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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Martha Wozniak
Mar 22, 2022
Martha M. Wozniak, 90, of Lake City; Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 following an extended illness.
She was born in Braddock, PA., on August 3, 1931, to the late John and Barbara Furda Tomko. Martha relocated from the Pittsburgh area to North Girard (Lake City)...
Ryan Callahan
Mar 22, 2022
Ryan Callahan, age 33, of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his residence in East Palestine, Ohio.
He was born in Erie, PA on September 9, 1988 a son to Robert Callahan and Jane Thompson Callahan both of Erie.
Ryan was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy in 2007. He was passionate about his schoolwork and excelled in...
Kimberly Sechrist
Mar 22, 2022
Kimberly Marie Sechrist age 62, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on August 29, 1959 a daughter of the late James A. and Alice Himes Lehman.
Kimberly was a 1977 graduate of McDowell High School.
She was a very hardworking and dedicated worker for Control Design, Inc. for 22 years.
Kimberly was everything...
Catherine Myers
Mar 21, 2022
Catherine Eileen Rounds Myers, age 76, of Erie, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
Born in Erie on November 7, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Francis O. Rounds and Dorothy K. Rounds Hipsley.
A graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1964 she had been a waitress for Howard Johnson; and did child care.
She was...
Karen Kraut
Mar 21, 2022
Karen L. (Grzywinski) Kraut, age 66, of Erie passed away at home on Monday, March 21, 2022. She was born October 25, 1955 in Erie the daughter of the late Walter and Esther Wolfe Grzywinski.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Karen had worked as a teller at National City and PNC Banks. She was later a longtime front desk attendant at...
James Kishel
Mar 21, 2022
James E. Kishel, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at UPMC Hamot with his girls by his side.
He was born in Erie on December 28, 1938, a son of the late Anthony and Ruth McCallion Melrose.
James graduated from Strong Vincent High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
In 1960, he married...
Akao Thompson
Mar 20, 2022
Akao Taree-Anthony “Bubba” Thompson, age 30, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his residence.
Akao was born on March 25, 1991, a son to Ebony Henderson and Mark Thompson.
Akao graduated from East High School. Bubba loved music, driving around, and playing pool. He loved his family and friends. Akao made everyone around him feel loved. He always...
Gail Nelson
Mar 20, 2022
Gail Nelson, 79, of Erie, passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff at Pleasant Ridge on Sunday, the 20th of March.
She was born on March 25, 1942 to Virginia and Jim Walker. She spent her professional career in the financial market, working for several banks along with joining her beloved husband Harold Nelson (deceased) in the stock...
Pauline Williams
Mar 19, 2022
Pauline Williams, age 91, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born November 10, 1930 in Fairchance, PA, a daughter of the late John and Emma Calabris Kaydo.
Pauline was an excellent cook and baker, leading her to run a donut shop, and become a cake decorator. She was a lifelong sports fan and...
Richard Glass
Mar 19, 2022
Richard W. Glass, age 94, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2022. He was born October 28, 1927 in Franklin, PA, son of Dorrance B. Glass and Ina Oscilla Glass. He attended Erie public schools and graduated from Academy High School. He enlisted in the army in 1946 and served in Osaka, Japan. He attended Gannon...
Naomi Foust
Mar 18, 2022
Naomi Foust, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 18th at her home in Erie PA.
She was born and raised in Myerstown, PA and was a 1960 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University.
She and her late husband L Thomas Foust, raised their three children in Warren, PA before moving to Erie in 1986. Naomi worked at Shriner’s Hospital...
Joe Batista
Mar 18, 2022
Joe H. Batista, age 51, of Erie passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Lakewood, New Jersey, February 12, 1971 to Jose, and Beverly Batista. Joe was a foundry worker for Rigid Company in Erie.
He loved the Dallas Cowboys, auto racing, especially two NASCAR greats, Dale Earnhardt, and Tony Stewart; he loved 80’s...
Patricia Harvey
Mar 17, 2022
Patricia M. (Baker) Harvey, age 67, of Erie passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 4, 1955 in Erie the daughter of the late Albert and Glenna (Rhineberger) Baker.
Patricia was the president of the Harvey’s Canvas Connection which specialized in making boat covers. An avid boater, she loved the water...
David Wood
Mar 17, 2022
David “Wes” Wood, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.
He was born on December 20, 1937, in Ridgway, PA, to the late Albert and Marian (Tippet) Wood.
Following his graduation from Ridgway High School, Wes would serve our country in the United States Navy. He loved spending time with family. Wes was always there...
Robert Lindenberger
Mar 16, 2022
Robert Lindenberger, age 77, of McKean, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at South Baldwin Hospital in Foley, Alabama.
He was born in Erie, on February 2, 1945, a son of the late Edward and Mildred Smith Lindenberger.
Robert was graduate of Fairview High School and received an engineering degree from Penn State Behrend in Erie then served in the United...
Carol Coffman
Mar 16, 2022
Carol D. Coffman, age 77, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 12, 1944, a daughter of the late John and Francis Rutkowski.
Carol attended East Leyden High School in Illinois. She worked as a secretary for many years. She enjoyed finding treasures at garage sales.
In addition to...
George Depalma
Mar 16, 2022
George F. DePalma, age 94, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Fredericksburg, VA at Mary Washington Hospital. He was born July 21, 1927 in Erie the son of the late Michael and Lucia (Porrecca) DePalma.
A longtime resident of Erie, George served with the US Army during WWII and following his discharge, he worked on the railroads for 14 years...
William Olesnanik
Mar 16, 2022
William Olesnanik age 88, of Girard passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Girard, PA on December 24, 1933 a son of the late Joseph and Julia Majerik Olesnanik.
Bill attended Girard School District and went on to serve in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey in the Army. He...
Xaedyn Beardsley
Mar 15, 2022
On March 15, 2022 Shannon Thompson expected a baby boy, Xaedyn James Beardsley, but received an angel instead.
Xaedyn is survived by three siblings, Jordyn Buys, Xane Thompson and Paetyn Thompson, his grandmother, Barbara Beardsley, his aunt Jasmine Hulsinger, his uncle William Steward (Jennifer), and many other aunts, uncles, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Norman Hulsinger...
Evelyn Mozur
Mar 13, 2022
Evelyn J. (Dandrea) Mozur, age 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness.
She was born in Uniontown, PA on February 27, 1930, a daughter of the late James and Eva (Delagatti) Dandrea.
Evelyn graduated from Uniontown Joint Senior High School in 1948. She was a telephone operator with Bell Telephone,...