OBITUARIES

Feb 6, 2024

Richard E. Bayer

Richard E. Bayer, 95, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at The Residence at Presque Isle Bay. Born May 23, 1928, he was the son of the late Marcellus "Jack" and Margaret Bayer. Richard attended St. Joseph Elementary School, St. Mary's School, and Erie Technical Memorial High School. He was a veteran of the...

Feb 2, 2024

Nicola E. Orlando

Nicola "Nick" E. Orlando, age 86, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at LECOM Senior Living Center. He was born on December 11, 1937 in Montenero Val Cocchiara, Italy, a son of the late Pietro and Colomba Zuchegna Orlando.

As a young man, Nick embarked on a journey from Italy to the United States, attracted by...

Feb 1, 2024

Anthony A. Palmiero

Anthony A. Palmiero, 82, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born August 7, 1941 in Meadville, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Rosemarie (Simonetta) Palmiero.

Anthony served in the United States Army. He worked as a certified welder for Conrail. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and sports.

He...

Jan 31, 2024

Debra Jean Ogg Bowers

Debra Jean Ogg Bowers, age 67, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 6, 1956, a daughter of the late Ralph H. and Barbara D. Ogg.

Debbie graduated in 1974 from Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh, PA. She...

Jan 29, 2024

David J. Grieshaber

David J. Grieshaber, age 77, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Fairview Manor. He was born on November 8, 1946 in Erie, a son of the late Hilda Taylor and step-son of the late Ray Stanton.

Dave worked for the Barber Center for many years and loved working with his clients.

He loved his family...

Jan 29, 2024

Dennis F. Teed

Dennis F. Teed, age 75, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born on February 27, 1948 in Erie, a son of the late Horace "Whitey" and Anna Falconer Teed.

Denny was a graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1966. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and...

Jan 27, 2024

Dr. Joseph Pizzat

Dr. Joseph Pizzat, 97, passed away peacefully with his wife, Ruth, by his side on January 27, 2024. Born in Creekside, PA on November 4,1926, he was the second son of Paolo and Sarah (Gualtieri) Pizzati. He grew up in Erie where he taught himself how to play tennis and won many tournaments including State championships.

Joe...

Jan 25, 2024

Jean L. DiNicola

Jean L. DiNicola, 93, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born July 4, 1930 in Erie, a daughter of the late Ergomino and Giuliva (Mannarelli) DiNicola.

Jean lived an interesting and successful life working for the Foreign Service and the U.S. State Department. She lived abroad in many...

Jan 20, 2024

Rosann C. Alfieri Patterson South

Rosann C. Alfieri Patterson South, 90, of Erie, passed away, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born July 26, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Charles Alfieri and Filomena (Melone) Alfieri Narducci.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Nick, Charles, and...

Jan 9, 2024

Dipo Onipede

Dipo Onipede, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1961 in Lagos, Nigeria, a son of the late Dr. F. Oladipo and Frances A. Onipede.

Dipo received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Columbia University and then a PhD in Civil Engineering from...

Jan 8, 2024

Jo Anne Sandbower Enterline

Jo Anne Sandbower Enterline, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on May 9, 1932 in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late John E. and Bluebell Barrett Sandbower.

Jo Anne graduated From Eastern High School in Baltimore MD in 1949. Subsequently she graduated from...

Jan 8, 2024

Nancy J. Comi Bell

Nancy J. Comi Bell, 75, of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday January 8, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 28, 1948 in Erie, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Perry) Comi.

Nancy was a proud graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1966. She served as a laborer for Mayer Brothers...

Jan 6, 2024

Francisco Roman Vargas

Francisco Roman Vargas, age 28, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1995 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a son of Enalmin Roman Perez and Blanca I. Vargas Torres.

He loved music (Chipeo) and was a car enthusiast. Panchito enjoyed going to car...

Jan 5, 2024

Betty M. Thumma

Betty M. Thumma, 68, of Erie, passed away Friday January 5, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born September 25, 1955 in Mechanicsburg, PA, a daughter of the late Ira D. and Evelyn May (Whitman) Thumma.

Betty received her BA in Medical Technology from Shippensburg State in 1977 and in 1987 received her MS in Human...

Jan 5, 2024

Nikolaus Haefner

Nikolaus Haefner, age 89, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Parkside at Glenwood. He was born on November 14, 1934 in Stanisic, Yugoslavia, a son of the late Joseph and Regina Weiner Haefner.

Nick came to this country from Germany in 1952. He then met and married his first wife Gilda, and began to raise a family....

Dec 31, 2023

Michael F. Pamula

Michael F. Pamula, 76, of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Fairview Manor surrounded by his family. He was born July 4, 1947 in Erie, a son of the late Michael A. and Agnes (Sabella) Pamula.

Michael served in the United States Army in Okinawa during the Vietnam War, where he lived along with...

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