All Obituaries

Laurel Joyanna Tower was born on July 19, 1974 in Erie, PA to Steve Tower and Rosalie Tower (now Hanks). She had an active childhood, and did all the things a child should do - she laughed and learned and played and enjoyed her youth with her loving siblings Chris and Melissa. She was a curious kid who loved animals and nature, and frolicked and played in the way that kids in the 80s did things: outside, on roller skates, on bikes, in orchards, in the dirt. She always joyfully remembered the ...

Lawrence Gratton Howard, Senior, is survived by his beloved wife, Mariann, of 57 years, his children, Lawrence, Diane and grandchildren, Erin and EmilyAnn, and sister Caroline. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Alfred Howard, Eileen Conroy Howard, and brother Richard Howard. A true New Yorker, born to immigrant parents, and raised Irish Catholic in Hell ‘s Kitchen, Larry spent his youth studying at St. Paul’s Catholic School, active with a large extended family and ...

Felicia Mercedes Matista Cruz, a devoted mother, matriarch, and woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. Born on July 26, 1925, in Rincón Largo, San José de las Matas, to Victorino Matista and Lucinda Nuñez, she was the fourth of twelve children. Throughout her century of life, she remained a true force of nature, known for her tireless work ethic and multifaceted talents. While she was the heart of her home, ...