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Elizabeth Ann Zebroski
Jul 7, 2025
Elizabeth Ann (Jones) Zebroski passed peacefully on July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters.
Born on March 7, 1943, to Eleanor Margaret (Kingsley) Jones, Elizabeth was fiercely proud of growing up on the 900 block of W. 25th street with her mom and Kingsley relatives. This solid foundation combined with her big personality and vivacious nature allowed her to fill...
Frances Yazvac
Jul 5, 2025
Frances A. Yazvac, age 88, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at AHN St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born on May 2, 1937, in Farrell, PA, the daughter of the late Thomas and Kathryn Dolosky Yazvac.
Frances dedicated many years of service to American Sterilizer where she eventually retired from. Outside of work, she found joy in gardening...
Pablo “Pico” Nieves, Jr.
Jul 4, 2025
Pablo “Pico” Nieves Jr., 62, of Erie, PA passed away on Friday, July 4th, 2025.
He was born May 20, 1963, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, a son to Pablo Nieves Sr. and Bernardina Monserrate Rodriguez.
His generosity was boundless— a heart wide open and hands always willing to help.
His energy was tireless, a force that moved through every moment, every task, every kindness. None...
Dorothea Blakely
Jul 4, 2025
Dorothea Wilma Marie "Dot" Hinspeter Blakely of Millcreek passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025 at LECOM Senior Living.
She was born on October 22, 1926 in Erie, daughter of the late Harry and Viola Hinspeter.
Dot graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1944. She worked in the office of Reed Manufacturing Company before becoming a homemaker.
She was a devoted...
Ken Claunch
Jul 4, 2025
Ken Claunch, age 92, of Erie, died Friday, July 4th, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Washington, D.C. on October 5, 1932, son of the late Charles K. and Lila Mae Pearce Claunch.
He received degrees in chemical engineering in the mid-1950s from Villanova University (BSc) and from the University of Notre Dame (MSc). After 2 years at...
Trina McCloud
Jul 2, 2025
Trina J. McCloud, “Peaches”, age 59, of Erie, PA, gained her wings on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH, after a lengthy illness.
Trina was born on August 16, 1965, in Erie, a daughter of the late Johnny McCloud and Rev. Johnnie Jenkins McCloud.
Trina was a graduate of East High School and attended...
Barbara Guzowski Loose
Jul 2, 2025
Barbara Guzowski Loose took her final bow the evening of July 2nd, 2025, passing peacefully in her home.
Barbara was an Erie native, born on August 1, 1948, the daughter of Joseph Alphonse Guzowski and Rose May Hollingdale. She is preceded in death by her late husband of 45 years, William David Loose Jr.
After a career at Security People’s Bank, Barbara...
Shawn Patric Leuschen
Jul 2, 2025
Shawn Patric Leuschen, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Erie, PA on July 17, 1984, a son of Donna Leuschen.
Shawn graduated from Maplewood High School Penn Crest School District, served in the United State Army and was an Iraq War veteran. He went on to...
Saeid (Rad) Esfahbodirad
Jul 2, 2025
Saeid (Rad) Esfahbodirad passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 after an extended illness and a liver transplant.
Saeid was born in Tehran, Iran in 1956. He attended college at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Enid, OK and then returned to Iran. There he started his own plastics company, leaving the country during the Iraq/Iran Revolution and moving to Austria and eventually...
Winnie S. Forestiere
Jul 1, 2025
Winnie S. (Smillie) Forestiere, age 72 passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2025 at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 16, 1952 to the late Robert and Winifred Boyd Smillie.
Winnie graduated from Academy High School and worked as a waitress throughout the Erie area. She was a veteran of the US Army.
In addition...
Martha Jean Bryan
Jul 1, 2025
Martha “Jean” Bryan, age 92, of Lake City, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 1st, 2025, at her residence. She lived a long life that was filled with many blessings from her Lord God. She was born on April 25, 1933, in Coraopolis, PA to the late Frank M. and Bertha Bees Vogan.
When Jean was 6...
Dennis L. Brocious
Jul 1, 2025
Dennis L. Brocious, age 69, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2025. He was born in Erie, PA on June 9, 1956, a son of Carol Wickles Brocious and the late Donald Brocious.
He graduated from McDowell High School and held various jobs before his stroke.
Dennis enjoyed hunting and cruising on his motorcycle until his disability. He then took...
Nathan Wade Sinclair
Jun 30, 2025
Nathan Wade Sinclair, age 62, of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.
He was born in Iola, Kansas on December 27, 1962, a son of the late Joe and Berneta Chaney Sinclair.
Nathan graduated from Collinsville High School in Illinois. He followed in the footsteps of his father for the love of horses and...
David Albert Gesue
Jun 30, 2025
David Albert Gesue died peacefully at home on June 30th 2025 in Erie Pa.
Born June 8th, 1947 in New Castle, PA, David attended New Castle High school and graduated from Gannon University in Erie. An English literature major, David wrote for the Erie Press and went on to teach English at Culver Military Academy in Indiana. He transitioned into fundraising...
Karen Palmer
Jun 29, 2025
Karen Smith Veiger Palmer age 76 passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, AZ.
She was born in Erie on January 20, 1949 to the late Richard F. and Jean F. Holland Smith.
Karen graduated from McDowell High School in 1966. She worked at Erie Insurance Group since 1976, most recently serving as the Vice...
Frank Delio Jr.
Jun 27, 2025
Frank Delio, Jr., age 95, of Erie, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Erie VA Medical Center after an extended illness.
He was born in Erie on February 21, 1930, a son of the late Frank and Mary Rocco Delio.
Frank served in the U.S. Army and worked as a hospital equipment designer for Steris Corporation for 25 years....
Harold "Andy" Hansen
Jun 26, 2025
Harold “Andy” Hansen, 79, of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg.
Andy was born in Brockton, MA, October 29, 1945, the son of Wylie S. and Helen McQuiston Hansen.
He graduated from McDowell High School and then went to Erie Business Center working as a metal fabricator until retiring from Riley Power in Erie, PA. Andy served in...
Randy James Rankin
Jun 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Randy James Rankin, a cherished husband and friend, who departed this life on June 24, 2025, at the age of 45 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on August 18, 1979, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Randolph Rankin and Judy Coleman.
In addition to his parents,...
Frances McCall
Jun 23, 2025
Frances “Grandma Fran” McCall
July 6, 1948 – June 23, 2025
Frances McCall, lovingly known to everyone as “Grandma Fran,” passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was 76 years old.
Born on July 6, 1948, in Erie, Fran was the daughter of the late Pruitt and Willie Mae (Hobson) Watson. She attended Strong Vincent High...
Faye T. Descamps
Jun 22, 2025
Our beloved Faye T. (Langdon) Descamps, 83, passed away peacefully at home in Erie, PA, on June 22, 2025. Born on October 11, 1941, in Erie, Faye lived a full and vibrant life, bringing joy to all who knew her.
Faye was preceded in death by her parents, Ebenezer and Madeline (Mohney) Langdon, who passed in 2002. She is survived by...
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