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

Wilson Buchanan

Wilson Buchanan

Nov 5, 2021

Wilson Buchanan, 93, passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2021 with family, in the home of one of his sons. Wilson was born July 8, 1928, in Horse Nation, Mississippi, near present-day Houston, to the late Archie Buchanan and Callie Walton. After Callie’s passing, he was raised by the late Fred and Elnora Wright Buchanan.

As a young man, Wilson moved...

Donald Hullenbaugh

Donald Hullenbaugh

Nov 4, 2021

Donald R. Hullenbaugh, 57, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Donald is finally at peace in the arms of Jesus after a long struggle with an alcohol addiction.

He was born in Erie on October 28, 1964, son of the late Judy Griffin Hullenbaugh and the late Robert Hullenbaugh. He is survived by his mother, Mary Johnston...

Joseph Chiarelli

Joseph Chiarelli

Nov 3, 2021

Joseph Eugene Chiarelli age 75 passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, Pennsylvania. “Pastor Joe” was born, April 26, 1946 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Joe attended, Greensburg Central Catholic High School, St. Vincent College BA Philosophy, Latrobe PA, St. Vincent Seminary, Master of Divinity, Latrobe Pa. and Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, Master of Music.

Joe served as a...

Gary Taccone

Gary Taccone

Nov 3, 2021

Gary R. Taccone, age 56, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Erie, PA on September 21, 1965, a son of the late Robert and Dolores Bolla Taccone.

He was a graduate of Harborcreek High School and served in the United States Air Force.  Gary worked on the City of Erie Police Department...

John Flatley

John Flatley

Nov 3, 2021

John L. Flatley, age 53, of Erie, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on November 21, 1967, a son of the late Joseph R. Flatley, Sr. Rosemary “Pat” (Price) Flatley.

John graduated from Strong Vincent High School. He was a member of the local Iron Worker IBEW and worked at Amthor Steel.

He enjoyed family...

Lucia Doyle

Lucia Doyle

Nov 3, 2021

Lucia Marguerite Pearson Doyle, age 74, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2021 due to complications from pneumonia. The eldest daughter of the late Atty. Conrad A. and Helen E. DeMott Pearson, Lucia was born in NYC and lived most of her life in Erie, PA.

She was a 1965 graduate of McDowell High School. She earned a bachelor's degree at...

Chad Murphy

Chad Murphy

Nov 3, 2021

Chad Allen Murphy, age 37, of Erie, passed away on November 3, 2021.  He was born in Erie, PA on January 8, 1984, the son of Sherry (Jeff) Jageman and Thomas Murphy.

He graduated from McDowell High School and was a CNC Machinist.  He enjoyed computers and video games.  He was an avid reader and loved animals.

He was preceded in death...

John Tecza

John Tecza

Nov 1, 2021

On Monday, November 1, 2021, John Tecza, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully with family by his side. 

 

John was born and raised in McKean PA on February 16, 1948. He is the son of the late Stanley Tecza and Nellie Benecki Tecza.  

 

Raised with strong work ethic, John worked incredibly hard his entire life.  He...

Ronald Wells

Ronald Wells

Oct 31, 2021

Ronald W. Wells, age 81, of Conneaut, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at UH Conneaut.

He was born in New Bethlehem, PA on August 28, 1940, a son of the late Melvin Wells and Mamie Giest Wells Anthony.

Early in his career he worked at General Electric and National Forge. He also owned his own business, Wells Auto....

Dorothy Farnstrom

Dorothy Farnstrom

Oct 31, 2021

Dorothy Hiller Farnstrom age 95, of Erie, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Regency at South Shore.

She was born in Erie, on May 1, 1926, the daughter of the late Otto William and Grace Pauline Kugel.

She was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. She was also a member of the Women’s Club of Erie, the League of Women...

Dolores Demarco

Dolores Demarco

Oct 31, 2021

Dolores A. DeMarco of Erie passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 88.  She was born on March 9, 1933; the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen A. Walter. 

Dolores is survived by a brother, Ross Walter (Barbara) and a sister, Helen L. (Robert) Collins, both of Erie.  She is also survived by many nieces...

Keith Crocker

Keith Crocker

Oct 31, 2021

Keith L. Crocker, age 88, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the VA Medical Center.

He was born in Union City, PA on January 4, 1933, a son of the late Paul and Dorabelle (Aldrich) Crocker. 

Keith was a graduate of East High School and DeVry University.  He was a proud member of the US Army, having...

Jean Jacoboski

Jean Jacoboski

Oct 30, 2021

Jean J.J. Jacoboski, age 98, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at her residence that she shared with her daughter. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 5, 1923, a daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Wozny Bies. Jean married the late Harry Jacoboski. In addition to her parents and husband, she...

Terry Trojanovich

Terry Trojanovich

Oct 29, 2021

Terry James “Terrible T” Trojanovich age 57, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on April 13, 1964 a son of Barbara Struchen Trojanovich and the late Peter Trojanovich.

Terry graduated from McDowell High School and got a welding degree from Tri State.

He worked as a truck driver, at Voices for Independence...

Ralph Lillberg

Ralph Lillberg

Oct 29, 2021

Ralph W. Lillberg age 89, of Fairview, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home.

He was born in Erie, on September 3, 1932 a son of the late Ralph I. and Genevieve Sitter Lillberg.

He attended St. Vincent High School and served in the United States Army. He worked for the United States Postal Service in...

Theresa Agostine

Theresa Agostine

Oct 29, 2021

Theresa G. (Sutula) Agostine, age 91, of Erie passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Brevillier Village where she had resided for the past 10 years. She was born March 10, 1930 in Erie the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Czajkowski Sutula.

Theresa was a 1948 graduate of St. Benedict Academy and had worked alongside her parents in the...

Thomas Wolfgang, Jr.

Thomas Wolfgang, Jr.

Oct 27, 2021

Thomas Wolfgang, Jr, age 82, of Erie passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness.

He was born in South Hill, VA on March 25, 1939, the son of the late Thomas and Murtis (Thompson) Wolfgang, Sr. Thomas was also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

He was employed at Presque Isle, City Iron...

Daniel Wuenschel

Daniel Wuenschel

Oct 26, 2021

Daniel G Wuenschel, age 86, of Millcreek Township passed away on October 26, 2021 in Broaddus , Texas, surrounded by his family, after being affected by a series of strokes.   

The son of the late Carl F and Mary E Glass Wuenschel, he was born August 28, 1935.

As a senior student at Tech Memorial High School, Erie, Pa, he interned...

Ernest Csakany

Ernest Csakany

Oct 26, 2021

Ernest F. Csakany age 80, of Fairview, and formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Manhattan, NY on October 10, 1941 a son of the late Ernest Sr. and Mildred Sabo Csakany.

After High School, Ernest worked at Stimpson Metal Good Co. as a supervisor for 45 years.

Ernest was a...

Raymond Rogan

Raymond Rogan

Oct 24, 2021

Raymond Rogan, age 69, of Erie, passed away at home on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

He was born in Sharon, PA, January 7, 1952, son of the late Andrew and Thelma Williams Rogan.

Raymond loved music and the company of friends and the staff at Vernon Group Home.  He loved Westerns and enjoyed the outdoors.

Friends are invited to call at Burton Quinn...

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