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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Gary T. Seyler
Apr 26, 2023
Gary T. Seyler, age 82, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie, PA on October 25, 1940, a son of the late Cornelius and Mildred Guynan Seyler.
Gary attended Academy High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy. He worked for over 40 years as a boiler operator at...
Linda L. Washek
Apr 25, 2023
Linda L. Washek, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence.
She was born in Fairview, PA on January 6, 1949, a daughter of the late Ralph and Irene Harahuc Stevens.
Linda was a Class of 1967 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.
She worked at Caregivers as a home health aide retiring in 2019 after 20...
David William Coffey
Apr 25, 2023
David William Coffey, age 70, of Youngstown, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
He was born in Erie, PA on January 1, 1953, to the late John W. and Marjorie J. (Jones) Coffey.
David was a 1970 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in music from Westminster College in 1974, and a master’s degree...
Douglas Edwin Thompson
Apr 24, 2023
Evangelist Douglas Edwin Thompson stood tall and straight and joined his ancestors on Monday, April 24, 2023, at UPMC Hamot.
Doug was born on May 13, 1953, in Erie, PA to Lee Edwin and Zula May Thompson. At the age of 18 months Doug was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and, according to physicians, would never walk, speak, or be able to...
Lori E. Eaton
Apr 24, 2023
Lori E. Davison Eaton, age 55, of Erie, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. She was born in Erie, June 15, 1967, to Jack Davison and Billie Davison Murawski. Lori was a graduate of Fairview High School. She graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
Lori’s life was dedicated to loving and taking care of her two...
Marjorie Miniaci
Apr 23, 2023
Marjorie Lynn Miniaci, age 28, of East Springfield, passed away April 23, 2023. Born in Erie on March 22, 1995, she was the daughter of Donna and Samuel Miniaci, mother of Olivia Hubbell, and beloved baby sister to 14 brothers and sisters. We are proud of the mother she was, the woman she became, and the loving tender friendship she...
Lillian Mae Crass
Apr 23, 2023
Lillian Mae Crass, age 71, of Lake City passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 3, 1952, a daughter of the late James and LaDonna Sisson Stoll.
Lillian loved to crochet. She was featured in the Albion Fair for extravagant things such as a tablecloth that took 9...
Theodore Clinton Wolf, Jr.
Apr 22, 2023
Theodore Clinton Wolf Jr., age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, after a short illness at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was born on March 11, 1951, in Erie, to the late Theodore C. and Eloise (Lewis) Wolf Sr.
In 1969, he graduated from Strong Vincent High School. Ted would continue his education, attending Bryant and Stratton Business...
Robert B. Guest
Apr 21, 2023
Robert B. Guest, age 77, of Girard, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Conneaut, OH. September 15, 1945 a son of the late Bennie T. and Dorothy Stevens Guest.
He attended high school in Santa Maria CA and went on to serve in the United States Army.
He was a Metropolitan Police Officer...
Willie "Pee Wee" Barnes
Apr 21, 2023
Willie “Pee Wee” Barnes, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, with his wife, Jean, by his side, after a brief battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Collins, Mississippi on August 15, 1954, to his parents, Jeffrey Barnes and D.L.O. Jones (Graves Barnes), and three months later they moved to Erie, PA. He attended East High...
Joy Ward
Apr 20, 2023
Joy Ward, age 71, of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away on Thursday April 20, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on January 31, 1952 in Potsdam, NY, a daughter of the late Alton and Ann May Walker Lawrence.
She worked as a Nurses Aid for many years. She enjoyed gardening and her dogs. She loved her family and especially loved...
Charles "Chuck" J. Fuller
Apr 19, 2023
Charles J. Fuller 79 of Erie passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday April 19th, 2023.
Chuck was born on March 31st 1944, to the late George R. and Matilda W. Fuller.
He owned and operated Patterson & Stirling Heating & Air Conditioning company for 45 years, after taking over the family business from his dad and retiring in December 2011.
He...
Joseph Lafaro, PhD
Apr 19, 2023
JOSEPH R. LAFARO, PhD
Joseph Lafaro, PhD, entered into eternity on April 19, 2023, after 81 years of living a life of notorious wisdom and wit. Born to parents Antoinette and Joseph Lafaro, he was raised with his sister Mary Ann in Brooklyn, NY, a place that distinctly influenced his colorful character. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and...
Donald Patrick Aaron
Apr 17, 2023
Donald Patrick Aaron, 68, of Erie, PA passed away on Monday afternoon, April 17, 2023 after a short stay at Sarah Reed Senior Living under Hospice care. Don was born on March 17, 1955, as the doctor announced, “Here’s a Patrick for St. Patrick’s Day!”
Don was born in Oil City, PA, the son of the late Edward and Blanche...
Levi A. Reed
Apr 17, 2023
Levi A. Reed, age 35, of Fairview, lost his battle with depression on Monday April 17, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, PA, a son of Bradley and Michele Huber Reed.
He was a 2006 graduate of Fairview High School and attended Edinboro University. He worked at Lowes for the past few years and before that as a housekeeper...
Pille "Pia" Nava Glover
Apr 16, 2023
Pille “Pia” Nava Glover, age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge. Pia was born on April 11, 1944 in Tallinn, Estonia, a daughter of the late Felix and Ilma Salve Nava. She and her parents moved to Erie, where she met a group of amazing lifelong friends that remained by her side until...
Marilyn Ann Melhuish
Apr 16, 2023
Marilyn Ann Melhuish age 88, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Forest View Skilled Nursing Center.
She was born in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County, on June 11, 1934, a daughter of the late Douglas and Anna Cruser Melhuish.
Marilyn graduated from Hallstead, PA High School in 1952 and received a Bachelors in Elementary Education from Mansfield State Teachers...
Betty Lou Rotkovecz
Apr 16, 2023
Betty Lou Rotkovecz, age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home in Conneautville, Pennsylvania.
She was born on March 16, 1948, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Donachy Nalley.
Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed and loved her family with passion. She looked forward to her trips to the casino along with playing...
Sid Booker
Apr 16, 2023
Sid Booker, 73, passed away on April 16th, 2023. He was born on April 18th, 1949 in Tillatoba, MS., son of Millie and Silas Booker. He was a graduate of East High, Class of 1968, playing basketball, football, and track and field. His senior year, he was a member of the City and District 10 Championship Basketball Team, and was...
Joseph D. Althof
Apr 15, 2023
Joseph D. Althof age 22, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
He was born in Erie on October 19, 2000, the son of Eric and Michele Burton Althof of Millcreek.
Joe graduated from McDowell High School where he played lacrosse. He was an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan and played travel hockey for multiple teams in the area.
He was a...












