OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Lawrence J. Lamacchia Jr
Nov 14, 2020
Lawrence J. Lamacchia Jr
Lawrence J. "Larry" Lamacchia, Jr., age, 73, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at UPMC Hamot from complications of COVID-19. He was born on September 9, 1947 in Erie, a son of the late Lawrence Lamacchia, Sr. and Rosemarie Paparelli Lamacchia.
Larry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He...
Mary Ras
Nov 12, 2020
Mary Ras
Mary Ras, 90, of Erie, passed away at home on Thursday, November 12, 2020 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Born January 17, 1930 in Erie, to the late Michael and Phyllis Alberico, Mary attended Strong Vincent High School and worked at GE before marrying Ed Ras on May 23, 1953.
Mary was preceded in...
Adam Thomas Spada
Nov 6, 2020
Adam Thomas Spada
Adam Thomas Spada, 47, of Erie, went home to be with his Savior on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1973, the beloved son of Henry E. Spada and Mary Ann Yacobozzi. He was a kind and gentle person who loved his children and family dearly. He will be sadly...
Tina M. Colonna Riddle
Nov 3, 2020
Tina M. Colonna Riddle
Tina M. Colonna Riddle, 62, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She was born December 27, 1957 in Erie, a daughter of the late Rudolph Colonna and Betty Jane Fleeman Colonna Riddle.
Tina worked for the Erie School District as a Crossing Guard for many years.
Tina was a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan. She...
Gordon P. Hayes
Oct 30, 2020
Gordon P. Hayes
Gordon P. Hayes, 91, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born June 11, 1929 in Erie, a son of the late Michael and Mabel Wright Hayes.
Gordon served in the United States Army.
Gordon was a self-taught mechanic who owned and operated South Erie Garage and a Gulf Station. He...
Olive I. Scalzitti
Oct 14, 2020
Olive I. Scalzitti
Olive I. "Mollie" Ingro Scalzitti, 93, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Erie on October 15, 1926, a daughter of the late Samuel and Isabella (Henderson) Ingro.
Mollie attended Millcreek High School and worked at Erie Resistor and Stefanelli's Candies. She enjoyed cooking and baking and seemingly...
Helen A. Susi
Oct 11, 2020
Helen A. Susi
Helen Ann (Orsini) Susi, 90, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Toronto, Ohio, on November 11, 1929, daughter to the late Nunzio and Vincenza (Salvatore) Orsini.
She worked as a Support Officer at the Erie County Court House for many years.
Helen enjoyed playing bocce in...
Robert E. Von Volkenburg
Oct 9, 2020
Robert E. Von Volkenburg
Robert "Bob" E. Von Volkenburg, 75, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1945 in Oil City, PA, a son of the late Jesse and Anna Mae Martin Von Volkenburg.
Bob was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1964.
He worked at Riley Stoker...
Melissa M. Murzynski
Oct 9, 2020
Melissa M. Murzynski
Melissa M. Murzynski, 54, of Girard, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020, at UPMC Hamot. She was born June 9, 1966 in Erie, daughter of the late Willis F. and Marjorie Ann Perino Crissman.
Melissa was a Supervisor at Grimm Industries and was formerly employed at Moser Vending.
She had a great love for cooking, playing...
Bertha Lariccia Manna
Oct 6, 2020
Bertha Lariccia Manna
Bertha Lariccia Manna, 81, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her children. She was born January 19, 1939 in Erie, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Florence Saturday Lariccia.
Bertha was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1957. She enjoyed planning her high school reunions and...
Rose Marie Mclaughlin
Sep 29, 2020
Rose Marie McLaughlin
On September 29, 2020, A Rose has entered the garden of Heaven. Rose Marie LaRiccia McLaughlin, 87, was born on March 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella Alfieri LaRiccia.
Rose's love for children led her to operate the "At Home Day Care Center" for many years. She was greatly loved by many children...
Frank A. Ferrare
Sep 27, 2020
Frank A. Ferrare
Frank A. Ferrare, 81, of Millcreek, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Frank passed at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness. He was born April 27, 1939 a son of the late Andrew and Christine Maggio Ferrare.
Frank worked at Arnone Italian Imports for 42 years. He served on the board for...
David P. Nelson
Sep 24, 2020
David P. Nelson
David P. "Digger" Nelson, 73, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born May 23, 1947 in Erie, a son of the late Rexford K. and Dorothy Blodgett Nelson.
David attended Strong Vincent High School, graduating in 1965. He was an accomplished athlete in his youth competing in swimming and track and field....
Joyce Ann Leach Quinn
Sep 21, 2020
Joyce Ann Leach Quinn
Joyce Ann Leach Quinn, 65, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born November 5, 1954 in Gatesville, NC, a daughter of the late Emmitt and Pearlie Mae Jordan.
Joyce was a very loving devoted mother and grandmother. Her claim to fame was "The Protector of the Family".
In...
Frances Duran Stanford
Aug 17, 2020
Frances Duran Stanford
Frances Duran Stanford, age 92, passed away peacefully Monday, August 17th, 2020. She was born October 21, 1927 in Cranesville, PA, a daughter of the late Martin Duran and Susan Hanas Duran.
Frances married her loving husband Charles E. Stanford in 1956, who preceded her in death in 1990.
Frances enjoyed cooking big meals for friends and...
Joan M. Sexsmith
Aug 9, 2020
Joan M. Sexsmith
Joan Mather Sexsmith, 85, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. She was born February 26, 1935 in Ashington, Northumberland, England to the late John "Jack" Mather and Frances Mary (McFadden) Mather.
Joan was a loving and generous person who found her calling in the nursing profession both in practice...
Carmen M. Lopez Pitre
Aug 5, 2020
Carmen M. Lopez-Pitre
Carmen Maria Lopez-Pitre, 79, of Erie, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness.
She was born November 15, 1940 in Lares, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Mariano and Maria Pitre Lopez.
Carmen loved being with family, dancing, playing dominos, and crocheting.
In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Gladys R. Grack
Jul 20, 2020
Gladys R. Grack
Gladys R. Troncone Grack, 93, of Erie, passed away peacefully Monday July 20, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Frederico and Alessandria Amato Troncone.
Gladys was a kind hearted, loving, and funny woman who could make anyone smile. The light and beautiful energy...
John M. Curtis
Jul 12, 2020
John M. Curtis
John M. "Jack" Curtis, 86, of Erie, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at LECOM Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 13, 1934 in Titusville, PA, the son of the late William and Adelaide Henderson Curtis.
Jack was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Titusville, Temple University, and Gannon University.
He served...
Joseph R. Chessario
Jul 11, 2020
Joseph R. Chessario
Joseph Richard Chessario, 80, of Erie, passed away peacefully Saturday July 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born in Erie on June 23, 1940, a son of the late Joseph and Jean Chessario.
Joe graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1958. He attended Gannon College where he received a...
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