OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Theresa Osiecki Tylman Petak
Mar 20, 2021
Theresa Osiecki Tylman Petak
We would like to celebrate the life of Theresa Osiecki Tylman Petak. She was born in Erie Pennsylvania July 5, 1927 and passed away March 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters.
Theresa's life did not begin easily due to the untimely death of her mother. She was ultimately raised...
Cosmo A. Grizanti
Mar 17, 2021
Cosmo A. Grizanti
Cosmo A. Grizanti, age 84, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born April 3, 1936, in Westfield, New York, a son of the late James and Jennie Paternosh Grizanti.
Cosmo graduated from Westfield Academy and Central School. He enjoyed animals, traveling, reading books and was a history buff. Above...
Judy A. Nunes Marino
Mar 16, 2021
Judy A. Nunes Marino
Judy A. Nunes Marino, 77, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born January 8, 1944 in Erie, a daughter of the late Manuel and June Manross Nunes.
Judy was a graduate of Academy High School and worked at Hamot Medical Center for numerous years until her retirement.
Judy...
Thomasina Mannarelli Chervenka
Mar 5, 2021
Thomasina Mannarelli Chervenka
Thomasina "Tomi" Mannarelli Chervenka, 80, of Erie, passed away Friday March 5, 2021, at UPMC Hamot. She was born March 19, 1940, in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank Mannarelli and Ruth English McGahen.
Tomi loved traveling, especially to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Euclid, OH. She also enjoyed dining out, dancing, and casinos. She...
Douglas J. Valerio
Mar 4, 2021
Douglas J. Valerio
Douglas J. Valerio, 75, of Erie, passed away Thursday March 4, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic with his loving family by his side. He was born January 19, 1946, in Erie, a son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Comi Valerio.
Doug graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1963. He worked for 25 years as...
Mark Christian Dennen
Mar 2, 2021
Mark Christian Dennen
Mark Christian Dennen, 58, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 5, 1962 in Erie, a son of Renee D'Angio Dennen and the late Don Dennen.
He graduated from McDowell High School in 1981 and received his bachelor's degree in communications and his teaching certificate...
Valjean Mancini O Melian
Feb 26, 2021
ValJean Mancini O'Melian
ValJean Mancini O'Melian passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 86 in Erie, Pennsylvania.
She was predeceased by her parents, Aurelio and Loretta Alessi Mancini and her beloved husband, Leo (Bud) O'Melian.
She was educated at Villa Maria Grade School, Villa Maria Academy, and graduated from Stephens College and Mercyhurst University.
Val Jean enjoyed...
Columbina Alice Ann Abbey Lopez
Feb 23, 2021
Columbina Alice Ann Abbey Lopez
Columbina Alice Ann Abbey Lopez, 89, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born October 12, 1931 in Erie, daughter of the late Richard John and Lucille E. DiFrancisco Abbey.
Alice was a long-standing dedicated member of Sacred Heat Church and served on numerous committees over...
Ronald T. Colicchio
Feb 19, 2021
Ronald T. Colicchio
Ronald Thomas Colicchio, 78, of Erie, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1942 in Erie, a son of the late Theodore and Florence Augustine Colicchio.
Ron was a graduate of Cathedral Prep, Class of 1961. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Santa Monica City College, and his Master's Degree...
Pablo Alameda Frigel
Feb 17, 2021
Pablo Alameda Frigel
Pablo Alameda Frigel, 89, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. He was born June 22, 1931 in San German Puerto Rico, a son of the late Jose Alameda and Maria Frigel Alameda.
Pablo worked in Puerto Rico as a Postal Worker and later as an Autobody technician. In 1982 he moved to...
Robert E. Keel
Feb 16, 2021
Robert E. Keel
Robert E. Keel, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday February 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 10, 1947, in Findlay, OH, a son of the late Robert L. Keel and Mary Jo Paul.
Robert proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Forrestal. He enjoyed studying American history, specifically the...
Lewis E. Denning Sr
Feb 11, 2021
Lewis E. Denning Sr
Lewis E. Denning Sr., 74, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at LECOM Senior Living Center. He was born September 16, 1946 in Erie, a son of the late, Elmer Denning and Frances Guckes Denning Kowle.
Lewis worked at Riley Stoker for several years.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the...
Eric A. Littlefield
Jan 27, 2021
Eric A. Littlefield
Eric A. Littlefield, age 56, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital and was COVid-19 negative. He was born April 2, 1964 in Erie, a son of the late Loraine and Donna "Skipper" Serr Littlefield.
Eric worked as a truck driver for 23 years and was very passionate about his occupation.
Eric...
Tina M. Yeast Thomas
Jan 26, 2021
Tina M. Yeast Thomas
Tina Marie Yeast Thomas, age 55, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 26, 2021. She was born January 8, 1966 in Erie, a daughter of the late Stanley Yest, Sr. and Pauline Fox Yeast.
Tina loved her family dearly and will always be remembered for the great family gatherings she hosted. Tina had a generous...
Marsha A. Delaura
Jan 24, 2021
Marsha A. DeLaura
Marsha Ann DeLaura, 72, of Erie, passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born in Erie on October 31, 1948, a daughter of the late Louis and Philomena "Phyllis" Oliviero DeLaura.
Marsha was a teacher in the Erie School District and a member of Saint Paul RC Church.
Friends are invited...
Joyce Irene Illig Quadri
Jan 21, 2021
Joyce Irene Illig Quadri
Joyce Irene Illig Quadri, of Erie, age 86, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 after a valiant battle with dementia exacerbated by Covid-19. She was born April 22, 1934 in Erie, a daughter of the late George and Irene Wallace Illig.
Joyce graduated from Academy High School in 1952, and always looked forward to each of...
Karen A. Sabetti Long
Jan 18, 2021
Karen A. Sabetti Long
Karen A. "Weezer" Sabetti Long, 72, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. She was born May 14, 1948 in Erie, a daughter of the late Amerigo Sabetti and Dorothy Martin Sabetti DeGeorge and step-daughter of the late Louis DeGeorge.
Karen was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.
She worked at...
Venetia Pashupathi
Jan 18, 2021
Venetia Pashupathi
Venetia Thompson Pashupathi, age 79, of Erie (formerly of Wyncote PA), passed away Monday January 18, 2021, at Saint Vincent Hospital, in Erie, PA.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Rudruppa Pashupathi, M.D.
Venetia is survived by her loving son Jayadev Pashupathi (Tammy); and grandchildren, Jared and Jordan Pashupathi. She had a caring and...
Mary L. Italiani Lombardo
Jan 11, 2021
Mary L. Italiani Lombardo
Mary L. Italiani Lombardo, 91, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Western Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 28, 1929 in Erie, a daughter of the late Augostino and Josephine Bertti Italiani.
Mary worked at Erie Insurance for many years.
She enjoyed bowling, dining out, and entertaining her family and...
Dennis J. Horwath
Jan 9, 2021
Dennis J. Horwath
Dennis J. Horwath, age 67, of Erie, passed away Saturday January 9, 2021. He was born on July 9, 1953 in Erie, a son of the late Alex P. and Helen Pitek Horwath.
Dennis was a lifelong Erie resident. He enjoyed Little League Baseball and Boy Scouts, earning an Eagle Scout badge at the age of 15....
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