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Paulette Agnes Emch
Aug 11, 2025
Paulette Agnes Emch, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Paulette was born in Erie, PA on April 5, 1953, daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Bette) (Urmann) Markey. She was raised by her Aunt Agnes (Urmann) Meyer.
Paulette graduated from Harborcreek High School. Paulette married Barry on June 5, 1976, they were married...
Cathie Ann Fohner
Aug 10, 2025
Cathie Ann Shaw Fohner, age 55 of Lake City, passed away on August 10, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital after a brief battle with liver disease.
She was born in Grove City, PA on November 11, 1969, the daughter of Joan Kreiter Shaw and the late Art Shaw.
Cathie graduated from McDowell High School and went on to study at Tri-State Business...
Gloria A. Butler
Aug 9, 2025
Gloria A. Butler, age 69, passed away on August 9, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Erie on February 10, 1956, to the late Raymond and Thelma Martin-Butler.
Gloria graduated from Academy High School in 1974. She attended Penn State Behrend for 1 year, and then attended Erie Business Center and earned her Associate’s Degree. She...
Linda Vaughn
Aug 9, 2025
Linda Vaughn, 72, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, from complications with Muscular Dystrophy.
He was born in Erie on January 2, 1953, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Pherrin) Vaughn.
Linda attended McDowell High School. She worked for many years at various places including Microbac, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Barber National Institute. She found...
Thomas H. Coffey
Aug 8, 2025
Thomas H. Coffey, died Thursday, August 8, 2025 at Saint George, Utah, at age 70 after an aggressive three-month battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on December 9, 1954 to John W and Marjorie Jones Coffey.
Tom graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1973. He had an industrious 32 year career with Maya Brothers Construction. As a cement-pourer,...
James R. Steele D.O.
Aug 7, 2025
James R. Steele D.O. age 89, of Millcreek, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
He was born in Erie on June 19, 1936, a son of the late Frederick Rogers and Marcella Mae Boderocco Steele.
James graduated from Gannon University and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He was a dedicated family physician with more than...
Jerome "Jerry" Edward Sinnott
Aug 5, 2025
Jerome Edward “Jerry” Sinnott, 84, begrudgingly passed away on August 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born on September 22, 1940, the son of John Edward Sinnott and Margaret Alberstadt Sinnott.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Greg Sinnott, Trish Hardner, and Tom Sinnott.
Jerry is survived by his wife of almost 65...
Daneen "Nana" Matthews
Aug 5, 2025
Daneen “Nana” Matthews, of Millcreek, finished her earthly journey on August 5th 2025 to be with her Savior Jesus Christ in heaven.
Born on January 19, 1941 to parents William and Barbara (Naylor) Huttenstine in Pitcairn, PA, Daneen graduated with Honors from Turtle Creek High and later received an accounting degree. She lived much of her life in Monroeville and Trafford...
Richard S. Seidel
Aug 3, 2025
Richard S. Seidel
Richard S. Seidel, age 83, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Born in Erie on May 30, 1942, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Sigmund) Seidel. He was a proud graduate of Cathedral Prep and Gannon University.
Richard found joy in life’s simple pleasures—especially time on the water. Whether...
Deborah Winghart
Aug 2, 2025
Deborah Winghart, 73, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family.
She was born on December 23, 1951, in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Jane Turos Wiest.
Debbie graduated from Strong Vincent High School, class of 1969, and went on to earn a bachelor’s in education at Edinboro State College. She spent...
Pearl Evelyn Kelly
Aug 2, 2025
Pearl Evelyn (Desin) Kelly, 92, of North East, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at Brevillier Village.
She was born January 4th, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Nellie (Todd) Desin.
Pearl graduated from North East High School and attended Orga Jean Beauty Academy. Over the years, she worked as a Hair Stylist,...
Gerald "Jerry" Garity
Aug 1, 2025
Gerald R. “Jerry” Garity age 88 of Girard passed away Friday August 1, 2025, at home peacefully surrounded by his family.
He was born in Girard on November 27, 1936, a son of the late Clyde and Alice Hudacky Garity.
Jerry attended Rice Avenue Union High School. He began working in construction right out of High School for Peters & Connors. He...
Alexander LaZar
Aug 1, 2025
Alexander LaZar, 25, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 1st, 2025.
He was born on February 4th, 2000, in Erie, a son of Jennifer Miraszek and Joseph LaZar.
Alex graduated from Collegiate Academy, class of 2018, where he was a member of the ROTC program there for 2 years. He then went on to attend the Erie Institute of Technology. He...
Lou-Wayne Suzzanne Cash
Jul 31, 2025
Lou-Wayne Suzzanne Cash, age 66, of Erie, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 1, 1959, a daughter of the late Kent and Evelyn English Gaskins.
Lou-Wayne graduated from Akron High School and received her associates degree from Gannon University. She loved books, was very spiritual and enjoyed learning about...
Deanna Larson
Jul 30, 2025
Deanna Larson, a resident of Erie, Pennsylvania for 55 years, passed away on July 30th at the age of 83 at Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront in Washington state. Born April 9, 1942, in Livingston, Montana, to Herbert and Dorothy (Long) Gilbert, Deanna grew up in the town of Wilsall, Montana and loved the outdoors and mountain scenery that was her...
Tabathia Mae Charnock
Jul 30, 2025
Tabathia Mae Charnock, age 58, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on May 12, 1967, Tabathia was a kind-hearted and generous soul who touched the lives of many with her warmth, creativity, and welcoming nature.
She was a devoted mother to four daughters: Shawna McDonald (Zack), Toni Harmle (Scott), Laura Charnock (Mark), and Cari Charnock (Austin)....
Betty E. Dusicsko
Jul 28, 2025
Betty Dusicsko was just 7 weeks shy of her 94th birthday when she passed to her heavenly home on July 28, 2025, with hands held at her bedside by her loving RN-caregiver daughter, Cheryl, after a short illness.
She was born in Erie, PA on September 16, 1931, the daughter to her late parents Frank K. Ras (who started the first...
Daniel J. Weber
Jul 28, 2025
Daniel J. Weber, age 68, of Lake City, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on July 28, 2025.
He was born in Erie on May 21, 1957, a son of the late Gilbert J. and Dorothy (Hoehn) Weber.
Dan graduated from Girard High School in 1976 and received his associates degree in drafting from Triangle Tech. He worked at...
Donald "Don" Elbaum
Jul 27, 2025
Don Elbaum, age 94, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, following a 3-month illness.
He was born July 16, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Max Elbaum and Sally Greenstein Elbaum.
The Elbaums relocated to Erie when Don was a boy. Don is an internationally respected Boxing Promoter and Matchmaker, as well as a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. He...
Bonnie Lee Hale Kissell
Jul 25, 2025
Bonnie Lee Hale Kissell, 81, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 10, 1944, in Erie, Bonnie was the cherished daughter of the late Lucian and Betty Hale. Her father tragically passed away during World War II when she was just two years old, and she was lovingly raised...
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