OBITUARIES

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...

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...