All Obituaries

Antoinette “Mona” (Garbacz) Warus, age 90, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Brevillier Village in Harborcreek.  She was born in Erie on June 2, 1929 to the late Joseph and Broislawa (Cieslikowski) Garbacz.  Mona was a member and lay minister at St. James Catholic Church.  She was also a member of the East Erie Turners Auxillary, Erie Maennerchor Auxillary.  She enjoyed reading, traveling, baking, playing cards, donating to the Fairfield Hose...

Eric Scott Halloran, Sr., 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 after a courageous battle with metastatic esophageal cancer.  He was born on June 21, 1962 in Erie, PA, the son of the late George A. Halloran Jr., and Arlene W. Dietrich. Eric last worked delivering prescriptions for Your Hometown Pharmacy even when he was diagnosed with his cancer.  Eric previously worked as the manager for Erie’s Amtrak Station, he was a sales representative for...

Marvin L. Moore, age 59, of Erie, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.  He was born in Erie on November 13, 1960 to the late Harvey Thurston and Anna Marie Sams.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, Ralph Moore, Jr., Alfredo Moore, Harvey Moore, and Darron Moore, and two sisters, Adresia Stoval and Lillie Manus.   Marvin will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Donnie D. Moore of Erie, Marvin D. Moore, Jr. of Erie, Marvin L....

Barbara Ann Keyes, age 56, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2020 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.  She was born in Erie, PA on May 14, 1963 to her mom Quilly Carr and beloved mother Hattie Keyes and daughter of Lavell Speed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved son, Sergio Keyes, a niece, Shalita Keyes, and grandfather, Jacob Keyes.   Barbara will be lovingly remember by her five sons, Elloyd, Amos, Terralle,...

Cheryl May Szuba, age 71, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born in Erie on July 17, 1948 to the late Robert Lee and Elaine (DeWolf) McGarvie. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Kevin Lewis McGarvie, brothers Robert McGarvie, Richard McGarvie, and Thomas McGarvie, and her sister, Sally McGarvie. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Edward J. Garr Funeral Home, 459 E. 12th St. Erie, PA 16503

Khalil Ahmad Reynolds, age 35, ascended on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  Khalil (aka Payschentz Leione), was born on Monday, January 28, 1985 in Livingston, NJ.  Khalil graduated from West Side High School, Newark, NJ in 2002.  He went on to serve in the US Navy in Norfolk, VA.  Khalil was a gifted artist, talented poet, rapper, avid bowler, Falcon’s superfan, car enthusiast, skilled Spades player, and fledgling cook. Khalil was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores...

Rachel E. (Wilson) Crosby, age 68, of Erie, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at UPMC Hamot.  She was born on January 2, 1952 in Franklin, PA to the late Melvin and Sarah (Branner) Wilson. Rachel will be lovingly remembered by her  sons, Melvin Crosby (fiancé Lee Spain) and Michael Crosby (significant other Tara Graham), Robert Crosby, Jarald Crosby, Russell Crosby, her daughters, Barbara Crosby-Dorsey (Michael), Ruby Carpenter (Larry), Jannette Crosby, Tara Rothrock...

Joseph F. Szymanowski, age 55, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at home from natural causes.  He was born in Erie on May 5, 1964 to the late Edward and Frances (Grutkowski) Szymanowski. Joe was a graduate of McDowell High School and worked various jobs throughout his life as a machinist.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, bowling, playing the drums, and spending time with his daughter and those he loved at “Camp Tuttle” with his dog, Cash.  He...

Edna Louise Lewis, age 64, of Erie, passed away peacefully at her home amongst family on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  She was born in Bishopville, SC on March 30, 1955 to the late Robert and Ella Lewis. Edna is survived by her brother Robert Lee Lewis, four children, Tisha Clariett, Harold Lewis, Levond Lewis, and Charles Phillips, 14 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.  Edna attended Tech Memorial School of Erie, Pa.  Afterwards, she became a CNA in Philadelphia, PA...

Julio Rosario, Sr., age 96, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Western Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  Arrangements entrusted to Edward J. Garr Funeral Home, 459 E. 12th St. Erie, PA 16503.