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Christopher L. McClay
Nov 29, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Christopher L. McClay, aged 54, on November 29, 2025, after a long illness.
He was born on March 27, 1971, in Erie, Pennsylvania, and was the youngest child of the late Paul and Thelma (Oakes) McClay.
Christopher was a kind-hearted person. He found comfort in support groups and was a...
Lisa Marie Sadler Fulkrod
Nov 28, 2025
Lisa Marie Sadler Fulkrod, age 59, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2025, of natural causes. She was born on March 28, 1966, to the late Vincent and Bernice Zawodnik Sadler.
Lisa was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was employed as an assembly worker for Stanganelli’s Italian Foods. Lisa was a do-it-yourself individual and a tireless...
Paul A. Ouellet
Nov 28, 2025
Paul A. Ouellet, age 86, of Erie passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 with his children by his side.
Paul was born to the late Eva (Blakeslee) and Charles J. Ouellet on November 11, 1939, the youngest of five children.
Paul was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara in 1936, his brother, Robert and his wife Sharel; his brother-in-law...
Sue Ellen Spencer
Nov 27, 2025
Sue Ellen Jordan Spencer, age 68, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on August 27, 1957, a daughter of the late James Jordan and Dorothy Terwilliger Jordan.
She attended Our Lady of Peace grade school and then went on to graduate from Academy High School and Mercyhurst University.
Sue worked at Perkins...
Gretchen T. Prozan
Nov 27, 2025
Gretchen T. Prozan (82) of Millcreek township, passed away on Thursday November 27, 2025, after a long and fruitful life. She was born in Erie on May 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Edwin and Edith Theobald. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Judith Theobald Cipriani.
Upon graduating from East High School, she worked as...
Diane V. Cassatt
Nov 26, 2025
Diane V. Cassatt, age 68, of Warren, PA, passed away after a battle with leukemia on Wednesday Nov. 26, 2025 at Warren General Hospital. She was born in Titusville, PA on May 10, 1957, a daughter of the late William and Mildred Puffenberg Swab.
She was a member of Titusville Baptist until she moved to Warren. She was a loving and...
Nathan M. Gillies
Nov 25, 2025
Nathan Mark Gillies, age 52, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on October 18, 1973, a son of Chuck and Janet Gillies of Millcreek.
Nathan graduated from McDowell High School and VO Tech in 1993 where he studied art. He also attended Joe Kupert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in New Jersey.
He...
B. Jean Ames
Nov 25, 2025
B. Jean (Anthony) Ames, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday November 25, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1929, a daughter of the late Clinton N. and Bertha Popeney Ames.
Jean worked at the Erie County Library, where she enjoyed helping customers with genealogy searches. She was also an artist and taught at various locations throughout Erie. Her...
David Joseph Spaeder
Nov 24, 2025
DAVID JOSEPH SPAEDER
October 19, 1930 – November 24, 2025
David Joseph Spaeder, 95, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Erie on October 19, 1930, David was the son of William T. and Julia (Lochner) Spaeder and one of eleven children: William, Thomas, James, Marie Senger, Kathleen Peden, Mary Agnes Crolli, Mark,...
Louis S. George
Nov 23, 2025
Louis George, age 90, of Millcreek Township, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 at Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home.
Born October 12th, 1935 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Louis George and Mary Rust.
He attended Saint Andrews and graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1954. After serving in the Marine Corp, he became an apprentice in the Glaziers Union...
Joseph A. Orsini
Nov 16, 2025
Joseph A. Orsini, 68, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, at Millcreek Community Hospital.
He was born April 16, 1957, in Erie, a son to the late Joseph and Alice (Post) Orsini.
Joe attended Tech Memorial High School and went on to attend Erie County Technical School for Welding. He enjoyed Drag Racing.
In addition to his parents, he is...
Thomas R. Anderson
Nov 13, 2025
Thomas R. Anderson, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born on September 29, 1944 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Raymond L. and Mae (Steinbiser) Anderson.
He was a member of the last graduating class (1962) of St Leo’s Catholic High School in Ridgway. In 1963 he met his...
Thomas F. Higgins
Nov 12, 2025
Thomas F. Higgins, age 82, of Erie died of a broken heart on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at UPMC Hamot following the passing of his wife Sheila Higgins on September 24, 2025.
Tom was born on February 5, 1943 in Erie the son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Spiegel) Higgins. He was a 1961 graduate of East High School and...
Ronald A. Arner
Nov 11, 2025
Ronald A. Arner, age 68, of Girard, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Rochester, PA, on February 10, 1957, a son of the late Paul and Beverly Easley Arner.
Ron graduated from Center Area High School. He worked as a mechanic on John Deere machinery.
He is survived by his companion of over...
Lawrence Heinlein
Nov 11, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Heinlein, age 78, of Millcreek, was born in Erie on October 21, 1947, a son of the late W. Tighe Heinlein and Margaret M. Weis Heinlein. Larry passed away, after battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease, on November 11, 2025.
Larry was a Class of 1966 graduate of McDowell High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Carole Leffingwell
Nov 11, 2025
Carole Leffingwell, 91, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada on August 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Madge Burns Wedsworth.
Carole dedicated over 20 years of service as an administrative secretary in the Girard School District, where she was known for her professionalism, kindness, and steady presence....
William J. Boyd
Nov 11, 2025
William J. Boyd, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2025, with his daughters at his side.
He was born on July 28, 1941, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Merle J. Boyd and Dorothy E. (Eck) Boyd-Ralph.
William lived in Erie his entire life. William graduated from Cathedral Prep (class of 1959) and then from Edinboro University,...
Janet L. Casey
Nov 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet L. Casey, who passed on the morning of November 11, 2025, at the age of 82, at her home.
She is one of six children and the only daughter of the late Eric and Althea (Blystone) Anderson and was born on May 21, 1943, in Erie, Pennsylvania,
Janet loved her...
Jeffrey Parker
Nov 10, 2025
Jeffrey T. Parker age 69, of Erie, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on June 3, 1956, a son of the late Milford H. and Madeline Rastetter Parker.
Jeff worked as a fabricator at PHB for over 20 years. He also owned and operated a small engine repair business.
He was a talented...
Tyco V. Swick
Nov 10, 2025
Tyco V. Swick, age 86, passed away on Monday November 10, 2025 at LECOM Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on July 21, 1939 in Oil City, PA to the late Dr. H. Vernon and Ebba Lange Swick.
Tyco graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1957 and then served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 6 years. Following the...
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