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Marjorie Miniaci
Apr 23, 2023
Marjorie Lynn Miniaci, age 28, of East Springfield, passed away April 23, 2023. Born in Erie on March 22, 1995, she was the daughter of Donna and Samuel Miniaci, mother of Olivia Hubbell, and beloved baby sister to 14 brothers and sisters. We are proud of the mother she was, the woman she became, and the loving tender friendship she...
Lillian Mae Crass
Apr 23, 2023
Lillian Mae Crass, age 71, of Lake City passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 3, 1952, a daughter of the late James and LaDonna Sisson Stoll.
Lillian loved to crochet. She was featured in the Albion Fair for extravagant things such as a tablecloth that took 9...

Theodore Clinton Wolf, Jr.
Apr 22, 2023
Theodore Clinton Wolf Jr., age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, after a short illness at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was born on March 11, 1951, in Erie, to the late Theodore C. and Eloise (Lewis) Wolf Sr.
In 1969, he graduated from Strong Vincent High School. Ted would continue his education, attending Bryant and Stratton Business...
Robert B. Guest
Apr 21, 2023
Robert B. Guest, age 77, of Girard, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Conneaut, OH. September 15, 1945 a son of the late Bennie T. and Dorothy Stevens Guest.
He attended high school in Santa Maria CA and went on to serve in the United States Army.
He was a Metropolitan Police Officer...
Willie "Pee Wee" Barnes
Apr 21, 2023
Willie “Pee Wee” Barnes, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, with his wife, Jean, by his side, after a brief battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Collins, Mississippi on August 15, 1954, to his parents, Jeffrey Barnes and D.L.O. Jones (Graves Barnes), and three months later they moved to Erie, PA. He attended East High...
Joy Ward
Apr 20, 2023
Joy Ward, age 71, of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away on Thursday April 20, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on January 31, 1952 in Potsdam, NY, a daughter of the late Alton and Ann May Walker Lawrence.
She worked as a Nurses Aid for many years. She enjoyed gardening and her dogs. She loved her family and especially loved...
Charles "Chuck" J. Fuller
Apr 19, 2023
Charles J. Fuller 79 of Erie passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday April 19th, 2023.
Chuck was born on March 31st 1944, to the late George R. and Matilda W. Fuller.
He owned and operated Patterson & Stirling Heating & Air Conditioning company for 45 years, after taking over the family business from his dad and retiring in December 2011.
He...
Joseph Lafaro, PhD
Apr 19, 2023
JOSEPH R. LAFARO, PhD
Joseph Lafaro, PhD, entered into eternity on April 19, 2023, after 81 years of living a life of notorious wisdom and wit. Born to parents Antoinette and Joseph Lafaro, he was raised with his sister Mary Ann in Brooklyn, NY, a place that distinctly influenced his colorful character. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and...
Donald Patrick Aaron
Apr 17, 2023
Donald Patrick Aaron, 68, of Erie, PA passed away on Monday afternoon, April 17, 2023 after a short stay at Sarah Reed Senior Living under Hospice care. Don was born on March 17, 1955, as the doctor announced, “Here’s a Patrick for St. Patrick’s Day!”
Don was born in Oil City, PA, the son of the late Edward and Blanche...
Levi A. Reed
Apr 17, 2023
Levi A. Reed, age 35, of Fairview, lost his battle with depression on Monday April 17, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Erie, PA, a son of Bradley and Michele Huber Reed.
He was a 2006 graduate of Fairview High School and attended Edinboro University. He worked at Lowes for the past few years and before that as a housekeeper...
Pille "Pia" Nava Glover
Apr 16, 2023
Pille “Pia” Nava Glover, age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge. Pia was born on April 11, 1944 in Tallinn, Estonia, a daughter of the late Felix and Ilma Salve Nava. She and her parents moved to Erie, where she met a group of amazing lifelong friends that remained by her side until...
Marilyn Ann Melhuish
Apr 16, 2023
Marilyn Ann Melhuish age 88, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Forest View Skilled Nursing Center.
She was born in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County, on June 11, 1934, a daughter of the late Douglas and Anna Cruser Melhuish.
Marilyn graduated from Hallstead, PA High School in 1952 and received a Bachelors in Elementary Education from Mansfield State Teachers...
Betty Lou Rotkovecz
Apr 16, 2023
Betty Lou Rotkovecz, age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home in Conneautville, Pennsylvania.
She was born on March 16, 1948, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Donachy Nalley.
Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed and loved her family with passion. She looked forward to her trips to the casino along with playing...
Sid Booker
Apr 16, 2023
Sid Booker, 73, passed away on April 16th, 2023. He was born on April 18th, 1949 in Tillatoba, MS., son of Millie and Silas Booker. He was a graduate of East High, Class of 1968, playing basketball, football, and track and field. His senior year, he was a member of the City and District 10 Championship Basketball Team, and was...
Joseph D. Althof
Apr 15, 2023
Joseph D. Althof age 22, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
He was born in Erie on October 19, 2000, the son of Eric and Michele Burton Althof of Millcreek.
Joe graduated from McDowell High School where he played lacrosse. He was an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan and played travel hockey for multiple teams in the area.
He was a...

Mark D. Watson
Apr 14, 2023
Mark D. Watson age 65, of Millcreek Township, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born in Pittsburgh on July 21, 1957, a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Connell) Watson.
Mark loved spending time with his family, he was especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed working outside on...
Terry Lee Plyler
Apr 14, 2023
Terry Lee Plyler, age 74, of Girard, passed away Friday April 14, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on December 22, 1948, in Erie, PA, a son of the late Rozelle and Ruth Garloch Plyler and his stepmom, Virginia Phillips Plyler.
Terry worked as a laborer at Erie Malleable Iron for 30 years and later as a landscaper. He was an...
Francis "Frank" S. Hanick
Apr 14, 2023
Francis “Frank” S. Hanick, age 61, of Erie, passed away on April 14, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 27, 1961 in Rochester, NY a son of the late Richard & Mary Hanick.
Frank graduated from Springstead High School in Springhill, Florida. He served in the US Navy. He worked as a nurse...
Timothy A. Edwards
Apr 13, 2023
Timothy A. Edwards age 42 of Erie, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 following a motorcycle accident.
He was born in Erie on August 7, 1980, son of Allan Edwards of Erie and the late Lynette (Potter) Edwards.
Tim graduated from McDowell High School in 1998. In 2012, he graduated with an associate's degree in Computer Networking and Telecommunications from...
David J. Tomlinson
Apr 11, 2023
David J. Tomlinson, age 69, of Erie, PA passed away, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born in Baltimore, MD on November 12, 1953, a son of Joseph Hanson Tomlinson III and Martha Johnston Tomlinson.
David graduated from Baltimore Polytechnical High School in 1972. He graduated from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama...