OBITUARIES

Apr 20, 2023

Armand Rossoni

Armand "Mandy" Rossoni, 94, of Erie, passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the VA Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1928 in Erie, a son of the late Raphael and Virginia DiPelino Rossoni.

Armand was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Armand was the...

Apr 14, 2023

Arlene Margaret Huyck-Ventresca

Arlene Margaret Huyck-Ventresca, was born August 26, 1933, was welcomed by Our Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Brookville Hospital following a brief illness. Arlene was born and raised in Erie, PA a daughter of the late Melvin and Esther Curtis Huyck.

She is survived by her three children, Linda...

Apr 12, 2023

Michael D. Goodelle

It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Donald "Goody" Goodelle who passed away unexpectedly near his home in Avon, Ohio. He was only 54 years young. He will be missed in so many ways by his family, colleagues, and many friends.

Mike was born in Erie, Pennsylvania and attended St. George Catholic...

Apr 9, 2023

Apr 5, 2023

Maureen R. Golden Bovee

Maureen R. Golden Bovee, 69, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born June 1, 1953 in Fremont, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Mary Heschel Golden.

Maureen received a Bachelor of Music degree from Mary Manse College and received her nursing degree from Owens Technical College....

Mar 26, 2023

Anthony J. Russo Jr

Anthony J. Russo, Jr., age 69, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born November 2, 1953 in Erie, a son of the late Anthony and Mamie Notarione Russo.

Anthony was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School, Class of 1971. He was a skilled mechanic and had worked for Firch Baking...

Mar 13, 2023

Joshua A. Atkinson

Joshua A. Atkinson, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born at Beal AFB, California on August 14, 1975, a son of Patricia Tunney Hoffert (husband, Paul) and the late Jay Atkinson.

Josh had a big heart and a dry sense of humor. His presence would light up...

Mar 7, 2023

John B. Ion Jr

John B. Ion Jr., 70, of Erie, passed away, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born July 31, 1952 in Erie, the son of the late John B. Ion, Sr., and Betty Jane Dunham Ion.

John served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and worked at GE for 35...

Mar 6, 2023

Eugene S. Sokolowski

Eugene S. Sokolowski, 78, of Erie, passed away Monday March 6, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born September 3, 1944 in Erie, the son of the late Brownie and Margaret Recicar Sokolowski.

Eugene was married to Sylvia Mielewski Sokolowski for 58 wonderful years. Eugene and Sylvia were complete opposites but the understanding of their oppositions...

Mar 5, 2023

Feb 26, 2023

Walter Miller

Walter "Craig" Miller, 89, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, in Rockville, MD. He was born in Erie on September 22, 1933, to the late John Steele Miller and Doris Isabelle Rose.

As a young man, Craig worked at his parents' restaurant, Miller's, which was located at 26th and Peach St.. After graduating...

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...