Obituaries

Jul 11, 2026

David A. Maus of Kennerdell, Pa, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2026 with his wife by his side.

David was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. to the late William J. and Patricia (Burley) Maus.

Arriving in Erie in 1967 Dave quickly adjusted to his new life. He was a proud graduate of Cathedral Prep class of ‘71 and enjoyed lunching...

Jul 10, 2026

Arlene M. Miller age 89 of Fairview, passed away peacefully Friday evening July 10, 2026, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Allegheny County on May 11, 1937, a daughter of the late Arthur O. and Gladys Lawrence Brueckman.

Arlene was a 1955 graduate of Fairview High School and worked as a bookkeeper for her husband at Fairview Service Center for many...

Jul 10, 2026

Lyman H. Cohen, age 104, died on Friday July 10, 2026 at home, surrounded by family. He was born on April 2, 1922 in Rochester, NY.

His family moved to Erie when he was a toddler. A graduate of Academy High School, he also earned an Associate’s degree from Erie Business College. He was married to the love of his life,...

Jul 9, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we share that our dad Lt. Colonel John Paul Pless passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at the age of 96, surrounded by his family in his daughter's home in Ripley, New York.

He was born on September 20, 1929, in Czechoslovakia (in what is now the Czech Republic) the youngest child of the...

Jul 9, 2026

David M. Cullen, 71, of Fairview, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 in the presence of his children, siblings, and two special colleagues.

David was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 1, 1955, to the late Eileen V. and James W. Cullen. He was the sixth of eleven children in a lively and loving Irish-German family, where laughter was...

Jul 8, 2026

Suntok Won Waite, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2026, at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Hamhung, North Korea around 1933, a daughter of the late Yongdahl Won. She immigrated to the United States in 1965.

After high school she attended Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea studying voice, piano and violin. However, she found employment...

Jul 7, 2026

Jul 7, 2026

Daniel “Mad Dog” Moyak, age 78 of Erie, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born in Erie on September 10, 1947, a son of the late Paul and Marjorie Hill Moyak.

He lived an eventful life. He was a successful amateur boxer which he lived up to that reputation. He was an original director...

Jul 5, 2026

James R. Clark, 79, of Erie, PA, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. He was born January 13, 1947, in Brookville, PA, a son to the late Robert E. and Frances (Makara) Clark. He graduated from McDowell High School and Penn State University. He retired from General Electric as a Quality Control Engineer.

Jim was...

Jul 4, 2026

Lola May Ellison, age 93, died at Brevillier Village on Saturday, July 4, 2026, surrounded by friends and family.

She was the daughter of the late Donald W. and Inez (Stone) Ellison.

Lola graduated from the Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing in Buffalo, NY in 1953 and was employed there until 1969. She attended D’Youville College in Buffalo and graduated in...

Jul 3, 2026

Jessie Nell Nicholson Miller passed away on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, at Greenfield Nursing Home, Erie, PA.

She was born in Quitman, MS, on October 31, 1941, a daughter of the late Curt and Tommie Nicholson.

She was united in marriage to Levon Miller, Sr. She had 8 children – Danny L. Nicholson, Sr., Deborah Pearson, Felecia Miller, Yolanda Miller, Tabatha Miller,...

Jul 3, 2026

Neil Roy Conaway, age 75, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at Hamot Medical Center, with his wife and daughter by his side. Neil was born on January 29th, 1951, in Meadville, PA, the son of Robert Leland Conaway and Ruth Bunce Conaway. He grew up on a dairy farm in Townville, Pennsylvania, graduating from Townville...

Jul 3, 2026

Christine McShane, born April 29, 1957, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and, most recently, great-grandmother, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Known affectionately as "Nana" to her family and those closest to her, Christine's greatest joy was caring for the people she loved.

She leaves behind her devoted husband of 47 years, James McShane Sr., with whom she shared a...

Jul 1, 2026

Jul 1, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Ann Gisczinski, age 78, who was a beloved wife, cherished mother, loving daughter, sister and aunt, remembered for her kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She was born in Erie on March 9, 1948, a daughter to the late William and Edith (Foster) Exley. Linda grew up...

Jul 1, 2026

Timothy E. Deveney, age 70, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Erie on October 24, 1955, a son of the late William H. and Marion Sutter Deveney.

Tim worked as a security guard at St. Vincent for several years.

He enjoyed hunting and hockey and was a volunteer firefighter at Belle Valley...

Jul 1, 2026

Joela Ann (Guyton) Martin of Erie, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at home surrounded by her family at the age of 86 on Wednesday July 1, 2026. Joela was born on May 12, 1940 in Oil City, PA to Joeseph Andrew Guyton and Lavonne Helen (Kane) Guyton.

Joela grew up in Oil City, Pa. She attended St. Stephens...

Jun 29, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Roy Howard Wadsworth on June 29, 2026.

Born on February 24, 1946, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Roy was the son of the late Howard Wadsworth and Marion Kienholtz Sherman.

He attended Academy High School and spent his entire life in Erie, Pennsylvania. Roy held various jobs before working at GAF for...

Jun 27, 2026

Joan Marie O'Connor Konzel was born on January 12, 1946, to parents Jane Elizabeth (Schuwerk) and Gerard Patrick O'Connor. After graduating from Villa Maria Academy, Joan attended Fontbonne University. She returned to Erie as an elementary school teacher, first at St. John's and then Sacred Heart. She loved the classroom and her students.

Joan met John Michael Konzel, the love of...

Jun 27, 2026

Norman R. Vogt, age 81 of Erie passed away Saturday June 27, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. He was born January 27, 1945 in Erie the son of the late Norman and Emma (Pude) Vogt.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Norman served with the City of Erie Fire Department for 33 years retiring in 2004. He had held various titles within the...