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

Arlene Gorton

Arlene Gorton

Oct 9, 2022

Arlene “Iris” Gorton, age 78, of Erie, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie February 4, 1944.

Iris loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, she loved her puzzle books, country music, cooking, and plants.

Iris is survived by her children, Hope (Curtis) Gorton, and Daniel (Jillian) Gorton. She is further survived by...

Donna Franz

Donna Franz

Oct 7, 2022

Donna Lee Franz, age 75, of Erie, PA, passed away October 7, 2022.

She was born in Phillipsburg, PA on December 24, 1946, the daughter of the late Paul C. and Marie (Rougeux) Fontenoy.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Edward Franz and his parents, Bernard and Annamarie Franz.

She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Spears...

William Conrad

William Conrad

Oct 6, 2022

William H. “Billy” Conrad, age 59, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 6, 2022.  He was born in New Ken, PA, July 12, 1963, son of William C. and Ethel M. VanTine Conrad.

He was a graduate of Valley High School and a former cook at various places in New Ken PA and Erie, PA.  Bill lived in Erie...

David Clark

David Clark

Oct 6, 2022

David “Dave” Leonard Clark, age 71, of Edinboro, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

He was born on August 4, 1951, in Warren, Ohio, to the late Leonard Clark and Margaret Clark (Durlesser).

Dave has two children, Niki Lee Clark, who preceded him in death, and Dr. Tara Lynn Clark of Massillon, Ohio.

Dave graduated from McDowell High School. He then went...

Ronald Dush

Ronald Dush

Oct 6, 2022

Ronald Dush, age 83, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Sykesville, PA on January 1, 1939 a son of the late Joseph and Kathryn Hanzely Dush.   

Ronald graduated from St. Joseph High School and attended John Carroll.   

He was employed as an accountant for Albert Sheet Metal. 

Ronald was a member of Grace...

Anthony Weary

Anthony Weary

Oct 5, 2022

Anthony Justin “AJ” Weary age 30, of Erie passed on into eternal life on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 with the love of his life Lindsey, his parents, sister, and brother in law by his side following unforeseen circumstances. He was born in Erie on November 2, 1991 a son of Anthony and Deborah Weary of Erie.

AJ was a 2010 graduate...

Linda Krystek

Linda Krystek

Oct 5, 2022

Linda Mae Krystek, 70, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on October 05, 2022 at Saint Vincent's Hospital after a long battle with various digestive disorders. Linda, born on June 28th, 1952 was adopted by Martha and Paul Snyder in Erie, PA, immediately brought joy and light into the world. Linda went on to graduate from Academy High School in...

Andrew Coleman

Andrew Coleman

Oct 4, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Andrew Paul Coleman on October 4, 2022 at the age of 19. Andrew was born in Erie, PA on October 14, 2002. 

Andrew graduated summa cum laude from McDowell High School in 2021.  Andrew was currently a sophomore at Texas A & M University in the AeroSpace Engineering program and had aspirations...

Ina Ring

Ina Ring

Oct 3, 2022

Ina Ruth Ring, age 89 of Erie passed away on Monday October 3, 2022.

She was born in Erie on June 12, 1933 to the late Michael J. and Lillian S. Johnson Ring.

Ina graduated from East High School in 1951 and was employed as an Executive Secretary at General Electric for 49 years. She was a member of the G.E. Quarter...

George Sabol

George Sabol

Oct 3, 2022

George A. Sabol, age 91, of Fairview, PA passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born in Cranesville, PA, on the family farm, June 26, 1931 to the late John and Anna Galuska Sabol.

In his younger years, he served as trustee of his church, enjoyed gardening and golf. George was a proud veteran of the...

Aisha Moore

Aisha Moore

Oct 3, 2022

Aisha Renelle Moore went home to be with our lord on October 3rd, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Kathryn Terry and Larry W. Moore, her maternal grandparents Katie and Delta Terry, her paternal grandparents Mabelle Pope Moore Siew, Essie J. Moore Sr, as well as her cousins David Terry, Deron Terry, her uncles James, Charles, Stanley, Essie...

Mark Parsons

Mark Parsons

Oct 3, 2022

Mark A. Parsons (Moose) February 1, 1958 to October 3, 2022 joined all of this brothers in heaven.

Mark graduated from McDowell High School and later worked at House of Chrome & Custom.

He was a huge fan of Dale Earnhart Sr. & NASCAR.

He was also an avid hunter & fisherman. He was a great cook of all that he caught.

Mark is...

Jack Keller

Jack Keller

Oct 3, 2022

Jack Keller, age 87, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on September 7, 1935 a son of the late John M. Keller and Laura Bell Keller.

He graduated from Millcreek High School.

Jack owned Millcreek Heating and Air Conditioning with his sons.

He bowled at Greengarden Lanes for 50 years on Monday &...

Kenneth Peters

Kenneth Peters

Oct 1, 2022

Kenneth L. Peters Jr. age 42 of West Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born in Erie on April 9, 1980 a son of Patricia A. (Eugene) Patrick Peters Mowry and the late Kenneth L. Peters Sr. 

Kenny was a 1998 graduate of Northwestern High School and was a self-employed mechanic...

Douglas Hewitt

Douglas Hewitt

Sep 29, 2022

Douglas J. Hewitt age 86, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born in Erie on June 7, 1936, the son of the late Ward G. and Edith Eldred Hewitt.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Louise Seifreit Hewitt and Lenny the Cat; five children, Jennifer Steinke, Lori Kleiner (Jason),...

James Karle

James Karle

Sep 28, 2022

James (Jim) L. Karle, age 97, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his residence in Millcreek Township.

Jim was born in Erie, PA, on November 11, 1924, the son of the late Henry J. Karle and Louise I. Bauman Karle. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Louise M. Karle Marsden and Margaret Ann...

Ronald Starvaggi, Sr.

Ronald Starvaggi, Sr.

Sep 28, 2022

SUMMIT TWP. – Ronald J. Starvaggi, Sr., age 71, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from complications of a burn injury.  The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of UPMC Mercy Burn Center in Pittsburgh for their exceptional care and support. 

He was born in Erie, PA on April 6, 1951, a son of the late...

Lucille Wisinski

Lucille Wisinski

Sep 27, 2022

Lucille Pauline Peterson Wisinski, age 96 passed away on September 27, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born in Erie on August 18, 1926 to the late Carl Peterson and Amelia Lichtenwalter Peterson Fales.

She wanted her obituary to read “She came…She went”, but there was so much more that made up Lucille’s 96 years. We...

Robert Cooper

Robert Cooper

Sep 26, 2022

Robert E. Cooper (Coop) died peacefully surrounded by family on September 26, 2022. He was born on March 16, 1933, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Mary Helen Tomecko and Robert Dunlop Cooper.  He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown, Ohio in 1951.

During the Korean War, he enlisted in the US Navy and served proudly until being honorably discharged...

Ethel Pierce

Ethel Pierce

Sep 26, 2022

Ethel Pierce, age 71, of Erie, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at home where she was cared for by her family.

She was born in San Diego, California on May 12, 1951, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Crabtree Mullaley.

Ethel graduated from Helix High School and was the last graduating class from Villa Maria College where she...

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