OBITUARIES

Apr 3, 2019

Deborah L. Fronzaglia Bauer

Deborah L. Fronzaglia Bauer, 70, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 surrounded by her family at UPMC Hamot. She was born February 24, 1949 in Erie, a daughter of the late Stanley and Palma Mussari Fronzaglia.

Debby was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy Class of 1967. While her children were growing up she...

Mar 30, 2019

Michael J. Mennini

Michael J. "Mike" Mennini, 33, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Erie, on October 15, 1985, son of Richard and Julie Mennini.

Michael graduated from Central High School, and was employed at United Erie Interstate Chemicals. As a teenager he could be found at the neighborhood park...

Mar 24, 2019

Antonette DiTullio Morrow

Antonette "Toni" DiTullio Morrow, 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born September 16, 1935, in Erie, PA, the only child of the late Pietro and Maria Consiglia (Colesante) DiTullio.

Toni was educated in the Erie School System, graduating from Academy High School in 1953....

Mar 20, 2019

Sandra L. Pollard Keith Rogers

Sandra "Sandi" L. Pollard Keith Rogers, 65, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and had been dealing with a long illness.

She was born April 25, 1953, a daughter of the late Fred H. Pollard, Sr., and Connie A. McGregor Pollard Alexander, of Erie.

She had worked for the Lift Company...

Mar 19, 2019

Louise M. Filigenzi Battaglia

Louise M. Filigenzi Battaglia, 99, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born January 6, 1920 in Erie, a daughter of the late Dante and Loretta Arduini Filigenzi.

Louise was an accomplished violinist and played in the Erie Philharmonic. She loved poetry.

Louise was a devoted wife, mother, and...

Mar 15, 2019

Scott Joseph Williams

Scott Joseph Williams, 72, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born November 19, 1946 in Abington, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Margaret Gleans Williams.

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

Scott was a life member of the Sunflower Club...

Mar 13, 2019

Joseph J. Canella

Joseph J. Canella, Sr., 99, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1919 in North East, PA, a son of the late James and Josephine Pellicano Canella.

He was a graduate of North East High School Class of 1937.

Joseph served in the United States Army during World...

Mar 11, 2019

Timothy Boyd Fall

Timothy Boyd Fall, 62 , of Erie, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born January 20, 1957 a son of the late Albert B. and Rose Marie Hebb Fall.

He was a graduate of Girard High School and received an Associated Degree in Marketing and Business from Gannon University.

He was...

Mar 7, 2019

Paul N. Bonaminio

Paul N. Bonaminio, 60, of Erie, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Millcreek Community Hospital after an extended illness. He was born November 27, 1958 in Erie, a son of the late Nicholas and Mary Colonna Bonaminio.

Paul served in the United States Air Force for 15 years. After his Air Force retirement he went...

Mar 5, 2019

Francis P. Silay

Francis P. Silay, 68, of Union City, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born July 8, 1950 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Joseph J. Silay, Jr. and Helene B. Hornyak Silay.

Francis worked as a cook at Damore's Restaurant and Greg's Place.

He was active in drug counseling.

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Mar 5, 2019

Frank J. Lombardo

Frank J. Lombardo, Sr, 81, of Parma Heights, OH, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1937 in Lackawanna, NY, a son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Macrina Lombardo.

He served in the United States Army and was a longtime iron worker.

In addition...

Mar 3, 2019

Angela M. Colonna

Angela M. Colonna, 65, of Erie, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 6, 1954 in Erie, Pa, a daughter of the late John A. and Agnes D. Portanova Colonna.

Angela was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Strong Vincent High School in 1972.

She led a career in...

Feb 21, 2019

Patricia Ann Heberle Gray

Patricia Ann Heberle Gray, 67, passed away in Weslaco, Texas on February 21, 2019, surrounded by her family, after a courageous three year battle with cancer. She was born on December 5, 1951, to John Heberle and Doris Williams Heberle in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Patricia grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania with her three brothers and...

Feb 12, 2019

Samuel J. Nugent

Samuel J. Nugent, 69, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Western Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Arrangements are in the care of the John R. Orlando Funeral Home.

Feb 7, 2019

Raymond A. Parenti

Raymond A. Parenti, 75, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born April 21, 1943 in Erie, a son of the late Raymond and Cora Forfia Parenti.

Raymond served in the United States Air Force. He owned and operated Parenti's Pizza, and Raymond's Restaurant and Banquet Hall....

Feb 6, 2019

Mark A. Colonna

Mark A. Colonna, 62, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 19, 1956 in Erie, a son of the late John A. and Agnes D. Portanova Colonna.

Mark was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament Grade School, Cathedral Preparatory School and Gannon University.

He had taught at Villa Maria...

Feb 4, 2019

Tammy M. Mancuso

Tammy M. Mancuso, 47, of Erie, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. She was born August 20, 1971 in Erie, a daughter of the late Alfred and Sharon Smith Mancuso.

Tammy enjoyed music, gardening, kayaking, and nature. She loved her long walks around her favorite places, Presque Isle and Scott Park. She considered herself...

Feb 4, 2019

Carmella Presogna

Carmella Presogna, 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 4, 2019 at LECOM Senior Living Center after a brief illness surrounded by her family. She was born October 14, 1926 in Erie, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Angeline Orlando Presogna

Carmella owned and operated Couiffure's by Carmie. She worked as a beautician at other salons...

Feb 4, 2019

Mary P. Luciano

Mary P. Luciano, age 97, died peacefully at her daughter and son-in-law's residence in Fairview, Pennsylvania on February 4, 2019 at 97 years of age. Born on Palm Sunday, March 20, 1921 in Erie, she was the daughter of Michele Picano and Rosina Arzano Picano, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Feb 1, 2019