OBITUARIES

Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries

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

Jane Mcgavisk

Jane Mcgavisk

Jan 7, 2021

Jane McGavisk

Jane McGavisk, age 77, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Dom House of LIFE-NWPA. She was born June 17, 1943 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late William J. McGavisk and Mary Venelli McGavisk.

Jane worked at various places and for a time owned her own beauty salon "The Looking Glass."

Jane was...

Marie E. Tavani

Marie E. Tavani

Jan 3, 2021

Marie E. Tavani

Maria "Marie" E. Innocenzi Tavani, 86, of Erie, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of her daughter and granddaughter on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Sarah Reed Senior Living following a brief illness. She was born in Erie, PA October 16, 1934, a daughter of the late Michele and Esterina Roselli Innocenzi.

Marie graduated from Strong...

Dominick Alberico

Dominick Alberico

Jan 1, 2021

Dominick Alberico

Dominick "Minigale" Alberico, 92, of Erie, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital due to complications of COVID-19. He was born March 7, 1928 in Erie, a son of the late Michael and Phyllis Alberico.

He served in the United States Army as a Fire Military Police. He worked at Hayes Manufacturing and Firch's Bakery.

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Mildred Pallotta Figurski

Mildred Pallotta Figurski

Dec 31, 2020

Mildred Pallotta Figurski

Mildred "Millie" Pallotta Figurski, 92, of Erie, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital after an extended illness. She was born September 25, 1928 in Erie, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Carmella Fabrizio Pallotta.

Mildred enjoyed golfing, shopping at the Mall, and preparing Italian meals for her family. She was a wonderful...

Richard C. Iacobucci Sr

Richard C. Iacobucci Sr

Dec 26, 2020

Richard C. Iacobucci Sr

Richard C. "Dick" Iacobucci Sr., 80, of Erie, passed away on Saturday December 26, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on January 9, 1940 in Erie, son of the late Nicola and Guiseppina (DiNicola) Iacobucci.

Dick was a 1959 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He was employed at the Hammermill Paper Company for 33...

Vincent A. Mezzacapo

Vincent A. Mezzacapo

Dec 24, 2020

Vincent A. Mezzacapo

Vincent A. Mezzacapo, 77, of Erie, passed away following a cardiac event on the morning of Thursday, December 24, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. Cousin Vinnie, as he was affectionately known, was born October 1, 1943 in Erie, a son of the late Angeline (Pagliari) Mezzacapo and Vincent Mezzacapo.

He was a graduate from Academy High School, Class...

Julie Ann Dinicola Apthorp

Julie Ann Dinicola Apthorp

Dec 22, 2020

Julie Ann DiNicola Apthorp

Julie Ann DiNicola Apthorp, 77, of Erie, passed away Tuesday December 22, 2020 at her home after an extended illness. She was born March 14, 1943 in Erie, a daughter of the late Ofelio and Elizabeth DiNicola.

Julie attended Villa Maria College on a four-year scholarship where she received a B.A. in Education.

She taught at...

Joseph Brian Bevelacqua

Joseph Brian Bevelacqua

Dec 21, 2020

Joseph Brian Bevelacqua

Joseph Brian Bevelacqua, 62, of Erie, passed away, unexpectedly, Monday, December 21, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born September 9, 1958 in Erie, a son of the late Marino J. and Margaret J. Schuster Bevelacqua who will greet him at the Gates of Heaven.

Joseph was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School.

Joseph was a...

David A. Milano

David A. Milano

Dec 19, 2020

David A. Milano

David Anthony Milano, 35, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born December 12, 1985 in Erie, a son of Michael D. Milano and Annette J. Flamio Milano.

David was a graduate of Cathedral Prep Class of 2004. He was a great athlete, wrestling his entire life and playing football in high school....

David J. Milano

David J. Milano

Dec 18, 2020

David J. Milano

David J. Milano, 76, of Erie, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 after a lengthy illness at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge. He was born April 27, 1944 in Erie, a son of the late Anthony and Helen Fields Milano.

David attended General McLane High School. After graduation, he began working full-time for his uncles at Milano...

John A. Vendetti

John A. Vendetti

Dec 14, 2020

John A. Vendetti

John A. Vendetti, 72, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 14, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born July 7, 1948 in Erie, a son of the late Alex and Angeline DiPlacido Vendetti.

John served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

John served as a Magisterial District Judge in Erie's 3rd Ward...

Bettie M. Davis Butterfield Hermann

Bettie M. Davis Butterfield Hermann

Dec 7, 2020

Bettie M. Davis Butterfield Hermann

Bettie M. (Davis Butterfield) Hermann, 86, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at LECOM at Village Square. She was born November 10, 1934 in Corry, PA, a daughter of the late Henry and Wahnita Davis.

Bettie grew up in Corry.

She was member of the Millcreek Legion Color Guard, Sportsmen's Club, and an...

James T. Domino

James T. Domino

Dec 2, 2020

James T. Domino

James T. Domino, 71, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born March 22, 1949 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late James P. and Dorothy Delgato Domino.

Jim began Domino Insurance Agency, Inc. in 1979. Over the past forty years, as a seasoned veteran of the insurance industry, he...

Ann D. Ferrare Carlotti

Ann D. Ferrare Carlotti

Dec 2, 2020

Ann D. Ferrare Carlotti

Ann D. Ferrare Carlotti, 87, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 2, 2020, peacefully in her sleep. She was born November 9, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Cudgie and Martha Saglimbeni Ferrare.

Ann was a graduate of Academy High School Class of 1951. She worked at GTE for 36 years retiring to...

Lucile M. Difusco Earick

Lucile M. Difusco Earick

Nov 29, 2020

Lucile M. DiFusco Earick

Lucile M. DiFusco Earick, of Erie, peacefully passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born in Erie, a daughter of the late Virginio and Maria Eufemia "Mary" Cutri DiFusco.

Lucile was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and attended Mercyhurst College.

She worked at GE and then for the Erie School District for over...

Rosemary A. Arena

Rosemary A. Arena

Nov 24, 2020

Rosemary A. Arena

"Perfectly Timed Spontaneity" was her philosophy. Living on the planet "Her Way" was the mission.

June 7th 2021 would have been The Creator's 86th birthday. Unfortunately, at 2:40 pm on November 24th 2020, Rosemary Arena freed herself from the confines of the body and expanded into the universe. There are doubts that even the universe will be large enough...

Delores Jean Dehaven Publicover

Delores Jean Dehaven Publicover

Nov 24, 2020

Delores Jean DeHaven Publicover

Delores Jean DeHaven Publicover, 87, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at home. She was born March 2, 1933 to the late James and Ellen Mayhue DeHaven.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harris Publicover; daughter, Julia; grandchildren, David and Laurel; and brother, Bob DeHaven.

She is...

Michael Joseph Callari

Michael Joseph Callari

Nov 23, 2020

Michael Joseph Callari

Michael Joseph Callari, 85, of Erie, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born September 14, 1935 in Erie, a son of the late Joseph Michael and Florence Josephine Bologna Callari.

Michael was a graduate of Cathedral Prep Class of 1953. He served in the United States Army and worked at Smith...

Mark W. Andrae

Mark W. Andrae

Nov 21, 2020

Mark W. Andrae

Mark W. Andrae, age 53, of Erie died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 21, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, OH, on December 2, 1966, the first of six children of Mary (Dee) Loesch Andrae and the late Michael Andrae.

Mark graduated from McDowell High School in 1985 before proudly serving in the U.S. Navy for six years...

Rosalie M. Chesebrough

Rosalie M. Chesebrough

Nov 20, 2020

Rosalie M. Chesebrough

Rosalie M. Chesebrough, 73, of Erie, passed away Friday November 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Erie, July 12, 1947 a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Tarbell) Stafford

Rosalie cherished time spent with her family. She also loved to play bingo and cards and was a San Francisco 49ers fan.

She was...