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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Eric Menz
Feb 2, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric J. Menz. He passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Erie, on September 26, 1961 to the late John L. and Mildred A. Knittel Menz.
Eric graduated from Academy High School, before earning a bachelors degree from Edinboro...
Jeanne Guthrie
Feb 1, 2023
Jeanne Myers Guthrie, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 after a brief illness.
She was born July 31, 1933, in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Raymond and Thelma Kuehl Myers and the adopted daughter of Thomas and Marian Guthrie, all deceased.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cheryl...
Robin Newcomer
Jan 31, 2023
Robin Lee Newcomer, age 62, passed peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 8, 1960, in Erie, PA, to the late Robert and Nancy Newcomer. She was the eldest of six children.
Robin was the light and love to her parents and siblings. Her infectious smile was just a glimpse into...
Marie Ferritta
Jan 31, 2023
Marie Ann Ferritta, aged 97, died Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023, among family at Sunrise at Bluemont assisted living in Arlington, VA. Marie was born on May 24, 1925, in Erie, PA to Peter and Catherine Guzzo.
Marie is survived by her two children, Marc Ferritta and his wife Anita of Erie and Mariann Roth and her husband Marc of Falls...
Florence Mcclanahan
Jan 31, 2023
Florence Cashdollar McClanahan, age 76, of Girard, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
She was born on April 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Dorothy M. McCully Cashdollar-Crooks. Florence attended school in Elderton, PA and was employed at Aikins Market. After moving to Erie, she worked at Erie County Farms Deli and retired from EMSCO...
Joseph Sabol
Jan 30, 2023
Joseph Paul Sabol, age 56, hauled to his next destination on Monday January 30, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Erie, PA, the son of Jean Fiesler Sabol and the late Frank Sabol.
Joe graduated from Girard High School. Work was always part of his life, starting with the family farm. He loved his job as a truck driver...
Juanita Arrington
Jan 29, 2023
Juanita Arrington, 76, of Erie, PA, went on to her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was the youngest daughter born to the late Peter C. and Emma (Williams) Boose on June 24, 1946, in Rolling Fork, Mississippi.
Juanita was a very light-hearted, humorous, and strong-willed woman, who was a devoted wife to her husband and sweet mother...
Rose Glass
Jan 29, 2023
Rose Glass, age 71, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born March 24, 1951 in New Haven, CT to the late Michael and Colleen Sirignano Civitello.
Rose loved her family, especially her grandchildren who affectionately called her “Amoo” or “Mimi. She loved going to car shows with her husband, especially with their...
Mary Beeman
Jan 29, 2023
Mary Beeman, age 76, of Girard, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 15, 1946, at home in Elk Creek Township, the daughter of the late Frank and Louise Santeral Bartosek.
Mary was a graduate of Northwestern High School. Her family meant the world to her. She was a volunteer...

Judith Wieczorek
Jan 28, 2023
Judith A. Wieczorek, of Erie, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home. She was the daughter of the late Mary Stoffa Wieczorek. Judith served in the U.S. Army and was a professor at Mercyhurst University.
Judith will be missed by many but her companionship with Jean Ames became the core of their life adventures. ...
Joseph Grace, Jr.
Jan 28, 2023
Joseph J. Grace, Jr., age 54, of Erie, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, November 5, 1968, the son of Diane Marie Grace and the late Joseph J. Grace.
Joseph worked for American Tinning and Galvanizing Co. for many years.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents,...
Verniece Howard
Jan 26, 2023
Verniece Howard, 88, was born on May 29, 1934, in Canton Mississippi, and transitioned peacefully January 26, 2023 surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late Rev. Ernest Sr. and Rivera Merriweather Riley. She is a graduate of Academy High and Villa Maria College. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Betty Fabrizio
Jan 26, 2023
Betty Doris Fabrizio passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born on May 3, 1928, a daughter to the late Florindo and Rosalia Fabrizio.
Betty Loved Frank Sinatra, gardening, baking “fancy” cookies and other baked goods. She also loved to walk and shop. First and foremost, she loved her family.
She...
Esther Tregler
Jan 25, 2023
Esther L. Kaetzel Tregler, age 101, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Elmwood Gardens.
Born in Galion, OH on February 11, 1921, the daughter of the late Samuel and Agnes Schierbaum Kaetzel.
She had attended Baldwin College. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.
Since 1972, she had been the co-owner of the Tregler...
John Doyle
Jan 25, 2023
John Joseph Doyle of Erie, died peacefully on January 25 after a long, well lived life. He was a lifelong resident of Erie, PA, born on March 10, 1928, and he was the son of John J. Doyle and Marie Sprau Doyle, the nephew of Benjamin Sprau and Henry Walter (“Hank”) Sprau, and the only brother of Patrick William Doyle,...
Patricia Steves
Jan 25, 2023
Patricia Ann Powers Steves age 88 of Erie PA, passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at her residence.
She was born in Titusville, PA on April 7, 1934, the daughter of the late Sara Volkstadt and Charles F. Powers.
Patricia graduated from Mercyhurst College in 1956 and went on to teach school until her retirement in 1995. She was an active...
Margaret Lamary
Jan 24, 2023
Margaret Lamary, age 66, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was born in Erie on August 26, 1956, to the late Ralph and Virginia Gray Roehm.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents as well as her brothers, Robert (Patty) and Jack Roehm.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, George E. Lamary;...
Constance Borowicz
Jan 23, 2023
Constance “Connie” M. (Alacce) Borowicz, age 89, of Erie passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Millcreek Community Hospital. She was born April 26,1933 in Erie the daughter of the late Dominick and Jenny (Spano) Alacce. A lifelong resident of Erie, Constance was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. She very much enjoyed the times spent...
Marylou Rosanske
Jan 22, 2023
Marylou Wagner Rosanske, 93, of Port Charlotte, Florida and formerly of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in GA.
She was born in Erie on December 29, 1929, a daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (Vogt) Wagner. She was a 1947 graduate of Strong Vincent High School, then attended St. Vincent School of...
Sofia Oszvald
Jan 21, 2023
Sofia Oszvald, age 85, of East Springfield, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Fairview Manor.
She was born in Resita, Romania on March 1, 1937 a daughter of the late Ion & Ecaterina Oszvald.
Sofia enjoyed going for walks, flowers, and growing fruits and vegetables in her garden. She loved to go shopping and enjoyed being in nature and going...