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

James Jasper

James Jasper

Apr 5, 2021

James H. Jasper, age 72, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center after a brief illness.

He was born in Hastings, PA. On June 11, 1948, a son of the late Jack and Alice Prosky Jasper.  James was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and was a proud member of the US Army,...

Marjorie Morehouse

Marjorie Morehouse

Apr 5, 2021

Marjorie J. Morehouse, age 82, of Albion, formerly of Lake City, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born on September 30, 1938, in Erie, a daughter of the late Andrew and Lorreta Schaefer Arnold. Marjorie attended school at St. John’s and Wilson Jr. High and graduated from Academy High School. She worked as a...

Violet Clinger

Violet Clinger

Apr 4, 2021

Violet L. Clinger, age 100, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in New Bethlehem, Pa. on January 4,1921, the daughter of the late John B. and Elizabeth Braden Wells.

During World War II Violet was a welder of propeller blades for the boys in the fighting aircraft SB2C Helldiver bomber....

Frank Palilla

Frank Palilla

Apr 4, 2021

On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, Frank “Frankie” Joseph Palilla passed away suddenly at the age of 64 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Frank was born on February 9, 1957 in the Little Italy neighborhood in Erie. He was the son of the late Salvatore and Celia Palilla. He graduated from Tech Memorial in 1975. Frank remained very close with his family...

Mary Elder

Mary Elder

Apr 3, 2021

Mary Ann Elder, age 89, of Erie passed away on Saturday April 3, 2021 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.

She was born on January 3, 1932, a daughter of the late Stephen and Susan Mayerchak.

Mary Ann worked at Ervite for many years.

She enjoyed bowling at Greengarden Lanes, reading and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to...

Mark Kubeja

Mark Kubeja

Apr 2, 2021

Mark J. Kubeja, 69, was called to Heaven on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, at his home in Erie surrounded by his loving family.  

On January 21, 1952, Mark was born in Erie to Leonard and Cecilia (Hyziewicz) Kubeja full of spunk, character, and a sense of humor that could captivate a room.  He attended Holy Rosary Elementary and graduated...

Rita Trabert

Rita Trabert

Apr 1, 2021

Rita M. (Sullivan) Trabert, age, 97, of Erie passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at St. Mary’s Home East just six weeks after the death of her beloved husband, Ludwig (Lou) Trabert who died February 9, 2021.

Rita was born January 11, 1924 in Erie the daughter of the late Raymond and Lena (Seifert) Sullivan.

She graduated from East High School and...

Sandra Spearman

Sandra Spearman

Apr 1, 2021

Sandra Mathis Spearman, age 60, of Erie, died April 1, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, March 6, 1961 to the late Junior Allen Jr. and Geneva Mathis.

Sandra graduated from Tech Memorial High School.

She is survived by her children, Mary Spearman (Nathan Green), Roger Spearman, Lonnie Spearman, Julian Spearman, Robert Peters, and Sharise Peters. Sandra is...

Michael Long

Michael Long

Apr 1, 2021

Michael David Long, age 61, of Erie and formerly of McKean, passed away in Macon, MO on April 1, 2021.

He was born in Erie on April 15, 1959, a son of the late David G. and Mary Shanor Long.

He graduated from McDowell High School and attended Edinboro University.

Michael previously worked in sales and helped deliver meals for the elderly through...

Richard Mando, Sr.

Richard Mando, Sr.

Mar 30, 2021

Richard E. Mando, Sr., (Moose) age 87, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Westlake Woods Assisted Living.

He was born in Erie, PA on June 10, 1933, a son of the late Santo and Rose Fiorita Mando.

He attended Academy and Tech Memorial high school. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Army as an M.P....

Richard Nelson

Richard Nelson

Mar 29, 2021

Richard A. Nelson, age 65, of Erie, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Lecom Senior Living.

He was born in Erie, PA on May 20, 1955, a son of the late Arthur E. and Marjorie M. Neth Nelson.

Richard graduated from East High School in 1973 and attended Pitt at Titusville.  He worked in Production at G.E. Corporation for over...

Margaret Carlson

Margaret Carlson

Mar 29, 2021

Margaret C. Carlson, age 94, of Erie, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Manchester Commons.

She was born in Wesleyville on July 30, 1926, a daughter of the late Frederick and Gladys Love Gohrs.

Margaret was a 1944 graduate of Academy High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Carlson in 2011; her...

Karl Poland

Karl Poland

Mar 28, 2021

Karl F. Poland, age 81, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

He was born on December 15, 1939, in Rochester, NY, a son to William and Marjorie Dettré Poland.

After graduation, Karl attended the University of Miami and Ohio State University. For 27 years, Karl worked with his beloved clients at the Gertude Barber Center. He was a...

John Winschel

John Winschel

Mar 27, 2021

John Patrick Winschel age 60, of Erie passed away, Saturday, March 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Erie on March 4, 1961 a son of Marie Rossi Winschel Bongiorno of Erie and the late Richard “Bud” Winschel.

John was a graduate of Cathedral Prep in 1979 and received his Horticultural bachelor’s degree from Williamsport Community College.

John and...

Daniel Bishop

Daniel Bishop

Mar 27, 2021

Daniel Bishop age 76 of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Willoughby, OH on November 21, 1944 a son of the late Robert and Betty Webster Bishop.

He was a 1962 graduate of Northwestern High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during Vietnam and was a 101st  ...

Ray Zimmerman

Ray Zimmerman

Mar 27, 2021

Ray A. “Mr. Z.” Zimmerman, age 70, of Edinboro, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Ashtabula County Medical Center, Ashtabula, OH.He was born in Erie, PA on January 1, 1951, a son of the late Edgar Q. and Catherine L. Pifer Zimmerman.

Ray graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School in 1969. He went on to earn his teaching Degree...

Mary Ann Schneider

Mary Ann Schneider

Mar 26, 2021

Mary Ann Schneider, age 77, passed away on March 26, 2021. She was a long-time resident of Erie, PA and always held Erie close in her heart. In 2019, she moved to Indiana to be closer to her daughter, Lynn Langston, son-in-law, Joel Langston and granddaughters, Dune Langston and Clover Langston. 

Born in Erie on October 2, 1943 she was...

Shaun Swanson

Shaun Swanson

Mar 24, 2021

Shaun Michael Swanson, age 33, or Erie passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home. He was born December 27, 1987 in Erie the son of Russell R. Swanson and the late Judith Modeski Swanson.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Shaun loved anything automotive, whether it was working and restoring cars or going to car shows, if it involved cars or...

Edith Christenson

Edith Christenson

Mar 23, 2021

Edith Sandstrom Christenson, age 95, of Palm Beach Gardens FL and formerly a longtime Erie resident passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Edith was born in Erie on May 28, 1925, a daughter of the late Eric and Signe Anderson Sandstrom.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hilding Christenson and her sisters, Betty...

Frances Janette (Krizanik) Poniatowski

Frances Janette (Krizanik) Poniatowski

Mar 21, 2021

The Spirit of Frances Janette (Krizanik) Poniatowski, age 92, of Erie returned to her beloved Jesus and the Blessed Mother on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson, FL.

Frances was born on the family farm in Corry, PA on Friday, October 12, 1928, daughter of the late John and Frances Mikus Krizanik. She attended...

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