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Andy George Sabol
Apr 22, 2025
Andy G. Sabol, age 63, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday April 22, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on January 11, 1962, a son of the late Andy M. Sabol and Betty J. Gresh Sabol.
He was a 1980 graduate of Girard High School. He worked on the family farm raising beef cattle. He enjoyed hunting and was...
Eileen Theresa DeLuca-Kranz
Apr 22, 2025
Eileen Theresa DeLuca-Kranz, age 69 passed away at her home on Tuesday April 22, 2025. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 11, 1956 to the late Lawrence Joseph and Virginia Clare Mahoney DeLuca.
Eileen graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy high school in New Jersey in 1974. She then graduated from Villa Maria College in 1978 and earned a...
Carol Lee Restifo
Apr 20, 2025
Carol Lee Restifo, age 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully at sunset, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Born on February 16, 1942, in Erie, PA to W. Raymond and Carolyn Biebel Sawdey.
Carol Lee graduated from McDowell High School, Penn State University, and received her master’s degree in education from Edinboro University. Before her retirement, she was employed as an elementary...
Ronald H. Jacoboski
Apr 18, 2025
Ronald H. Jacoboski, age 76, of Erie, passed away at his residence of natural causes.
Ron was born on June 20, 1949, in Erie, a son of the late Harry and Jean (Bies) Jacoboski.
He is survived by his sister, Gloria Kilpatrick, who resides in The Villages, Florida and his brother, David Jacoboski (Laura), who resides in Erie.
Arrangements are entrusted to the...
Grace L. Hogue
Apr 17, 2025
Grace L. (Nelson) Hogue, age 83, of Erie passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 after an extended battle with cancer. She was born November 23, 1941 in Oil City, PA the daughter of the late Kenneth and Pearl (Mester) Nelson.
A longtime resident of Erie, Grace made friends everywhere she went. She loved a scenic drive, visiting the peninsula, and spending...
Stephen G. Morris
Apr 17, 2025
Stephen G. Morris, age 84, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on February 22, 1941, in Meadville, PA, the son of the late Wayne Morris and Gail Sweitzer Morris.
Stephen graduated from Ft. LeBoeuf High School and went on to serve in the United States Army in Korea.
He worked in the maintenance department...
Mary Lee Smrekar
Apr 17, 2025
The family of Mary Lee Smrekar is saddened to announce her peaceful passing at her home at the age of 91, on April 17th, 2025. She was born in Franklin, PA in 1933 to Therese and Raymond Hayes.
Mary Lee graduated from Franklin High School and went on to graduate from Saint Vincent Nursing School. She married Edward Smrekar on October...
Cheryl Ann Ludwig
Apr 17, 2025
Cheryl Ann Ludwig, age 76, of Erie, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Greenfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Erie, September 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Robert and Beryl Mensing.
Cheryl loved crafts, she enjoyed collecting things, and always had a new treat baked for every holiday. She will be missed by family and friends.
She...
Karen Rosenthal
Apr 16, 2025
Karen L. Rosenthal age 83, of Erie passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at AHN St. Vincent.
She was born in Erie on November 27, 1941, a daughter of the late William and Evelyn Bender Smith.
Karens greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and attending all their sporting events. She enjoyed taking scenery photos and...
Nancy Greenaway
Apr 16, 2025
Nancy A. Greenaway, age 95, passed away peacefully at home into the loving arms of God with her devoted daughters by her side on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was the oldest daughter of the late Julia (Kahn) and Paul Wersing. Nancy had many fond memories of her high school days in Wilkinsburg and was...
Donald Scott Nordin
Apr 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Scott Nordin, 62 years old, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born in Erie, PA on December 19, 1962, the son of Judith (Reisenauer) Nordin and the late Donald L. Nordin.
Donald graduated from McDowell High School in 1981. He was a voracious reader, had an incredible memory...
Donald R. Straub
Apr 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald R. Straub, beloved fiancé, father and grandfather, who left this world on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the age of 70.
He was born on December 24, 1954, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late David and Audrey (Wolf) Straub.
After high school, Don would serve our country in the United...
Theresa Ann Novotny
Apr 13, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family announces Ms. Theresa Ann Kielar Novotny, age 91 of West Lake Woods Assisted Living Community, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Columbus, PA on January 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Aneila Drabicki Kielar and Wojciech (George) Kielar. She was the beloved...
Mervin Eugene Work
Apr 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mervin Eugene Work, who peacefully departed this life on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the age of 85.
He was born on August 1, 1939, in Elk County, Pennsylvania, to the late Wilbur and Estella (Bachman) Work.
Outside of work, Mervin loved the outdoors. He spent time fishing, camping and four-wheeling...
Barbara Ruth Singer
Apr 13, 2025
Barbara Ruth Singer, a vibrant soul with an insatiable passion for art, education, and community service, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She was 81 years old.
Born on November 7, 1943, in New York City, Barbara was the daughter of George Small and the former Rosalie Krassnoff. She grew up in the Riverdale...
Ronald J. Rycek, Sr.
Apr 12, 2025
Ronald J. Rycek, Sr. age 87, of Millcreek passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born in Erie on February 27, 1938, a son of the late John and Lucille Stevenson Rycek.
Ron graduated from McDowell High School and went on to serve in the United States Army for 27 years.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, flying planes...
Willie Moses Williams
Apr 10, 2025
Willie Moses Williams, age 67, of Erie, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Edinboro Manor. He was born in Erie, July 13, 1957, a son of the late Inez and Willie Williams.
Willie spent most of his life in Erie and lived in Chicago for some time.
He is survived by his children, Ashley Williams, and Devin Williams, by his siblings,...
Gordon Stanley Ketchel
Apr 7, 2025
Gordon Stanley Ketchel age 89, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family.
He was born in Detroit, MI on March 27, 1936, a son of the late Stanley and Helen Konkol Ketchel.
Gordon graduated from Edinboro State Teacher’s College and served in the United States Marine Corps. He started his career as a...
Alfred Victor Mangano
Apr 7, 2025
Alfred Victor Mangano of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Monday, April 7th, 2025 at the age of 86. Aside from seven childhood years in Sicily, Alfred spent his life in Erie, where he was born on September 17th, 1938 to the late Maria and Anthony Mangano.
Following his graduation from McDowell High School in...
Lawry McBryde
Apr 7, 2025
Lawry McBryde, 71, of Erie, passed away Monday, April 7th, 2025.
He was born August 26th, 1953 in Fayetteville, NC, a son to the late Lois A. (Vance) McBryde and Lawrence Rush.
Lawry graduated from Strong Vincent High School. He attended The Universities of Pittsburgh and Arizona, ultimately earning his Master’s in Finance. He was an avid reader and lover of nature,...
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