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Deborah Winghart

Deborah Winghart

Aug 2, 2025

Deborah Winghart, 73, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family.

She was born on December 23, 1951, in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Jane Turos Wiest.

Debbie graduated from Strong Vincent High School, class of 1969, and went on to earn a bachelor’s in education at Edinboro State College. She spent...

Pearl Evelyn Kelly

Pearl Evelyn Kelly

Aug 2, 2025

Pearl Evelyn (Desin) Kelly, 92, of North East, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at Brevillier Village.

She was born January 4th, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Nellie (Todd) Desin.

Pearl graduated from North East High School and attended Orga Jean Beauty Academy. Over the years, she worked as a Hair Stylist,...

Gerald "Jerry" Garity

Gerald "Jerry" Garity

Aug 1, 2025

Gerald R. “Jerry” Garity age 88 of Girard passed away Friday August 1, 2025, at home peacefully surrounded by his family.

He was born in Girard on November 27, 1936, a son of the late Clyde and Alice Hudacky Garity.

Jerry attended Rice Avenue Union High School. He began working in construction right out of High School for Peters & Connors. He...

Alexander LaZar

Alexander LaZar

Aug 1, 2025

Alexander LaZar, 25, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 1st, 2025.

He was born on February 4th, 2000, in Erie, a son of Jennifer Miraszek and Joseph LaZar.

Alex graduated from Collegiate Academy, class of 2018, where he was a member of the ROTC program there for 2 years. He then went on to attend the Erie Institute of Technology. He...

Lou-Wayne Suzzanne Cash

Lou-Wayne Suzzanne Cash

Jul 31, 2025

Lou-Wayne Suzzanne Cash, age 66, of Erie, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 1, 1959, a daughter of the late Kent and Evelyn English Gaskins.

Lou-Wayne graduated from Akron High School and received her associates degree from Gannon University. She loved books, was very spiritual and enjoyed learning about...

Deanna Larson

Deanna Larson

Jul 30, 2025

Deanna Larson, a resident of Erie, Pennsylvania for 55 years, passed away on July 30th at the age of 83 at Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront in Washington state. Born April 9, 1942, in Livingston, Montana, to Herbert and Dorothy (Long) Gilbert, Deanna grew up in the town of Wilsall, Montana and loved the outdoors and mountain scenery that was her...

Tabathia Mae Charnock

Tabathia Mae Charnock

Jul 30, 2025

Tabathia Mae Charnock, age 58, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on May 12, 1967, Tabathia was a kind-hearted and generous soul who touched the lives of many with her warmth, creativity, and welcoming nature.

She was a devoted mother to four daughters: Shawna McDonald (Zack), Toni Harmle (Scott), Laura Charnock (Mark), and Cari Charnock (Austin)....

Betty E. Dusicsko

Betty E. Dusicsko

Jul 28, 2025

Betty Dusicsko was just 7 weeks shy of her 94th birthday when she passed to her heavenly home on July 28, 2025, with hands held at her bedside by her loving RN-caregiver daughter, Cheryl, after a short illness.

She was born in Erie, PA on September 16, 1931, the daughter to her late parents Frank K. Ras (who started the first...

Daniel J. Weber

Daniel J. Weber

Jul 28, 2025

Daniel J. Weber, age 68, of Lake City, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on July 28, 2025.

He was born in Erie on May 21, 1957, a son of the late Gilbert J. and Dorothy (Hoehn) Weber.

Dan graduated from Girard High School in 1976 and received his associates degree in drafting from Triangle Tech. He worked at...

Donald "Don" Elbaum

Donald "Don" Elbaum

Jul 27, 2025

Don Elbaum, age 94, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, following a 3-month illness. 

He was born July 16, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Max Elbaum and Sally Greenstein Elbaum. 

The Elbaums relocated to Erie when Don was a boy. Don is an internationally respected Boxing Promoter and Matchmaker, as well as a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. He...

Bonnie Lee Hale Kissell

Bonnie Lee Hale Kissell

Jul 25, 2025

Bonnie Lee Hale Kissell, 81, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 10, 1944, in Erie, Bonnie was the cherished daughter of the late Lucian and Betty Hale. Her father tragically passed away during World War II when she was just two years old, and she was lovingly raised...

Shirley Mae Tucholski

Shirley Mae Tucholski

Jul 23, 2025

Shirley Mae Tucholski, age 95, passed away on July 23, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Erie on October 4, 1929, to the late Raymond and Irene Haskins.

Shirley worked as a nurse for Sarah Reed Senior Living for many years. She sang in her church choir and enjoyed cooking. She was a wonderful mom.

In addition...

David G. Schlaudecker

David G. Schlaudecker

Jul 21, 2025

David G. Schlaudecker, age 79, of Erie passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge following an extended illness. He was born June 6, 1946 in Erie the son of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Donnelly) Schlaudecker.

David graduated from Cathedral Prep and in 1968 was a distinguished military graduate of Gannon University where he earned a...

Sandra A. Laskowski

Sandra A. Laskowski

Jul 21, 2025

Sandra Will Laskowski, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Monday, July 21st, 2025.

She was born in Erie, PA on April 15, 1951, the daughter of the late Arthur G. and Dorothy Chatelian Will.

Sandra graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She was an administrator for the Credit Bureau of Erie and had worked at Hills Department Store for many years....

Shirley Wisniewski

Shirley Wisniewski

Jul 21, 2025

Shirley Tobias Wisniewski, age 99, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Juniper Village in Meadville, PA. She was born in Erie on February 14, 1926 to the late Floyd and Alice Buettner Tobias. She was raised in Erie and lived on Wattsburg Rd. most of her life before moving to Erie. She graduated from Academy High School in...

Kathleen Ann Quinn

Kathleen Ann Quinn

Jul 20, 2025

Kathleen Ann Quinn lost her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born November 24, 1952 in Erie, PA the fifth of seven children born to the late Bernard Francis and Jean Ann (Jacobs) Quinn.

Kathy was a graduate of St Andrew’s Grade School & Mercyhurst Preparatory School Class of 1970. She attended John Carroll University, and...

Mary Ellen Johnson

Mary Ellen Johnson

Jul 19, 2025

Mary Ellen “Mimi” Johnson (Schaller), age 76, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025 with her loving husband of 54 years, Ron, at her side.

A graduate of Mercyhurst High School in 1967, she pursued a career in healthcare, completing her training as a Registered Technologist X-Ray Technology in 1970. She worked as an X-Ray Technician, bringing comfort...

Dale Michael Stubenhofer

Dale Michael Stubenhofer

Jul 19, 2025

Dale Michael Stubenhofer, 74 of Girard, passed away at his home Saturday July 19, 2025, after an extended illness.

He was born in Erie, PA on February 14, 1951, the son of Kathleen (Berger) Stubenhofer and the late Donald J. Stubenhofer

Dale was a 1969 graduate of Cathedral Prep School, Dale played football for the Ramblers and was a lifelong fan of...

Doris Louise Brozell

Doris Louise Brozell

Jul 19, 2025

Doris Louise Brozell, age 84, of Bolivia, North Carolina and formerly of Fairview passed away on Saturday July 19, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on April 16, 1941, the only child of the late Forrest and Hattie Boyce Fitting.

Doris graduated as valedictorian from Fairview High School in 1959 and first in her class from Erie Business College in...

Eva Clark-Aleksandrowicz

Eva Clark-Aleksandrowicz

Jul 18, 2025

Eva Clark-Aleksandrowicz, age 67, of Erie, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born on August 16, 1957, a daughter of the late Craig and Hildegard Windbauer Clark.

Eva loved taking care of her family and had a love for animals.

She is survived by her children, James Aleksandrowicz (Kayla) and Stephanie Aleksandrowicz; a sister, Cindy Wilcox (Michael)...

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