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Donald R. Straub
Apr 14, 2025
andIt 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...
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...
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,...
Kimberly Ann Blimmel
Apr 5, 2025
Kimberly Ann Blimmel, age 63, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1962, in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of the late John R. and Rosalyn A. Blimmel.
Kim graduated from St. Benedict Academy in 1980, and from Edinboro University with a degree in special education. She worked at various schools...
William Cohen
Apr 5, 2025
William Cohen, age 91, of Erie, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Regency at South Shore. He was born in New Haven, CT on May 30, 1934 to the late Samuel and Ida Cohen.
Bill Cohen thought that he came to Erie from his home in New Haven, CT to pursue his theatrical career. Actually, he came to Erie...
Shirley J. Diller
Apr 5, 2025
Shirley J. Diller, age 98, of Erie, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Manchester Commons.
She was the widow of George E. Diller, and daughter of Frank and Edith Allison.
Shirley is survived by her niece, Susan Marlatt of Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Born in Pittsburgh on January 8, 1927, Shirley and her family moved to Erie in 1966 where she was...
Betty Jean Henderson
Apr 4, 2025
Betty Jean Henderson, 76, of Albion, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4th, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
She was born in Erie on May 25, 1948, a daughter of the late Eugene Markham and Clara (Miller) Fleming.
Betty graduated from Northwestern High School. She worked at various places over the years, ultimately retiring from PHB as a supervisor. Raising her family, and well...
Julia "Judy" Buyce
Apr 3, 2025
Julia “Judy” Buyce, age 87, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Glens Falls, NY, on May 24, 1937, a daughter of the late Jack and Jean Wallace VanVranken.
Judy graduated high school from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls and received her Registered...
David John Litowkin
Apr 3, 2025
David “Dave” John Litowkin age 65, of Erie passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in Erie on September 29, 1959, and was the son of the late Barbara Williams Litowkin and Alex Litowkin.
Dave graduated from McDowell High School and attended Gannon University, where he played hockey at both institutions. He...
Marilyn R. Garfield
Apr 3, 2025
Marilyn R. Garfield, age 94, of Erie, died peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Brevillier Village.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George “Bud” Garfield, in 2010. Together they raised a family and enjoyed a wonderful life in Erie, PA.
Marilyn was born in Erie, PA on October 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Mary and Carl...
Sr. Rose Marie Chisholm, SSJ
Apr 1, 2025
Rose Marie Chisholm, SSJ, 99, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on April 1, 2025, in the 78th year of her religious life. She was born on August 30, 1925, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Hugh and Lillian (Vears) Chisholm. She graduated from Watertown Senior High School in 1943 and entered the Sisters...
David "Wayne" Natcher
Mar 30, 2025
David "Wayne" Natcher, 59, of Springboro, passed away at the beautiful home he built on Sunday morning, March 30th, 2025. He battled five years with cancer, a relentless fight against odds he repeatedly defied. Eight surgeries, more chemotherapy than anyone should endure... yet, cancer stole him piece by piece, long before it took his life.
Wayne was a man of immense...
James R. Coughlin
Mar 30, 2025
James R. Coughlin, age 89, of Erie, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Sarah Reed Senior Living. He was born in Oil City, PA on July 14, 1935, and was the son of the late John and Delia Coughlin.
James graduated from Erie Technical High School, class of 1954. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to...
Sharon Rositer McGhee
Mar 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Rositer McGhee. She arose to Heaven’s Gate at dawn on March 29, 2025. She is mourned by her husband, Michael McGhee and her children, Daniel Hackenberg (Megan VanScoyoc) and Holly Hannon; her sisters, Erin Jacob and Shelley Rositer; her mother, Marilyn Martin Rositer (Edward Hokaj) and her aunt,...
Roger Granville Sturtevant, Sr.
Mar 29, 2025
Roger Granville Sturtevant lived a full active life, and passed on Saturday March 29, 2025, at age 99. He was a faithful husband, father, and honest man who was dearly loved by his family and many friends. He was admired by all for his friendly, amiable personality, business acumen, and athleticism.
Roger was born in Erie on October 20, 1925, the...
Kathleen Elaine Walczak
Mar 29, 2025
Kathleen Elaine (Smith) Walczak passed away unexpectedly at home on March 29th, 2025. Kathy was born in Erie on September 30th, 1960, and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Kathy dedicated her life to helping people and retired in 2015 after 33 years protecting vulnerable children, first as a social worker and later as a foster care...
Patrick V. Rensel
Mar 29, 2025
Patrick V. Rensel, 63, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on March 29th, 2025, with his family and beloved sister, Theresa, by his side. He fought a tough battle, and his passing is a heartbreaking loss for all of us.
Pat was always eager to share his knowledge with others, he had a lifelong love of working on cars. He...
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