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

Janet Doleski

Janet Doleski

Dec 4, 2023

Janet Doleski, age 84, of Fairview passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on Monday, December 4, 2023.

She was born on October 25, 1939 in Baird Ford, PA, a daughter of the late Michael McKulen and Anna Evans McKulen Orloff.

She was a 1957 graduate of East High School and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker her...

Barbara Ann Haynes

Barbara Ann Haynes

Dec 4, 2023

Barbara Ann Haynes, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Brevillier Village.

She was born in Vandling, PA on March 17, 1940, a daughter of the late Anthony & Felicia Scepura Matos. She worked at Quality Market in the deli and bakery, but her most important job was wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, walking,...

Jose Alicea Gonzalez

Jose Alicea Gonzalez

Dec 4, 2023

Jose Alicea Gonzalez, age 69, of Conneaut, OH, reunited with God and his wife Joy on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to the late Manuel Alicea and Ramona Gonzalez.

Jose worked for Fairview Evergreen Nurseries for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, scrapping metal, and helping others. Jose was the most humble man, always...

Scott Allen Denning

Scott Allen Denning

Dec 3, 2023

Scott Allen Denning age 36, of Cranesville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Erie.

He was born in Erie on September 25, 1987, a son of Pamela Goldsby Denning and the late Gary A. Denning.

He was a 2006 graduate of General McLane High School and had worked for Plyer Overhead Door for over 13 years. Scott loved building things,...

Kathryn E. Moon

Kathryn E. Moon

Dec 3, 2023

Kathryn E. Moon, age 87, of Erie and formerly Lewes, DE, passed away Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. 

She was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 17, 1936, a daughter of the late Jacob and Kathryn Weber Millman. 

Kathryn graduated from Lewes High School and Goldey Beacom Business School.  She moved to Erie in 1956, and worked several years before retirement...

Janet Wilson

Janet Wilson

Dec 1, 2023

Janet Wilson, age 84, passed away quietly on Friday, December 1, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.

 She was born on December 11, 1938, in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Mork.

After graduation from Academy High School, Janet married her lifelong love, Ronald, and together they raised a family. Janet enjoyed bowling and belonged to leagues at the...

Thomas G. Miller

Thomas G. Miller

Nov 30, 2023

Thomas G. Miller, age 83, of Girard, passed away Thursday, November 30th 2023 at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by family.

He was born in Erie, PA on March 7th, 1940, a son to the late John F. and Lottie (Sedziak) Miller.

Tom was a wires and coils laborer at General Electric for over 30 years. He enjoyed bowling and golfing, and always loved...

Jill M. Bengel

Jill M. Bengel

Nov 29, 2023

Jill M. (Figurski) Bengel

Jill M. (Figurski) Bengel, age 72, of Erie passed away Wednesday November 29, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 9, 1951 in Erie the daughter of the late Stan and Marie (Youngbauer) Figurski.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Jill received her Masters degree from Edinboro University and was retired as a teacher...

Amy Jo McGill

Amy Jo McGill

Nov 28, 2023

Amy Jo McGill, aged 33, passed away peacefully at home in Fairview Pennsylvania on November 28, 2023 following a valiant battle with colon cancer.

She was born in Erie on July 13, 1990, the daughter of Jack and Bonnie McGill.

Amy faced many obstacles throughout her life, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and epilepsy but she was always strong-willed and resilient....

Robert L. Crowe Sr.

Robert L. Crowe Sr.

Nov 28, 2023

Robert L. Crowe Sr., age 81, passed away on Tuesday November 28, 2023, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.  

He was born in Erie on September 19, 1942, a son to the late George Crowe and Phyllis Bateman Crowe Ennis.

Robert graduated in 1960 from Girard Union High School.  He worked as a salesman at RL Crowe Enterprises for over 30 years. He...

Thomas Gray (Graczyk)

Thomas Gray (Graczyk)

Nov 28, 2023

Thomas Theodore Gray (Graczyk) Jr. ‘Tom’

Thomas Theodore Gray (Graczyk) Jr., age 89, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor from complications related to Covid-19.

He was born in Erie on June 12, 1934, the son of the late Thomas and Anastasia (Sajewski) Graczyk.

Tom was a 1952 graduate of Cathedral Prep and attended Gannon University participating in the ROTC...

Therese Vieira

Therese Vieira

Nov 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sister Teri Vieira.  Born July 17, 1956, to late Audrey and Jim Vieira, Teri was a graduate of St. Andrews grade school and St. Benedict’s Academy.  She began her various career journeys shortly after high school with General Telephone, Buffalo Molded Plastics, then for the former Erie Bearings. ...

Luis Rivas-Diaz

Luis Rivas-Diaz

Nov 25, 2023

Luis Rivas-Diaz, age 72, of Erie passed away November 25, 2023. He was born August 6, 1951 in Patillas, Puerto Rico to the late Gregorio Rivas and Asuncion Diaz.

Luis enjoyed playing dominos and spending time with his grandkids and friends. He will be dearly missed by all.

In addition to his parents, Luis is preceded in death by his...

Ruth Sheasley

Ruth Sheasley

Nov 24, 2023

Ruth Allen Sheasley of Erie, PA went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24th.  Her passing was peaceful after a short stay with LECOM Presque Isle Rehabilitation Visiting Nurses Hospice Care. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 67 years C. Lewis. She is survived by her sons Allen E. and J. Richard Sheasley, several nieces,...

Michael W. Boothe

Michael W. Boothe

Nov 23, 2023

Michael W. Boothe (Joe) age 59 of Girard, passed early morning on November 23, 2023, at his home following a battle with cancer.

He was born in Orange County, FL on May 29, 1964, a son of the late Ralph and Orletta Anderson Boothe.

A graduate of Big Creek High School in War, West Virigina, he then went on to service his...

Dennis L. Horne, Sr.

Dennis L. Horne, Sr.

Nov 22, 2023

Dennis L. Horne Sr., age 79, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by family.  He was born in Quitman, MS, February 29, 1944, the son of the late Perkins Horne and Lucille Nicholson Horne.  Dennis was a proud member of the US Army, where he received a National Defense Service Medal Expert (Rifle).  He...

Mark Gunns

Mark Gunns

Nov 21, 2023

Mark Stephen Gunns, age 61, of Erie, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with his loving wife Andrea, at his side.

Mark’s sense of humor, kind heart, peace sign and fun nature was enjoyed by all and will be immeasurably missed. The Cowboys have lost one of their greatest fans! Mark lived as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather,...

Brendan Todd Fiolek

Brendan Todd Fiolek

Nov 21, 2023

Brendan Todd Fiolek passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25 on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  

He was born on April 8, 1998, in Erie, to Todd McChesney and Melissa Fiolek.  

Brendan attended Girard High School where he played football and wrestled. He had most recently worked as a machine operator at EMSCO. Brendan was a hard worker and liked...

Rev. Barbara J. Minter

Rev. Barbara J. Minter

Nov 20, 2023

Reverend Barbara J. Chomas Minter age 88, of Erie and formerly Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Elizabeth, PA on August 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Reverend Joseph and Bertha Kadar Chomas.

Barbara graduated from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Pharmacy and was one of only 7 women in the...

Aaron Leon Evans

Aaron Leon Evans

Nov 19, 2023

Aaron Leon Evans, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on August 17, 1979, in Erie, to Marshall and Bridget (Parker) Evans.

Aaron graduated from Central High School. He loved watching football, his favorite team being the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aaron enjoyed drawing and customizing cars.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,...

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