William Russell Locke

William Russell Locke obituary, Erie, PA

William Russell Locke

William Locke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc. - Wesleyville on Feb. 19, 2026.
William Russell "Mr. Bill" Locke, age 66, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born in Erie on January 28, 1960, son of the late James Locke and Carole Jean Ewing.

Mr. Bill was a local disc jockey who loved music and had a heart for helping those less fortunate. He was widely known for Christmas in the Park and Summer Bash.

Mr. Bill is survived by two daughters, Heather Locke and Kristin Locke; one stepdaughter, Christine Bay; a dear friend and mother of his children, Cheryl Mountain-Hannah and her mother and a dear friend of Mr. Bill, Marian Mountain; three brothers, John, Michael and Daniel Locke; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jen Brennan.

At the family's request, private arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.

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Kaylynn Locke

February 20, 2026

The world knew him as "Mr. Bill," but I knew him as my uncle. His voice may be quiet now, but the joy he spread will keep playing on. From one of the nieces in Texas.

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