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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Marion Millimaci
Feb 7, 2023
Marion Liebau Millimaci, age 73, of Fairview died February 7, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie, PA on December 19, 1949, daughter of the late William (Dean) and Caroline Miller Liebau.
Marion graduated from Wattsburg High School in 1968. She was an Administrative Assistant for the Erie City School District for 22 years before retiring in 2008. She...
Harry Bayletts
Feb 7, 2023
Harry “Dan” Bayletts, age 75, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Bellefonte Pa. on October 4, 1947, a son of the late Harry & Mae Weaver Bayletts.
Harry graduated from Bellefonte High School. He worked for Morlite Equipment Company for 33 years until retirement. He enjoyed classic cars, was a son of...
Joseph Giles
Feb 7, 2023
Joseph Francis “Joe” Giles, 79, an Erie County Councilman for 32 years and patron of the arts, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born May 9, 1943, the first of eight children of the late Joseph and Dolores (Morris) Giles. Joe’s life was his family, his long tenure as a civil servant, community volunteer and...
Vernon Blakely
Feb 7, 2023
Vernon Lynwood Blakely, age 84, of Erie, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on September 8th, 1938, in Laurel, MS. Son of the late Willie and Theresa Bowie Blakely.
Vernon graduated from LaurelMiddle School, Oak ParkHigh School, Class of 1957 and received his BS in Biology from TougalooCollege in Jackson, MS. He served in the US Army,...
Timothy Dailey
Feb 5, 2023
Timothy Oliver Dailey (Tod), age 83, peacefully passed on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
He was born in Erie on March 4, 1939 to the late Harold J. Dailey and Catherine Elizabeth (Kenney) Dailey.
He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1957.
In his younger years, he worked for PA Myeres, where he gained his exceptional skills as a salesman, motivating him to...
Wallace Ardery
Feb 4, 2023
Wallace “Wally” Ralston Ardery, age 100, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born February 15,1922, the son of the late Wayne and Ruth (Bloomfield) Ardery.
Wally was an Army veteran of WW II having served in the D-Day invasion where he landed on Utah Beach on the third day. Upon his discharge from the army, he married his beloved...
Deanna Canales
Feb 4, 2023
Deanna “Holly” Canales, age 38, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on December 4, 1984 a daughter of the late Deanna Akerly McIntire and Raymond McIntire (Linda).
Holly was a graduate from Iroquois High School.
She worked at McDonalds for several years and most recently at the Barber National Institute.
Holly’s first...
Richard Hillhouse
Feb 3, 2023
Richard Hillhouse, age 59, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his son’s house on Friday, February 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father Andrew C. Hillhouse and mother Harriet Olson Hillhouse.Rick was a 1982 graduate of Harborcreek High School and worked as a medical records coder, specializing in cardiology coding. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved camping,...
Joseph Shaffer
Feb 2, 2023
Joseph A. (Red) Shaffer, aka Papa Shaffs died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at home with his family at his side. He was born March 21, 1950 in Brookville, PA the son of the late Paul and Alice (Geer) Shaffer.
A longtime resident of Erie, Red was a truck driver for several local companies and enjoyed everyone he ever worked with. An...
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,...