Remembering Gwyn and Tyreesha

On July 25, an early morning fire in their West 18th Street apartment claimed the lives of Gwyneth Henry, 44, and Tyreesha Richardson, 31.

The devoted couple had been together for several years. They leave behind seven children. On July 30, 2010, friends gathered for a benefit in their memory at the Booker T Washington Center, 1705 Holland St, Erie PA.The event included a DJ and food. Photos are by Deb Spilko for Erie Gay News.

This is also a memorial page for Tyreesha and Gwyn. Please feel free to contribute photos, prayers, comments, poems, memories or anything else you wish to share.

Funds have been set up for the children at local banks. Donations may be made to the Gwyn Henry Memorial Fund at any at any First Niagara Bank location, and the Tyreesha Richardson Memorial Fund at any PNC Bank. You can also contact Kara Onorato at (814) 602-5297 with any questions about donations or fundraising.

WICU Story & Video: Family Members Continue to Mourn Fire Victims (7/28/2010) http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=10076&type=News

Vigil attendees grieve women killed in Sunday westside fire 7/29/2010) http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100729/NEWS02/307299938/0/roar

Obituary for Tyreesha Love Richardson (published 7/30/2010) http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/erietimesnews/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=144359027

Obituary for Gwyneth Elaine Henry (published 7/30/2010) http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/erietimesnews/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=144359026

Article: Benefit honors women killed in Erie fire (7/31/2010) http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100731/NEWS02/307309883/-1/news

Editorial: Erie comes together to help bereaved children (8/3/2010) http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010308039997

Letters to Editor: Benefit organizers grateful for support (8/7/2010) http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100807/OPINION02/308079998/-1/RSS

About the Author

Deb Spilko

Deb created most of the written content of the EGN during all but its last year in print form and for much of that time was the main editor as well. She was also responsible for writing the grant application that essentially helped bring the EGN into existence. She has continued to write informational articles and compilations of entertainment and resource listings for the web site and has returned as writer and co-editor of the current print edition.