All Obituaries

Patricia Ann (Krasinski) Bruschi, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born in Erie, PA on August 18, 1934, daughter of the late Anthony and Jean (Chroscielewski) Krasinski. She was a graduate of St. Stanislaus grade school and St. Benedict Academy High School. She was especially proud of her Polish heritage, speaking and reading Polish, listening to the “polka hour” on Sunday mornings, attending Zabawa Polish Festival every...

Ikenna Davis, of Erie, passed away on March 19, 2023. Services have been entrusted to Davis - Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc.

Cynthia L. (Bender) Cherry, 75, of Erie, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Erie, Pa on December 26, 1947, daughter of the late Raymond and Agnes (Kozlowski) Bender. In addition to her parents, Cynthia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Cherry, a brother, Bobby Bender, a sister, Carol Murzynski, two sons-in-law, Rodney Stafford and Michael Todd. Cynthia served in the United States Navy where she was honorably discharged. She worked...

Michael Patrick Todd, 49, of Erie, passed away on March 6, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Erie, Pa on April 22, 1973, son of William and Sue (McClenahan) Todd. Michael was preceded in death by his cousin Roger Cox and his aunt Donna Cox Michael worked as a Processing Technician in Plastic Manufacturing. He enjoyed working on cars, drinking beer and talking with family and friends around campfires, he loved his cats and his tuna noodle casserole. In addition to his parents, Michael...

Scott S. Yeaney, Sr., 61, of Erie, passed away on March 3, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie, Pa on July 23, 1961, son of the late Kenneth and Carol (Mysnyk) Yeaney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five children, Julia, Christina, Terri, Kasara, Scott Jr., and two sisters, Tami Clark and Carol Yeaney. Scott enjoyed being outside, hunting, fishing and going to the beach. He also enjoyed hosting BBQ's, spending time with family and watching TV....

Richard "Rich" J. Mielnik, 91, of Erie, passed away on February 22, 2023 at Hamot Hospital. He was born in Erie, Pa on August 14, 1931, son of the late George and Josephine (Bal) Mielnik. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings Genevieve Gorski, Thaddeus Mielnik, Regina Loncki, Albert Mielnik and Theresa "Dolly" Berdis. Rich served as a medic in the United States Army, retired from Hammermill Paper after 45 years of service, was a member...

Theodore Smith, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Services have been entrusted to Davis - Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. 459 East 12th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16503.

Robert L. Omniewski, 70, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Western-Reserve Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Robert was born on January 2, 1953, son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Chrzanowski) Omniewski. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Omniewski, two sisters, Barbara Lata (Robert), Debra Sandbrook, three nephews, Joseph Smith, Steven Stanton, Dennis Martin and one niece Donna Brown. Robert enjoyed...

Clarence William James Ritchie "Herky" of Erie, PA, age 66, on February 18, 2023, closed his eyes and went to his heavenly home. He was born in Erie, PA, on February 29, 1956, as the sixth child to the late John D. Ritchie, Sr. and Leola Holloway Ritchie. Clarence graduated from Academy High School. Shortly after graduating, he joined the military and served in the United States Army and Navy as a Cook. After his military career, he returned home and worked for General Electric...

Julia L. Aleksandrowicz, 89, of Erie, passed away on February 15, 2023, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Erie, Pa on September 14, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Pietrasiewicz Aleksandrowicz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Virginia Chrzanowski, Sally Comi, Helen Larson, Jessica Angert and Richard Aleksandrowicz. Julia worked at BF Fields Moving and Storage and retired from the Erie School District...