OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
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...
Lois Elizabeth Vosmus
Jul 8, 2020
Lois Elizabeth Vosmus
Lois Elizabeth Vosmus, 83, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on March 3, 1937, the daughter of the late Roscoe Nelson and Helen Elizabeth Bernatowicz Vosmus.
Lois was a 1951 graduate of Villa Elementary School, a 1955 graduate of Villa Maria Academy and graduated from...
Jane E. Radecki Cimino
Jun 30, 2020
Jane E. Radecki Cimino
Jane E. Radecki Cimino, 63, of McKean, PA passed away on June 30, 2020 in Erie, PA after a lengthy illness. She was born February 8, 1957 in Erie, PA, daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Radecki.
Jane worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Thomas Wilcko.
Jane was an extremely talented and creative artist...
Mertie Vacanti Williams Kibler
Jun 19, 2020
Mertie Vacanti Williams Kibler
Mertie Vacanti Williams Kibler, 97, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born September 27, 1922 in Linesville, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Gertrude Thompson Vacanti.
Mertie was a graduate of Plainfield High School in Plainfield, NJ. She worked at GE for 35 years, retiring...
Rudolph John Martone
Jun 13, 2020
Rudolph John Martone
Rudolph (Rudy) John Martone, age 93, passed into eternity on June 13, 2020. He was born in Oil City, Pa on April 4th 1927, the son of the late Philippo and Giovannia Martone of Italy.
Rudy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann O'Brien Martone; his dear daughters, Lisa Ann Martone and Kristina Eileen...
Joel Matthew Cuzzola
Jun 12, 2020
Joel Matthew Cuzzola
Joel Matthew Cuzzola, age 36, passed away at his residence June 12, 2020. He was born October 1, 1983 in Erie, PA, a son of Joseph and Cynthia Kosko Cuzzola.
Joel was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament School, where he excelled in football, and of Cathedral Prep, Class of 2002. He also attended Edinboro University.
Joel was...
Sean R. Jepson
Jun 8, 2020
Sean R. Jepson
Sean R. Jepson, 56, of Erie passed away Monday June 8, 2020 at his residence. Sean lost his battle with addiction and his family is heartbroken from losing him so suddenly. Despite these battles, his memory is not defined by his struggles with addiction, rather, his innate intelligence and generous character. Wherever Sean went people would...
Carrie Ann Burbee Bongiorno
Jun 2, 2020
Carrie Ann Burbee Bongiorno
Carrie Ann Burbee Bongiorno, 52, of Erie, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born January 17, 1968 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of Marjorie Ann Bender Burbee of Erie and the late David E. Burbee.
She was a graduate of Girard High School and received her...
Antoinette A. Fratarcangeli Necci
May 27, 2020
Antoinette A. Fratarcangeli Necci
Antoinette A. (Fratarcangeli) Necci, 90, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born April 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Clino and Florence (LaRiccia) Fratarcangeli.
Antoinette worked for Firch Bakery and in the Millcreek School System. She enjoyed playing cards and crocheting. She was passionate about cooking for...
Barry G. Grossman
May 21, 2020
Barry G. Grossman
Former Erie County Executive
Barry G. Grossman, 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 21, 2020 at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Irv and Ruth Grossman, Barry was a lifelong resident of Erie.
Barry went to Harding Elementary, Roosevelt Jr. High, Strong Vincent High School, and graduated from Cornell University in...
Marianne Desanto Sperry
May 20, 2020
Marianne DeSanto Sperry
Marianne (DeSanto) Sperry, 76, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, following a short illness. She was born on September 30, 1943, the daughter of the late Joseph and Philomena DeSanto. Marianne was a lifelong resident of Erie, Pa, growing up in Erie's Little Italy.
After graduating from Villa Maria...
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