OBITUARIES

Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries

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

Marilyn L. Vendetti Kossbie

Marilyn L. Vendetti Kossbie

Dec 30, 2019

Marilyn L. Vendetti Kossbie

Marilyn L. Vendetti Kossbiel passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, December 30, 2019, from an automobile accident.

No calling hours will be observed. The John R. Orlando Funeral Home will be handling arrangements.

Frances M. Orlando

Frances M. Orlando

Dec 22, 2019

Frances M. Orlando

Frances M. Orlando, 93, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019, after an extended illness. She was born on January 10, 1926 in Erie, the daughter of the late Anthony and Philomena Marucci.

Frances was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and earned her RN Degree from the Saint Vincent School of Nursing. She...

Lindsay Linzee Ann Allshouse

Lindsay Linzee Ann Allshouse

Dec 16, 2019

Lindsay Linzee Ann Allshouse

Lindsay (Linzee) Ann Allshouse, 36, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian after an extended illness. She was born December 5, 1983 in Erie, a daughter of Sharon Verno and David Allshouse, Sr. and Melissa Allshouse.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her son,...

Luigi D Onofrio

Luigi D Onofrio

Dec 16, 2019

Luigi D'Onofrio

Luigi "Louis" D'Onofrio, 81, of Erie, passed away, unexpectedly, on Monday December 16, 2019. He was born April 10, 1938 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Nick and Stella Ambroso D'Onofrio.

Louis was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.

He served in the United States Navy.

Louis worked at several local manufacturing plants, retiring from...

June Marie Cook Rodriguez

June Marie Cook Rodriguez

Dec 15, 2019

June Marie Cook Rodriguez

June Marie Cook Rodriguez, 84, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 after an extended illness. She was born February 2, 1935 in Erie, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Hoffman Cook.

June was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1953, and retired from Zurn Industries in 1993 after...

Valerie J. Presogna Rodriguez

Valerie J. Presogna Rodriguez

Nov 29, 2019

Valerie J. Presogna Rodriguez

Valerie J. Presogna Rodriguez, 59, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 29, 2019 at Millcreek Community Hospital. She was born August 8, 1960 in Erie a daughter of the late Carmelo F. and Janet Grove Presogna.

She worked as a staff accountant at Presogna and Company, P.C. for 25 years. Valerie was fluent in Spanish...

Joyce E. Dunkin Yacobozzi

Joyce E. Dunkin Yacobozzi

Nov 26, 2019

Joyce E. Dunkin Yacobozzi

Joyce E. Dunkin Yacobozzi, 88, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 18, 1931 in Erie, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Luther Dunkin.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, John Yacobozzi, her brother, Robert Dunkin,...

James L. Bednarski

James L. Bednarski

Nov 20, 2019

James L. Bednarski

James L. "Jimmy" Bednarski, 69, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Fairview Manor. He was born June 16, 1950 in Erie, a son of the late John Anthony and Regina Rafalowski Bednarski.

Jimmy worked at Hammermill Paper Company and then at Saint Vincent Hospital. His hobbies were creating string art and latch hook rugs.

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Mary Gail Van Damia

Mary Gail Van Damia

Nov 18, 2019

Mary Gail Van Damia

Mary Gail Van Damia passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic after an extended illness. "Gail" was born on August 28, 1951 in Lothair, KY. She moved to Erie in 1960 and attended Washington Elementary, Tech Memorial, and Academy High School, where she graduated in 1969.

She was married to David Van...

Sylvester A. Berarducci

Sylvester A. Berarducci

Nov 11, 2019

Sylvester A. Berarducci

Sylvester A. Berarducci, 91, of Erie, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Saint Mary's Home of Erie. He was born July 28, 1928 in Erie, a son of the late Frank A. and Laura M. Cacchione Berarducci.

Sylvester was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School Class of 1946.

He served in the United States Army...

Thomas Leo Timon Sr

Thomas Leo Timon Sr

Nov 11, 2019

Thomas Leo Timon Sr

Thomas Leo "Tom" Timon, Sr., age 77, of Erie, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Erie VA Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born June 28, 1942 in Erie, a son of the late Harold and Caroline Hickey Timon.

Tom was a graduate of Saint Andrew Grade School, Cathedral Preparatory School, and...

Geraldine J. Calabrese Hosu

Geraldine J. Calabrese Hosu

Nov 2, 2019

Geraldine J. Calabrese Hosu

Geraldine "Gerri" J. Calabrese Hosu, 98, of Erie, passed away Sunday November 2, 2019 at Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 26, 1921 in Erie, a daughter of the late Leonard and Josephine Marino Calabrese.

Gerri was a vocalist in town who performed at many local night clubs.

She was a loving...

Gilda B. Scalise Calabrese

Gilda B. Scalise Calabrese

Nov 1, 2019

Gilda B. Scalise Calabrese

Gilda B. Scalise Calabrese, 101, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at Saint Mary's East. She was born May 2, 1918 in Erie, a daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Formaini Scalise.

Gilda enjoyed sports and was an avid Cathedral Prep Booster. She loved music especially Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra....

Joanne M. Bruno Burke

Joanne M. Bruno Burke

Oct 30, 2019

Joanne M. Bruno Burke

Joanne M. Bruno Burke, 83, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born June 20, 1936 in Erie, a daughter of the late Nicholas P. and Loretta Verga Bruno.

Joanne began her teaching career at Blessed Sacrament School where she is remembered by many of her students. She also...

Virginia Massello

Virginia Massello

Oct 23, 2019

Virginia Massello

On Wednesday, October 23, 2019 our dear mother, Virginia Ann Rocco Massello, 96, of Erie, passed away at Pleasant Ridge Manor, to join her family and the angels in heaven. She was born April 23, 1923, in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Susan DeFonzo Rocco.

Virginia graduated from Strong Vincent High School and began her...

Thomas M. Flynn

Thomas M. Flynn

Oct 18, 2019

Thomas M. Flynn

Thomas M. Flynn, 82, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital following a short illness. He was born May 4, 1937 in Erie, a son of the late Thomas M. and Antoinette Nardo Flynn.

Thomas was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Gannon University.

He served in the United States...

Kenneth A. Campbell

Kenneth A. Campbell

Oct 16, 2019

Kenneth A. Campbell

Kenneth A. "Ken" Campbell, 63, of Erie, passed away, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1956 in Erie, a son of the late William and Mary McDonald Campbell.

Ken worked at Erie Forge & Steel for 20 years and was a member of the Siebenbuerger Club.

He...

Gina J. Frattolillo Spadacene

Gina J. Frattolillo Spadacene

Oct 14, 2019

Gina J. Frattolillo Spadacene

Gina J. Frattolillo Spadacene, 91, of Erie, passed away Monday October 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1928 in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank and Florence Juiliano Frattolillo.

Gina graduated, Honor Mention, from Strong Vincent High School in 1946.

Gina was a member of Saint Paul Church, was in Sodality...

Phyllis R. Bellucci

Phyllis R. Bellucci

Oct 10, 2019

Phyllis R. Bellucci

Phyllis R. Pizzi Bellucci, 88, of Erie, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center. She was born June 28, 1931 in Conneaut, OH, a daughter of the late Peter and Jennie Viggiano Pizzi. She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony.

Phyllis was Girl Scout Leader for 40 years at Blessed...

Frances M. Dipasquale Kierzek

Frances M. Dipasquale Kierzek

Oct 9, 2019

Frances M. DiPasquale Kierzek

Frances M. "Fran" DiPasquale Kierzek, 71, passed away at her home with her son and daughter by her side on Wednesday October 9, 2019 after a long and valiant battle with Spindle Cell Sarcoma Cancer.

Fran was born on December 31,1947 in Buffalo, NY to the late Marie Weber DiPasquale and Antonino DiPasquale.

She graduated from...