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Richard S. Hodges
Jun 22, 2025
Richard S. Hodges, originally from Somerville, MA passed away with his family near, on June 22, 2025.
Rich, along with his business partner, Elaine Reed, opened Gem City Dinor in the spring of 2019. With a culinary history that followed him from Chicago, Rich made his mark at iconic Erie restaurants, such as the Stonehouse Inn, Avanti’s and Syd’s Place, before...
Robert F. Kitchen
Jun 21, 2025
Robert F. Kitchen, 88, devoted father and loving husband, passed peacefully on Saturday morning, June 21st, 2025.
He was born in Lancaster, PA on September 28th, 1936, the son of the late Clifford F. Kitchen and Wilhelmina B. Kitchen. He graduated from Hempfield High School in Landisville, PA and from the Pennsylvania Military College (now Widener University) in Chester, PA, with...
Delores Ann Peterson-Brown
Jun 21, 2025
Delores Ann Peterson-Brown, age 82, of Erie, PA, passed away on June 21, 2025 surrounded by family. Born on November 21, 1942, in Bemis, Tennessee, she relocated to South Bend, Indiana at a young age. For the past 15 years, she resided in Erie, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie T. Brown and Mary Alberta Brown.
Delores...
Barbara Burdick
Jun 20, 2025
Barbara Burdick, of Erie, passed away on June 20, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.
A bright, beloved, blue-eyed daughter of William T. and Jean Brennan Herlihy, Barb was born on July 20, 1953, in New York, N.Y. She graduated from Mercyhurst University, where she earned a B.A. in Early Childhood Education. She continued her studies at Gannon University, earning...
Donald Stack
Jun 20, 2025
Donald S. Stack, age 52, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, June 20, 2025, from an extended illness.
He was born on February 28, 1973, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Sharyn Goist Stack and the late Donald E. Stack.
Don graduated from Canfield High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Community Health from Ohio State...
Sr. Bernadine Gehringer, SSJ
Jun 19, 2025
Bernadine Gehringer, SSJ, formerly Sister Mary Michael, 87, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on June 19, 2025, in the 70th year of her religious life. She was born on September 15, 1937, in Erie to the late Elmer and Agnes Gehringer.
Sister Bernadine would recall how, even as a young girl, she always wanted to be...
Carole Wingerter
Jun 18, 2025
Carole Ring Heise Wingerter, age 82, of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Vincent Health Center.
She was born in Erie, PA on December 6, 1942, a daughter of the late Margaret Jepson Ring and Robert Ring.
Carole graduated from McDowell High School in 1960. She worked as an office manager at Donn Advertising (Zurn Industries, Inc) and...
Daniel R. Artz
Jun 17, 2025
Daniel R. Artz, age 60, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Erie on January 27, 1965, a son of the late Dale Sr. and Dorothy Hull Artz.
Daniel worked at Curtze Food Service for over 33 years.
He enjoyed riding his Harley, listening to music and especially enjoyed spending time with his family....
Lois J. Anderson Fobes
Jun 14, 2025
Lois J. Anderson Fobes, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Ball Pavilion at Brevillier Village. She was born on December 9, 1937, in Erie, PA, the beloved daughter of the late John F. and Thelma L. (Carlson) Anderson.
Lois grew up in Erie and graduated from McDowell High School with the Class of 1955. She went...
Robert C. Pfeffer
Jun 14, 2025
Robert “Bob” Pfeffer, aged 76, passed away Saturday June 14, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family: daughters Suzanne and Amy and their mother Deedra.
Bob was born February 6, 1949, to parents May and Lawrence Pfeffer. He joined siblings Elaine and Thomas. The family operated the Western Auto store in Fairview...
Ronald J. "Ronn" Robertson Sr.
Jun 13, 2025
Ronald J. "Ronn" Robertson Sr., age 76, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1948, son of the late Major Bernard Holmes and Susie Bolden-Robertson.
Ronn graduated from high school and earned an associate’s degree. He worked in addiction counseling and later found a career in retail working at Rex TV and Appliance and Schultz....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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