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Jonathan Cree
Jan 17, 2025
Jonathan “Jon” Cree, age 71, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025.
He was born in Altoona, Pa on January 3, 1954, a son of the late Mary Louella Neason and Donald Maxwell Cree. Jon was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He attended the University of Cincinnati, Mercyhurst University and graduated from Gannon University.
He had been employed...
Lynda Gresh
Jan 17, 2025
Lynda Gresh, age 81, of Cranesville, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie, PA on April 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Ernest and Gladys Walter Leopold.
Lynda graduated from Fairview High School in 1961 and went on to complete beauty school. She owned and operated Lynda Gresh Beauty Salon in Fairview for...
Rachel R. Stafford
Jan 16, 2025
Rachel R. Stafford, aged 45, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 16, 2025. Born on September 1, 1979, in Erie, Rachel was a daughter of Kenneth Stafford and Connie Miller.
A devoted homemaker, she poured her heart and soul into her family, cherishing her role as a mother to her four children: Jacob Miller, Alexis Miller, Shania Abuzebiba and Shane...
Shon Martell Henderson
Jan 15, 2025
Shon Martell Henderson, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Erie on November 12, 1967, to Rose (Henderson) Coleman and the late Gary Lee Williams.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by nephews, Akao Thompson and Korquoja Henderson II and grandmothers, Jowann Boggan and Hannah Warner.
Shon had...
Herman Pude
Jan 14, 2025
Herman Pude (Peeper), age 57, of McKean, PA, went home to be with The Lord, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Erie, January 25, 1967 a son of the late Herman and Kathleen Lewicki Pude.
He was a one-of-a-kind man who always lent a hand to help with anything he could. He was an avid Harley...
Viola DeFazio Cherico
Jan 14, 2025
Viola DeFazio Cherico passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her cherished home. Her daughter, Beverly and son, Christopher, were faithfully by her side. She was also surrounded by her loyal family dogs and cats who brought her daily joy.
Viola was born in Erie on March 30, 1925, a daughter of the late Santo and Theresa (Chiodo) DeFazio and resided...
Priscilla A. Ferebee
Jan 14, 2025
Priscilla A. Ferebee, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Shubuta, MS on June 29, 1948, a daughter of the late David Soloman Sr. and Ruby T. Coleman.
Priscilla attended Strong Vincent High School and then graduated from The Clarissa School of Fashion Design in Pittsburgh, PA. She continued her career...
Brian Todd Edinger
Jan 13, 2025
Brian Todd Edinger, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Erie on September 16, 1965, to Joyce (Mischler) Edinger Hersperger and the late Robert Patrick Edinger.
After graduation from Tech Memorial High School, he worked at various local businesses, including Super Duper, Festival Foods, Tops Markets, and Price Rite. Brian drove for...
Carol Ann Schonthaler
Jan 13, 2025
Carol Ann (Condon) Schonthaler, age 78 of Erie, Pa, passed away on January 13, 2025 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Carol was born in Erie on November 27, 1946, the fifth child of William J. Condon Sr. and Ruth (Lynch) Condon. Carol was a graduate of McDowell High School and Erie Commercial College. After graduation, she worked as a secretary in...
Thomas Johnson
Jan 12, 2025
Thomas Johnson, age 71, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday January 12th, 2025.
He was born November 10, 1953 in Erie, a son to the late Fred and Jean Johnson.
Tom graduated from East High School. He loved Poker and spending time at the Peninsula.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his daughter, Laura Johnson;...
Jean M. Blodien
Jan 11, 2025
Jean M. Blodien, age 95, of Erie, died peacefully on January 11, 2025 at Elmwood Gardens.
She was born in Erie July 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Carl Theodore and Ingrid Skoog Blodien.
She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1947, attended Luther College in New Jersey and graduated from Erie Business College in 1951.
She worked in various locations...
Kateaka Thasinet (Robison) McCullum
Jan 8, 2025
Kateaka Thasinet (Robison) McCullum, born in Erie, PA, on June 19, 1972 to Margie (Everett) Robison and the late Willie Junior Robison, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She graduated from East High School in 1991 and lived life to the fullest. Kateaka worked at Erie International Institute Day Care Center and the Gertrude Barber Center for Adults. She enjoyed...
Kevin Mazon
Jan 5, 2025
Kevin Mazon, age 69 of Erie passed away Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at his home. Kevin was born September 8th, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA where he spent the first 40 years of his life before moving with his wife and newborn daughter to Erie, PA to begin a career with Regal Service. He is the son of the late James...
Alice M. Lock
Jan 5, 2025
Alice M. O’Lone Lock, age 77, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie August 8, 1947, a daughter of the late Robert and Doris Blackmond O’Lone.
Alice graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She retired from Owens Brockway and spent the rest of her time with her greatest treasure, her grandchildren.
She...
Anna M. Wollman
Jan 5, 2025
Anna M. Wollman, age 69, of Erie, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5th, 2025.
She was born January 10th, 1955 in Erie, a daughter to the late Sherman and Doris (Stolz) Gillespie.
Anna graduated from McDowell High School. She worked as a sales associate at JC Penney, until her retirement. Anna loved all animals, cherished time spent with family and friends, and...
Thelma Lorrain Alcorn
Jan 4, 2025
Thelma L. Alcorn, age 87, formerly of McKean, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Legacy Ridge in Gainesville, Virginia.
She was born in Fairmont, PA on April 25, 1937, the daughter of Myron and Gladys Neiswonger Boozer.
She had worked at Spectrum Control doing soldering.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Alford...
Thomas Dedinsky
Jan 4, 2025
Thomas P. Dedinsky, age 74, of Ripley NY and formerly Erie, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
He was born in Edinboro, PA on February 10, 1950, a son of the late Joseph and Wanda Szuminski Dedinsky.
Tom was a graduate of Cathedral Prep and Penn State University and worked as a carpenter until his retirement.
In addition to his parents,...
Barbara Williams Swartz
Jan 4, 2025
Barbara Williams Swartz, age 99, passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, with her daughters by her side.
She was born on March 1, 1925, in Erie, to the late Ross and Ruth (Winston) Williams.
Barb was a 1942 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She helped plan over 80 high school reunions.
She was a member of First...
Scott Zatkiewicz
Jan 3, 2025
Scott Zatkiewicz, age 49, of Erie, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 27, 1975, to Louis and the late Carol (Anselment) Zatkiewicz.
Scott graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1994. Scott was a long-time member of the Erie Jolly Jesters. He was a very loving man with a big...
Veronica Denise Mayo
Jan 3, 2025
Veronica Denise Mayo, age 59, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1965, to the late Tommie T. Howard, Sr. and Eleanor Mayo.
Veronica gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was employed at Health South for 20 years before transitioning...
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