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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Carmelita Munsch
Dec 1, 2020
Carmelita Hogan Munsch, known as Carmie, passed away December 1, 2020 at the age of 85. Carmie, grew up in Erie’s First Ward and played a large role in her neighborhood for many years. She attended St. Patrick’s School and church as a child and went to St. Benedict’s Academy for high school, where she was an outstanding basketball player. ...
Patricia Villella
Dec 1, 2020
Patricia E. Villella, age 74, of Erie passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. She was born November 22, 1946 in St. Marys, PA the daughter of the late James and Genevieve Czekai Villella.
A longtime resident of Erie, Patricia graduated from St. Vincent School of Nursing and Villa Maria College receiving a Master’s degree in Nursing. She...
Clifford Lyles
Nov 30, 2020
Clifford Lyles, age 76, of Erie, PA, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born in Houston, MS on March 18, 1944 to the late Lois Crockett Lyles & Andrew Lyles, Sr.
He moved to Erie in his early teens. He was a 1963 graduate of Academy High School. Cliff was a life-long die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers...
Friedrich Grumbach
Nov 30, 2020
Friedrich Grumbach age 78 of Lake City, passed away Monday November 30, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Center.
He was born in Mistelbach, Austria on April 29, 1942 a son of the late Stefan and Aranka Weiser Grumbach.
He graduated from Cumberland Rhode Island High School and attended the University of Rhode Island before serving his Country in the United States Army...
Patrick Quirk
Nov 29, 2020
Patrick J. Quirk, age 79, entered into the loving presence of the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was mercifully relieved by Almighty God to leave behind his ongoing battles with bone cancer, vascular dementia and Covid to a place where God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow,...
Elder Harry Euell, Sr.
Nov 28, 2020
Elder Harry Lee Euell, Sr., age 80, of Erie passed away quietly at home, surrounded by family on November 28th, 2020. He was born in Memphis,TN, June 28, 1941, son of the late Goldie Mae Johnson and William Henry Euell.
Harry retired from Erie Coke Company after 18 years of service. Throughout his life, Harry served the Lord with all of...
Joseph Tepe
Nov 27, 2020
Joseph Daniel Tepe “Joe” “Doc” age 82, of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Jefferson Boro, PA on August 23, 1938 a son of the late Maurice and Elva Hope Tepe.
After graduating from Clairton High School, Joe attended Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa where he received his DC (Doctor of...
Andrea Morgan
Nov 27, 2020
Andrea A. Morgan age 38, of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at her residence after a brief illness.
She was born in Erie on November 7, 1982.
Andrea worked as a Registered Nurse and enjoyed swimming and cooking.
She is survived by her parents, Ruth (Thomas) Fabrizio and Thomas (Charlene) Rupert; a daughter, Madeleine Morgan; and four sisters, Tracy Eaton...
John Ponsford
Nov 27, 2020
John R. “Jack” Ponsford, age 85, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on June 27, 1935, a son of Marion and Margaret Hengstler Ponsford.
Jack graduated from Academy High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps.
He owned and operated his own upholstery store, The Comfort Shop, for over 50...
Richard Rodgers
Nov 26, 2020
Richard "Dick" Rodgers was received by his Savior on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020 while residing at Corry Manor Nursing Home in Corry, PA.
Dick married Betty Corll when he was 17 years old and she was 20. In order to provide for his family he worked long hard hours as an independent truck driver. As a Teamster he spent...
Richard Gausman
Nov 26, 2020
Richard C. Gausman, age 75, of Millcreek, died on Thursday, November 26,2020, at home peacefully surrounded by family.
He was born in Erie, P.A., on July 27, 1945, a son of the late Martha Loeffel Gausman and Stepson of Dean Smith.
He attended Tech Memorial High School and received extensive training on electronics and circuit board design. He worked at A.O. Smith...
Susan Spadaccio
Nov 26, 2020
Susan D. Spadaccio of Erie PA passed away quietly at her residence, Thursday November 26, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1948 the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Smisko) Keith. She was raised in Cambridge Springs and attended General McLane High School.
Susan was a loving mother and devoted friend to her family and many friends...
Wilhelmina Mclaurin
Nov 26, 2020
Wilhelmina McLaurin, age 72 of Erie, passed away November 26, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Collins, Mississippi October 29, 1948. Wilhelmina moved to South Bend Indiana in 1966, and lived there until 1970, when she moved to Erie.
She attended Carver Central High School in Collins MS, before becoming a Nursing Assistant for many years until her...
Phyllis Stone
Nov 25, 2020
Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Phyllis Anne Stone passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was a resident of Sarah Reed Senior Living.
She was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 9,1924, the beloved daughter of the late Ella Smith and Theodore Seifert. She was a graduate of Bennett High School in Buffalo, NY. As a young...
Joseph Demarall, Jr.
Nov 24, 2020
Joseph A. DeMarall, Jr., age 92, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at LECOM at Village Square.
He was born in Erie on April 24, 1928, a son of the late Joseph A. and Hazel Johnson DeMarall, Sr.
Joe graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1946.
He worked for Lake Erie Electric for over 35 years,...
Edward A. Grzelak Jr.
Nov 24, 2020
On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Edward A. Grzelak Jr. played through to the greenest fairway. He sunk his last putt surrounded by those he valued most in his life: his beloved wife and four cherished daughters.
On January 3, 1943, Ed was born to the late Edward Sr. and Christina Karsznia Grzelak, in Erie. Beginning early in his childhood, Ed...
Patricia Boyce
Nov 24, 2020
Patricia A. Boyce, age 89, formerly of Fairview, passed away at her residence in Warren, Ohio on
Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
She was born in Conneaut, OH on June 30, 1931, a daughter of the late Paul and Laura Askew Irish, Sr.
Pat graduated from Rowe High School in Conneaut and had worked as the Cafeteria Manager for the Fairview School District for...
Scott Fulkrod
Nov 24, 2020
Scott Fulkrod, age 64, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at UPMC Hamot
Hospital. He was born in Denver, CO, September 6, 1956, son of the late Herbert L. and Ruby
M. Bennett Fulkrod.
Scott proudly served his country for 16 years in the United States Marines. He worked in
Maintenance for the Presbyterian Lodge and Abington Crest and finally for Burton...
Harold Will
Nov 23, 2020
Harold Jerome Will age 80, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Edinboro Manor.
He was born in Erie on August 21, 1940 the son of the late Clarence and Sally Smyklo Will.
Harold graduated from McDowell High School and received his BS Degree from the University of Maryland.
He went on to serve in the United States Air Force...
Betty Kilgore
Nov 23, 2020
Betty Baker Kilgore, age 95, 30 year resident of Georgetown and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was born in Scottdale, PA, the only child of Edith and Wilbur Baker. She met her husband Robert John Kilgore while attending Bethany College in West Virginia. She was an economics major...