OBITUARIES

Jul 4, 2019

Patti A. Wertz Burhenn-Geiger

Patti A. Wertz Burhenn-Geiger, 80, of Erie, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 from dementia, at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. She was born January 26, 1939 in Altoona, PA, a daughter of the late Frank E. and Harriett Jane Robinson Wertz.

Patti worked at North Coast Travel Agency and at Les Crago Jeweler.

She was a...

Jun 30, 2019

Lauri J. Hampy Frick

Lauri J. Hampy Frick, 57, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1961 in Erie, a daughter of Bonnie Ruff of Erie and the late Richard Hampy.

Lauri was devoted to her family. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren; they were the joy of...

Jun 28, 2019

Kenneth R. Zeisler

Kenneth R. Zeisler, 90, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 17, 1928 in Erie. He was raised by his father, the late Albert Zeisler and his grandmother, the late Katherine Zeisler.

Ken had worked at General Electric, retiring in 1988 after 32 years.

He was a NASCAR fan...

Jun 23, 2019

Alice M. Post Orsini

Alice M. Post Orsini, 81, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born November 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Holden Post.

Alice owned a family variety coroner store which was known for its penny candy. She was...

Jun 17, 2019

Liduvina Gonzalez Rivera

Liduvina Gonzalez Rivera, 49, of Erie, passed away Monday June 17, 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born October 17, 1969 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Arcadio Gonzalez and Elizabeth Rivera Gonzalez.

Liduvina worked as a caregiver the majority of her life. She was a single mother of three girls. She had a heart...

Jun 9, 2019

Mark J. Hollister

Mark J. Hollister, 55, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 30, 1965 in Rochester, NY, a son of the late Elonzo and Jean Berger Hollister.

Mark was a graduate of Greece Athena High School in Rochester, NY. He moved to Erie in 2001...

Jun 8, 2019

Joseph Sam Serafini

Joseph "Joe" Sam Serafini, age 88, passed away on June 8, 2019 in his home after a long hard-fought battle with COPD.

Joe died peacefully in his Millcreek home with his daughter Renee and cherished dog Charlie at his side. Joe was born September 12, 1930 in Erie to Joseph Sam Serafini and Catherine Rose Serafini. Joseph...

Jun 6, 2019

Anthony C. Cannavino

Anthony C. Cannavino, 58, of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 4, 1961 in Erie, a son of Carl "Skip" Cannavino of Erie and the late Evelyn Shepard Cannavino.

Anthony was a very loving and giving person. He always asked everyone "Do you want a mint?"...

Jun 1, 2019

Frederick John Dash III

Frederick John Dash III, 57, of Erie, PA passed away June 1, 2019. He was born October 14, 1961, the first born son of Frederick John Dash Jr. and Nancy DeCosta Dash.

Fred was a kind and loving man with a heart of gold. He had a contagious laugh and a smile that could light up...

May 11, 2019

Theresa Presser Conti

Theresa "Terry" Presser Conti, 74, of Erie, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born November 26, 1944 in Erie, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary Jaworowski Presser.

She was a graduate of Academy High School and Gannon University.

Terry worked at General Electric, Erie Times News, and Zurn Industries...

May 11, 2019

Kathryn E. Amann Bottoni

Kathryn E. "Kathie" Amann Bottoni, 80, of Erie, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Millcreek Community Hospital. She was born January 18, 1939 in Erie, a daughter of the late Arthur and Loretta Long Amann.

Kathie was a graduate of Lawrence Park High School Class of 1956.

She worked at Madeline's Beauty Shop for over...

May 3, 2019

Carla D. Milano

Carla D. Houpt Milano, 73, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 after a lengthy illness. She was born August 29, 1945 in Erie, a daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Ralston Houpt.

Carla loved spending time with her family, cooking, baking, gardening, antiques, politics, and decorating. She took great pride in maintaining her beautiful...

Apr 29, 2019

Daniel J. Coticchia

Daniel J. Coticchia, 70, of Erie, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness. He was born November 16, 1948 in Erie, a son of the late Peter L. and Clare Malone Coticchia.

He served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War.

Daniel was an auto enthusiast and especially loved...

Apr 28, 2019

Ronald L. Forsman

Ronald L. Forsman, age 89 of Fairview, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 at his home. Ron was born on June 14, 1929, the son of the late Leo "Chic" Forsman and Hazel Karhu. Upon graduation from Strong Vincent High School, Ron immediately enlisted in the Navy, serving with the 103rd Construction Battalion on Guam, Kwajalein, and Pearl...

Apr 20, 2019

Apr 18, 2019

Jane Marie Minichelli

Jane Marie Minichelli completed the mission for which God created her on Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was 56 years old. With perseverance and dignity, she showed spiritual and psychological strength as she faced all the trials in her life and especially after her Cancer diagnosis in January 2019. She never felt sorry for herself,...

Apr 16, 2019

Angeline M. Scutella Colao Iannello

Angeline M. Scutella Colao Iannello, 90, of Erie, passed Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Edinboro Manor. She was born April 1, 1929 in Erie, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Josephina Pino Scutella.

Angeline was very generous with her time volunteering at Saint Paul Church. Throughout her life she enjoyed bowling and playing bocce,...

Apr 13, 2019

Connie A. McGregor Pollard Alexander

Connie A. McGregor Pollard Alexander, 88, of Erie, Pa., passed away peacefully, on Saturday, April 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Erie, on June 13, 1930, the daughter of the late Newman L. McGregor Sr. and Frieda E. Simpson McGregor.

Connie and her husband John co-owned Alexander's Arco Service Station...

Apr 12, 2019

James H. Kanyar

James H. Kanyar, 64, of Erie, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 27, 1954 in Erie, a son of the late Henry J. and Marjorie McLean Kanyar.

James worked as a baker, retiring from JTM Foods.

He loved fishing, bowling, and playing cards. He was a...

Apr 7, 2019

William Burckure

William "Billy" Burckure, 60, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home of natural causes. He was born May 14, 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Michael and Anna Teaman Burckure.

He was a graduate of Swissvale High School.

Billy worked at the Riverside Inn, West Corporation, and the Station Restaurant.

He...