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Agatha "Aggie" Ruscitto

Agatha "Aggie" Ruscitto

Sep 7, 2023

Aggie Ruscitto, 97, of Erie passed away on September 7, 2023 at the Sarah Reed Senior Living Center.  She was born in Samo, Italy on February 26, 1926, the daughter of the late Michael and Bianchina Codespoti.

Aggie graduated from Strong Vincent High School, obtained her beautician’s license and worked as a beautician before and during the early years of her...

Charlene Agnus Joint

Charlene Agnus Joint

Sep 6, 2023

Charlene Agnus Joint, age 97, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Greenfield Healthcare. She was born in Erie, June 21, 1926 to the late Charles and Mary Blossy Joint.

Charlene graduated from East High School, class of 1946. She retired from General Electric in 1986, after 36 years of employment. Charlene was an avid bowler and golfer,...

Ricky G. Smith

Ricky G. Smith

Sep 4, 2023

Ricky G. Smith, age 69, of Albion, passed away peacefully Monday, September 4, 2023.

He was born in Erie, PA on September 26, 1953, a son of the late Robert M. Smith and Audrey Dash.

Ricky attended Fairview High School. He worked as a quality inspector at Caplugs for many years. Ricky enjoyed fishing, kayaking, hanging out with his family, crafts and...

Jack Kennedy McAllister, Jr.

Jack Kennedy McAllister, Jr.

Sep 4, 2023

Jack Kennedy McAllister Jr. transitioned peacefully from this world on September 4, 2023 at the age of 79. He departed within the loving presence of his wife and children. Jack was born in Erie PA to Captain Jack K. McAllister US Navy and Beverly W. McAllister.  He was a beloved only child. Jack graduated from Strong Vincent High School in...

Peter A. Pizzi, Jr.

Peter A. Pizzi, Jr.

Sep 3, 2023

On September 3, 2023, at 12:30 a.m., Peter A. Pizzi, Jr., passed away with his wife, soulmate and best friend, Antoinette Pizzi by his side.

Peter A. Pizzi, Jr. was born in Erie, PA on July 20, 1941, to Jennie (Viggiano) Pizzi and Peter A. Pizzi, Sr.

He was a 1959 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.

In 1960, Pete enlisted in the...

Kirk D. Flanigan

Kirk D. Flanigan

Sep 3, 2023

Kirk D. Flanigan, age 67, of Millcreek, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

He was born in Erie, on February 15, 1956, the son of the late Edward and Audrey (Sands) Flanigan.

Kirk enjoyed boating on Lake Erie and spending time with his family and friends.  He also enjoyed winning, whether it was a new friendship, a ticket at a...

Dr. Curtis C. Bannister

Dr. Curtis C. Bannister

Sep 2, 2023

Dr. Curtis C. Bannister, age 68, of Erie, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, while camping in Ripley, NY.

Born in Erie on September 1, 1955, he was a son of the late Richard G and Virginia Akerly Bannister. 

Curt graduated from General McLane High School, Behrend College, and Life University for his Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine.  He owned Neck & Back...

Clare Marie Farrell

Clare Marie Farrell

Sep 1, 2023

Clare Marie (Morehouse) Farrell, age 85, of Erie passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at home with her family at her side. She was born in Erie on June 23, 1938, the oldest daughter of the late Kenneth and Clare (McNerney) Morehouse.

Clare, a 1956 Villa Maria Academy graduate, graduated from Villa Maria College in 1960, with a B.S. in Elementary...

Danny "Butch" Jones

Danny "Butch" Jones

Sep 1, 2023

Danny “Butch” Jones, a resident of Lecom at Village Square, formerly of West 3rd Street, passed away at the age of 79 on Friday, September 1, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in New York on June 11, 1944 to the late Johnett and Carolyn Reese Jones.

Butch is survived by several cousins including, Russell Williams and Christine Coulibaly.

Private burial...

Shirley R. Brown

Shirley R. Brown

Aug 30, 2023

Shirley R. Wurst Brown, age 82, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, PA on July 14, 1941, a daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Otteni Wurst.

Shirley graduated from Academy High School Class of 1959.

She co-owned and operated Brown Brothers Golden Dawn along with her husband. She worked in the...

Barbara Charles

Barbara Charles

Aug 29, 2023

Barbara Yeager Charles, age 86, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Brevillier Village.

She was born in Erie, PA on December 29th, 1936, the daughter of the late Margaret Mulderick and Albert E. Yeager.

 She graduated from St. Joseph’s School, Class of 1950, AcademyHigh School, Class of 1954 and St. Vincent School of Nursing, Class of 1957. ...

Geoffrey G. Garity

Geoffrey G. Garity

Aug 28, 2023

Geoffrey G. Garity, age 58 of Girard, was called home to the Lord on August 28, 2023, at St. Vincent Health Center following a brief illness.

He was born in Erie on October 13, 1964, the son of Gerald “Jerry” and the late Linda Devereaux Garity.

Geoff was a 1982 graduate of Girard High School. He was part of the family business,...

Robert "Obie" Obendorfer

Robert "Obie" Obendorfer

Aug 28, 2023

Robert “Obie” Obendorfer, age 79, of Erie, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on April 8, 1944 to the late Fred and Anna Kruger Obendorfer.

Robert graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1963. He served with the U.S. Air Force in the Vietnam Conflict and worked at General Electric for 42 years,...

Sandra Malin Schweingruber

Sandra Malin Schweingruber

Aug 27, 2023

Sandra Malin Schweingruber, age 76 passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born January 22, 1947 in Ashtabula, OH, the 3rd daughter of Elizabeth and Carlo Malin. She graduated in 1965 from Edgewood Sr. High School in Ashtabula, OH.

Sandra worked 18 years at Plastek Corp., retiring in 2009. She liked crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, movies,...

Martha Rose Pierce

Martha Rose Pierce

Aug 27, 2023

Martha Rose Pierce, age 83, of Fairview, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. 

She was born in Greene County PA on February 16, 1940, a daughter of the late John and Rose Hnat Soukup. 

She graduated from Masontown High School and was employed by the US Postal Service.  She enjoyed gardening and her plants.

In addition...

Eleanor M. Getty

Eleanor M. Getty

Aug 26, 2023

Eleanor M. (Berarducci) Getty, age 95, of Erie passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center with her family at her side. She was born December 25, 1927 in Erie the daughter of the late Sylvestro and Celestine (Savocchio) Berarducci.

Eleanor was a graduate of Academy High School and had worked at Bell Telephone Co,...

Brian Boyer

Brian Boyer

Aug 25, 2023

Brian Boyer, age 65, died peacefully in his sleep at UPMC Hamot Hospital on Friday, August 25, 2023 after a very short illness. He was born June 18, 1958, the son of the late Raymond and Shirley (Loesch) Boyer. Brian attended St. Andrew grade school and graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1976.

Brian was employed at Hammermill and retired...

Joyce Crosby

Joyce Crosby

Aug 25, 2023

Joyce Gwendolyn Crosby, age 78, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, after a short illness at Johnston UNC Healthcare in Clayton, North Carolina.

She was born on January 10, 1945, in Laurel, Mississippi, to the late Ellis and Ludie Lyons Sims Sr.

Joyce graduated from East High School and would further her education at OIC where she earned her cosmetology license...

Susan J. Wingard

Susan J. Wingard

Aug 25, 2023

Susan J. Wingard, age 76, of Girard, PA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, August 25th, 2023.

She was born in Erie, PA on June 30, 1947, a daughter of the late Clarence and Jean (Brotherson) Gwin.

She attended Tech Memorial High School in Erie, PA.  Over the years, Susan worked in assembly at Marx Toys, at...

Cynthia "Abby" Mears

Cynthia "Abby" Mears

Aug 24, 2023

Cynthia “Abby” Mears, age 37, of Fairview, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her residence.  She was born in Erie on February 12, 1986, the only daughter of Donna Letto Peters and the late Earl Campbell. 

She was a graduate of East High School and Gannon University. She worked for ten years as the regional manager at Tim Hortons...

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