OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Constance Wolford
Aug 21, 2025
Constance (Connie) Lyons Wolford, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1931, in Corry, Pennsylvania, to the late Arch and Araline (Drought) Lyons. Connie spent much of her childhood and high school years in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Port Allegany High School, where she excelled in academics and music. Connie attended...
Debra Bellotti
Sep 10, 2025
Debra L. Bellotti, 62, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born June 1, 1963 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Nancy R. (Baker) Bellotti.
Debra enjoyed gardening and watching her favorite soap opera Days of Our Lives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Elizabeth “Bettie” Veshecco
Sep 3, 2025
Elizabeth A. "Bettie" (Bartone) Veshecco, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 just 12 days short of her 102nd birthday. She was born on September 15, 1923 in Ashtabula, Ohio, a daughter of the late Felix and Christine (Evangelista) Bartone. Elizabeth was one of six children.
Bettie attended Strong Vincent High...
Stanley Yeast, Jr.
Aug 25, 2025
Stanley Yeast, Jr., 61, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on August 6, 1964 in Erie, a son of the late Stanley and Pauline (Fox) Yeast.
Following high school, Stanley honorably served his country in the Army National Guard. He was a man who cherished life's simple pleasures....
James Galentine
Aug 23, 2025
James A. Galentine, Sr, 61, of Erie, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born March 30, 1964 in West Springfield, PA a son of the late Robert F. and Sadie (Corbitt) Galentine.
James was a talented artist who loved rock & roll music and Harleys. He had a great sense of humor and style.
In addition...
Patrick Mingarelle
Aug 22, 2025
On Friday, August 22, 2025, just three days shy of his 89th birthday, Patrick Anthony Mingarelle passed peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brief illness. Born August 25, 1936, in Fairmont, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Pat and Jennie (Maruka) Mingarelle.
His family later moved to Cleveland, where he became a proud member of the...
Gerald Ingaldi
Aug 20, 2025
Gerald E. Ingaldi, 76, of Erie, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, after an extended illness. Gerald, or "Jerry" to his friends and family, was born on April 13th, 1949 in Erie, PA the son of the late Rose M. and Gerald A. Ingaldi.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 34 years Cindy (Regal) Ingaldi, his beloved daughter...
Andrea M. Hardner
Aug 11, 2025
Andrea Mary (Salzello) Hardner, 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born on March 6, 1942, Andrea was the beloved daughter of the late Anna Lisa (Sabetti) and Andrew Salzello.
Nine days after her graduation from Academy high school, Andrea married her lifelong partner, Timothy D. Hardner. Together they raised...
Jane Rogers
Aug 8, 2025
Jane M. (Carney) Rogers, 88, of Mars, PA, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 8, 2025 with her loving family at her side. Jane grew up in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late William and Rosella (McNulty) Carney.
Jane was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy Class of 1954 and of Villa Maria College Class of 1958 where she earned a...
Rose McEvoy
Aug 7, 2025
Rose Marie DeFabio McEvoy, 70, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Corry Manor. She was born July 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Gerald and Gloria (Duchi) DeFabio.
Rose studied Computer Graphics at William T. Mcfatter Technical College, Communications at University of Miami, and Advertising Design at Miami Dade College.
She was the owner and founder at Freelance...
George Hudnall
Aug 7, 2025
George A. "HUD" Hudnall, 85, of Erie, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born March 17, 1940 in Lancaster, Ohio, a son of the late Raymond and Reathie (Walton) Hudnall.
George was simply the best. As quoted by his buddy Tiernan, "If you ever got the chance to meet George you would know that he was...
Christian R. Jensen
Aug 7, 2025
Christian Robert "Papa Chris" Jensen, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1942 in Erie, a son of the late Christ and Virginia (O'Neil) Jensen.
We cannot express just how much of a loss the passing of Christian Robert Jensen, our "Papa", truly is to us. He carried a heart so full of love, it...
Richard M. Fogle
Aug 5, 2025
Richard M. Fogle
On a blisteringly cold Valentine's Day in 1952, Richard "Rick" Michael Fogle entered the world. Rick passed on to his next life after a lengthy health battle on August 5, 2025. Rick was the second son and third child of the late Everett and Agnes (Gehrlein) Fogle.
Rick was an avid fisherman and loved to go fishing with his...
Thomas DeGeorge
Jul 31, 2025
Thomas A. DeGeorge, Sr., 89, of Erie, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 31, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1936 in Erie, a son of the late Dominic and Rose (Sabetti) DeGeorge.
Tom was a graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School Class of 1955. He was a proud member of the National Guard and retired from American...
Joseph A. Talarico
Jul 30, 2025
Joseph Anthony Talarico, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025 at St. Mary's at Asbury Ridge, at the age of 96, with his family by his side. Born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, Joe was the beloved son of Joseph "Scarpalege" Talarico and Philomena (Pettinato) Talarico.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Raffaella (Ferrante) Talarico; and his children: Tina...
Deborah A. "Debbie" Phillips
Jul 29, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" A. Phillips, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born on April 1, 1952 in Erie, a daughter of the late Douglas and Sandy (DiSalvo) Phillips.
Debbie retired from Pleasant Ridge Manor where she enjoyed a career as a Nurse's Aide. She was very dedicated to her work and...
Steven DiNicola
Jul 19, 2025
Steven A. DiNicola, 71, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born December 2, 1953 in Erie, a son of the late Amelio and Bertha (Janik) DiNicola.
A proud graduate of McDowell High School, Steve distinguished himself as a golf medalist. He was the owner and operator with his late father of DiNicola...
Thomas Cahill
Jul 17, 2025
Thomas F. Cahill, 86, of Erie, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born September 3, 1938 in Smithport, PA, a son of the late Thomas and Ellen (Strand) Cahill.
A proud graduate of Strong Vincent High School's Class of 1956, Tom distinguished himself as an outstanding athlete, earning All-City honors in football, basketball, and baseball.
After...
Raymond M. Grignol, Jr.
Jul 15, 2025
Raymond M. Grignol, Jr., age 76, passed away at UPMC Hamot Hospital on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1949 in Erie, a son of the late Raymond and Remley (Ives) Grignol.
Ray was a native of Erie County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Tech Memorial High School, Class of 1968. Immediately following high school, he was...
Richard "Dick" D. DiMattio
Jul 4, 2025
Richard "Dick" D. DiMattio passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025.
He was born on September 3, 1942, a beloved son of the late Domenick and Emilia (Parlante) DiMattio.
Richard will be remembered as a hardworking and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He worked at GTE/Verizon as a lineman and retired after 40 years, providing for his family with dedication...
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