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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
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
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...
John A. Wright
Oct 8, 2025
John A. Wright, age 81, of Fairview Pa, passed away on Wednesday, October 8th, at UPMC Hamot following a lengthy illness.
He was born on May 5, 1944, in Tazewell, VA, a son of the late John and Lena (Neal) Wright.
John was a proud Veteran and served in the United States Army. John was a HVAC Contractor, Owner of Wright Heating...
Stephen Glen Harris
Oct 6, 2025
Stephen “Steve” G. Harris age 75, of Fairview, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on June 20, 1950, son of the late Charles J. and Mary C. Harris.
After graduating from DeVeux High School in NY, Steve attended Erie Institute of Technology and also spent time studying in India.
Steve was a very...
Nancy Alane Fisher
Oct 6, 2025
Nancy Alane Fisher, of Davidson, NC and formerly of Erie, PA joined Jesus while at home with family on October 6, 2025, after a year-long struggle with severe medical issues.
Born in Erie, PA on July 13, 1949, to the late Carl Lewis Hanson and Virginia Waldmann Hanson, Nancy lived in Erie until her marriage to her husband Ken Fisher on...
Alan Myers
Oct 5, 2025
Alan Myers, a beloved father, grandfather, brother and member of the Girard community, left us peacefully at Pleasant Ridge Manor on October 5, 2025, at the age of 73.
He was born on April 25, 1952, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Clay and Mildred (Taylor) Myers.
After graduation from Girard High School, Alan worked at various manufacturing plants including PHB and...
Rose E. Fletcher Lewis
Oct 4, 2025
Rose E. (Beezub) Fletcher Lewis, age 73, of Erie passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 at LECOM at Elmwood Gardens. She was born in Union City, PA on June 6, 1952 the daughter of the late Stanley and Wanda (Oblinski) Beezub.
Rose graduated from college as a Licensed Practical Nurse and later worked in childcare at the Martin Luther King Center...
Ann Foht
Oct 3, 2025
Ann Foht, age 82, of Fairview, passed away on Friday October 3, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Erie, PA on February 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Leslie and Margaret Moore Rouse.
Ann graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961. She was the co-owner of Foht Investments with her husband Jack for over 40 years. She enjoyed...
Lois Irene McGee Fitzgerald
Oct 3, 2025
Lois Irene McGee Fitzgerald, age 89, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Indiana County Center Twp. On September 30, 1936, the daughter of the late Paul B. and Dorothy Bell Dunmire McGee.
Lois worked for the Keystone Blind Association and enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with her children, grandchildren and...
William Wienczkowski
Oct 2, 2025
William (Bill) Wienczkowski passed away on Thursday October 2, 2025. He is survived by sons Bryan (Elkie) and Chad both living in Florida; sister, Christine Rossman of Erie and grandchildren Kaitlyn and Ashton of Florida and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemarie; brother, Thomas and parents Roman and Eleanor Wienczkowski.
Bill was born in Erie, Pennsylvania...
Fred J. Ferraro
Oct 2, 2025
Fred J. Ferraro Jr., 69, of Erie, passed away on October 2, 2025.
He was born in Erie on August 24, 1956, son of the late Fred J. Ferraro Sr. and Carol Stein Ferraro.
Fred was a graduate of Academy High School and worked at Zurns Industries as a cast metal operator, where he retired. He enjoyed the company of his many...
Patrick Lupo, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Patrick Frank Lupo Jr. was born on April 1, 1946 to Patrick Frank Lupo Sr. and Margaret Czigler Lupo. A family of “Pats” also includes his sister, Sister Pat Lupo, OSB, their first born.
Pat was an all around athlete who shined in three sports. As a young ballplayer, Pat enjoyed the experience of a lifetime when he and his teammates...
Harry Allen Petroff
Sep 30, 2025
Harry Allen Petroff
Harry A. Petroff, age 64, of Erie passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at UPMC Hamot. He was born February 6, 1961 in Erie, the son of the late William F. and Martha (Fomich) Petroff.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Harry had worked as a Boiler Plant Operator for UPMC Hamot. He also had attended the Russian Orthodox Old...
Gary L. Johnstone
Sep 29, 2025
Gary L. Johnstone, age 73, of Erie passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home. He was born March 17, 1952 in Erie the son of the late Harry and Ellen (Sterling) Johnstone.
A 1970 graduate of East High School, Gary was retired as a Boilermaker with Riley Stoker Corp. He was a member of the Nuova Aurora Club, St....
Michael Osterberg
Sep 26, 2025
Michael Osterberg, age 65, of Erie passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the VA Medical Center.
He was born in Erie on November 9, 1959, a son of Rose Marie Will and the late Harvey Osterberg.
Michael received his master’s degree from Gannon University and served in the United States Army during the Gulf War.
Michael enjoyed bowling, playing cards and...
Marlene Adele Williams
Sep 24, 2025
Marlene Adele Harris Williams passed away eight days after her 78th birthday on September 24, 2025, at Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge.
She was born on September 16, 1947, in Erie, to the late Glenn Daniel and Hattie B. (Allen) Harris.
Marlene was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1966. She would further her education through the Opportunities Industrial Center...
Sheila Higgins
Sep 24, 2025
Sheila Higgins, age 82, of Erie, passed away in the arms of her husband of 58 years and holding the hand of her only daughter, Kelly on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born March 22, 1943, in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Jane (Rooney) Sullivan.
Sheila graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1961....
Ruth Robinson
Sep 22, 2025
Ruth Robinson, age 66, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 1, 1959, in Cleveland, OH to the late Ralph and Jean Ferguson.
Ruth loved to sing and dance, host parties, cook, and take care of everyone; she was the glue of the family. She always made sure to dress well, donate...
Stephen D. Pett, MD
Sep 22, 2025
Stephen D. Pett, MD, age 80, of Fairview, PA, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his residence, with family present to support his passing.
He was born in Midland, TX, on July 31, 1945, a son of the late Stephen D. Pett, Sr. and Kathleen ’Dolorita’ Enright Pett.
Stephen was a 1963 graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory School in South...
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