OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
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...
Verna M. Agnello Krineski
May 20, 2020
Verna M. Agnello Krineski
Verna M. Agnello Krineski, 100, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Westlake Woods Assisted Living. She was born March 7, 1920 in Erie, a daughter of the late Francesco and Giovanina Auselmo Agnello.
Verna was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed shopping, walking, and cooking.
Verna was a lifetime member of...
Francis Salvatore Bruno Ii
May 20, 2020
Francis Salvatore Bruno II
Francis Salvatore "Frank" Bruno II, 67, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born December 3, 1952 in Erie, a son of the late Francis S Bruno, I, and Jennie V Kindle Bruno.
Frank served four years in the United States Navy on a Minesweeper.
Frank was well known...
Irene E. Santiago
May 6, 2020
Irene E. Santiago
Irene E. Santiago, 63, of Erie, went to live with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was born August 4, 1956 in Erie, a daughter of Frances Thompson and the late Blazie Sypin, Sr.
Irene was a very creative person and enjoyed ceramics. She was the owner of Creative Care West Daycare.
Irene dedicated her...
Alan Will
May 5, 2020
Alan Will
Alan George Will, 70, of Erie, left this life on May 5, 2020 after a brief illness to join his loving parents Arthur and Dorothy (Chatelain) Will in heaven.
He was a great man, not only in stature but in character as well.
Alan was a hard worker with old school ethics and enjoyed life to the fullest...
Cheryl Maddox Pire
May 3, 2020
Cheryl Maddox Pire
Cheryl Maddox Pire, 60, of Bradford, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. She was born January 15, 1960 in Torrance, CA, a daughter of the late Arthur L. and Mary F. Maddox.
She was a long-time dedicated employee of Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Cheryl was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with family...
Richard D. Williams
Apr 29, 2020
Richard D. Williams
Richard D. "Little Rich" Williams, 26, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born May 15, 1993 in Erie, a son of Richard J. Williams and his fiancée Karen Bowersox and Stephanie Wieczorek and her boyfriend Mark.
Richard was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and worked at Bizzarro's...
John Stratton Jr
Apr 27, 2020
John Stratton Jr
John Stratton Jr., 88, of Erie passed away peacefully Monday April 27, 2020 with family at his side. John was born May 10, 1931 in Oil City, PA, the son of the late John and Vera Flick Stratton. The family moved to Erie and he grew up on a farm and had great tales about life in...
Carmella Desanto
Apr 24, 2020
Carmella DeSanto
Carmella DeSanto, 86, of Erie, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh PA. She was born July 15, 1933 in Donora, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Immaculata Maria (Pulcini) Amatangelo. Carmella was raised by her adopted parents the late John and Carmella DeSantes.
Carmella raised her five children and then...
Jeanine Kremin Phillips
Apr 19, 2020
Jeanine Kremin Phillips
Jeanine Kremin Phillips, affectionately nicknamed "Moose" by her father, 55,of Erie, PA died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital, due to complications following open heart surgery. Jeanine was born March 16, 1965 in Saginaw, MI, the eldest child of Michael Kremin, Jr. of Chicago, IL and the late Beverly Hirt Kremin.
Jeanine graduated from Saginaw...
Erin N. Scheloske
Apr 19, 2020
Erin N. Scheloske
Erin Nicole Scheloske, 31, went to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2020. She passed at home with her parents and loved ones by her side. Erin was born May 13, 1988, the first born child of Mindalisa Lopez and Adam Scheloske. A beloved daughter of her stepmother JoAnn Scheloske.
Erin was preceded...
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