OBITUARIES

Dec 1, 2018

William Perez Rodriguez

William "Willie" Perez Rodriguez Sr., died peacefully on December 1, 2018 at Saint Vincent Health Center, following a courageous fight with cancer. He gracefully accepted the Lord on the day of his death. He was born on November 30, 1960 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Ada Lidia Rodriguez and the late Emiliano Perez.

Willie worked at...

Nov 17, 2018

Samuel Hernandez Feliciano

Samuel Hernandez Feliciano, 43 of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born March 25, 1975, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a son of Samuel Hernandez and Ileana Feliciano Walker.

Besides his parents he is survived by his fiancée Joanna Droz of Erie; three brothers, Jonathan, Louis D....

Nov 7, 2018

Frank A. Cuzzola

Frank A. Cuzzola, 93, of Erie, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home where he was a resident for the past three years.

He was born in Schuylkill County, PA on October 20, 1925, son of the late Anthony and Margaret Pino Cuzzola.

He served...

Nov 6, 2018

Brian David Gasper

Brian David Gasper, 61, of Erie, passed away Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Andover, OH. He was born May 23, 1957 in Erie, a son of the late Donald A and Anna M. Yarussi Gasper.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School class of 1976 where he played football.

He worked for over 30 years...

Nov 2, 2018

Carmela M. Santacroce DiNino

Carmela M. Santacroce DiNino, 83, of Erie, passed away Friday November 2, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. She was born July 9, 1935 in Pratola Peligna, Italy, the daughter of the late Domenico and America Santarelli Santacroce.

Carmela trained as a seamstress in Italy and has lived in Erie since 1976.

She enjoyed cooking, baking Italian...

Oct 29, 2018

Constance Joyce Roberts Callari

Constance "Connie" Joyce Roberts Callari, 74, of Erie, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at LECOM at Presque Isle. She was born on January 27, 1944 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Anthony and Eleanor Hatting Roberts

Connie was a graduate of Aspinwall High School Class of 1962.

She enjoyed reading and crocheting and...

Oct 20, 2018

Virginia M. Nesi Bellomini

Virginia M. Nesi Bellomini, 93, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

She was born November 17, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Francisco Nesi.

Virginia was an accomplished business woman and had owned and operated her own tavern. She was well loved and cared for...

Oct 15, 2018

Dorothy J. Ciotoli

Dorothy J. Ciotoli, age 84 of Erie, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at Saint Mary's Home of Erie. She was born in Erie on July 17, 1934, the youngest daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Batista Carlini Ciotoli.

Dorothy, called Dottie by her friends, graduated from East High School in 1953 and worked at...

Oct 11, 2018

Michael P. Gualtieri

Michael P. Gualtieri, 87, of Erie, passed away Thursday October 11, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with COPD. He was born July 10, 1931 in Erie, PA . He is the son of the late Gabriel and Florence Marchiando Gualtieri. He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 5, 2018

Petrina V. Lopez

Petrina V. Lopez, 94, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at her residence.

She was born September 13, 1924 in Erie, daughter of the late Enrico and Frances Furno Bianchi.

Petrina was a life member of Blessed Sacrament Church and loved knitting, cooking, and entertaining family and friends in her home.

She was preceded...

Oct 4, 2018

Donald B. Thomas Jr

Donald B. Thomas Jr., 50, of Springboro, PA, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Fairview Manor. He was born May 31, 1968 in Erie, a son of Ethel Gordon Thomas of Erie, PA and the late Donald B. Thomas Sr.

Donald was a graduate of East High School.

Donald was a devoted husband, father,...

Sep 30, 2018

Betty Jane Bucci Fabrizio

Betty Jane Bucci Fabrizio, 89, of Erie, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center. She was born July 15, 1929 in Lackawanna, NY, a daughter of the late Angelo and Filomena DiSantis Bucci.

Betty Jane was a Ladies Auxiliary member of the Maennerchor, Seinbenbuerger, and Sunflower Clubs. She was also...

Sep 28, 2018

Joyce B. Kosko Narducci

Joyce B. Kosko Narducci, 75, passed away Friday September 28, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born September 2, 1943 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late John and Rose Szymecki Kosko.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Judge David Narducci retired; one sister, Cindy Cuzzola (Joe); and two brothers, Gilbert...

Sep 22, 2018

Garneta E. Taormina

Garneta E. Taormina, 86, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Pruitt Health-Carolina Point Nursing Home in Durham, NC, after declining health during the past six months. She was born in Erie, Pa. on December 7, 1931, daughter of the late Victor and Anna Bamberga.

Garneta attended Villa Maria Grade School, High School, and College. She...

Sep 18, 2018

Theresa M. Klep DiPlacido

Theresa M. Klep DiPlacido, 94, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge. She was born November 2, 1923 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Gus and Mary Nakoski Klep.

Theresa worked at Loblaws for 20 years.

She was a member of Saint Paul Rosary Altar Society,...

Sep 11, 2018

Virginia Catania

Virginia Catania, 99, was called home by her loving God on September 11, 2018, surrounded by her family and prayer. Born in Erie, PA, on 12/5/1918, she was the daughter of Gustave and Edith (Herbert) Weber.

Virginia was a proud member of the Academy High School class of 1937.Charging the way for women of generations to come,...

Sep 9, 2018

Marilyn E. Farkas Buhl

Marilyn E. Farkas Buhl, 65, of Erie, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc.

Sep 1, 2018

Richard J. Gigliotti

Richard J. Gigliotti, 88, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Western Reserve Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 9, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA a son of the late Francis and Adeline Cardomone Gigliotti.

Richard worked at Bianchi Honda as the service manager. He was a past member of the Zukor Club.

In...

Aug 31, 2018

Aug 31, 2018