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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...
John Tufts
Jan 19, 2023
This life is ovaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,
Inside joke for my Friday tournament golfers. I want to do a little bit different of an obituary. My coaching career was blessed with many coaches who either were or should have been in charge. My Legion coaches, John Wilwohl, Dale Lewis, Jim Torelli and Dave Kubeja, who was like a brother to me, were unbelievable in...
Barbara Gaeckle
Jan 18, 2023
Barbara J. Gaeckle age 88, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Walnut Creek Heath and Rehab Center.
She was born on November 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Joseph G. and Jeannette I. Weber Bruce.
Barbara attended St. Joseph’s Grade School, Academy High School and graduated from Millcreek High School in 1953.
She loved gardening and her “green...
Ellis Crockett
Jan 18, 2023
Ellis Crockett, age 75, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Houston, Mississippi, January 18, 1948, to the late Hughnette Crockett.
Ellis was a graduate of East High School. He was employed At Continental Rubbers, National Forge and later retired from Better Baked Foods after 20 years of service. Ellis was...
Marie Lockett
Jan 16, 2023
Marie A. Lockett, age 82, of Rochester, NY passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Saint John’s Home. She was born in Erie, PA, October 12, 1940 to the late John and Dollister Sanders Bennett.
Marie Loved going to church and was a member of New Beginnings Apostolic Faith Church in Rochester, NY with Suffragan Bishop Ronald Mathis. Marie loved puzzles,...
Joan Bendure
Jan 16, 2023
Joan C. Bendure passed away at the age of 77 on Monday, January 16, 2023, in her residence.
She was born January 13, 1946, in Erie, PA. She was a daughter of Madelyn Crotty and Charles Reitebach.
She attended Girard High School.
Joan was well-known as a dog breeder of Newfoundland and Portuguese Water Dogs. She bred, showed and judged many dogs over...
Marie Lockett
Jan 16, 2023
Marie A. Lockett, age 82, of Rochester, NY passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Saint John’s Home. She was born in Erie, PA, October 12, 1940 to the late John and Dollister Sanders Bennett.
Marie loved puzzles, walking, going to the YMCA, and having lunch with friends. She always enjoyed spending time and gathering with family.
Marie leaves to cherish her...
Edward Mccormick
Jan 15, 2023
Edward “Chuck” McCormick, age 69, of Girard, passed away on Sunday January 15, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Flint Michigan on December 29, 1953, a son to the late Edward F. and BettyJo Hayes McCormick.
After graduating high school, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He went on to be a truck driver until retirement.
In addition to...
Roberta Duberow
Jan 15, 2023
Roberta “Bobbie” Frances Duberow, age 77, of Fairview, was called home by the Lord on Sunday January 15, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Erie, on April 2, 1945, a daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Wells Fourspring.
Roberta was a 1963 graduate of the Girard School District. She began working at House of Edinboro, Jeannette Glass Company...
Nancy Schwindt
Jan 15, 2023
Nancy Esther (Sell) Schwindt , born in Erie, PA on Sept 21, 1947, passed away suddenly on January 15,2023 at the age of 75. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 25 years, David L. Schwindt, whose loss left her with a broken heart, her parents...
Shirley Lyle
Jan 15, 2023
Shirley A. Lyle (Yazvac) age 87, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
She was born in Farrell, PA on June 25, 1935 a daughter of the late Thomas Yazvac and Kathryn Dolosky.
Shirley graduated from Farrell High School where she was active in cheerleading, serving as captain of the team. Upon graduation, Shirley moved...
Noah King
Jan 15, 2023
Noah King, age 21, of Wesleyville, rode off to be with his angels on Sunday, January 15th, 2023.
He was born on April 19, 2001 in Erie, PA a son of Holli Walker and Darrin King.
Noah was a graduate of Iroquois High School. He loved working with his father at McInnes Rolled Rings. He was smart, witty and had an infectious...
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