All Obituaries

Ronald J. “Bugsy” Baginski, 67, of Erie, passed away November 30, 2021, at UPMC Hamot.  Born May 21, 1954, in Erie, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jean (Borowy) Baginski and the husband of Anna (Szwec) Baginski. He was a member of St. Hedwig Church where he served as an alter server.  Ronald retired from GE Transportation and was an avid hunter and fisherman and especially loved his dog, Rudy. In addition to his beloved wife, Anna, he is survived by step...

Patricia J. (Maleski) Rudzinski, 71, of Erie, passed away November 25, 2021, at her residence.  She was born in Erie on March 3, 1950, daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Oprzondek) Maleski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Rudzinski, in 2002, infant brother, Walter Maleski and her nephew, Jeffery Toflinski. She worked for the Harborcreek Boys Home and Metz Associates.  Patricia was a member of the Polish Sharpshooters and enjoyed...

Howard E. Phillips, 65, of Erie, died November 18, 2021, at St. Vincent Medical Center.  Born  April 14, 1956, in Erie, he was the son of the late Harold and Alice (Slater) Phillips and the husband of Tina (Curtis) Phillips. He loved Miami Dolphins Football, lottery tickets, and spending time with his family.  Howard especially loved his grandchildren and great granddaughters.  He was a Sunday School Teacher, sang in the Church Choir, and drove the church van.  In...

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Lucritia R."Keisha" Knight also know as Lucy, 50 years old of Erie, Pa passed away peacefully surrounded by family at hamot hospital on 11/13/2021.  Lucritia was born in Erie, PA To Lois (Larkin) Knight whom she was extremely close to especially being the baby of the family and to the late Joseph Knight. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Napoleon and Anola Larkin, Dollie Knight & Lenoard Knight, and her special cousins Stacy Knight & Trina...

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Joseph James Torok, the original ("TURK") age 73, of Erie, passed away peacefully November 10, 2021, at PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home of Erie. Born March 31, 1948, in Erie, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Rose (Fratus) Torok and loving husband of Rita (Ratkowski) Torok. He worked for Erie Forge and Steel and retired from GE Transportation. Joseph was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and the Siebenbuerger Club. He was also a founding member of the...

Benjamin L. Taylor, Jr., 84, of Lake City, passed away November 7, 2021, at St. Vincent Medical Center. Born May 10, 1937, in Blairsville, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Helen (Hetrick) Taylor, Sr. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert and a daughter, Brenda. Survivors include the love of his life, Beverly (Hamilton) Taylor; daughters, Yvonne Jackson, Renee Taylor, Julie Wright, Kim Shoffner, Rhonda Harbaugh, Sherri Miller; sons, Ben, Jeff, Kevin, and Mark Taylor; many...

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Connie C. Price-Sims age 79, of Erie, passed away Saturday October 30, 2021. She was born June 8, 1942, in Harrisburg, daughter of the late George J. Brown and Roberta Poindexter. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She previously attended church at Mt. Ebal. She enjoyed computers, dancing, playing cards, shopping, westerns, and spending time with family. Connie was preceded in death by her first husband, Roosevelt Price, Sr., and second husband, Ellis Sims, Jr.; sister, Sarah...