OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Cynthia Christopher
Jun 7, 2025
Cynthia M. Christopher, 66, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born January 23, 1959 in Erie, a daughter of the late Alex "Gene" and Elma (Fratarcangeli) Christopher.
Cynthia was a proud graduate of Tech Memorial High School before furthering her education at the Columbus College of Art and Design, where...
Filippo Coletta
Jun 5, 2025
Filippo "Phillip" Coletta, age 101, of North East, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1924 in Erie, a son of the late Vincent and Katerina (Polestina) Coletta.
Phillip attended Academy High School where he received a Class A Machinist certification which he later used to mentor many. He then...
Ruth C. Pizzat
May 26, 2025
Ruth Carol Pizzat, age 94, passed on to her Eternal home on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 7, 1930. Ruth was the middle child and only daughter of Eber and Pauline Lusk. As a child of the Depression era, Ruth, her two brothers and parents moved often in such hard economic times....
Amy L. Montefiori Federici
May 23, 2025
Amy Frontino Montefiori Federici, 96, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Sarah Reed Senior Living Center. She was born in North East, PA on February 23, 1929, a daughter of the late Jennie (Villardo) and Louis Frontino.
Amy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing cards and working around...
Robert H. Downes
May 21, 2025
Robert Henry Downes, 67, of Erie, went to be in the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born June 15, 1957 in McKeesport, PA, a son the late Clyde Downes, Sr. and Elizabeth (Yeager) Downes.
Bobby lived in Erie since 1973 and was a member of Kingsley United Methodist Church.
He was a big part...
Elizabeth S. Orr
May 11, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Somjai Orr, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born July 3, 1930, in Richeyville, PA, a daughter of the late Stephen and Margaret (Holbus) Somjai.
Betty was a proud 1948 graduate of Albion High School and helped organize many class reunions. In 1951, she married her high school sweetheart and...
Joseph T. Sette
May 10, 2025
Joseph T. Sette, age 70, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at LECOM at Presque Isle. He was born on March 25, 1955 in Erie, a son of the late Joseph J. and Mamie (Cacchione) Sette.
Joe was a faithful supporter of the ministries and activities of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. He made a...
Pasquale DiFucci
May 3, 2025
Pasquale Frank "Sonny" DiFucci, 88, of Erie, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at home following a brief illness. He was born January 26, 1937 in Erie, a son of the late Giuseppe and Philomena (Cirillo) DiFucci.
Pasquale proudly served in the United States Army, enlisting on July 11, 1955. His career in logistics spanned an impressive 35 years, showcasing his...
Antoinette Eisert
May 2, 2025
Antoinette M. "Toni" "Chic" LaRiccia Eisert, 84, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born July 19, 1940 in Erie, a daughter of the late Rocco LaRiccia, Sr. and Josephine (Todero) LaRiccia.
She was a proud graduate of Academy High School. Toni work at Tanners as a Machinist.
Toni was an enthusiastic soul...
Leroy Woodward
Apr 27, 2025
Le Roy (Leroy) Woodward, age 91, passed away on April 27, 2025 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born on July 7, 1933 in Dagus Mines, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Gladys (Borderocco) Woodward.
Leroy's younger years were spent on a 400-acre farm near Saint Mary's, PA. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War...
Michael Sroka
Apr 21, 2025
Michael J. "Mojo McKay" Sroka, age 62, passed away peacefully with family by his side after a short illness on Monday, April 21, 2025 at LECOM at Presque Isle. He was born on December 31, 1962 in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Dembowski) Sroka.
He was a graduate of Hinsdale Central School in Hinsdale, NY and...
David Earick
Apr 19, 2025
David V. Earick, of Erie PA, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. He was born September 28, 1958 in Erie, a son of the late Leonard and Lucile (DiFusco) Earick.
David attended St. Paul's and Sacred Heart grade schools and Cathedral Preparatory High School.
David earned a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from Gannon University; a...
Serafina Cavicchio
Apr 18, 2025
Serafina "Sarah" Cavicchio, departed this world surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the remarkable age of 102 years and 10 months. She was born June 17, 1922 in Erie, a daughter of the late Antonio and Enrichetta (Iesue) Cavicchio.
A proud graduate of Academy High School, Serafina's unwavering faith shaped her character and directed her life's...
Philomena Adams
Apr 16, 2025
Philomena Cimino Adams, 92, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at LECOM at Elmwood Gardens. She was born December 12, 1932 in Erie, a daughter of the late Anthony and Pasqualina "Patsy" (Guzzo) Cimino.
A proud graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1951, Philomena remained actively connected to her classmates through numerous reunions, always celebrating the bonds...
Antonio Rondinelli
Apr 12, 2025
Antonio (Tony) Rondinelli 91, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 12th, 2025, to be with his wife. He was born on October 27, 1933, in Filadelfia, Italy.
Antonio was preceded in death by Maria Rondinelli (spouse), Barbara Anello-Rondinelli and Michele Rondinelli (parents), Vincenzo Rondinelli (brother), Immacolata Rondinelli (sister-in-law), Carmella Anthony(sister-in-law) and Carla Rondinelli (daughter-in-law).
He...
Peter P. Suroviec, Jr.
Mar 31, 2025
Peter P. Suroviec, Jr., age 57, of Edinboro, formerly of Harborcreek, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born on May 10, 1967 in Erie, a son of the late Peter P. Sr. and Viola (Buczek) Suroviec.
Pete was a man of the land who loved being outdoors. Whether it was growing a garden, driving...
Joann Starr Maggio
Mar 26, 2025
Joann Starr Maggio, of Erie, PA received her wings on the starry night of March 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born October 24, 1944 in Hickory, NC, daughter of Nolan and Dollie (McCrary) Starr.
Joann shared 59 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband and best friend, Joseph Maggio.
Joann was a loving mother to Stacy (Matthew) Stephens and Michael...
Laura Lombardozzi
Mar 25, 2025
Laura (DiNicola) Lombardozzi, 97, joined hands with God on March 25, 2025 while surrounded by her family.
The world became a much brighter place on March 21, 1928, the day Laura was born to her parents, the late Ergomino and Giuliva (Mannarelli) DiNicola. Growing up in Erie's Little Italy, she graduated from Strong Vincent High School. Laura worked for many years...
Mae Ferraro
Mar 18, 2025
Mae E. Ferraro, age 99, passed away on March 18, 2025 in Franklin, TN. Originally from Erie, PA, she spent many of her later years living near her family in Virginia and Tennessee. Mae was born on May 5, 1925 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Angelo (Nick) and Mary Salvatore.
A graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Mae...
Rosa Aviles
Mar 15, 2025
Rosa Esther Aviles, 81, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 29, 1943 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Jose and Carmen (Martinez) Aviles.
Rosa graced her family and friends with her radiant smile, warm spirit, and unwavering love for everyone throughout her life. She...
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