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Alfred Victor Mangano

Alfred Victor Mangano

Apr 7, 2025

Alfred Victor Mangano of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Monday, April 7th, 2025 at the age of 86. Aside from seven childhood years in Sicily, Alfred spent his life in Erie, where he was born on September 17th, 1938 to the late Maria and Anthony Mangano.

Following his graduation from McDowell High School in...

Lawry McBryde

Lawry McBryde

Apr 7, 2025

Lawry McBryde, 71, of Erie, passed away Monday, April 7th, 2025.

He was born August 26th, 1953 in Fayetteville, NC, a son to the late Lois A. (Vance) McBryde and Lawrence Rush.

Lawry graduated from Strong Vincent High School. He attended The Universities of Pittsburgh and Arizona, ultimately earning his Master’s in Finance. He was an avid reader and lover of nature,...

Kimberly Ann Blimmel

Kimberly Ann Blimmel

Apr 5, 2025

Kimberly Ann Blimmel, age 63, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1962, in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of the late John R. and Rosalyn A. Blimmel.

Kim graduated from St. Benedict Academy in 1980, and from Edinboro University with a degree in special education. She worked at various schools...

William Cohen

William Cohen

Apr 5, 2025

William Cohen, age 91, of Erie, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Regency at South Shore. He was born in New Haven, CT on May 30, 1934 to the late Samuel and Ida Cohen.

Bill Cohen thought that he came to Erie from his home in New Haven, CT to pursue his theatrical career. Actually, he came to Erie...

Shirley J. Diller

Shirley J. Diller

Apr 5, 2025

Shirley J. Diller, age 98, of Erie, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Manchester Commons.

She was the widow of George E. Diller, and daughter of Frank and Edith Allison.

Shirley is survived by her niece, Susan Marlatt of Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Born in Pittsburgh on January 8, 1927, Shirley and her family moved to Erie in 1966 where she was...

Betty Jean Henderson

Betty Jean Henderson

Apr 4, 2025

Betty Jean Henderson, 76, of Albion, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4th, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie on May 25, 1948, a daughter of the late Eugene Markham and Clara (Miller) Fleming.

Betty graduated from Northwestern High School. She worked at various places over the years, ultimately retiring from PHB as a supervisor. Raising her family, and well...

Julia "Judy" Buyce

Julia "Judy" Buyce

Apr 3, 2025

Julia “Judy” Buyce, age 87, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Glens Falls, NY, on May 24, 1937, a daughter of the late Jack and Jean Wallace VanVranken.

Judy graduated high school from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls and received her Registered...

David John Litowkin

David John Litowkin

Apr 3, 2025

David “Dave” John Litowkin age 65, of Erie passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Erie on September 29, 1959, and was the son of the late Barbara Williams Litowkin and Alex Litowkin.

Dave graduated from McDowell High School and attended Gannon University, where he played hockey at both institutions. He...

Marilyn R. Garfield

Marilyn R. Garfield

Apr 3, 2025

Marilyn R. Garfield, age 94, of Erie, died peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Brevillier Village.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George “Bud” Garfield, in 2010. Together they raised a family and enjoyed a wonderful life in Erie, PA.

Marilyn was born in Erie, PA on October 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Mary and Carl...

Sr. Rose Marie Chisholm, SSJ

Sr. Rose Marie Chisholm, SSJ

Apr 1, 2025

Rose Marie Chisholm, SSJ, 99, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on April 1, 2025, in the 78th year of her religious life. She was born on August 30, 1925, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Hugh and Lillian (Vears) Chisholm. She graduated from Watertown Senior High School in 1943 and entered the Sisters...

David "Wayne" Natcher

David "Wayne" Natcher

Mar 30, 2025

David "Wayne" Natcher, 59, of Springboro, passed away at the beautiful home he built on Sunday morning, March 30th, 2025. He battled five years with cancer, a relentless fight against odds he repeatedly defied. Eight surgeries, more chemotherapy than anyone should endure... yet, cancer stole him piece by piece, long before it took his life.

Wayne was a man of immense...

James R. Coughlin

James R. Coughlin

Mar 30, 2025

James R. Coughlin, age 89, of Erie, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Sarah Reed Senior Living. He was born in Oil City, PA on July 14, 1935, and was the son of the late John and Delia Coughlin.

James graduated from Erie Technical High School, class of 1954. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to...

Roger Granville Sturtevant, Sr.

Roger Granville Sturtevant, Sr.

Mar 29, 2025

Roger Granville Sturtevant lived a full active life, and passed on Saturday March 29, 2025, at age 99. He was a faithful husband, father, and honest man who was dearly loved by his family and many friends. He was admired by all for his friendly, amiable personality, business acumen, and athleticism.

Roger was born in Erie on October 20, 1925, the...

Kathleen Elaine Walczak

Kathleen Elaine Walczak

Mar 29, 2025

Kathleen Elaine (Smith) Walczak passed away unexpectedly at home on March 29th, 2025. Kathy was born in Erie on September 30th, 1960, and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Kathy dedicated her life to helping people and retired in 2015 after 33 years protecting vulnerable children, first as a social worker and later as a foster care...

Patrick V. Rensel

Patrick V. Rensel

Mar 29, 2025

Patrick V. Rensel, 63, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on March 29th, 2025, with his family and beloved sister, Theresa, by his side. He fought a tough battle, and his passing is a heartbreaking loss for all of us.

Pat was always eager to share his knowledge with others, he had a lifelong love of working on cars. He...

Franklin K. Kenny

Franklin K. Kenny

Mar 29, 2025

Franklin K. Kenny, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 at LECOM Senior Living Center.

He was born in Erie, PA and was the son of the late Franklin M. and Thelma O. (Filigar) Kenny.

Frank attended Harding School and was a proud graduate of Strong Vincent High School in 1950. After graduating he served in the Army, and was...

Mary Jane Fournier

Mary Jane Fournier

Mar 28, 2025

Mary Jane Fournier, age 90, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on Friday, March 28th, 2025. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on March 5th, 1935, a daughter to the late Peter J. and Mary C. (Zboyovski) Macosko.

She graduated from East High School and then studied piano at the Erie Conservatory of Music. Mary always had a great love...

Patricia Irene Elderkin

Patricia Irene Elderkin

Mar 28, 2025

Patricia Irene (Costello) Elderkin, age 75, of Erie passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born May 29, 1949 in Erie the daughter of the late Robert V. and Betty J. (Killian) Costello.

A lifelong resident of Erie, Patricia was a member of Westminster Presbyterian church and loved to cook for family and friends....

Mary Alice Hansen

Mary Alice Hansen

Mar 28, 2025

Mary Alice Hansen, 84, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

She was born in Erie, PA, October 11, 1940, the daughter of the late John E. and Mary Jane Hollen Prettyman.

In 1958, she graduated from McDowell High School and then attended Slippery Rock State College. She worked at PNC Bank for 20 years. Mary Alice...

Loreen Marie Coney-Soule

Loreen Marie Coney-Soule

Mar 27, 2025

Loreen Marie Coney-Soule, a vibrant and loving spirit, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her residence.She was born on December 17, 1961, in Liberty, New York to the late Lynn Lester and Joyce Marie (Vasko) Coney Sr.

A graduate of Monticello High School, Loreen went on to earn her associate’s degree in psychology from SUNY Sullivan. Loreen was...

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