All Obituaries

Eric S. Braden, 72, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 17, 1954, Eric was the son of the late Harold and Bernice (Lutton) Braden. He was a 1972 graduate of General McLane High School and continued his education at Gannon University. Throughout his life, Eric was known for his strong work ethic and willingness to tackle any challenge. He began his career with Zurn Industries, where he traveled ...

Richard K. Westerburg, 76 of Platea, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on the morning of Friday, June 5, 2026.  He was born March 26, 1950, a son of the late Richard M. and Lillian (Holtman) Westerburg.  Richard was born in Kane, PA and grew up in Erie County alongside his large family. Following schooling, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country with honor during the Vietnam War.  During his service, he was awarded the National ...

Carole A. Denk, 77, of Girard, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born July 25, 1948, a daughter of the late Leon and Elizabeth (Lucas) Froess. Carole graduated from Harborcreek High School. Following her education, she began working in a floral shop, where she met the man who would become her husband. Together they built a loving home and raised their family. Carole devoted herself to her children as a stay-at-home mother during their younger years. As they grew older, she entered ...

Mary Lou (Veiger) Camery, 71, of East Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 29, 1955, in Erie, to the late Edward J. Veiger and Arlene Mary (Webber) Ream. Mary attended Rice Avenue Union High School and, following her education, she started her family and became a homemaker until her children were out of school. After that, she began working at Marx Toys and Engineering Plastics, where she worked as a laborer in ...

Anna E. (Mehalko) Hoppenstand, 92, formerly of Albion, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Florida. She was born in Conneautville, PA, to the late Charles and Emma (Tkach) Mehalko on December 17, 1933. Anna graduated from Cambridge Springs High School in 1951. Following her education, she met the love of her life, and together they began their life together. Anna and her husband owned Hoppenstand Industries and Hoppenstand Motors in Greenville, PA, where they ...

Donna M. (Swift) Peters, 88, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Donna was born on July 31, 1937, daughter of the late Maxwell and Alice (Brozell) Swift. She was a 1955 graduate of Albion High School. Following her education, Donna began working as a waitress at Teed's Dinor in Albion. During this time, she met her husband, Raymond, and together they started a family. Donna devoted many years to being a loving homemaker while raising their three children. Once her ...

Mary J. Brace, 79, of Albion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born February 2, 1947, a daughter of the late James C. and Gertrude E. (Bair) Demmery. Mary graduated from Albion High School. Following her education, she was a waitress at the Green Shingle in Fairview, a well-known restaurant and truck stop, where she remained for many years. She later worked for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in Buffalo, NY before continuing her career with the Commonwealth of ...

Kenneth  A. Foos, 80, of Erie died on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.     He was born on October 5, 1945, to Charles and Lavina (Rose) Foos in Mount Vernon, OH. Ken graduated high school in 1963 from the Bradford area.  After graduation, he attended Edinboro University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Art Education and a Masters degree in Education.      Ken is survived by his wife, Ruth A. (Bellman) Foos whom he married on August 27, 1966; daughter, ...

Tamera J. (Horn) Redfield, 63, of Girard, PA passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on April 30, 2026.  She was born on August 8, 1962 a daughter of the late Finley and Betty (Shields) Horn.  Tammy grew up surrounded by a close and loving family in Franklin Center, PA. Her childhood and school years were spent on both grandparents’ dairy farms. There she helped her grandparents, uncles, and aunts with farm chores, making maple syrup, and of course ...

Dennis Paul Harkness, 77, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was born on May 19, 1948, a son of the late Dennis Carl and Marjorie (Frame) Harkness. Dennis spent his early years traveling with his family before settling in Crawford County, where he was educated in the Cambridge Springs School District. Following his schooling, he was inducted into the United States Army, serving honorably with the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor. After his honorable discharge, he returned ...