OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Sharon Niebauer
Sep 4, 2026
Sharon Moyer Niebauer, age 69, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at UPMC Hamot after battling an extended illness. She was born on November 11, 1956 in Erie, a daughter of the late Robert D. Moyer, Sr. and Virginia (Miller) Moyer.Sharon was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family. She had a passion for writing,...
James John Barabas
Aug 28, 2026
James J. Barabas, 69, of Erie, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 at LECOM at Presque Isle after an extended illness . He was born June 2, 1957 in Erie, a son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Chermack) Barabas.Jim attended Holy Family Grade School, Cathedral Preparatory, University of Pittsburgh Titusville Branch and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Main...
Patricia J. Grizanti
Aug 26, 2026
Patricia J. Bialaszewski Grizanti, age 77, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. She was born on February 21, 1949 in Dunkirk, NY, a daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (Gould) Bialaszewski.She was a devoted and loving grandmother who cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and took great joy in doting on them....
Vincent Lee Musica
Aug 24, 2026
Vincent Lee “Vinny” Musica, 72, of Erie, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1953 in Erie, a son of the late Samuel L. and Sue (Meschino) Musica.
He grew up in Little Italy and was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. Throughout his life, Vinny worked for G.E., A. Duchini, Inc., and...
Nina Thompson
Aug 12, 2026
Nina Rose Phillips Thompson, 77, of Erie, passed away, Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born October 17, 1948 in Erie, a daughter of the late Doug and Sandy (DiSalvo) Phillips.
Nina loved watching television and was affectionately known as the "Human TV Guide." She also enjoyed dancing and could spend countless hours talking on the phone with...
Samuel L. Musica Jr.
Aug 9, 2026
Samuel L. "Sammy" Musica, Jr., 72, of McKean passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Saint Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. He was born October 22, 1953 in Erie, a son of the late Samuel L. and Sue (Meschino) Musica.
He grew up on 16th Street in Little Italy and was a graduate of Tech Memorial Class of 1973.
For 48...
Ronald "Ricky" Heeter
Aug 7, 2026
Ronald "Ricky" R. Heeter, age 48, formerly of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2026 at his residence in Durham, NC. He was born on January 31, 1978 in Erie, a son of Linda (Pace) Heeter and the late Ronald Heeter.Ricky was a graduate of Erie Central High School. After High School, he spent a career either building...
Mark Woodard
Jul 30, 2026
Mark R. Woodard, 74, of Harborcreek, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Saint Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. He was born July 17, 1952 in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Shelly) Woodard.
He was a graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1970. Mark embarked on a fulfilling career at General Electric through their...
Michael Joseph Scutella
Jul 28, 2026
Michael J. Scutella, age 36, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1989 in Erie, a son of Anthony and Rose (Savoia) Scutella.Michael had a strong passion for music, video games, and spending time with family including attending many local and national car shows with his father. He was a...
James Robert Guelcher
Jul 25, 2026
James Robert Guelcher, 86, of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 at PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. He was born October 27, 1939 in Erie, PA.James honorably served in the United States Navy.A Committal Service with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Cemetery, at 10:00 a.m.
Audrey Mae Reese
Jul 25, 2026
Audrey Mae DelSandro Reese, 87, of McKean, PA passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 after an extended illness. She was a strong woman of faith, a natural born people person and was happiest sharing God's love with everyone. Her unforgettable personality touched many lives. She was a great encouragement to others and had a gift for making people feel very...
Robert L. Whitford
Jul 16, 2026
Robert "Bob" Whitford, age 75 of Erie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16th, 2026 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Bob was the son of the late Robert L. and Helen (Faranzena) Whitford.He is survived by his wife and best friend Karen (DiLoreto) Whitford and her sons and their families, with whom he had a special bond: Timothy,...
Anthony Orsini
Jul 6, 2026
Anthony E. Orsini, age 65, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1960 in Erie, a son of the late Dominic and Mary (Jordan) Orsini.
Tony was a vibrant, fun loving man. Throughout his life, Tony embraced a variety of careers and pursuits. He was employed by Erie Forge & Steel...
Adelaide L. Sperduto
Jun 22, 2026
Adelaide L. Sperduto ("Wee"), age 99, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. Born on February 9, 1927, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late James F. Minnaugh and Adelaide O'Brien Minnaugh.
Adelaide spent much of her life in Erie and Waterford, Pennsylvania. She graduated from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, earning her Registered Nurse (RN)...
Geraldine Kaufmann
Jun 14, 2026
Geraldine "Geri" Phillips Kaufmann, 92, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Niagara Village where she was well known for being feisty and spending way too many hours laying out in the sun as she always did when she was young growing up on 22nd street across from Roosevelt School. Living there also gave her the opportunity to...
Barbara A. Cermak
Jun 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Ashton Cermak, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family.
Barb enjoyed a career as an administrative secretary at American Hollow Boring Co. for over 30 years until her retirement.
She was the loving mother of David W. Ashton and Mark Ashton,...
Carl F. Larese
Jun 5, 2026
Carl F. Larese, 67, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home. He was born March 11, 1959 in Erie, a son of the late John C. Larese, Sr. and Esther Angela (Bianco) Larese.
Carl spent his life dedicated to nurturing the beauty of both his floral creations and the vibrant arts community he cherished so deeply. As...
Antonietta Bucci
Jun 3, 2026
Antonietta Bucci, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 3, 2026 at her residence. She was born on June 13, 1938 in Roccasicuria, Italy, a daughter of the late Angelo and Elisa (Iannacito) DiMartino.She worked as a cook at Hector's Restaurant for 38 years and was known throughout the community for her Italian cooking. Above all else she loved...
Laurie Ann Chintalapalli
Jun 3, 2026
Laurie Ann Comi Chintalapalli, 75, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born October 3, 1950, in Erie, a daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Santia) Comi.
Laurie had a deep love for learning. She was a proud graduate of Villa Maria Academy Class of 1968 and continued her pursuit of knowledge by...
Joseph Scalera
Jun 3, 2026
Joseph Scalera, 98, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at LECOM Senior Living Center. He was born August 21, 1927 in Caserta, Italy a son of the late Umberto and Arida (Biagioli) Scalera.
He emigrated from Caserta, Italy to the United States in 1957.
Joseph married his wife of 63 years the late Marianne Leone Scalera in Caserta, Italy.
Joseph worked...
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