kathleen Ann Stover of Erie PA passed away July 15, 2023 after a lengthy illness. 

She is survived by her brother Dennis Stover and his wife Andrea and by her nieces Jennifer Stover and Julie (Keith) Springer and by her great niece Scarlett Springer.  All from Vestal NY.  She is also survived by many cousins and her ex-husband Terry Jones.

She...

Inez B. Williams

Inez B. Williams

Jul 15, 2023

Inez B. Williams, age 85, of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Natchez, Mississippi, July 25, 1937 to the late James Russell Bruce and Corine Butler Bruce.

Inez worked for UPMC Hamot Hospital for over 40 years on the floors, working as a Nurses Aid, the clinic, and information desk. She was a...

Paul Douglas

Paul Douglas

Jul 15, 2023

Paul Douglas, age 66, of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, November 17, 1956, a son of the late Earl and Susan Brown Douglas.

Paul was an avid fisherman, he loved spending time with his grandchildren, and time working on cars.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Douglas, by his children,...

Floyd "Jake" Peterson, III

Floyd "Jake" Peterson, III

Jul 13, 2023

Floyd “Jake” Ellis Peterson III, age 62, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 13, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 8, 1961, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, a son to late Floyd Ellis Peterson II and Joyce (Keaton) Irwin.

Jake attended DuBois High School. He was a kind and generous person that would give you the shirt off...

Joyce Andrews

Joyce Andrews

Jul 13, 2023

Joyce Maines Andrews, age 87, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Meadville, PA on January 17, 1936, daughter of the late Viola Smith Maines and Jess Maines, of Meadville, PA.

Joyce was a 1953 graduate of Randolph-East Mead High School and a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC).  She retired in 2001 as Lake...

Carol Francis Fulkrod

Carol Francis Fulkrod

Jul 13, 2023

Carol Francis Fulkrod, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Thursday July 13, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born in Erie on July 7, 1949, to the late John Miller and Theresa Urmann Mitchell.

Carol graduated from Tech Memorial High School.  She received her cosmetology license and began a long career of hairdressing.   She worked for the Sisters of St....

Joseph Pancerev

Joseph Pancerev

Jul 13, 2023

Joseph Pancerev, age 48, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his residence.

Joe struggled with life and alcohol. Unfortunately alcohol won. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

He was born in Erie, PA on June 12th, 1975, a son of Geoffry and Marcia Kindziora Pancerev.

He graduated from McDowell High School and Erie County Vo-Tech.

He worked...

David Richard Seaholm

David Richard Seaholm

Jul 12, 2023

David Richard Seaholm, age 73, of Cranesville, passed away on Wednesday July 12, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Franklin, Pa, a son of the late Allen Douglas & Hope Josephine Adams Seaholm.

He was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended Edinboro University and was employed as a Quality Control Manager/Home Inspector and worked in the Tool &...

Bennett Alward

Bennett Alward

Jul 11, 2023

Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever.

Bennett Nolan Alward passed away peacefully at birth on July 11, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.

Bennett is the son of Joseph and Alanna Alward of Erie. He was the answer to their prayers, and they waited for his birth with joyous expectation. Bennett taught...

Mark Edward Jares

Mark Edward Jares

Jul 11, 2023

Mark Edward Jares, age 67, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, May 27, 1956 to the late Bernard and Elizabeth Cabaday Jares. Mark was a Journeyman Printer for Dispatch Printing.

He was a Cleveland sports fan, loving the Indians, the Browns, and the Cavaliers. Mark was an avid fisherman, bowler,...

Blossom McBrier

Blossom McBrier

Jul 10, 2023

Blossom Parke McBrier passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 10, 2023.  She was surrounded and supported in her death by family and friends. Blossom, the wife of the late James R. McBrier, died at her home in Fairview, Pennsylvania.  

Blossom was born in Los Angeles, California on December 29, 1923, a daughter of the late Dale Howard Parke...

James Edward Dunn

James Edward Dunn

Jul 8, 2023

James Edward Dunn, age 68 of Fairview, died peacefully at his home on Saturday July, 8, 2023.

He was born in Steubenville, OH on October 13, 1954, a son of the late Gerald and Dorothy Jean Dickson  Dunn.

Jim was a 1973 graduate of East High School and was a self-employed painter for over 30 years in Erie. He enjoyed hunting, going...

Cheryl Tufts

Cheryl Tufts

Jul 8, 2023

Cheryl Tufts, age 73, of Edinboro, passed away on July 8, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, PA on November 7, 1949, a daughter of the late Rudolph Balsiger and Mary Anne Buoy Balsiger-Grumblatt.

Cheryl graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She earned her Associate’s Degree from Gannon University. She worked as an Administrator for APSCUF at Edinboro University.

Cheryl...

Lonnie Gillespie

Lonnie Gillespie

Jul 8, 2023

Lonnie Gillespie, age 60, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his residence.

He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on August 18, 1962.

To know Lonnie was to know a purity of soul and sweetness of spirit like no other. His eyes would light with pure joy and he would giggle happily at seeing his beloved caregiver...

Cynthia Husted

Cynthia Husted

Jul 7, 2023

Cynthia Husted, age 67, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Millcreek Community Hospital.

She was born in Erie, PA on March 15, 1956, a daughter of the late Peter S. and Elsie Husted.

Arrangements were Private and entrusted to Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Downtown, 602 West Tenth Street, Erie.

Maurice A. Johnson

Maurice A. Johnson

Jul 7, 2023

Maurice A. Johnson, age 52, of Erie, passed away on July 7, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie, PA on January 24, 1971, a son of Joseph Gates and Brenda Johnson.

Maurice worked in the food service industry for several years. He loved music and was known as “DJ Mar”.

He was preceded in death by his brothers,...

Aaron D. Wassell

Aaron D. Wassell

Jul 7, 2023

Aaron D. Wassell, age 63, of Erie passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at home. He was born August 22, 1959 in Erie the son of the late Alex and Shirley (Kephart) Wassell.

Aaron was a 1977 graduate of Academy High School and joined the Middletown Police Department, he later worked for the Royalton Police Department before returning to Erie to...

Kimberly A. Quirk

Kimberly A. Quirk

Jul 7, 2023

Kimberly A. Quirk, age 64, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2023 at her residence.

She was born in Erie, PA on September 29, 1958, a daughter of the late Harvey and Elaine Fischer Nelsen.

Kimberly was a homemaker and she loved her dog, Elsa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents.

She is survived by...

Michelle M. King

Michelle M. King

Jul 7, 2023

Michelle M. (Siira) King

With great sadness we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Michelle King (Siira) on July 7, 2023.  We are all devastated by the loss of this beautiful and loving woman. She will be greatly missed by all who knew here.

Michelle was born in Erie, PA, on January 13, 1969, the daughter of Kathleen Arndt Lupton (Bob)...

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