OBITUARIES

Paul A. Taylor

Nov 23, 2022

Paul A. Taylor

Paul A. Taylor, 42, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 23, 2022. He was born April 14, 1980 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Russell W. Taylor, Sr. and Susan K. Jones Taylor.

Paul enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and riding mini bikes. He was a jokester and loved the 4th of July holiday.

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Victoria Caroline Beyer Fabrizio

Nov 21, 2022

Victoria Caroline Beyer Fabrizio

Victoria Caroline Beyer Fabrizio, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022, after an extended illness. She was born October 30, 1947, in Erie, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Miotte E. "Betty" Arnold Beyer.

Shortly after graduating from Strong Vincent High School, Vicki began her 30-year career as a writer/columnist/reporter with...

Danielle Marie Francis Heitzenrater

Nov 20, 2022

Danielle Marie Francis Heitzenrater

Danielle Marie Francis Heitzenrater, 36, passed away on November 20, 2022 after a courageous year-long battle with cervical cancer in Erie, PA. She was born September 7, 1986 in Erie, PA.

Danielle was a graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 2005, and attended Penn State Behrend, earning a degree in Business Management. She was passionate...

Nicolina Pallotto Baker

Nov 19, 2022

Nicolina Pallotto Baker

Nicolina "Nikki" Pallotto Baker, age 92, life-long resident of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. She was born May 29, 1930, in Erie's "Little Italy" neighborhood, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Constantina Orlando Pallotto, who immigrated to the United States from Montenero, Italy.

Nikki was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of...

Richard J. Minichelli

Nov 16, 2022

Richard J. Minichelli

Richard J. Minichelli, age 90 of Erie, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born in Erie on May 3, 1932, the son of the late Emidio and Lucia (Pallotto) Minichelli. Richie lived a humble life and was a great man.

Richard graduated from Tech Memorial High School as a printer, with Honors and also medaled...

Leo W. Frawley Jr

Nov 1, 2022

Leo W. Frawley Jr

Leo W. Frawley Jr., age 77, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at home surrounded by his family after losing his fight with cancer. He was born on April 11, 1945, in Erie, a son of the late Mildred (Frawley) Thayer and Leo W. Frawley Sr.

Leo was raised in Erie, graduating from...

Anthony J. Zonna

Oct 30, 2022

Anthony J. Zonna Loving Father and Grandpa

Anthony J. "Tony" Zonna, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Brevillier Village, Ball Pavilion, following a short stay. He was born on July 3, 1939, in Erie, a son of the late Dominick and Carrie Presogna Zonna.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School (Class...

Audrey Maria Kellogg

Oct 29, 2022

Audrey Maria Kellogg

Audrey Maria Kellogg, age 14, of Erie, was tragically taken away from her loved ones on Saturday, October 29, 2022. She was born October 8, 2008 in Erie, PA, daughter of Gabriela M. Kellogg (Timothy Veith) and Robert Stuart Kellogg.

Audrey was an eighth grade student at Walnut Creek Middle School. She was smart, beautiful, funny...

Raymond Michael Sullivan

Oct 24, 2022

Raymond Michael Sullivan

Raymond "Ray" Michael Sullivan, 69, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. Ray was born on March 16, 1953, in Monaca, PA, a son of the late Raymond and Sara Elmer Sullivan.

Ray graduated from Monaca High School in 1971. He completed his bachelor's degree in elementary and special education at Edinboro University. He furthered...

Patrick N. Farver

Oct 14, 2022

Patrick N. Farver

Patrick N. Farver, 76, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born August 18, 1946 in Erie, PA a son of the late Nason and Betty Clark Farver.

Pat was a graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School, Class of 1964, and went on to earn a Degree in Manufacturing Engineering at...

Patricia Ann Mclaughlin Bennett

Oct 1, 2022

Patricia Ann McLaughlin Bennett

Patricia Ann McLaughlin Bennett, 67, of Erie, peacefully said goodbye to her loving family and walked into the arms of our Lord and Savior on October 1, 2022. She was born November 10, 1954 in Erie, the eldest child of the late David Leo McLaughlin and Rose Marie LaRiccia McLaughlin.

Patty was a graduate of General...

Floria Mary Riazzi Russo

Sep 25, 2022

Floria Mary Riazzi Russo

Our precious mother, Floria "Flo" Mary Riazzi Russo, 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2022 at her home. She was born March 26, 1937 in Erie, daughter of Carmen and Phyllis Visale Riazzi.

Flo graduated from Strong Vincent HS and during her high school years, she met the love of her life, future husband of...

Anna Mae Herman Grunewald

Sep 20, 2022

Anna Mae Herman Grunewald

Anna Mae Herman Grunewald, 89, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 7, 1933, a daughter of the late Earl Herman and Alice Bitters.

Ann graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1952. She married her late husband Ken in 1952 and was very proud of the...

Patricia J. Bongiorno

Sep 19, 2022

Patricia J. Bongiorno

Patricia J. "Trish" Bongiorno, 70, of Erie, passed away Monday September 19, 2022 at UPMC Hamot with her devoted son by her side. She was born February 1, 1952 in Erie, a daughter of the late James O'Brien, Sr. and Agnes Gomolekoff O'Brien. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James...

Yvonne Mook

Sep 9, 2022

Yvonne Mook

Yvonne "Eve" Mook, 35, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 9, 2022 at her residence. She was born December 15, 1986 in Bronx, New York, a daughter of Nancy Medina and the late Concepcion Medina.

Yvonne was a graduate of Central High School Class of 2006.

Yvonne enjoyed going to the beach, movies with snacks, and puzzles....

Louis D. Dale

Sep 4, 2022

Louis D. Dale

Louis D. Dale, age 34, passed away unexpectedly after a long illness on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Erie on August 19, 1988, a son of Daniel and Carrie Baldi Dale.

Louis was a graduate of Erie Central High School, Class of 2006, and was a longtime employee at Presque Isle...

Charles Patrick Morrison Jr

Aug 11, 2022

Charles Patrick Morrison Jr

Charles Patrick Morrison, Jr., 48, of Erie, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 24, 1974 in Utica, NY, a son of Charles P. Morrison, Sr. and the late Shelley D. Case Bristol.

Charles was a very kind and caring person who had a good heart. He will be missed...

Frank C. Scozzie

Aug 7, 2022

Frank C. Scozzie

Frank C. Scozzie, 76, of Erie, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, August 7, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 7, 1946 in Erie, a son of the late James and Mamie Sala Scozzie.

Frank was a 1963 graduate of Cathedral Preparatory. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business...

Gary M. Calabrese

Aug 4, 2022

Gary M. Calabrese

Gary M. Calabrese, 84, of Erie, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Independence Court of Erie, after a brief illness. He was born June 14, 1938 in Erie, a son of the late Peter and Rose Marino Calabrese.

Gary was a 1956 graduate of Erie Technical High School where he excelled at sports and participated in...

Phyllis A. Whitney Hime

Jul 27, 2022

Phyllis A. Whitney Hime

Phyllis A. Whitney Hime, 81, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at her residence. She was born December 14, 1940 in Erie, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Estella Ropp Whitney.

Phyllis loved working in the health field and at Fergies for many years.

She enjoyed drawing, writing, and collecting recipes. She...