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Local Obituaries for Erie, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas
Elaina M. Johnson
Feb 27, 2024
Mother Elaina M. Johnson, 62, passed away on February 27th, 2024. She was born January 1st, 1962 in Bronx, NY., daughter of Emerison and Betty M. Johnson. She was a high honor graduate of Collegiate Academy, Class of 1979, partaking in Cheerleading, Allstate Cheerleading Championships, and Track and Field.
Mother Elaina began working at Saint Vincent Hospital In 1984 then shortly...
Janet Ann Eisert
Feb 27, 2024
Janet Ann (Flynn) Eisert age 85, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at St. Vincent.
She was born in Erie, PA on March 2, 1938, daughter of the late James E. Flynn and Cloella (Kuntz) Flynn.
She attended Sacred Heart School and Villa Maria Academy and graduated from Boca Ciega High School in St. Petersburg, FL.
Shortly after graduating high...
Sharon Muse
Feb 27, 2024
Sharon L. (Vincent) Muse, age 73 0f Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
She was born in Erie, PA on June 24, 1950, a daughter of the late James Martin Vincent and Mary Jane (Anderson) Vincent.
She was a graduate of McDowell Senior High School and Erie Business College. Sharon enjoyed camping, travel, was an avid golfer and contributing to...
Jean Warren Smith
Feb 27, 2024
Jean (Warren) Smith, age 88 of Erie, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Born in Geneva, PA on June 8, 1935, of the late Carl and Mildred (Adsit) Warren.
Jean graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in 1953. She married Richard N. Smith Sr. in 1953. Jean enjoyed raising her four children, as well as extra activities that included...
Carl F. Lupp
Feb 27, 2024
Carl F. Lupp, age 93 passed away on February 27, 2024 at PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home. He was born in Erie, PA on June 6, 1930 to the late Carl and Helen (Grucza) Lupp. He grew up in Erie and attended schools in both the Erie and North East, PA school districts.
Carl served in the US Navy for four...
Susanne Marie Thomas
Feb 27, 2024
Susanne Marie Thomas, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital with her daughter at her side.
She was born on March 5, 1948, in Erie, to the late Roger E. and Marie Fenstermacher Hayford.
Sue graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She enjoyed serving as an EMT for the Bellsville, Ohio area. Sue was a loving...
Frances Kay Piersol
Feb 27, 2024
Frances Kay Piersol age 84, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
She was born in Erie on October 14, 1939, a daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Leslie Maloney.
Kay graduated from Villa Maria Academy and Villa Maria College.
She worked as a realtor for C.R. Weber for 30 years.
Kay was a member of...
Mary Julia Kathryn (nee Lynch) Schodt
Feb 26, 2024
Mary Julia Kathryn (nee Lynch) Schodt, age 60, born in Erie, PA on July 2, 1963, to Judith (nee Maloney) Lynch and James Terrence (Terry) Lynch, died on February 26, 2024, in Chandler, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents, several uncles, and an aunt. She is survived by her husband, children, mother, sisters and many relatives.
Mary...
Philip Charles Colin
Feb 26, 2024
May your glass ever be full.
May the roof over your head be always strong.
And may you be in Heaven half an hour before
The Devil knows you’re dead.
- Irish Proverb
Philip Charles Colin passed away peacefully in the comforting presence of his daughter, Chris on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Saint Mary’s Home of Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, following a long battle...
Cathleen Ann Newberry
Feb 25, 2024
Cathleen Ann Newberry, age 72 of Albion, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born on February 26, 1951, the daughter of the late Donald and Jean Kuhn Hoyer.
Cathy graduated from East High School. She worked various jobs and for many years worked in housekeeping and laundry at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She loved her...
Victoria De Coursey
Feb 25, 2024
Victoria Milano De Coursey was born October 26, 1924 and passed away peacefully with her family around her on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Victoria was the daughter of Archaele and Victoria Milano.
She worked at the Erie Times News, Reed Manufacturing, and retired after working in admissions at Hamot for many years.
A lifelong resident of Erie, she was married for 61...
Christopher Michael Ritter
Feb 24, 2024
Christopher Michael Ritter, age 38, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio and formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital.
He was born in Erie on July 18, 1985 to David J. and Gayle J. Ballman Ritter.
Christopher graduated from Central High School in 2003 and then earned his Welding Degree from Erie Institute of...
Jacqueline K. DeHart
Feb 24, 2024
Jacqueline K. DeHart, age 80, of Erie, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2024.
She was born in Erie on July 25, 1943, a daughter of the late June Forbes. Jackie graduated from McDowell High School. She married her high school Sweetheart, Robert Carl DeHart, in 1960. She worked as a secretary at Grandview Elementary School for over 20 years.
In addition...
John G. "Jack" Wood
Feb 23, 2024
John G. (Jack) Wood, age 72, of Erie passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home. He was born October 16, 1951 in Erie the son of the late James G. and Kathryn (Knapp) Wood. A lifelong resident of Erie, Jack worked as a carpenter, most recently with Dave Colona Construction and South One Supply. Jack was a member...
Susan D. Wurzbach
Feb 23, 2024
Susan D. Wurzbach, age 80, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, after a ten year battle with cancer.
She was born in Erie, PA on July 1, 1943, a daughter to the late Albert and Elise Wurzbach.
Sue graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1961 and Mercyhurst College in 1965, where she received a B.A. Degree in Education. She taught...
Mitzi (Miriam) Radov Kerness
Feb 22, 2024
Mitzi (Miriam) Radov Kerness, age 92, of Erie and Florida, passed away February 22, 2024, in Florida.
She was born in Erie, PA on November 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Morris P. and Luba Levine Radov. Mitzi graduated from Academy High School and attended the University of Miami; she was co-owner of Compleat Kitchen, as well as a realtor....
Lorraine A. Millen
Feb 21, 2024
Lorraine A. Millen, age 59, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born in Yonkers, NY, December 29, 1964, a daughter of Lorraine Coughlin and the late Leslie Coughlin. She worked for IMB as a Global Commodities Manager. A devoted wife and mother she enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Jaliyah B. Spain
Feb 19, 2024
Jaliyah B. Spain, age 3 months, passed away on February 19, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on October 29, 2023 to her loving parents, Samantha Nicolia and Jayvon Spain.
Jaliyah was a beautiful blessing and completed our family. If you were having a bad day and saw her she would brighten it right up. Her smile...
Sally Jane Davis
Feb 19, 2024
Sally Jane Davis, age 82, passed away on Monday February 19, 2024, at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Girard, Pennsylvania with her husband of nearly 65 years by her side.
She was born in Warren Pennsylvania on June 30, 1941, to the late Harold and Romaine (Gantz) Griggs.
After graduating from Eisenhower High School, she married Carl M. Davis and moved to Fairview...
Ebbo Skadhauge, Jr.
Feb 19, 2024
Ebbo Skadhauge, Jr. age 73 passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on March 9, 1950 to the late Ebbo and Shirley A. Sullivan Skadhauge.
He graduated from Strong Vincent High School, in 1968 and worked for 38 years as a Brazer at American Sterilizer. Ebbo served in the US Navy from 1968-1972....