OBITUARIES

Dec 27, 2023

Robert S. Casillo

Robert "Bob" S. Casillo, age 73, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Erie on May 19, 1950, a son of the late Paul and Mary Ross Casillo.

Bob was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School....

Dec 17, 2023

Julie Bartone Spinelli

Julie M. Spinelli, age 101, passed away from an extended illness and entered the Gates of Heaven on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was born on June 27, 1922 in Conneaut, Ohio, a daughter of the late Felix and Mary Bartone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Spinelli (Al); a brother, Louis (Lou) Bartone;...

Dec 17, 2023

Cynthia M. Swisher DiBello

Cynthia M. Swisher DiBello, 85, of Erie, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Greenfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born February 7, 1938 in Dubois, PA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Helen Swisher.

Cynthia was an avid Pittsburgh Pirate and Steeler fan and a great cook. She was a fun loving, outgoing, and...

Dec 10, 2023

Ronald Anthony Domian

Ronald Anthony Domian, 74, of Erie, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born April 3, 1949 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Streiff) Domian.

Ronald was a star athlete in high school and graduated from Shaler High School in North Hills, Pittsburgh. After graduation he served in the...

Dec 10, 2023

Nov 18, 2023

Robert Paul Symosk

Robert Paul Symoski passed away at Sarah Reed Senior Living on November 18, 2023. Bob was 77, the son of the late Joseph Symoski and Florence (Cerami) Symoski.

Bob graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1965. He served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Bob worked at Hammermill, later International Paper for 25 years until its...

Nov 14, 2023

Joan "Matta D." Deckard

Joan "Matta D." Deckard, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born on August 3, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria Schmucker Matta.

She attended Edinboro University, where she earned a B.S. in Art Education and also met her then husband-to-be, John...

Nov 13, 2023

Louis DiLoreto

Louis DiLoreto, 96, of Erie, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at home with loving family by his side. He was born in Erie on December 1, 1926, a son of the late Pasqualino and Mary Francesconi DiLoreto.

Lou was a World War II Veteran. He was always quick to make a joke. His mind was sharp and...

Nov 10, 2023

Jen Kenny

Jen Kenny, age 29, passed away peacefully and was received in the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born on November 5, 1994 in Erie, a daughter of Darlene Jordan Kenny and the late Kevin Kenny.

Jen graduated from Collegiate Academy High School, Class of 2013, and attended Penn State Behrend....

Nov 8, 2023

Thomas Joseph Sapienza

Thomas Joseph Sapienza, 84, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 after a brief illness. Thomas was born on June 12, 1939 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Lawrence and Mary (Casullo) Sapienza.

Thomas graduated from Tech High School in 1958, where he excelled as a multi-sport athlete. After high school, he enlisted in the Army National...

Nov 4, 2023

Ann Catherine Hughes Munch

Ann Catherine "Kates" Hughes Munch, 87, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born April 4, 1936 in Erie, PA a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ellen (Lee) Hughes.

Kates was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy class of 1954.

Kates enjoyed music and loved spending time...

Oct 28, 2023

John D. Hosu

John D. Hosu, 78, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born January 24, 1945 in Erie, a son of the late John and Geraldine J. (Calabrese) Hosu.

John was a 1962 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He worked at Hammermill Paper Company (International Paper) and also at the...

Oct 28, 2023

Karen A. Nelson Shaw Laney

Karen A. Nelson Shaw Laney, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born on April 28, 1945 in Erie, a daughter of the late Harold and Amelia Serafini Nelson.

Karen was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1964. She enjoyed playing cards, crafts, camping,...

Oct 27, 2023

George L. Mancuso Sr

George L. Mancuso Sr., age 84, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born on December 1, 1938 in Erie, a son of the late Pasquale and Jeanette Mancuso.

George held numerous positions during his lifetime, including serving as a crew member aboard the S.S. North American, working at the Glenwood Pony Track, serving...

Oct 23, 2023

Rosella Maggio Sedler

Rosella Maggio Sedler, 81, of Erie, formerly of Florida, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 9, 1941 in Erie, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (DiRamio) Maggio.

Rosella was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1960. She worked for General Telephone and then for Florida...

Oct 22, 2023

Frances Griesacker

Frances "Kay" Griesacker, age 88, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born on September 25, 1935, a daughter of the late Frances and Lucille Stahlman White.

Kay was a graduate of Geneva College and earned her Master's in English from Penn State University. She was a high school English teacher before...

Oct 18, 2023

Priscilla A. Palmer Presogna

Priscilla A. "Pat" Palmer Presogna, passed away peacefully at The Residence at Presque Isle Bay on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born on May 15, 1930 in Jamestown, NY, a daughter of the late George and Ruth Kingsley Palmer.

Pat found great joy in traveling and dancing alongside her late...

Oct 5, 2023

Kenneth R. Gamble

Kenneth R. Gamble, 83, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic following an interesting life. Ken was born in Erie on July 31, 1940, the son of Kenneth J. Gamble and Rose E. Gamble.

He was a graduate of Perry, Roosevelt and Strong Vincent Schools. He received his B.S. from Gannon University, M.S....

Sep 23, 2023

Grace M. Pizzi Seggi

Grace M. Pizzi Seggi, 87, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born April 6, 1936 in Erie, a daughter of the late Peter A. Pizzi, Sr. and Jennie Viggiano Pizzi.

Grace was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1954. She taught second grade at Saint...

Sep 22, 2023

Bertha L. Bukowski Siggia

Bertha L. (Bukowski) Siggia, age 88, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at LECOM at Village Square. She was born on July 17, 1935 in Erie, a daughter of the late John and Antonia (Schultz) Bukowski.

Bertha was a graduate of East High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, cleaning while taking care of...