OBITUARIES

Feb 20, 2023

Kathleen Jean McPhee

Kathleen Jean McPhee, age 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Saint Vincent Hospital on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born on May 12, 1947 in Erie, a daughter of the late Wesley and Geraldine Hessling Porter.

Kathy had a friendly and outgoing personality and loved to laugh. She will be deeply...

Feb 17, 2023

Ronald C. Blakeslee

Ronald C. Blakeslee, age 74, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, February 17, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1948 in Erie, a son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Sturdivant Blakeslee.

Ron was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1966. He served in the United States Air...

Feb 15, 2023

Marjorie Ann Quinlan Scutella

Marjorie Ann Quinlan Scutella, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023. She was born on April 13, 1934 in Erie, a daughter of the late John and Agnus Schumacher Quinlan.

Margie was a life-long resident of Erie. She was an avid reader, a poet, a nature lover and a great humanitarian....

Feb 13, 2023

Mary Francis Schember

Mary Francis Schember, age 67, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Erie on September 27, 1955, a daughter of the late Jasper and Mary Paradise Schember.

Mary was full of life. She enjoyed music, dancing, and trips to the casino. She loved everyone especially her family.

In addition to...

Feb 9, 2023

Francesca Navarino Vitale

Francesca Navarino Vitale, 81, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 27, 1941 in Campobasso, Italy, daughter of the late Salvatore and Carmela Ficco Navarino.

Francesca was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending as much time as possible with family and friends. She always put everyone's...

Feb 9, 2023

Albert S. Presutti

Albert S. Presutti, 93, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Fairview Manor, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 18, 1929, the son of the late Placido and Mary DiNino Presutti.

Al was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and served in the United States Marines. He worked for many years...

Feb 6, 2023

Julio A. Ruscitto

Julio A. "Gene" Ruscitto, 101 years young, of Erie, passed away on February 6, 2023 at the Erie VA Medical Center. He was born on June 14, 1921, son of the late Joseph and Angelina Galante Ruscitto.

Affectionately known as Gene, Gino or simply "G," he graduated from Academy High School and shortly thereafter went off to...

Feb 4, 2023

Rose D. Cirillo D'Amico

Rose D. Cirillo D'Amico, 103, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Elmwood Gardens peacefully in her sleep. She was born September 27, 1919 the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria Tartaglione Cirillo.

Rose was born the year women were given the right to vote, she was proud of this and inspired the...

Feb 2, 2023

Chance Mister Medeiros

Chance Mister Medeiros, age 4, passed away at Hamot Medical Center after an extended illness on February 2, 2023. He was born in Erie on May 22, 2018.

Chance was the sweetest little boy. He had a smile that would light up a room, a laugh that would make your worst day better, and a voice that...

Jan 29, 2023

Jacqueline Ann Englert Butterfield

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Englert Butterfield, 55, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born October 23, 1967 in Erie, a daughter of the late Edward and Marie Englert.

Jackie was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School. She was a five-year owner of Jeb's Concessions which specialized...

Jan 21, 2023

Glorine M. Pizzo

Glorine M. Pizzo, age 89, passed away on January 21, 2023 after an extended illness. Born in Erie on March 16, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Quintino and Fortuna (Bonnicoli) Batistelli.

Glorine was a 1951 graduate of Academy High School. She spent her entire working career in the banking industry, acquiring her first job...

Jan 18, 2023

Diane M. Leone

Diane M. Leone, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, after a life full of love. She was born on January 29, 1944, in Erie and was one of three daughters of the late Leo and Ann Bartley Malinowski.

Diane was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and the St. Vincent School of Nursing. She...

Jan 15, 2023

Carmela M. Abate Leone

Carmela M. Abate Leone, 88, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 8, 1934 in Fiummefreddo Bruzio Cosenza, Italy, a daughter of the late Domenico and Maria Catero Abate.

Carmela immigrated to the United States in 1961. She worked for Metro Health Center for 21 years...

Jan 9, 2023

Lawrence N. Raimondi

Lawrence N. "Larry" Raimondi, age 90, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 9, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1932 in Erie, a son of the late Enrico and Angeline DeBello Raimondi.

Larry graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1951 as a multi-sport athlete in Football, Track-& Field and Basketball and attended the...

Jan 7, 2023

Jan 5, 2023

Ines M. Massella

Ines M. Massella, 72, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born February 3, 1950 in Erie, a daughter of the late Ercole "Eric" and Maria Sunta "Sue" Cionco Massella.

Ines was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, Villa Maria College, and of Catholic University Law School in Washington,...

Jan 1, 2023

Richard F. Seggi

Richard F. Seggi, 72, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1950 in Erie, a son of the late Joseph and Gelsomina Fortebraccio Seggi.

Richard was a graduate of Academy High School and served in the United States Navy. He worked for the Erie...

Dec 31, 2022

Rev. Harry H. Johns III

The Rev. Harry H. Johns, III, age 80, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the only child of the late Harry H. Johns, Jr. and Edithbelle Ward Johns.

Upon graduating from Bellevue High School, Harry attended Geneva College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Dec 17, 2022

Joel A. Buckel

Joel A. Buckel, 67, passed in peace on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Joel is the son of the late Herbert D. Buckel and Frances Marucci Buckel Orlando.

Joel's story started on April 19, 1955. Joel was a 1973 graduate of Technical Memorial High School (Erie High).

After graduation, he worked for Carlisle's Department Store as the Men's...

Dec 16, 2022

Paul L. Dean Sr

Paul L. Dean Sr., age 89, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Elmwood Gardens. He was born on August 29, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Leroy and Emma Jane Henry Dean.

He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a hard worker and providing for his family...