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

Sylvio Difabrizio

Sylvio Difabrizio

Mar 6, 2018

Sylvio “Sal” DiFabrizio, age 91, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Westlake Woods.He was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 5th, 1926, a son of the late Luigi and Jennie DiFabrizio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert DiFabrizioSal served in the Merchant Marines. Being only 17 year old,...

Anne Johnson

Anne Johnson

Mar 5, 2018

Anne H. McKinney Johnson, age 93, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Westlake Woods.

She was born in Warren, PA on July 1, 1924, the daughter of the late Alton L. and Hester Himrod McKinney.

She was a graduate of Academy High School Class of 1942.

Anne worked at General Electric as an Administrative Assistant, retiring from there after...

Terry Hughes

Terry Hughes

Mar 5, 2018

Terry Arthur Hughes, age 63, of Erie passed away at his home on Monday, March 5, 2018. He was born April 21, 1954 in Colver, PA the son of the late Arthur and Jean (Anderson) Hughes.

Terry is survived by his loving wife, Erin Hughes; two children, Kelly Hughes of Norman, OK and Patrick Hughes of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is...

Warren O'Connor

Warren O'Connor

Mar 4, 2018

Warren K. O’Connor, age 84 formerly of North East and New York, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 25, 1933, a son of the late Charles and Marian Holmes O’Connor.

Warren served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1952. Graduated from St. John’s University.

He was an investigator in the...

Jean Fries

Jean Fries

Mar 3, 2018

Jean E. “Mama Jean” Marinelli Fries, 88, of Erie and formerly Little Italy, passed away, Saturday, March 3, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on November 8, 1929 in Erie a daughter of Joseph August Marinelli and Norma Brehm Marinelli.  She married William E. Fries, Sr. on April 12, 1952 he preceded her in...

Susan Gurd

Susan Gurd

Mar 3, 2018

Susan M. Gurd age 63, of Erie, passed away peacefully, at home, with her husband and daughter by her side, on Saturday March 3, 2018.

She was born in Erie, PA on July 14,1954 a daughter of the late John and Shirley Bukowski Schoullis Sr., graduated from East High School and had the most important career of all, caring for her...

Virginia Pompeani

Virginia Pompeani

Mar 2, 2018

Virginia (Ginny) Stephens Pompeani, 91, of Erie passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, March 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia was born on January 12, 1927 in Erie, the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Margaret (O’Connor) Stephens, Sr.

She attended Strong Vincent and Mercyhurst Prep, and graduated from Mercyhurst College in 1948 with...

William Mcmaster

William Mcmaster

Mar 2, 2018

William F. McMaster, age 85, of Erie, passed away Friday March 2, 2018 at Rolling Field Nursing Home.

He was born in Brookville, Pa on January 8, 1933, a son of the late Samuel D. and Faye Rerick McMaster.

Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He was a mechanic for Jim Musolfe Auto Service for 25 years at...

Anna D'Aurora

Anna D'Aurora

Mar 2, 2018

Anna M. (Saturday) D’Aurora, age 93, of Erie, PA  passed away peacefully Friday, March 2, 2018 at home with her family at her side. She was born November 30, 1924 in North Kingsville, OH the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Vendetti Saturday.

A longtime resident of Erie, Anna was a member of St. Paul’s RC Church and also...

Roberta Gaines

Roberta Gaines

Mar 1, 2018

Roberta Louise Gaines, age 62, of Erie, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital-Allegheny Health Network.  

She was born in Erie on January 27, 1956 a daughter of the late Robert Louis and Lizzie Mae Gaines.

Roberta was a graduate of Academy High School in 1974, and a graduate of the St....

Marguerite Platz

Marguerite Platz

Mar 1, 2018

Marguerite I. Craig Platz, age 92, of Platea, peacefully made her way to heaven at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

She was born in Albion, on February 18, 1926, a daughter of the late Ross and Pearl Hogoboom Craig.

“Marge” or “Marg” graduated from Albion High School. She worked at Marx Toys and was a stay at...

Jessie Payne

Jessie Payne

Feb 28, 2018

Jessie M. Payne, age 81 of Erie, made her final transition on February 28, 2018. Jessie was born on July 14, 1936 in Baldwyn, MS to the late Jessie Pierce and Rosie Windham-Pierce. Jessie moved to Erie at a young age with her parents and younger brother, Robert. After attending Academy High, Jessie began training in cosmetology at OIC. She...

James Mckellop, Jr.

James Mckellop, Jr.

Feb 26, 2018

James LeRoy McKellop, Jr., age 66, of Erie, passed away quietly at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on Monday, February 26, 2018. He was born in Erie, PA on February 10, 1952, a son of the late James and Margaret “Peg” Driscoll McKellop Sr. He was a 1970 graduate of Tech Memorial High School and worked for...

Signe "Betty" Webb

Signe "Betty" Webb

Feb 24, 2018

Signe E. “Betty’ Sandstrom Parson Webb, 99, of Erie, passed away, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West.  She was born on May 1, 1918 a daughter of Eric J. Sandstrom and Signe V. Anderson Sandstrom.  She married Edward Clarence Parson on August 9, 1940 he preceded her in passing in 1958; she subsequently married John T. Webb...

Mary Scalise

Mary Scalise

Feb 23, 2018

Mary Lou R. Scalise, age 85, a resident of Erie, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. She was born February 9, 1933 in New Kensington, PA the daughter of the late Anthony and Lena Regoli Scalise. A longtime resident of Erie, Mary Lou received her B.A. from Mercyhurst College and later earned a diploma...

Marlene Lewis

Marlene Lewis

Feb 23, 2018

Marlene Evanoff (McGrath) Lewis of Waterford passed away on February 23, 2018 at the age of 77.  She was born April 4, 1940, the daughter of Mike and Pauline (Yokoff) Evanoff.

She is survived by her husband, Ken; her two sons, Scott and Sean McGrath, both of Erie; and her brother Michael Evanoff and his wife Bonnie (Kuhn) of Fairview. ...

Cynthia Kuhn

Cynthia Kuhn

Feb 22, 2018

Cynthia Ruth Kuhn, age 71, of West 10th St. in Erie, passed away at home Thursday afternoon, February 22, 2018.  Cindy was born December 24, 1946 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late George K. Kuhn and the late Corinne Palmerton Kuhn Crosby.  She was a 1964 graduate of Strong Vincent High School, and attended Edinboro State Teachers’ College...

Richard Williams

Richard Williams

Feb 21, 2018

Richard L. Williams, Jr. age 52 of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Fairview Manor. He was born in Erie on March 24, 1965 a son of Richard L. Sr. and Barbara Jean Tangle. Williams. Richard also known as Ricky was a hard worker, determined to always do more.  He graduated from Tech Memorial High School where...

Robin Lee

Robin Lee

Feb 21, 2018

Robin Jean Lee, age 56, of Erie, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.  She was born on October 17, 1960, a daughter of Edna Frances Dobson.

Robin enjoyed crocheting and spending time with friends and her grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert “Stumpy” Lee.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her...

Robert Carroll

Robert Carroll

Feb 21, 2018

Robert F. Carroll, age 88, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at UMPC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on September 5, 1929, a son of the late Thomas Joseph and Henrietta K. Schneider Carroll.

 Bob was a graduate of Cathedral Prep and went on to serve our Country in the United States Navy. He worked for many...

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