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Martha "Betty" Billings

Martha "Betty" Billings

Nov 1, 2025

Martha E (Betty) Uber Billings, age 103, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Manchester Commons.

She was born in Grove City, PA on July 27, 1922, a daughter of the late Herman and Nettie Uber.

Betty graduated from Brookville High School in 1940. Betty then graduated from The Practical Bible Training School in Binghamton, New York. This is...

Norman E. Mattson

Norman E. Mattson

Oct 30, 2025

Norman E. Mattson, age 87, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 30, 2025, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family.

He was born in Erie, PA on March 10, 1938, a son of the late Louis and Eleanor Golda Mattson.

Norman graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1956. He finished his career as a Contract...

JoAnn Werth

JoAnn Werth

Oct 30, 2025

JoAnn Werth peacefully passed away to eternal life on October 30, 2025. JoAnn, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Ciotti) Gross, was born in Erie, PA on January 23, 1943.

JoAnn graduated from McDowell High School and attended Erie Business College. She had a long working career beginning with the W. T. Grant Company, working for many years at Allied...

Barry Boyer

Barry Boyer

Oct 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Boyer, age 69. who died after a short illness on October 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 18, 1956, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Marcus and Marie (Sliker) Boyer.

After attending Harborcreek High School, Barry trained at the former Erie County Skill Center....

Richard "Dick" Cuthbert

Richard "Dick" Cuthbert

Oct 28, 2025

Richard D. “Dick” Cuthbert, 83, of Erie, passed away in October 2025.

He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on August 18, 1942, the son of the late Richard Godfrey Cuthbert and Virginia (Gebbler) Cuthbert.

Dick is survived by his wife, Anita (Gavriloff) Cuthbert; his son, Brady and his sister, Jane Jenkins.

A graduate of East High School, Dick attended Edinboro University and served...

Sharon B. Hetrick

Sharon B. Hetrick

Oct 27, 2025

Sharon B. Hetrick, age 80 passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on January 17, 1945 to the late Renford K. and Elizabeth Schauerman Hetrick.

Sharon was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and sang in the choir. She loved animals dearly.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Janet "Jane" Granahan

Janet "Jane" Granahan

Oct 26, 2025

Janice E. Granahan

Jane Granahan, age 79, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her residence following a long heroic fight with ovarian cancer. Despite the many challenges she endured during this struggle, she always maintained a positive attitude and willpower serving as an inspiration to everyone around her.

She was born in Erie on April 19, 1946, daughter...

Terrence J. Flatley

Terrence J. Flatley

Oct 23, 2025

Terrence J. Flatley, age 69, of Erie passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehab Center following an extended illness. He was born April 3, 1956 in Erie, the son of the late Joseph R. Flatley, Sr. and Rosemary (Pat) Price Flatley.

Terry was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and worked as a Bus Driver with...

Carol F. Brocious

Carol F. Brocious

Oct 22, 2025

Carol F. Brocious, age 91, of Erie, passed away on October 22, 2025 at Sarah Reed Senior Living in Erie. She was born in Erie on March 9, 1934, a daughter of the late Fredrick J and Ada Mae Bates Wickles.

Carol was a graduate of Millcreek High School and worked as a nurse’s aide, but most of all she was...

Ralph J. Colvin, Jr.

Ralph J. Colvin, Jr.

Oct 22, 2025

Ralph J. Colvin Jr., age 94, of Erie, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at LECOM Parkside at Glenwood, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Erie, PA on September 5, 1931, a son of the late Ralph J. Colvin Sr. and Mabel Baumbauer.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and was employed for 42 years...

Frederick W. Teubert Jr.

Frederick W. Teubert Jr.

Oct 21, 2025

Frederick W. Teubert Jr., son of Frederick W Teubert Sr. and Dolores Luthringer was born June 10th, 1938. He unexpectedly passed away on October 21st, 2025, at the age of 87.

Fred lived his entire life at 214 Poplar St in Erie, Pennsylvania. He attended St. Andrew's grade school, graduating from Strong Vincent High School. He worked as a Teamster Union...

June Sherk

June Sherk

Oct 19, 2025

June Sherk, a beloved aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 103. Born in March 1922 on her family’s farm in Canada, June spent the first five years of her life surrounded by open fields, fresh air, and the sturdy values of rural farm life – an upbringing that shaped her resilience, love of animals and strong...

Robert 'Ted' Lesko

Robert 'Ted' Lesko

Oct 19, 2025

Robert “Ted” Lesko, age 91, of Millcreek, passed away Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Recently he resided with his son and family. He was a force in our home that will be greatly missed.

He was born on February 7, 1934, in Girard, PA, a son of the late John J. & Anna M. (Groff) Lesko. He graduated...

Lorraine Wetherbee

Lorraine Wetherbee

Oct 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lorraine Wetherbee. She was born in Erie on August 25, 1942 to Margaret Lobaugh. She grew up in Erie and was a proud 1960 graduate of East High School where she enjoyed being a majorette.

In 1962, she married her wonderful husband, Roy Wetherbee. They shared 44...

Cheryl G. Miller

Cheryl G. Miller

Oct 17, 2025

Cheryl G. Miller, age 63, of Edinboro, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 17, 2025, at her residence.

She was born in Warren, PA on September 18. 1962, the daughter of the late Donald and Twila Tipton Armagost.

Cheryl graduated from McDowell High School. She worked as a medical coder at the VA Hospital for 14 years. She loved animals, especially her...

Alice J. Greer

Alice J. Greer

Oct 16, 2025

Alice Josephine Greer, born on April 7, 1929 in Erie, PA passed away on October 16, 2025 in Erie at her residence. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Theodora Rys.

Alice was a devoted mother of 12, a lifelong nurse, and a compassionate caregiver to all who knew her. She faced life with resilience, kindness, and a...

Eliyanah Lee Williams

Eliyanah Lee Williams

Oct 14, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Eliyanah Lee Williams, who left this world on October 14, 2025, after a brief but precious life.

Eliyanah was cherished by her loving parents, mother Tanisha Johnson and father Matthew Williams, as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends are invited to call at Burton Quinn Scott...

Donna L. Welka

Donna L. Welka

Oct 10, 2025

Donna L. Welka, 81, of Summit Township, PA, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Erie, PA on August 24, 1944. George and Donna married on March 5, 1962. Together they owned and operated Welka’s Disposal, alongside George’s brother, Harry and his wife, Susan. Donna enjoyed a variety of hobbies throughout her...

William J. "Bill" Bengel

William J. "Bill" Bengel

Oct 9, 2025

William J. “Bill” Bengel, age 77, a lifelong resident of Erie passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. He was born in Erie on March 22, 1948, the son of the late James and Ruth (Stutz) Bengel.

Bill was a 1966 graduate of Cathedral Prep and a 1971 graduate of Gannon College, now Gannon University....

Eva Susan Fatica

Eva Susan Fatica

Oct 8, 2025

Eva Susan (Gamble) Fatica, age 105, of Erie, passed away Wednesday October 8, 2025 at Manchester Commons. She was born in Erie on September 12, 1920.

Eva was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and had worked as a realtor for Hammel-Hagmann Realty.

Eva was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived life under the tenets of kindness and doing...

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