Obituaries

Dec 25, 2024

Stanley J. Jablonka, age 85, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Saint Vincent Heath Center.

He was born in Lublin, Poland on September 9, 1939, a son of the late John and Stefany Michalak Jablonka. He worked as a grinder at Erie Bronze and Aluminum for 33 years until retirement. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He...

Dec 24, 2024

Joseph A. Benacci age 90 of Fairview passed away on Tuesday December 24, 2024 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by family. He was born in Erie on April 9, 1934, a son of the late Joseph A. and Catherine DeDionisio Benacci. 

Joe was a graduate of Millcreek High School where he played football and basketball and attended Penn State at Behrend College...

Dec 23, 2024

Elizabeth "Betsy" Pons-Stefanik Age 82, of Erie, PA passed into the presence of the Lord on December 23, 2024. Born February 24, 1942, in Wilmington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey Canover Pons and Elizabeth Glennie Briggs Pons.

Betsy was a graduate of Hanover High School in Wilmington, NC and the University of South Carolina. She spent five...

Dec 23, 2024

Darlene L. Henderson departed from this world peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on May 22, 1952, in Milan, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph Springer and Joyce Ragland. 

Darlene was raised by her loving foster parents, the late Florence and Frank Delaney and graduated from Sandusky High School. She raised her own family in...

Dec 23, 2024

Alexis Mayr Durst, age 31, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. 

She was born in Coral Springs FL on March 22, 1993 a daughter of Matt Durst and Suzanne Durst. 

She graduated from Estero High School in FL and worked as a medical receptionist. 

Alexis loved spending time at the beach where she enjoyed paddle boarding and fishing. She loved spending time...

Dec 23, 2024

Melinda A. Smith, age 74, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Columbus, OH on July 31, 1950 to the late Thurman Holub and Phyllis Carter Holub. 

Melinda was a dedicated mother and loved her family, she enjoyed driving around the peninsula, and was talented at sewing. Melinda loved her two dogs, Cocoa...

Dec 23, 2024

Beverly Ann (Whitney) Cole, age 70, of Wattsburg, PA, passed away on December 23, 2024, peacefully in her home. Beverly was born on October 21, 1954, to the late Edwin Sr. and Eleanor Jane Whitney. Beverly is survived by her ex-husband Vincent Cole and children, Michaleen Newton (Danny), Vincent Cole II (Jennifer), William Cole and Timothy Cole, her brother Ed...

Dec 21, 2024

MaryAnn Smith (DuFosse) - Age 82, of Erie - passed away on December 21st 2024 at home surrounded by loving family.

She was born July 25th, 1942, in North East, Pennsylvania; the daughter of Constance and Christine (Jensen) DuFosse.

MaryAnn attended North East High School, during which time she met and married David Smith in September of 1958. Together they had three...

Dec 21, 2024

Vance Douglas Payne, age 81, of Fairview, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Saint Vincent Heath Center.

He was born in Erie on May 11, 1943, a son of the late Vance P. and Shirley Root Payne. He served as a mechanic in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1969. After...

Dec 21, 2024

Ollie Ramell Shafer of Erie age 85 passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

She was born in Albemarle, NC, on August 6th, 1939, the daughter of the late Coy and Lucy Brown Wise.

Ollie graduated from Eastern High School in Washington D.C. in 1957. She was employed as a secretary at Saint Vincent Health Center, First Federal Savings and Loan Association...

Dec 19, 2024

Debra M. (D’Aurora) Mercer, age 69, of Erie passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at AHN St. Vincent. She was born June 24, 1955 in Erie the daughter of the late James J. and Anna (Saturday) D’Aurora. 

A lifelong resident of Erie, she had worked as a teacher’s aide with the Erie School District. Debra also enjoyed playing bingo and visiting...

Dec 19, 2024

Edward J. Murzynski, age 75 of Erie passed away on Thursday December 19, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1949, the son of the late Edward and Louise Caranci Murzynski. 

He was a 1966 graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked as an inspector for the Erie Water Authority. He enjoyed golfing. Ed was a veteran of the US...

Dec 19, 2024

Donna (Porter) Pfeffer, 83, of Fairview, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

She was born on December 13, 1941, the daughter of the late Reid and Mildred (Williams) Porter in Erie.

Donna was a proud 1959 graduate of Girard Union High School. Throughout her life, Donna was known for her dedication to helping others and her deep love for her...

Dec 18, 2024

James Paul "Jim" Nadolny passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the age of 79, at Saint Vincent Hospital. 

Jim was born in Mississippi on October 17, 1945, the son of the late Clarence and Myrtle Branton Nadolny. He spent his childhood in Titusville, PA. Jim cherished his Southern roots and was known to break into the worst Southern accent...

Dec 17, 2024

Margaret A. Braccini Heil age 93 of Erie, PA passed away peacefully December 17, 2024 at Elmwood Gardens. She was born in Erie on August 19, 1931, the daughter of the late Louis Braccini and Matilda Marty Braccini.

Peggy graduated from Academy High School in 1950. She worked for many years as a medical secretary and was well known for her...

Dec 17, 2024

Thomas J. Dolak, age 89, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at home of natural causes. He was born September 25, 1935 in Erie, the son of the late Andrew Dolak II and Sophie (Markiewicz) Bolla.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Tom enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. He retired from Johnson...

Dec 16, 2024

Jeffrey P. Jackson, age 78, of Erie, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. 

Born on June 19, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late W. Paul and Lois C. Kaufman Jackson.

He graduated from Tech Memorial High School and the PA Vocational Rehabilitation in Johnstown, PA. Jeffrey worked at St. Vincent Health Center...

Dec 16, 2024

Marjorie Ann Inderlied age 81, of Fairview, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday

 December 16, 2024 at Manchester Commons.

 She was born in Cleveland, OH on December 27, 1942, a daughter of the late D. William and Marjorie(Ralston) Graves.

 She a graduate of Shaw High School in East Cleveland, OH and attended Kent State University.

 She and her husband were lifelong...

Dec 14, 2024

Paul C. Nunes, Sr., age 96, of Erie passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at AHN St. Vincent. He was born May 31, 1928 in Erie the son of the late Paul L. and Mildred (Jones) Nunes. 

Paul was a graduate of Strong Vincent high school and Gannon College. He had served in the US Navy during WW II. Paul founded...

Dec 14, 2024