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

Kevin Morse

Kevin Morse

Jul 29, 2022

Kevin T. Morse, age 55, of East Springfield, PA, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2022.

He was born on October 18, 1966, in Erie, PA, a son to Ronald H. and Patricia Gilbert Morse.

Kevin graduated from Northwestern High School and Erie County Vo-Tech, Class of 1984. He was the production manager at Hydro-Pac, in Fairview,...

George Reichert, Jr.

George Reichert, Jr.

Jul 29, 2022

George P. Reichert Jr, age 75, of Lake City, PA, and formerly of Conneaut, OH, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at Fairview Manor.

Born in Euclid, OH, on September 11, 1946, he was a son of the late George P. Reichert Sr. and Doris Jean Thompson. 

George was a graduate of Cardon High School, and went on to further his...

Nina Wysocki

Nina Wysocki

Jul 28, 2022

Nina Wysocki, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Independence Court.

She was born on February 28, 1938, the daughter of the late Afanacy Gorelikow and Aksenia Kuvshinikov.

Nina was a 1955 graduate of McDowell High School.  She was a member of the Legion #773 and Moose Lodge #066.  Nina worked 20 years for Hammermill, Carlisle and Johnson Control,...

Ruben Roberts

Ruben Roberts

Jul 26, 2022

Ruben William “Spooky” Roberts, age 66, passed away on July 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on April 3, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Willie Mae Roberts and J. Hue Crockett.

Spooky attended Academy High School. He worked at the JFK Center for 10 years as a mentor. Spooky enjoyed completing home repairs, yard...

Rosanna Strausbaugh

Rosanna Strausbaugh

Jul 25, 2022

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Rosanna Sweden Strausbaugh, age 83, died July 25, 2022 at Forestview Skilled Nursing at Springhill.  She was born June 6, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late William and Rose Stefanik Sweden.  She was raised as a Quaker (Religious Society of Friends) and was a member of Horsham (PA) Friends Meeting.

Raised in Horsham Township in suburban Philadelphia,...

Walter Zaborowski

Walter Zaborowski

Jul 24, 2022

Walter Robert Zaborowski, age 80, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his residence.

He was born in Erie, PA on October 13, 1941 the son of the late Walter and Irene Zdunczyk Zaborowski.

He graduated from Station School and Wattsburg High School. Walter attended Erie Tech Memorial and Penn State Behrend.

He was employed as an Electronics Inspector at...

Orinda Pulice

Orinda Pulice

Jul 24, 2022

Orinda Leo Pulice, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

She was born in Erie, PA on March 12, 1935, a daughter of the late Evaristo and Rosina (Amendola) Leo.

She was a 1953 graduate of East High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society and Captain of the Twirlers.  She...

Sean Dunton

Sean Dunton

Jul 18, 2022

Sean Patrick Dunton age 40, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022.

He was born on June 21, 1982 in Philadelphia, PA.

Sean graduated from McDowell High School.

He worked in healthcare for several years at Millcreek Community Hospital.

Sean was a very spiritual and kind soul. He enjoyed listening to music, reading a good book, watching movies, fishing and especially loved...

Richard Kiser Sr.

Richard Kiser Sr.

Jul 17, 2022

Richard A. Kiser Sr., age 89, of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio.

Richard was born in Woodcock Township, PA on March 6, 1933, a son of the late Leon and Madgie DeRoss Kiser

He was a 1952 graduate of Saegertown High School and then served in the U.S. Army in...

Jean Hedderick

Jean Hedderick

Jul 16, 2022

Jean L. Hedderick, age 97, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.

She was born in Erie on August 28, 1924, the daughter of the late Daniel M. and Leona Cornell Hedderick.

Jean graduated from the former Academy High School.

She was the Treasury Supervisor in the Secretary-Treasurers office of GTE, retiring in 1981 after 40...

James Brown

James Brown

Jul 15, 2022

James R. “Brownie” Brown, age 83, of Tidioute, PA passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at his residence, formerly of Millcreek Township.

He was born in Erie on March 19, 1939 a son of the late Norman and Mabel Brown.

James graduated from McDowell High School in 1956. He owned and operated Brown Brothers Golden Dawn retiring in 2000 after 47...

Donald Wickwire

Donald Wickwire

Jul 14, 2022

Donald L. Wickwire, age 73, of Cranesville, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at LECOM Senior Living Center.

Don was born in Meadville, PA on October 10, 1948, a son of the late Harold L. Wickwire and Arlene Hanks Prest. 

He was a 1966 graduate of Northwestern High School then served in the U.S. Army, receiving a Purple Heart in Vietnam. ...

Laura Powierza

Laura Powierza

Jul 14, 2022

Laura A. Powierza age 60, of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on June 23, 1962 a daughter of the late Ronald Snider and Joanne Owens.

Laura was a graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School and went on to work for the Downtown YMCA for over 20 years as a Finance Director.

She...

Joshua Chessario

Joshua Chessario

Jul 13, 2022

Joshua ‘Joose’ Chessario, age 28, passed on to the next big adventure July 13, 2022, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.  Josh was the loving son of Jim and Lauri Chessario, and the beloved brother of Alissa Chessario (Fiancé Matt Conway).  

 

Josh was loving, caring, generous, artistic, intelligent, musical, adventurous and a friend to many.  He...

Judith St. Clair

Judith St. Clair

Jul 12, 2022

Judith Lorenzo St. Clair, age 72, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born in Greensboro, NC, December 20, 1949, a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Marion Wingert Lorenzo.

She retired as a Benefits Manager for Elliott Company in Jeannette, PA and formerly worked for First Federal Savings in Uniontown, PA. ...

Charles Steiner

Charles Steiner

Jul 11, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Steiner, age 76, of Erie and formerly of Union Beach, NJ passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2022 with his family by his side.

He was the son of the late Charles and Julia Steiner. 

Chuck served in the Army National Guard of New Jersey and was a former draftsman for Revlon and retired from both the...

Janice Rand

Janice Rand

Jul 11, 2022

Janice C. (Payne) Rand, 90, formerly of Lake City died Monday, July 11, 2022 at Hamot Medical Center in Erie.

She was born November 22, 1931, in McKean, PA, a daughter of the late E. Stanley Payne and Jeannette Weidle Payne.

She graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1948. She retired in 1988 from the United States Postal Service in...

Betty Luke

Betty Luke

Jul 11, 2022

Betty L. Kilburne Luke, age 92, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Waterport, NY on November 28, 1929 daughter of the late Herman and Frances Dates Kilburne.

She was a die-hard fan of both the Pittsburgh Steelers and auto racing, and was an avid bowler who enjoyed camping and...

Nancy Starvaggi

Nancy Starvaggi

Jul 10, 2022

Nancy J. (Schultz) Starvaggi, age 70, of Summit Twp., passed away from complications of Alzheimer's Disease on Sunday, July 10, 2022. 

She was born in Erie, PA on April 6, 1952, a daughter of the late Edward and Cevilla (Sallot) Schultz.

Nancy was lovingly cared for by her husband and best friend, Ron Starvaggi Sr, until the time of her passing....

Rosemarie Mastrog

Rosemarie Mastrog

Jul 10, 2022

Rosemarie Mastrog age 81, of Erie, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her residence.

She was born in Erie on January 29, 1941 a daughter of the late William and Irene Wilczewski Brindle.

She attended Lawrence Park High School and went on to get her bachelors at Mercyhurst University and her masters from Edinboro University.

She worked as an elementary school teacher...

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