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

Rosemary Moran

Rosemary Moran

Jan 28, 2020

Rosemary Moran, age 65 of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. 

She was born in Erie, April 22, 1954, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Barbara Dunbar Conti.

Rosemary graduated from Academy High School in 1972, and received an Associate Degree from Erie Business Center. She worked in the Regulatory Departments at AMSCO/STERIS for...

Maurice Martin

Maurice Martin

Jan 28, 2020

Maurice E. Martin, age 64, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  He was born in Erie, a son of the late Jesse and Theatrice Thompson Martin.  Maurice was a 1973 graduate of Academy High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army.  He was employed as a corrections officer at Cambridge Springs State Prison for over...

Mother Mary Beth Kennedy

Mother Mary Beth Kennedy

Jan 25, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Lee Kennedy was born in Newcastle, PA on Aug. 14, 1926, and called home to glory on Jan. 25, 2020. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Rev. Charles Kennedy, Sr.; son, Charles Kennedy, Jr.; and son-in-law, Billy Brown.

She leaves a daughter-in-law (Cindy Kennedy), three daughters (Mary Ann Brown, Elizabeth “Betsy” Rooks [Bill], Grace Kennedy Foster [Cary]); eight grandchildren (Jennifer...

Herbert Simmers

Herbert Simmers

Jan 25, 2020

Herbert W. Simmers, age 70, of Erie, died on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  He was born July 22, 1949 in Punxsutawney, PA, a son of the late Herbert L. and Arbutus Rainey Simmers.

Herbert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Vietnam.  He was a truck driver all of his life and enjoyed...

Mary Newberry

Mary Newberry

Jan 24, 2020

Mary Newberry, age 46, of Erie, passed away January 24, 2020, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Erie, January 19, 1974 to John Newberry, and Gloria Prindle.

Mary was a kind hearted, loving mother who was devoted to her children.

Mary is preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Newberry.

She is survived by her sons, Anthony Newberry, David Manus Jr.,...

Joe Silvis

Joe Silvis

Jan 23, 2020

Joe E. Silvis age 71, of Erie and formerly of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Marienville, PA on February 19, 1948.

Joe graduated from Brookville High School and went on to work as a self-employed contractor for many years and also worked for Tim Rocco Auctioneers.

He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and playing softball.

He...

Leroy Doehrel

Leroy Doehrel

Jan 22, 2020

LeRoy Edward Doehrel, age 95, of Millcreek, Pa., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.  Born in Erie on June 14, 1924, he was the son of the late Edith and Edward Doehrel; stepson of the late William Quillman.  LeRoy was a 1942 graduate of Academy High School.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather,...

Richard Kaus

Richard Kaus

Jan 22, 2020

Richard F. Kaus, age 82, of Erie passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at ForestView with his family at his side. He was born June 17, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio. A longtime resident of Erie, he graduated from East High School.

Richard was retired from Sherwin Williams Paints where he worked as an Operational Manager. He was a member of...

Angelo Desantis

Angelo Desantis

Jan 21, 2020

Angelo “Ange” DeSantis, age 76, of Erie, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

 He was born in New Bethlehem, PA on October 1, 1943, the son of the late Lawrence and Hazel Schreckengost DeSantis.

 Ange was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 494 in Girard.  He was a retired volunteer fire...

Joan Regelman

Joan Regelman

Jan 20, 2020

Joan E. “Joannie” Regelman, 82, of Springfield, formerly of Erie, PA, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 30, 1937 in Norfolk, VA to the late Donald J. and Virginia Grace (Gilbert) Thompson.

Joan was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church in Erie, PA, having also worked many years at the Episcopal Diocese...

Carren Cerami

Carren Cerami

Jan 19, 2020

Carren Falcone Cerami, age 60, of Erie, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday January 19, 2020 at home surrounded by family.  She was born on December 18, 1959, a daughter of James A. Falcone (Jackie) and the late Carol Setizinger Falcone.

Carren attended Academy High School and graduated from Fairview High School in 1978.   She received her nursing degree...

Laurie Wexler

Laurie Wexler

Jan 19, 2020

Laurie Ellen Wexler age 71, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her residence.

 

She was born December 29, 1948 in Erie, daughter of Estelle Weiss Wexler of Atlanta, GA and the late Sidney T. Wexler.

 

 

Laurie was a resident of the Gertrude A. Barber Center for most of her life and they took wonderful care of...

Paul D. Thompson, Sr.

Paul D. Thompson, Sr.

Jan 19, 2020

Paul D. Thompson, Sr. age 59, of Erie passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on June 4, 1960 a son of the late Siroun and Mary Neuer Thompson.

Paul graduated from McDowell High School and then went on to work at Urick Foundry for over 38 years.

He enjoyed hunting for deer and turkey...

Devin Way

Devin Way

Jan 19, 2020

Devin Harley Way, 26 years old, was taken from us too soon on January 19, 2020 when God made the snap decision that he needed a strong, compassionate, gentle, and hilarious angel to join his crew. 

 

He was born on December 13th, 1993 in Erie PA, and his quest to make all of our lives more colorful and interesting...

Janet Mioduszewski

Janet Mioduszewski

Jan 18, 2020

Janet M. Mioduszewski, 60 years young, lifelong Erie resident, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 18, 202 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  Janet was surrounded by her loving husband and family.

She was born June 17th, 1959, the youngest daughter of the late Peter S. and Elsie Irene Laskey Husted.  Her claim to fame was sharing Barry Manilow’s birthday.  Janet graduated from McDowell...

Jay Ireland

Jay Ireland

Jan 17, 2020

Jay R. Ireland, 32, of Erie, went to rest in the hands of our Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2020.

Mr. Ireland was proprietor of a new local business, while pursuing his real passion in barbering.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arlene and FA Ireland, Richard H. Hime, and uncles, Jerry Ireland and Martin Lepkowski, Sr.

He is...

Kim Greaves

Kim Greaves

Jan 16, 2020

Kim Greaves, age 62, of Girard, passed away  Thursday, January 16, 2020 at

Pleasant Ridge Manor following an extended illness.

She was born in Erie on February 24, 1957 the daughter of the late Richard and Theresa

Janowski Greaves.

Kim worked as a nurse’s aide for various companies.

She is survived by her son, Eric Greaves and his wife, Jennifer of Girard; her sisters,

Kendall Bard...

Mary Lou Sisak

Mary Lou Sisak

Jan 15, 2020

Mary Lou Sisak, age 90, of Millcreek, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on July 31, 1929, a daughter of the late Samuel and Catherine Gieringer Lenz.

Mary Lou was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and enjoyed playing cards.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...

Patricia Blount

Patricia Blount

Jan 15, 2020

Patricia Ann ( Lamb) Blount, age 84, of Erie passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Niagara Village with her family at her side. She was born February 9, 1935 in Erie the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Hanlin) Lamb.

Patricia was a 1953 graduate of McKean Joint High School and was a longtime member of St. Francis...

Kenneth Vollmer, Jr.

Kenneth Vollmer, Jr.

Jan 15, 2020

Kenneth Vollmer, Jr., age 64, of Fairview and formerly of Florida, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 following an extended illness.

He was born in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia on June 30, 1955 a son of Joan Smith Vollmer of Fairview and the late Kenneth Vollmer, Sr.

Ken graduated from Fairview High School in 1973 and earned a bachelors degree from Penn...

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