Paul T. Nelson
May 21, 2023
Paul T. Nelson age 89, of Fairview, an incredible visionary that loved Erie, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.
He was born in Dunkirk, NY on October 7, 1933, a son of the late Paul T. Nelson Sr. and Marcelline MacLaughlin Nelson.
Paul was a 1951 graduate of Dunkirk High School, a 1955 graduate of...
Pauline Etta Bird
May 19, 2023
Pauline Etta (Cassady Ferri) Bird, age 66, of Girard, PA, formerly Lawrence Park and Tampa, FL., passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born in Erie on July 24, 1956, a daughter of the late Grace Anna (Bretz) Strong. Pauline graduated from Iroquois High School, Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, and Gannon University. She was a registered nurse...
Melody Evans
May 19, 2023
Melody Evans (Moorhead) was born May 17, 1955. She died on May 19, 2023 at the age of 68.
Melody passed away 2 days after undergoing cardiac arrest. She received a blue pill from someone she trusted, someone she didn’t think would hurt her. In the two seconds it took for her to put the pill in her mouth and...
Thomas "Cris" Royall
May 18, 2023
Thomas “Cris” Royall, age 70, of Erie passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his residence.
He was born October 24, 1952 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Thomas K. and Mary Frances (Jaquell) Royall.
Cris graduated from McDowell High School, class of 1971, and went on to the Navy during Vietnam. Following his return from the military, he...
Sr. Theresa Marie Bohren, SSJ
May 18, 2023
Sister Teresa Marie Bohren, SSJ, age 92, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on May 18, 2023. She was in the 74th year of her religious life. Born in Reynoldsville, PA, on July 2, 1930, the daughter of the late John and Savilla (Biggie) Bohren, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from St. Mary Parish...
Bill Vickers, Jr.
May 15, 2023
Bill Vickers, Jr. age 79, of Erie, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on May 9, 1944 a son of the late Bill, Sr. and Lelah Sweeney Vickers.
Bill graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in Elizabeth, PA and went on to attend the University of Pittsburgh.
Bill owned and operated Vickers Painting and Wall Covering...
Shawn M. Lewis
May 13, 2023
Shawn M. (“All In”) Lewis, age 41, passed away at home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born in Erie, raised on the Bay, and went to Strong Vincent High School. He enjoyed spending time with his countless nieces and nephews. He also never turned down a family member or friend that needed help with any house project.
Shawn was...
Roberta "Bobbie" Lawrence
May 13, 2023
Roberta “Bobbie” Shaffer Edwards Brooker Lawrence, age 90, formerly of Lake City, passed away in Ohio on Saturday May 13, 2023. She was born in Erie, PA on November 24, 1932. She graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1950 as valedictorian, and from Zion Bible Institute in 1953. Bobbie retired in 1998 as controller from PHB Die Casting...
Richard W. Jeffords
May 10, 2023
Richard W. Jeffords, age 85, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehab Center.He was born on September 12, 1937.
He was a Class of 1955 Graduate of Academy High School. He was a 5 year Veteran of the Air Force.
He is survived by his cousins, Douglas, Karl and Fredrick Bretz and Melody Ann Wilson...
Ruth N. Berringer
May 7, 2023
Ruth N. Berringer, age 93, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
She was born in Amanda, OH on December 17, 1929, a daughter of the late Emery T. and Mary Brantingham Steele.
Ruth was a member of Weis Library United Methodist Church and the Weis Library United Methodist Woman’s Organization.
She was employed by the Green...
Ervin Lee Nixon, Sr.
May 7, 2023
Ervin Lee Nixon Sr., age 76, of Erie, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, June 8, 1946 to the late Willie Sr. and Samantha Nixon. Ervin proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War.
He was a hardworking man, who had the biggest heart. Ervin was a...
Richard "Nick" Elkovitch
May 7, 2023
Richard Nicholas "Nick" Elkovitch, age 60, passed away on May 7, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his children and loved ones.
Richard was born on November 24, 1962 in Tempe, AZ, but was raised in Erie, PA. He was a jack of all trades; he had a deep love of family and an undying devotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He...
Michael E. Swabb
May 6, 2023
Michael E. Swabb, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after enduring many health challenges, including a decades long battle with disabling Crohn’s Disease, several strokes, and most recently metastatic lung cancer.
He was born on January 22, 1958, in Erie, PA, a beloved son of the late George L. Swabb and Jane M. (Clark)...
Ellynn L. Young
May 6, 2023
Ellynn L. (Werksman) Young, age 77, of Erie passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Fairview Manor. She was born March 9, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of the late Herman and Naomi Werksman. Ellynn grew up in Penn Hills and was a 1964 graduate of Penn Hills High School. She then attended Edinboro University.
A longtime resident of Erie,...
Kenneth Caracciolo
May 4, 2023
Kenneth Caracciolo, age 61 of Waterford, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born November 7, 1962, a son of Joanne Ore Caracciolo Morrison of Waterford and the late
Alfonse Caracciolo.
Ken was a graduate of Ft. LeBoeuf High School. He worked for JTM Food Company on the food line and
packing for several years. Kenneth was his mother’s...
Andrea J. Newberry
May 3, 2023
Andrea J. Newberry, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She was born on June 22, 1979, in Erie, to Gloria (Ananea) Prindle and the late John D. Newberry.
Andrea attended Central High School. She was a loving and devoted mother. Andrea got along with everyone and was kindhearted. She will be missed.
In addition to...
Justin Nathan Alvarez
May 3, 2023
Justin Nathan Alvarez, age 42, of Erie, departed on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Erie, March 5, 1981 to Juan Alvarez and Donna Dobbeck. Justin graduated from Fortis Institute with a degree in Welding and Fabrication Technology. He took his skills of welding to work on the 9/11 memorial statue that sits at Blasco...
Nancy Lee Liebau
May 2, 2023
Nancy Lee Liebau, age 69, of Erie, passed away peacefully May, 2nd 2023 at her residence, herhappy place, surrounded by her family.
She was born February 24, 1954 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Bernard and Dolores(Johnson) Lyons.
Nancy graduated from McDowell High School, class of 1972.
She was a dedicated employee as a Regional Office Manager with RE/MAX Real Estate...
Lisa Marie Langevin
May 2, 2023
Lisa Marie Langevin, age 53, of North East, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her residence.
She was born October 11, 1969 in Meriden, CT, a daughter of Robert Edward and Constance (Charette) Langevin.
Lisa was a 1987 graduate of Southington High School. She spent recent months working with her sister, Celine, at the Erie International Airport. Lisa loved her grandchildren...
Barbara Jean Roesch
May 2, 2023
Barbara Jean Roesch, age 66, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie on August 30, 1956, a daughter of the late Donald and Geraldine Roesch.
She was a graduate of Twin Tech High School and worked as a Quality Assurance Technician for 44 years for Caplugs, formerly Niagara Plastics....