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

Ruth N. Berringer

Ruth N. Berringer

May 7, 2023

Ruth N. Berringer, age 93, of Millcreek, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

She was born in Amanda, OH on December 17, 1929, a daughter of the late Emery T. and Mary Brantingham Steele.

Ruth was a member of Weis Library United Methodist Church and the Weis Library United Methodist Woman’s Organization.

She was employed by the Green...

Ervin Lee Nixon, Sr.

Ervin Lee Nixon, Sr.

May 7, 2023

Ervin Lee Nixon Sr., age 76, of Erie, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, June 8, 1946 to the late Willie Sr. and Samantha Nixon. Ervin proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War.

He was a hardworking man, who had the biggest heart. Ervin was a...

Richard "Nick" Elkovitch

Richard "Nick" Elkovitch

May 7, 2023

Richard Nicholas "Nick" Elkovitch, age 60, passed away on May 7, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his children and loved ones.

Richard was born on November 24, 1962 in Tempe, AZ, but was raised in Erie, PA. He was a jack of all trades; he had a deep love of family and an undying devotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He...

Michael E. Swabb

Michael E. Swabb

May 6, 2023

Michael E. Swabb, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after enduring many health challenges, including a decades long battle with disabling Crohn’s Disease, several strokes, and most recently metastatic lung cancer.

He was born on January 22, 1958, in Erie, PA, a beloved son of the late George L. Swabb and Jane M. (Clark)...

Ellynn L. Young

Ellynn L. Young

May 6, 2023

Ellynn L. (Werksman) Young, age 77, of Erie passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Fairview Manor. She was born March 9, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of the late Herman and Naomi Werksman. Ellynn grew up in Penn Hills and was a 1964 graduate of Penn Hills High School. She then attended Edinboro University.

A longtime resident of Erie,...

Kenneth Caracciolo

Kenneth Caracciolo

May 4, 2023

Kenneth Caracciolo, age 61 of Waterford, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born November 7, 1962, a son of Joanne Ore Caracciolo Morrison of Waterford and the late

Alfonse Caracciolo.

Ken was a graduate of Ft. LeBoeuf High School. He worked for JTM Food Company on the food line and

packing for several years. Kenneth was his mother’s...

Andrea J. Newberry

Andrea J. Newberry

May 3, 2023

Andrea J. Newberry, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Saint Vincent Hospital.

She was born on June 22, 1979, in Erie, to Gloria (Ananea) Prindle and the late John D. Newberry.

Andrea attended Central High School. She was a loving and devoted mother. Andrea got along with everyone and was kindhearted. She will be missed.

In addition to...

Justin Nathan Alvarez

Justin Nathan Alvarez

May 3, 2023

Justin Nathan Alvarez, age 42, of Erie, departed on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Erie, March 5, 1981 to Juan Alvarez and Donna Dobbeck. Justin graduated from Fortis Institute with a degree in Welding and Fabrication Technology. He took his skills of welding to work on the 9/11 memorial statue that sits at Blasco...

Nancy Lee Liebau

Nancy Lee Liebau

May 2, 2023

Nancy Lee Liebau, age 69, of Erie, passed away peacefully May, 2nd 2023 at her residence, herhappy place, surrounded by her family.

She was born February 24, 1954 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Bernard and Dolores(Johnson) Lyons.

Nancy graduated from McDowell High School, class of 1972.

She was a dedicated employee as a Regional Office Manager with RE/MAX Real Estate...

Lisa Marie Langevin

Lisa Marie Langevin

May 2, 2023

Lisa Marie Langevin, age 53, of North East, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her residence.

She was born October 11, 1969 in Meriden, CT, a daughter of Robert Edward and Constance (Charette) Langevin.

Lisa was a 1987 graduate of Southington High School. She spent recent months working with her sister, Celine, at the Erie International Airport. Lisa loved her grandchildren...

Barbara Jean Roesch

Barbara Jean Roesch

May 2, 2023

Barbara Jean Roesch, age 66, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. 

She was born in Erie on August 30, 1956, a daughter of the late Donald and Geraldine Roesch. 

She was a graduate of Twin Tech High School and worked as a Quality Assurance Technician for 44 years for Caplugs, formerly Niagara Plastics....

Jackie Tupek

Jackie Tupek

Apr 29, 2023

Jackie Tupek age 61, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on April 23, 1962, a daughter of Diana Buszek Johns and the late Richard Williamson, Sr.

Jackie graduated from Strong Vincent High School and went on to work at Erie Insurance for many years.

Jackie was a very loving and caring person....

Louis "Lou" Phillips

Louis "Lou" Phillips

Apr 29, 2023

Louis “Lou” Joseph Phillips, age 95, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Brevillier Village’s  Ball Pavilion. He was born September 16, 1927 in Erie the son of the late Joseph and Angeline (DeFonzo) Phillips.

Lou was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and served in the US Navy during WWII. Following the war, he became a proud letter carrier...

Patrick "Pat" M. Dunn

Patrick "Pat" M. Dunn

Apr 26, 2023

Patrick “Pat” M. Dunn, age 72, of Millcreek, passed into the arms of Christ on April 26th, 2023 at the Erie VA Medical Center. He was born on March 25th, 1951, son to the late Gerald A. Dunn and Mary “Roseanne” Eckerson.

Patrick graduated from Academy High School in 1969. He entered into the Marine Corps in 1972, attaining the rank...

Alice R. DiSanto

Alice R. DiSanto

Apr 26, 2023

Alice R. DiSanto, age 96, of Erie passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge peacefully and surrounded by her family at her side. She was born April 2, 1927, in Erie, PA. She was the daughter of the late John (Giovanni) and Louisa (Cupello) Turano.   

Alice was a lifelong resident of Erie and graduated from East...

Gary T. Seyler

Gary T. Seyler

Apr 26, 2023

Gary T. Seyler, age 82, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie, PA on October 25, 1940, a son of the late Cornelius and Mildred Guynan Seyler.

Gary attended Academy High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy.  He worked for over 40 years as a boiler operator at...

Linda L. Washek

Linda L. Washek

Apr 25, 2023

Linda L. Washek, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence.

She was born in Fairview, PA on January 6, 1949, a daughter of the late Ralph and Irene Harahuc Stevens.

Linda was a Class of 1967 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.

She worked at Caregivers as a home health aide retiring in 2019 after 20...

David William Coffey

David William Coffey

Apr 25, 2023

David William Coffey, age 70, of Youngstown, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

He was born in Erie, PA on January 1, 1953, to the late John W. and Marjorie J. (Jones) Coffey.

David was a 1970 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in music from Westminster College in 1974, and a master’s degree...

Douglas Edwin Thompson

Douglas Edwin Thompson

Apr 24, 2023

Evangelist Douglas Edwin Thompson stood tall and straight and joined his ancestors on Monday, April 24, 2023, at UPMC Hamot.

Doug was born on May 13, 1953, in Erie, PA to Lee Edwin and Zula May Thompson. At the age of 18 months Doug was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and, according to physicians, would never walk, speak, or be able to...

Lori E. Eaton

Lori E. Eaton

Apr 24, 2023

Lori E. Davison Eaton, age 55, of Erie, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. She was born in Erie, June 15, 1967, to Jack Davison and Billie Davison Murawski. Lori was a graduate of Fairview High School. She graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics.

Lori’s life was dedicated to loving and taking care of her two...

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