Maryellen Hermann
, Pennsylvania
October 8, 2026
MaryEllen Hermann, 63, of Millcreek Township, passed away on October 9, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family in her final moments.She was born in Erie on October 7, 1963, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Ruth M. Ranyak Hermann Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert E. Hermann Jr.MaryEllen was a graduate of St. Benedict Academy. She dedicated 29 years of service to General Electric, later Wabtec Corporation. Throughout her career, she developed many meaningful friendships with her coworkers. Her favorite days there were potlucks, where she would cook and bake her favorite dishes. She was also a dedicated member of the Employees Community Services Fund Board for 10 years and enjoyed giving back to her community.MaryEllen enjoyed reading, especially reading obituaries, true crime, estate sales, antique shopping, European food festivals, decorating for the Holidays, monkeys and frogs,…
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Rodney O. Valentine
, Pennsylvania
October 5, 2026
Rodney O. ValentineRodney O. Valentine, 54, of Erie, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He was born in Washington, D.C. on August 12, 1972 a son of the late Renee Pauline Valentine.Rodney graduated from Erie Institute of Technology and worked at LECOM in janitorial service. He was a proud Christian and was an avid rock music fan, especially Godsmack, Metallica, and Kiss. He enjoyed movies, WWE wrestling, and was a devoted father and grandfather.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Vivian E. Hammond, who helped raise him.Survivors include his children, Marcus Cook and Dante Valentine; his stepsons, Kyler Chance and Trent Chance (Halle); his stepdaughter, Anna Chance; and six grandchildren.Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at World of Life Christian Center International, 660 Hess Ave Erie, PA, on Saturday, October 24th at 11 a.m. Burial will be private and…
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Evelyn L. Markow
, Pennsylvania
October 10, 2026
Evelyn L. Gray MarkowEvelyn L. Gray Markow, 100 and four months, of Erie, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born in Erie on June 11, 1926 a daughter of the late George C. and Bernice M. Richardson Gray.Eveylyn worked at Paul Bunyan Grocery in the meat department for 19 years until her retirement in 1987. She enjoyed crafts, flowers, and gardening and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Steven T. Markow, Sr.; her son, Steven "Tom" Markow, Jr.; her grandson, Chad Markow; her great grandson, Brian Laskowski; two brothers, Leonard and James Gray; and two sisters, Arlene Dyckes and Esther Zygai.Survivors include two sons, Roy A. Markow (Linda) and Ronald J. Markow (Linda); one daughter, Linda Sipple (Mark); her daughter in law, Denise Markow; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren;…
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Dorothy A. Santry
, Pennsylvania
October 9, 2026
Dorothy A. Galaski SantryDorothy A. Galaski Santry, 84, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026. She was born in Erie on October 14, 1941 a daughter of the late Harry and Sophie Rafaloski Galaski.Dorothy worked at Hamot Medical Center and went on to work as a seamstress at Berman Bedding for 32 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Polish Foresters Club and enjoyed drawing, crocheting, and dancing.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Richard P. "Shorty" Santry; one daughter, Linda Jordan; two brothers, Richard and Henry Galaski; and three sisters, Harriet Gomolekoff, Joann Heynoski, and Rose Turowski.Survivors include two sons, Patrick Santry (Vicki) and Richard Santry; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great, great grandchild; one sister, Betty Miller; and many nieces and nephews.Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc.,…
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Todd Eric Tilford
, Pennsylvania
October 6, 2026
Todd Eric Tilford,62, of Corry, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at home after battling Stage 4 Lung Cancer.He was born on November 16, 1963, in Elkhart, IN, a son of the late Harry and Mildred (Lord) Tilford.Todd was raised and educated in Union City, PA, and graduated from Union City High School in 1982. After high school, he worked at MFG in Union City for a time before moving to Florida. While in Florida, he worked in construction. He and his wife made their way back to the area and Todd worked for Joy Construction, Corry Manufacturing, the Railroad and then Jarhar Ink. He worked there for Jim Lawrence of Erie for 10 years until he had a tragic accident. After that, he worked in construction on the side and did tattoos at Tilly’s Tattooing in Waterford for many years.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, drawing and…
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Paul "Butch" Socoski Jr.
, Pennsylvania
October 8, 2026
Paul “Butch” Socoski Jr., 79, of Corry, Pa., passed away on October 9, 2026, at the Corry Manor, surrounded by loved ones.He was born February 5, 1947, in Phillipsburg, Pa., a son of the late Paul Socoski Sr. and Evelyn (John) Socoski of Brisbin, Pa. He graduated from Moshannon Valley High School, in Madera, Pa. in 1965.After high school, Paul served in the United States Army from August 1966 to July 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. On March 30, 1968, then Private Socoski, serving with US Army Troop A, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, came under surprise attack by a large and well entrenched Viet Cong force. He went to the aid of casualties by expertly maneuvering his armored personnel carrier into heavy enemy fire. While casualties were being loaded into his vehicle, he exposed himself to a hail of hostile rounds as he placed effective fire on the…
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Geraldine Cooper
, Pennsylvania
October 4, 2026
Geraldine Cooper, 90, of Electra, TX, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Hospice of Wichita Falls, in Texas.She was born at home on January 18, 1936, in Rouzerville, PA, a daughter of the late Trafford and Geraldine (Snyder) Plasterer.Geraldine was raised and educated in Greencastle, PA and graduated from Greencastle-Antrim High School in 1954. After high school, she attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC and graduated with Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1958. After graduation, she briefly worked at a hospital lab. Bob Jones University is also where Geraldine met her husband, Carl, and they married in 1959. She continued to work as a chemist or elementary teacher until they moved to Illinois to be closer to family.She attended church regularly and was very focused on her faith, family and raising her children to love the Lord. She loved to sew and enjoyed spending time with…
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