OBITUARIES

Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas

Violet Louise Casella

Violet Louise Casella

Apr 28, 2021

Violet Louise Casella

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Baby Violet. Violet Louise "BabaLou" Casella passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Violet was born August 9, 2019 in Erie, PA, to parents James and Ashley (Pancerev) Casella.

Violet Louise was named after her great-grandmothers. She loved swimming, taking baths, cuddling, going on trips and...

Marc A. Yates

Marc A. Yates

Apr 23, 2021

Marc A. Yates

Marc A. Yates, 47, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, April 23, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. He was born June 8, 1973 in Erie, a son of Daniel E. and Natalie A. Cacchione Yates.

Marc was a 1991 graduate of McDowell High School. He graduated from Western Michigan University where he was a member of Phi Sigma...

Madalyn Crocker Koscelnik

Madalyn Crocker Koscelnik

Apr 13, 2021

Madalyn Crocker Koscelnik

Madalyn "Madge" Crocker Koscelnik, 82, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away Tuesday April 13, 2021 in Florida after a battle with cancer. Born in 1938 in Erie, Madge was the daughter of the late Edward and Susan Kettern Crocker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John...

Lorraine C. Bruno Foley

Lorraine C. Bruno Foley

Apr 11, 2021

Lorraine C. Bruno Foley

Lorraine Catherine Bruno Foley, age 74, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 25, 1946, in Erie, a daughter of the late Mario and Adeline Rotunda Bruno.

Lorraine was a graduate of Academy High School. She was a volunteer in the GECAC Foster Grandparent Program and the Saint Paul's...

Marie A. Chiota Overly

Marie A. Chiota Overly

Apr 10, 2021

Marie A. Chiota Overly

Marie A. Chiota Overly, 83, of Erie, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1938 in Erie, a daughter of the late Floyd and Celia Clemente Chiota.

Marie was a 1958 graduate of Pittsburgh School for the Deaf.

Marie was a member of the Erie Silent Club. She enjoyed...

Ethel E. Clinger

Ethel E. Clinger

Apr 8, 2021

Ethel E. Clinger

Ethel Elizabeth McGuire Clinger, age 82, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at her residence. She was born September 7, 1938, in Cambridge Springs, PA, a daughter of the late Earl and Opal Allen McGuire.

Ethel's door and heart were always open to those in need. She will be greatly missed by her family...

Patricia A. Collins

Patricia A. Collins

Apr 7, 2021

Patricia A. Collins

Patricia A. Collins, 74, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. She was born May 11, 1946 in Erie, a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Howard Collins.

Patricia was a hard worker who loved to help others. She loved spending time with family and friends, and singing oldies around a camp...

Joann P. Lachowski Chrostowski

Joann P. Lachowski Chrostowski

Apr 1, 2021

JoAnn P. Lachowski Chrostowski

JoAnn P. Lachowski Chrostowski, 83, of Erie, passed away, Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge. She was born August 20, 1937 in Erie, a daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Horvatt Lachowski.

JoAnn enjoyed polka music, polka dancing, and going to the casino.

JoAnn loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was...

William R. Adams

William R. Adams

Mar 27, 2021

William R. Adams

William R. "Bill" Adams, age 75, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Brevillier Village. He was born July 22, 1945 in Erie, a son of the late John and Jessie Stanton Adams.

Bill served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and later continued his military career serving in the United...

Giuseppe Riolo

Giuseppe Riolo

Mar 24, 2021

Giuseppe Riolo

Giuseppe "Joe" Riolo, 63, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born August 26, 1957 in Siculiana, Sicily, a son of the late Pasquale and Concetta Pecoroli Riolo of New Orleans, LA.

Joe was a graduate of Phillip's College in New Orleans.

Joe was known for his friendly and outgoing...

Theresa Osiecki Tylman Petak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...