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Gary Stockton
Feb 22, 2023
Gary L. Stockton age 71, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
He was born in Erie on September 20, 1951 a son of the late Duane and Shirley Stockton.
Gary graduated from Strong Vincent High School. He then went on to become a boilermaker. He was the proud member of Boiler Maker’s Union Local #744 until he retired after...
Andrzej Wozniak
Feb 20, 2023
On February 20, 2023, our beloved dad Andrzej Wozniak passed away while being surrounded by his daughters.
He was born in Krakow, Poland on November 26, 1935 to the late Andrzej and Jozefa Wozniak.
Andrzej was a very loving father and husband. His priority was his family and loved spending time with them. His biggest and proudest decision, was moving from Poland...
Mary Scott
Feb 19, 2023
Mary Louise Scott, age 88, of Erie and formerly of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Elmwood Gardens.
Born in Philadelphia, August 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edith Blake Scott.
Mary was a graduate of Academy High School, class of 1952 and had been employed at St. Jude’s Rectory and also at...
Betty Witherspoon
Feb 18, 2023
Betty Jean Bailey Witherspoon passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born on May 12, 1942 in Laurel, Mississippi, the youngest of three daughters of the late Morris Alexander Bailey, and Bessie Lee Robinson Bailey.
Betty graduated from Academy High School in 1960, she loved to cook, garden, and watch TV. Her favorite shows were: My 600 LB Life, Naked...
Margaret Budny
Feb 18, 2023
Margaret J. Budny, age 92, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born in Erie on December 15, 1930, daughter of the late Frank & Hilda Turner Wyneken.
She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and, later in life, earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Edinboro University after attending night school for many years....
Walter Guzek
Feb 17, 2023
Walter F. Guzek, age 92, of Erie, PA, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at Manchester Commons. He was born October 2, 1930 in Buffalo, NY to the late Walter and Celia Wisniewski Guzek.
Walter served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was very active in his church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, and doing...

Sal Cianella
Feb 17, 2023
Sal Domenic Cianella, 87, of Erie, PA, passed away on February 17, 2023.
Sal was a loving husband to Dayle Cianella.
Born on April 15, 1935, he was son to the late Peter and Mary (Fioretti) Cianella.
Sal was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a fantastic basketball player before entering the Army after high school. He attended Allegheny College on the G.I....
Jerome Cederlof
Feb 16, 2023
Jerome “Jerry” Cederlof, age 90, of Fairview died early Thursday morning, February 16, 2023 at his home, after a struggle with stage four lung cancer.
He was born in Warren, PA on November 9, 1932, the son of the late Eraneus W. and Jessie Ritchie Cederlof.
He graduated from Sheffield High School in 1951 and from California State College, California, PA (currently...
Susan Peterson
Feb 15, 2023
Susan A. Peterson, age 72, of Millcreek, passed away at her home, on February 15, 2023, following a second battle with cancer. She was born on May 12, 1950, daughter of the late Cecil C. and Evelyn (Cook) Copeland, and raised in Albion, PA.
Susan graduated from Northwestern High School in 1968. Following high school, she married her only love, Robert...
Daniel Voto
Feb 14, 2023
Daniel J. Voto, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on January 21, 1953 in Erie, PA. He graduated from Cathedral Prep. He was retired from WAB-TEC. Daniel was enjoying his retirement doing his online auctions.He was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy & Daniel Voto, his wife Betty, and son Joey.
He...
Margery Kibler
Feb 14, 2023
Margery Knight Kibler peacefully died in her home on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. She was born on August 6, 1929, in Erie, daughter of the late Herbert E. and Bess Chamberlain Knight.
She graduated from Academy High School in 1947 and the University of Rochester School of Nursing in Rochester, New York 1950.
Margery worked as a graduate nurse in the...
Albert Knight Sr.
Feb 13, 2023
Albert L. Knight, Sr., age 85, of Erie, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Oil City on June 19, 1937, son of the late Henry and Irene Ausul Knight.
Albert worked for American Tinning for over 40 years as a metal finisher. He was a life member of the Siebenbuerger Club.
In addition to his...
Kimberly House
Feb 13, 2023
Kimberly Jane Roberts House, age 63, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
She was born on August 2, 1959, in Laurel, Mississippi, to the late Vernon and Carolyn Roberts Blakely.
Kim graduated from East High School in 1977. She was employed at Child Development Center as a teacher’s aide. Before CDC, she worked at...
Patricia Allen
Feb 13, 2023
Patricia “Patti” Louise Allen, age 76, unexpectedly passed away at her residence on Monday, February 13, 2023.
She was born on January 11, 1947, in Meadville, PA, to the late Steven and Elizabeth "Betty" (Siekaniec) Perkovic.
Patti graduated from Meadville Area High School. She went on to study nursing and earned her RN diploma from the Saint Vincent School of Nursing in...
James Kinney
Feb 11, 2023
James Joseph Kinney age 80, of Erie passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Dunkirk, NY.
James graduated from Manhattan College with an Associates Degree and went on to serve in the United States Navy.
He was a member of The Family Church of Erie.
James enjoyed going to church and scripture reading. He enjoyed rooting for...
Isabelle Laurie
Feb 10, 2023
Isabelle “Daye” Marie Laurie, age 73, of Erie, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, after a brief illness.
She was born in Corry, PA on March 25, 1949 daughter of the late Robert and Rose Ann Graham Laurie.
She served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1972.
She was a 1968 graduate of East High School.
Miss Laurie was employed with O. E. M....
Albert Quirk
Feb 10, 2023
Albert Quirk, (Chubby) age 83, of North East, PA, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Parkside at North East.
Albert was born in Erie, PA on July 21, 1939, a son of the late Joseph and Martha Maleski Quirk.
He graduated from Erie Tech High School. He worked at Lord Corporation retired after 42 years of service.
Albert was very family...
Donald Smith
Feb 9, 2023
Donald M. Smith, age 95, formerly of Girard, passed away on Thursday February 9, 2023 at Millcreek Community Hospital.
He was born in Butler, PA on December 9, 1927, a son to the late Samuel and Jessie Moyer Smith.
Donald graduated from Albion High School and went on to serve in the United States Army/Air Force. He worked as a barber for...
Leroy Mullen
Feb 9, 2023
LeRoy C. Mullen, age 64, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
He was born on March 21, 1958, in Erie, a son to Helen Mullen.
After graduation, LeRoy studied computer programming at Tri-State Business Institute. LeRoy loved to go to garage sales, collect baseball cards, play the lottery and spend time with his family and grandchildren.
He was...
Matthew Marasco
Feb 8, 2023
Matthew J. Marasco, age 41 of Fairview, departed this life Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Matthew was born on August 27, 1981, the son of Diane Huegel Marasco and the late Dr. Richard M. Marasco. Matthew was a beloved son, brother, and uncle.
Matthew graduated from Our Lady’s Christian School (OLCS) and was a 1999 graduate of Fairview High School. Matt worked...