OBITUARIES

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

Jan 31, 2019

Martha Ann Gutowski Wydro

Martha Ann (Gutowski) Wydro, 96, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at St. Mary's Home of Erie.

Born and raised in Oil City, Martha was the eldest of her siblings. This is where she met her beloved husband, Walter, who she was married to for 65 years. They spent many years caring for one...

Jan 27, 2019

Ana C. Lopez

Ana C. Lopez, 37, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born March 10, 1981 in Erie, a daughter of Mariano Lopez and the late Aida Gonzalez.

Ana was a caring and loving wife, mother, aunt, and niece.

She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Luis Caraballo; a...

Jan 18, 2019

Nicholas J. Iacobucci

Nick "Bucci" Iacobucci , age 62, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 27, 1956, the son of the late Grace (Renaud) Iacobucci and Donato Iacobucci.

Nick graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1974. He worked at AMSCO (STERIS) for 32...

Jan 6, 2019

Yolanda Violet Ferrante Coletta

Yolanda "Violet" Ferrante Coletta, 92, of North East, PA, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital .

Violet was born May 29, 1926 in Erie, a daughter of the late Dominick and Assunta Iaboni Ferrante.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Violet wore her heart on her sleeve and left...

Jan 5, 2019

Gene Raymond Graham

Gene Raymond Graham, 84, of Erie, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born May 5, 1934 in Erie, a son of the late Robert and Ethel Abbey Graham.

Gene was a member of the first graduating class of McDowell High School. He served in the United States Army.

Gene worked at...

Jan 5, 2019

Marc P. DiRaimo

Marc P. DiRaimo, 53, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 in New Jersey as a result of a motor vehicle accident while providing assistance to another motorist. He was born August 29, 1965 in Erie, a son of the late Steve and Patricia Berry DiRaimo.

Marc was a graduate of East High School. He...

Jan 4, 2019

Virginia I. Miller Moyer

Virginia I. Miller Moyer, 90, of Erie, passed away, Friday, January 4, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born February 19, 1928 in Erie, a daughter of the late John and Katherine Hellman Miller.

She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Robert D. Moyer, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Joan...

Dec 22, 2018

Marcella Z. Ryan Barczynski

Marcella Z. Ryan Barczynski, 90, of Erie, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Marcella graduated from Academy High School and dedicated her life to caring for her children, grandchildren and family. She and her husband John were founding members of Our Lady of Peace Parish. She...

Dec 16, 2018

Rita Mae D'Agostino McCall

Rita Mae (D'Agostino ) McCall, 87, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 peacefully and surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 30, 1931 in Erie, a daughter of the late Antonio and Mary Amatangelo D'Agostino. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1949 and retired from GTE/Verizon in 1988 having worked in...

Dec 12, 2018

Sally B. Palmer Franz

Sally B. Palmer Franz, 83, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born May 7, 1935 in Erie, a daughter or the late Joseph and Florence Resinger Palmer.

Sally worked in the Erie School District and was a sales clerk at Murphy's

She enjoyed bingo, cryptograms, and fishing.

In...

Dec 4, 2018

Tommaso N. Montagna

Tommaso "Tom" N. Montagna, 86, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born December 21, 1931 in Rocca Pia, Italy a son of the late Luigi and Maria Giammario Montagna.

Tom left Rocca Pia when he was 18 years old and lived in Australia for 10 years then settled in Erie...