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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania  & Surrounding Areas

Alice. C. Trimble

Alice. C. Trimble

Jun 13, 2025

Alice C. Trimble, age 94, of Erie, passed away at her daughter’s home on Friday June 13, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born on July 15, 1930, in Lucinda, PA, a daughter of the late Maurice and Catherine Hartle Wolbert.

She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Lucinda PA and married Robert Trimble. They raised their family in Erie,...

Joan D. Hull

Joan D. Hull

Jun 13, 2025

Joan D. (Haines) Hull, 89, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 13th, 2025.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 26, 1936, a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (Deustch) Haines.

Joan graduated from McDowell High School and was employed in the Plastics Manufacturing Industry. She enjoyed playing games and watching the wildlife.

In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased...

Rudolph J. Soto

Rudolph J. Soto

Jun 13, 2025

Rudolph J. Soto, 67, passed away on Friday, June 13th, at St. Vincent Health Center.

Born in Oceanside, California, on January 24th, 1958, he was the eldest child of the late Rudolf T. Soto and Connie Alvarado Soto.

Rudy worked in Information Technology at Erie Insurance and played catcher on the Erie Insurance softball team for many years. He was also a...

Cecil Marilyn Stevens Bedford

Cecil Marilyn Stevens Bedford

Jun 10, 2025

Cecil Marilyn Stevens Bedford, age 95, passed away on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on February 2, 1930 in Canon City, CO to the late Cecil Stevens and Lois Elizabeth Dabney Stevens.

Marilyn graduated from Olathe High School, Olathe, CO in 1947 and attended Western State College in Gunnison, CO, moving to University...

Donald Allen Haenel

Donald Allen Haenel

Jun 9, 2025

Donald Allen Haenel, age 72, of Fairview, passed away June 9, 2025, at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.

He was born in Union City, PA on July 10, 1952, a son of the late Alfred and Barbara Howland Haenel.

Don was a 1970 graduate of Union City High School and received his welding degree from Erie County Technical School. He went...

Judith Ann Cotter Pelinsky

Judith Ann Cotter Pelinsky

Jun 6, 2025

Judith Ann Cotter Pelinsky age 90 passed away on Friday June 6, 2025, at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 19, 1935 to the late Norval and Florence Vogel Cotter.

Judith came from a lineage deeply tied to the Pennsylvania Railroad and coal industries, where creativity and innovation ran deep in her family roots. With a...

Carol A. Madison

Carol A. Madison

Jun 4, 2025

Carol A. Madison, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away at her residence on June 4, 2025, after a short illness.

She was born on June 2, 1953, to the late Violet (Feidler) Adams and Russell Eithmer Adams.

After her graduation from East High School, she raised 5 beautiful kids. Carol enjoyed gardening, BBQ, music, partying with friends and family...

Gilda P. "Jill" Carr

Gilda P. "Jill" Carr

Jun 4, 2025

Gilda P. “Jill” Amatangelo Carr, 97, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. Born on July 3, 1927 to the late Antonio and Giovina Ciotti Amatangelo, she lived a long and fulfilling life marked by resilience, love and laughter.

She worked in the dietary department of Sarah Reed Retirement Center for 11 years, retiring in 1992. She previously...

Margaret Ann Adams

Margaret Ann Adams

Jun 4, 2025

Margaret Ann Adams, age 90 of McKean, passed away June 4, 2025 at Manchester Commons after an extended illness.

She was born in Meadville on July 12, 1934, a daughter of the late Elmer and Rosella Reinersman Schirmer.

Margaret graduated from Edinboro High School in 1952 and attended business school in Erie. Margaret worked at several Erie companies as a bookkeeper before...

Ruth Alma Johnson

Ruth Alma Johnson

Jun 3, 2025

Ruth Alma Johnson was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on January 31, 1926, to C. Lenus Johnson and Agnes (Johnson) Johnson. She died in Northbrook, Illinois on June 3, 2025.

Ruth graduated from Academy High School in 1943. She then entered Hamot Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1946. Ruth worked at Hamot Hospital for many years and retired from the...

David Taylor

David Taylor

Jun 3, 2025

David Taylor, age 79, of Lake City passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday June 3, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on June 27, 1945, a son of the late Howard and Bernice Zuck Taylor.

David attended McDowell High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy for four years. During that time, he met his wife-to-be, Dimple...

Joseph D. Cifelli

Joseph D. Cifelli

Jun 2, 2025

Joseph D. Cifelli, age 91, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Erie on August 6, 1933, son of the late Nicholas and Mary Guranio Cifelli.

He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and went on to work at the Red Barn Restaurant.

Joseph was a member of The First Assembly...

James G. Hawes

James G. Hawes

Jun 2, 2025

James G. Hawes, age 69, of Erie, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born in Erie, September 5, 1955, to the late James E. and Phyllis J. Hawes.

Jimmy graduated from Fairview High School, class of 1974, and attended Mercyhurst College. He was an extremely talented artist and cabinet maker who took his crafts very seriously. He once moved...

Carol Ann Wilkins Bruno

Carol Ann Wilkins Bruno

Jun 1, 2025

Carol Ann Wilkins Bruno, a beloved aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at LECOM hospice, on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the age of 76.

She was born on December 14, 1948, in Erie, PA, to Cameron Bruce Wilkins and Betty Jane (Zwilling) Wilkins Eaton.

Carol was a 1966 graduate of McDowell High School. She took pride in being a Majorette....

Janis Durr

Janis Durr

May 31, 2025

Janis Durr was born on September 30, 1951 in Erie, PA, the second of six children born to Gwendolyn Lamar Durr and Zachariah Durr. From the start, Janis was a quiet force wise, kind, and deeply thoughtful. She had a sharp mind, creative soul, and a heart that saw and cared for everyone, especially those most in need of love...

Timothy Paul Simpson

Timothy Paul Simpson

May 31, 2025

Timothy Paul Simpson, age 67, passed away Saturday May 31, 2025, at Brighton Rehabilitation in Beaver, PA following an extended illness.

He was born in Erie on August 13, 1957, a son of Paul E. Simpson and the late Laura Jean Estok Simpson.

Tim attended Fairview High School and went on to serve in the United States Army.

He loved hunting and fishing.

He...

Mary Lou Reslink Patton Neithamer

Mary Lou Reslink Patton Neithamer

May 30, 2025

Mary Lou Reslink Patton Neithamer, age 83, passed away on May 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Mary Lou was born on October 20, 1941, in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, her faith, and her community. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Grove City College, where she was a...

Joann Munch

Joann Munch

May 30, 2025

Joann Mangini Munch, age 92, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on April 12, 1933, a daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Alfier Mangini.

She graduated from Villa Maria High School in 1952. Joann and her husband Bill started and were co-owners and operators of Munch Fisheries in Fairview for...

Joan Judson Cotter

Joan Judson Cotter

May 29, 2025

Joan Judson Cotter, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1933, daughter of the late Marian Colby Judson and Wesley Michael Judson of Erie. She was a lifelong resident of Erie and a winter resident of Sanibel Island, FL. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church...

William Ernest Craft

William Ernest Craft

May 29, 2025

William Ernest Craft, age 63 of Greene Township, passed away unexpectedly on May 29th, 2025 at UPMC Hamot hospital surrounded by family. He was born December 18, 1961, the youngest of six children to the late John H. Sr. and Dorothy Benson Craft.

A lifelong resident of Greene Township, Bill graduated from Seneca High School in 1979. He went on to...

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