All Obituaries

Margaret "Mitzi" McGaughey Keough, 88, passed away on Monday March 2, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. She was born on January 9,  1938 in North East, PA to the late Daniel and Gladys (Vaughn) McGaughey. Mitzi graduated from St. Gregory High School in 1955 and Mercyhurst College in 1960 where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Education. She was an elementary school teacher for the City of Erie School District for 38 years until retirement. Mitzi was a member of St. Gregory ...

Rylee Nichole Doyle, 28, of North East, passed away on Monday March 2, 2026 after a courageous longterm battle with alcoholism. She was born on April 28, 1997 to Lucinda (Carr) Doyle and the late Michael Doyle. Rylee graduated from North East High School and was a personal CNA caregiver for many individuals who she dearly loved. Rylee also had a passion for rescuing stray cats as she had 3 of her own which she loved dearly. Despite her best efforts to break free from the chains of ...

Albert Vincent Mineweaser, Sr., of North East, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 1, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on September 10, 1941 in Sigel, PA to the late George and Rachel (Dodson) Mineweaser. Albert worked at General Electric in building 5 for 40 years where he met his lifelong friend Cliff Kerns. He was a strong man of Faith and was an active member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church where he served as a Church Trustee, was involved with church puppet ministry, ...

Madle Ruth (Burgans) Waters, 96, of Ripley, NY, passed away on Friday February 27, 2026 at Olean General Hospital. She was born on July 19, 1929 in Alabama to the late Hosea and Maddie (Reeves) Burgans. Madle was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ripley for several years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, working in the vineyards, and spending time with her family. Madle was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Waters; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived ...

Jeffrey W Bulger 73 of North East, passed away on Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. He was born April 8, 1952 in Wheeling WV to the late George A and Nan A Miller Bulger. Survived by his wife Cheryl (Mauk), whom he married Nov 29, 1974. Jeff has three sons, Jason of Erie, Craig (Kim) of Worthington OH, and Patrick (Megan) of North East; sister Nancy Head (Paul) of Altoona PA and five grandchildren...Caileigh, Emily, Aden, Olivia and Ireland...and a great-grandson...Gus along with ...

Todd Robert Richter, 54, of Wilmington, NC and formerly of North East, entered the kingdom of heaven on 20 February 2026. He was born on January 14, 1972 in Erie, PA to the late Robert J. and Sandra Lee Richter. Todd graduated North East High School and proudly served in the United States Navy as a Seabee. He was a government contractor for the United States Special Operations Command Todd’s passion was loving the lord and spreading the good News, Hunting, Fishing and living in ...

In Loving Memory of Eugene Donald Sanner Gene Donald Sanner, born June 12, 1947, in Erie, passed away peacefully in his home on February 20, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved son of Donald and Charlotte Sanner and a proud graduate of East High School. He continued his education at Columbia University, where his curiosity about the world and heart for service only grew stronger. In 1969, Gene joined the Peace Corps, a decision that would shape the rest of his life. His ...

Mary Elizabeth Maloof Lopez, 81, of North East passed away Thursday February 19, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. She was born on October 20, 1944 in Erie, PA to the late Samuel and Lucille (Triana) Maloof. Mary graduated North East High School and worked at the AC Club in North East for over 35 years until retirement. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and reading. Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Lopez Drennan; sister, Linda Byerly; brother, Charles Maloof; and nephew, ...

Claude L. Bowen, 63, of North East passed away on Wednesday February 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born on May 1, 1962 in Erie, PA to the late Hugh L. and Sandra (Ingrao) Bowen. Claude was employed at Trolley Line Vineyards in North East for several years. He enjoyed working on classic cars, fixing mowers, and spending time with his family. Claude was preceded in death by his parents and uncles, aunts. He survived by his children, Joseph Bowen (Kristin) and Justine Hosier (David); ...

Glenn E. Blodgett, Jr., age 67, a longtime resident of North East, PA and formerly of Ripley, NY passed away on Sunday February 15, 2026 at Meadville Medical Center.  He was born on October 1, 1958 in Erie, PA to the late Glenn E. Blodgett, Sr. and Carol Leslie Stoddard Blodgett. Glenn graduated from Ripley Central High School in 1977 and was employed at Electric Materials in North East for 44 years until retirement. Glenn spent the past two years enjoying new friends at Connect 55 ...