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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania  & Surrounding Areas

Barbara Trigilio

Barbara Trigilio

Jun 24, 2021

Barbara D. Trigilio age 60, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

She was born in Jamestown, NY on December 13, 1960 a daughter of the late Harvey Duane Hollis and Kathleen McCool Nelson.

Barbara attended McDowell High School.

She enjoyed being outdoors, camping, and fishing and was an excellent cook. She loved her dog Terry and horse Piper.

In addition to...

Irwin Bole

Irwin Bole

Jun 24, 2021

Irwin “Butch” Herman Bole, age 91, of Millcreek, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Millcreek Community Hospital.

Born in Erie on July 7, 1929 son of the late Elton and Wilhelmina “Lilly” Hertwing Bole.

He was a graduate of the old Erie Tech High School. He served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Brownson, DD868 and was a member...

Lavanice Bryant

Lavanice Bryant

Jun 24, 2021

LaVanice Anderson Bryant, age 97 of Erie passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence.

Born in Oil City on April 28, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Carl and Julia Kelsey Anderson.

She attended Union City High School; she had worked for Falconer National Worsted Mill in Falconer, NY and then she retired from Saint Vincent Health...

Geraldine Ziegler

Geraldine Ziegler

Jun 23, 2021

Geraldine M. Ziegler, age 86, of Girard, passed away Wednesday June 23, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Revere, Massachusetts on February 6, 1935, a daughter of the late Herbert and Josephine Perella Burkhardt.

She was a loving mother and wife.

In addition to her parents, Geraldine was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Ziegler and her son Wesley Ziegler.

She is...

Evelyn Anderson

Evelyn Anderson

Jun 23, 2021

Evelyn Louise (Klahre) Anderson, age 94, died Tuesday, June 23, 2021.  Born in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania on August 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Karl and Margaret Louise (Miller) Klahre.

                Evelyn received a BS degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1948.  She had lasting friendships and fond memories from her schooling years – Riverside...

Erika De Salvatore (Ballman)

Erika De Salvatore (Ballman)

Jun 22, 2021

Erika Marie De Salvatore (Ballman), went to be with the Angels on June 22nd, 2021 in Edina, Minnesota.

She was born July 23rd 1977 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Deborah Ballman and James Kovach

Erika was destined to move mountains the second she was born.

Erika attended Mercyhurst Preparatory and continued her education at Mercyhurst University

and F.I.T. in NYC. She pursued her dream majoring...

Donald Bowersox

Donald Bowersox

Jun 19, 2021

Donald Bowersox, age 54, of Erie, passed away June 19, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie to the late Juanita Prylinski, and raised by a step father, George Prylinski, on August 24, 1966.

Donald attended Strong Vincent high school. He loved the theatre, he regularly was a season ticket holder to the Erie Philharmonic, a lover of...

Nancy Campagne

Nancy Campagne

Jun 18, 2021

Nancy Benes Campagne, age 77, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside.

Nancy was born in Erie, PA to her late parents,  Alex and Winifed Benes.   She was proceeded in death by her son, Paul Campagne and her soul mate and beloved husband, Charles Campagne.  

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Campagne) Winschel and son- in -law Thomas; daughter,...

Richard Ballard

Richard Ballard

Jun 17, 2021

Richard Lee Ballard, Sr., age 70, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Birmingham, AL on February 25, 1951, a son of the late Vernon L. and Mildred Boling Ballard.

Richard graduated from Conneaut Valley High School. 

He retired from Modern Industries in 2013 after 37 years.

Richard loved guns, poker, politics,...

Frederick Mitronovas

Frederick Mitronovas

Jun 17, 2021

Frederick Mitronovas, age 84, of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Lithuania on May 15, 1937, a son of the late Loginas and Priscilla Mitronovas.

After college, he worked as a Construction Engineer.

Fred was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity Russian Old Believers Church.

He is survived...

Charles Smith

Charles Smith

Jun 17, 2021

Charles Locke “Dar” Smith, age 34, lost his battle with drug addiction on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Charles was born on September 25, 1986, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, a son to Charles McFarland and Terri Smith Nelson.

Saying goodbye is hard, letting you go isn’t going to be easy. You were so proud and excited about your new life in sobriety and...

Jean Ekstrand

Jean Ekstrand

Jun 16, 2021

Jean E. Anderson Ekstrand,96, of Harborcreek, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Ball Paviliion at Brevillier Village. She was formerly of Lawrence Park and North East. She was born in Erie on September 2, 1924, a daughter of the late Aaron and Bernardine Anderson Anderson.

Jean was a 1942 graduate of Harborcreek High School and attended Erie Business Center.

She was...

Viola Lintelman

Viola Lintelman

Jun 16, 2021

Viola V. Lintelman age 95, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.

She was born in Erie on November 5, 1925, a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Ella Greiner Rose.

She worked at Burke Electric before becoming a devoted homemaker and beloved grandmother who enjoyed caring for her family.

Viola enjoyed playing cards with...

Richard Clark

Richard Clark

Jun 15, 2021

Richard H. Clark, age 55, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Fairview Manor.

He was born in Erie on July 21, 1965, a son of Joann M. Roth Clark and the late Richard M. Clark. Richard was a graduate of Central High School and was employed as a butcher at Giant Eagle and Tops.

In addition to his...

Linda Sutto

Linda Sutto

Jun 15, 2021

Linda Jean Sutto age 67, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Walnut Creek Health and Rehab Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. Her strength and revivals amazed us all.

She was born in Erie on November 17, 1953, a daughter of the late Frank Jr. and Phyllis Jean Dahlstrand Sutto.

Linda graduated from McDowell High School...

Lynette Edwards

Lynette Edwards

Jun 14, 2021

Lynette Edwards, 64, of Erie, Pa., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021, at home from metastasized breast cancer. She was born the third of eight siblings to the late Burnam and Sara Helen (Mortimer) Potter on November 23, 1956. She graduated from Fort LeBeouf High School and worked in the food service industry for several years. She also...

Mildred Laird

Mildred Laird

Jun 14, 2021

Mildred “Millie” Hinspeter Laird, age 91, of Erie, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Regency at South Shore. She was born on June 25, 1929, in Erie, the daughter of the late Harry and Viola Schumacher Hinspeter.

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1948, before beginning work at the phone company. She had worked...

Thomas Vaughn

Thomas Vaughn

Jun 13, 2021

Thomas Earl Vaughn, age 54, of Erie, PA passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. He was born March, 19 1967 to Fred McCall and Geraldine Vaughn. Thomas graduated from Strong Vincent High School, he worked for General Electric and A.O. Smith for several years. He was a life time member of Holy Trinity Church of God...

John Ericson

John Ericson

Jun 11, 2021

John B. Ericson age 85 of Erie, passed away peacefully at Westlake Woods on Friday, June 11, 2021.

He was born in Erie, PA on April 15, 1936, son of the late Bernard F. and Mary Drake Ericson.

John graduated in1954 from Academy High School and then continued his education at Westminster College.

He served in the United States Navy Reserves. He started...

Marie Burkhart

Marie Burkhart

Jun 11, 2021

Marie Louise Burkhart age 70, of Millcreek, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on January 19, 1951, a daughter of the late Harry and Wilma Jordan Kuhns.

Marie was a 1968 graduate of McDowell High School and Hamot Nursing School.

She was the owner and operator of “The What Not Shop” in Girard and...

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