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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
John Stefan Novel
Feb 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Stefan Novel, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this life on February 16, 2025, at the age of 74, after a steady decline of his health.
He was born on December 2, 1950, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Anna Stefan.
After obtaining his GED, he attended Job Corps, where...
Carl Marvin Davis
Feb 16, 2025
Carl Marvin Davis, age 88, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Girard, Pennsylvania following a brief illness.
His death occurred nearly one year to the day after the passing of his wife Sally, his soulmate of almost 65 years.
Carl was born in Fairview Township on November 25, 1936, a snowy...
Irmgard Gage
Feb 16, 2025
Irmgard Gage of Erie, PA. Born in Berlin, Germany, on April 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Robert Stolpe and Irmgard Behling Stolpe.
She attended business school in Germany, working as a private secretary and in retail at Baumgarten in Germany, Fashion Bug, Wrights and Dahlkemper in Erie. She was also a cook at Western Reserve.
She was a member of...
Dr. Helen Marie Kohn
Feb 15, 2025
Dr. Helen Marie Kohn, M.D. Psychiatrist, age 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at Nightingale Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born on November 29, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA. Helen was the daughter of the late Percy Kynryn (P.K.) and Mathilda Jones nee Schaming.
Helen was a respected analyst in the field of psychology, known for her keen insight...
Tamara Demjanenko
Feb 15, 2025
Tamara Demjanenko, age 92, of Erie passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Springhill Senior Living. She was born December 14, 1932 in the Ukraine and was a longtime resident of Erie.
Tamara is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, Boris Demjanenko; two sons, Walter Demjanenko and his wife Amy of Columbus, OH and Paul Demjanenko and his wife...
Doreen Robertson
Feb 15, 2025
Doreen Robertson, age 93, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
She was born in Erie on March 25, 1931, a daughter of the late Albert R. and Harriet Will.
She graduated from Academy High School in 1949. One June 24, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart (the Love of her life) David, while he was in the...
Karen Yvonne Dermanuel Stazer
Feb 14, 2025
Karen Yvonne Dermanuel Stazer, 74, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 14, 2025. Born on July 25, 1951, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Karen was the daughter of Orland Dermanuel and Maxine Dembinski. She was adopted and raised by her aunt Sybil Dermanuel Narbut and her husband John Narbut in a loving home. She attended Villa Maria...
Robert Eugene Powell
Feb 14, 2025
Robert Eugene Powell, age 96, died at his Millcreek home on February 14, 2025.
He was born at home on May 18, 1928, in Albion Pennsylvania to Gerald and Thora Strong Powell.
Growing up in Albion, he loved fishing with his father, playing mush ball with his school friends and roller skating at Shadeland. He enjoyed playing with his dog, “Minnie the...
Catherine Louise MacGregor
Feb 13, 2025
Catherine Louise MacGregor, age 79, passed away peacefully in Baldwinsville, NY on February 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born in White Plains, NY on January 12, 1946, to Dr. William and Jeanne (Luke) Parsons. Cathy was the oldest of three girls, remaining close to her sisters, Nancy Parsons Morgan and Carrie Parsons Stevens, throughout her life....
Helen "Sally" Casey Mink
Feb 12, 2025
Helen “Sally” Casey Mink, age 89, of Erie, passed away February 12, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.
She was born in Erie, August 3, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert B. Casey, II and Helen Brown Casey.
Sally was a graduate of the Villa Maria Academy class of 1953. She was a Society Writer for the Erie Dispatch Herald and was...
Timothy Peter Brown
Feb 12, 2025
Timothy Peter Brown, 79, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. Tim was born in Chisholm MN on May 3, 1945 and grew up with extended family in Buhl MN. He graduated from St Benedict College in Kansas City with a degree in English and then embarked on his first career by completing a 3 year...
Gloria S. Wallen
Feb 12, 2025
Gloria S. Wallen, age 96 passed away on Wednesday February 12, 2025 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Franklin, PA on June 19, 1928, a daughter of the late Harry and Rose Ferrari Solle.
Gloria was a Title Clerk for several automobile dealerships including Ben Fresch Volkswagen, the Studebaker dealership, Harris Ford and most recently Gary Miller’s where she worked for...
Daniel S. Dessauer
Feb 11, 2025
Daniel S. Dessauer passed away Tuesday February 11, 2025 in Cambridgeshire, England following a motor vehicle accident. Daniel and his wife Jessica were currently on deployment and have been living in the village of Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, England for the last 2 years.
As an Army veteran Daniel received a multitude of medals and awards for his service: Army Commendation Medal/Army Achievement...
Frederick E. Webber
Feb 11, 2025
Frederick E. Webber, age 84, of East Springfield passed away Tuesday February 11, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Erie.
He was born in Erie on December 16, 1940, a son of the late Ellsworth A. Webber I and Ruth Erdman Webber Olmstead.
Fred attended West Springfield High School and went on to serve in the United States Army Eighty Second...
Jeffrey P. Kraus
Feb 11, 2025
Jeffrey P. Kraus, 61, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Erie on October 6th, 1963, a loving son to Marilyn Way Kraus and the late Paul B. Kraus.
Jeff graduated from Fairview High School, class of 1981. He went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University in 1985. During...
Emily Jane Trejchel
Feb 10, 2025
Emily Jane (Miller) Trejchel, 49, of Erie, passed away peacefully on February 10, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Erie on April 13, 1975, the only child of Rebecca (McMinn) Miller Heil and the late Dennis Miller.
Emily graduated from Riverdale High School in Fort Myers, FL, and earned her BFA AMA...
Barbara Ann Prindle
Feb 9, 2025
Barbara Ann Prindle age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Walnut Creek Health Care. She was born in Erie on April 9, 1940, a daughter of the late James and Mary Krizanik Cockerham. Barbara graduated from McDowell High School. She worked for many years at Overlake Golf Course as the bartender and continued her...
Christopher Hoag
Feb 8, 2025
Christopher Stephen Hoag, age 40, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Erie on October 10, 1984, a son of Albert and Susan Hoag.
Christopher had an unshakable belief in the Lord, a keen intellect, and a great talent and love for music. He played several instruments, as well as singing,...
Melanie Davis-Coleman
Feb 6, 2025
Melanie Davis-Coleman, 56, of Erie, passed away peacefully in her home on February 6th, with her daughter by her side. Melanie fought a 26-year battle with Lupus that caused many other health complications which she conquered bravely. Melanie was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 14, 1968.
After Highschool and some college Melanie traveled to Baltimore, Maryland where she met her...
Desiree E. Stevens
Feb 6, 2025
Desiree E. Stevens, age 63, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on July 18, 1961, a daughter of the late John and Olga Walsh Tome.
Desiree worked at Kim Kraft Printing for several years.
Desiree loved kids and enjoyed sewing and doing crafts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...