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

June Dover

June Dover

Jan 3, 2021

June S. Dover age 97, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on May 3, 1923 a daughter of the late Stanley W. and Harriet Estella Johnson Sullivan.

June graduated from Academy High School and The Julliard School in New York City and studied music.

She worked at WICU TV where she had...

Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright

Jan 3, 2021

Matthew P. “Pete” Wright, age 83, of McKean, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Fairview Manor due to complications from pneumonia.

He was born in Manhattan, NY on March 4, 1937, a son of the late Matthew Victor JR. and Doris Peterson Wright.

 Pete graduated from Kane High School, Allegheny College and University of Pittsburgh.  In 1961, Pete joined the...

Salena Waldo

Salena Waldo

Jan 2, 2021

Salena Waldo, age 48, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly, January 2, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. Salena was born in Erie, March 11, 1972 to Richard and DeAnna Waldo.

Salena is survived by her daughter, Tamara Mitchell, and her mother Deanna Waldo. She is further survived by her siblings, Sharon Waldo, Carrie Brunecz (Kevin), Jennifer Gillespie (Devin), Holly Waldo (Pedro Rodriguez), and...

Dorothy Widdowson

Dorothy Widdowson

Jan 2, 2021

Dorothy Cook Widdowson, age 92, of  Lake City died on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at St. Mary’s East.

She was born in Indiana, PA on October 22, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Eleanor St. Clair Cook.

She was a graduate of Indiana High School, in 1947, and had been employed in the school cafeteria at Elk Valley...

Lynn Hause

Lynn Hause

Jan 2, 2021

Lynn Ann Hause age 59, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence.

 

She was born in Huntington, PA on May 2, 1961 a daughter of June Lamb Washlohn and the late Al Sopp.

 

She was a 1978 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Erie Business Center. She had worked as an accounts receivable supervisor for...

Lynn Hause

Lynn Hause

Jan 2, 2021

Lynn Ann Hause age 59, of Millcreek, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Huntington, PA on May 2, 1961 a daughter of June Lamb Washlohn and the late Al Sopp.

She was a 1978 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Erie Business Center. She had worked as an accounts receivable supervisor for Gaudenzia, Erie...

Kimberly Victor

Kimberly Victor

Jan 1, 2021

Kimberly Jean Victor age 64, of Erie, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Medical Center.

She was born in Barstow, CA on March 31, 1956 a daughter of the late Betty Jean Burger Baron.

Kim graduated from East High School and went on to attend Mercyhurst University and Beauty School.

She worked at many beauty salons including her own,...

Leroy Hoover

Leroy Hoover

Jan 1, 2021

Leroy Adam Hoover age 85 of Erie, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center.

 

He was born in Erie on December 3, 1935 a son of the late Cleveland and Madeline Mummaugh Hoover.

 

He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked as a machine builder at Swanson Erie for over 35 years.

 

He...

Mary Reed

Mary Reed

Jan 1, 2021

Mary‌ ‌(Macko)‌ ‌Reed,‌ ‌age‌ ‌97,‌ ‌of‌ ‌Erie‌ ‌passed‌ ‌away‌ ‌peacefully‌ ‌Friday,‌ ‌January‌ ‌1,‌ ‌2021‌ ‌at‌ ‌home‌ ‌

surrounded‌ ‌by‌ ‌her‌ ‌loving‌ ‌family.‌ ‌She‌ ‌was‌ ‌born‌ ‌October‌ ‌24,‌ ‌1923‌ ‌in‌ ‌Homestead,‌ ‌PA‌ ‌the‌ ‌daughter

of‌ ‌the‌ ‌late‌ ‌Andrew‌ ‌and‌ ‌Mary‌ ‌(Palko)‌ ‌Macko.‌ ‌

A‌ ‌longtime‌ ‌resident‌ ‌of‌ ‌Erie,‌ ‌Mary‌ ‌was‌ ‌a‌ ‌loving‌ ‌and‌ ‌devoted‌ ‌mother‌ ‌to‌ ‌her‌ ‌five‌ ‌children.‌ ‌

Following‌...

Norma Kalie

Norma Kalie

Dec 31, 2020

Norma Jean Kalie age 78, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born on May 28, 1942 a daughter of the late Andy and Agnes Benedict Mikula.

Norma graduated from St. Benedicts High School and Villa Maria College and did graduate work at Edinboro University. She enjoyed teaching elementary school for many years in New...

Bruce Davis

Bruce Davis

Dec 31, 2020

Bruce James Davis, age 64, of Sheffield, PA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Warren General Hospital.

He was born in Titusville, PA on December 16, 1956, a son of the late James and Jean Chappel Davis.

Bruce is a 1975 graduate of Townville High School.  Bruce collected local regional history books, bottles, miniature hot wheels and matchbox cars and...

William Kowalski, Phd.

William Kowalski, Phd.

Dec 31, 2020

William John Kowalski, 78, of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, December, 31st 2020 with hospice care after an extended illness.

He was born in Kenmore, NY on April 4th 1942, the son of the late William J. Kowalski Sr. and Florence (Czamara) Kowalski.

Dr. Kowalski was recently retired from his private practice as a well-known and highly respected Clinical Psychologist practicing...

George Green

George Green

Dec 31, 2020

George L. Green, age 90, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Manchester Commons. He was born in Oil City, Pa on January 14, 1930, a son of the late Forry and Ethel Anthony Green Phelps. George proudly served in the US Airforce achieving the rank of Staff Sargent, being stationed in Texas, Germany and North Africa....

Hazen Lewis

Hazen Lewis

Dec 30, 2020

Hazen A. Lewis age 94, of Girard passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Elmwood Gardens.

He was born in Fairview on November 17, 1926 a son of the late Clyde and Mabel Henry Lewis.

Hazen was a graduate of Fairview High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked at Penn Brass and Copper...

Gary Scarpitti, Sr.

Gary Scarpitti, Sr.

Dec 30, 2020

Gary G. Scarpitti, Sr., age 69, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on January 23, 1951, a son of the late Edward Scarpitti, Sr. and Virginia Myers Scarpitti.

He was a 1969 graduate of Tech Memorial High School. Gary served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at...

Mary Ann (Allen) Isaac Thomas

Mary Ann (Allen) Isaac Thomas

Dec 30, 2020

Mary Ann (Allen) Isaac Thomas, age 76, of Erie, entered eternal rest on Wednesday December 30, 2020.  Born to the late Howard Lee and Lily Pearl Allen in Erie on January 5, 1944. 

She graduated from Academy High School and became a certified nurse assistant.   She was a phlebotomist at John F Kennedy Center and retired after 20 years...

Demario Ponder

Demario Ponder

Dec 30, 2020

DeMario L. Ponder, age 28, went to his Savior on Wednesday December 30, 2020.   He was born in Waynesboro, MS on February 15, 1992, a son of Daphne Ponder and the late Mario D. Gilliam.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School and held various jobs in construction and restaurants including Bob Evans.   DeMario had a good sense of humor, always...

James Treiber

James Treiber

Dec 29, 2020

James A. Treiber, age 78, of Millcreek died with love, peace, and the fulfillment of a life well lived on Thursday, December 29, 2020 at UPMC Hamot as a result of complications from PSP (progressive supranuclear palsy).

He was born October 6, 1942 in Erie the son of the late Albert E. and Margaret (Sulecki) Treiber.

Jim graduated from East...

Dolores Lyons

Dolores Lyons

Dec 29, 2020

Dolores V. Lyons, age 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center.   She was born in Erie on February 24, 1928, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel Johnson.

She graduated from East High School and the Hamot School of Nursing before beginning her more than 40 year career as a registered nurse...

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