OBITUARIES

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

Aug 22, 2018

Peter J. Russo Jr

The Erie Community lost a champion for educational opportunity with the passing of Peter J. Russo, Jr., 55, of Erie, on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was born November 29, 1962 in Erie, a son of Pete and Flo Russo.

Pete was known for his quick wit, humor, unique style and depth of...

Aug 16, 2018

Elma M. Arduini Vitelli

Elma M. Arduini Vitelli, 93, of Erie, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center. She was born July 13, 1925 in Erie, a daughter of the late Louis and Antoinnette DiSiati Arduini.

Elma had worked at Tech Memorial High School in the cafeteria.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

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Aug 5, 2018

Pearl S. Zielinski Martin

Pearl S. Zielinski Martin, 89, of Erie, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born February 10, 1929 in Erie, a daughter of the late Tomas and Frances Wojciechowski Zielinski.

Pearl and her husband Joseph owned and operated Martin's Superette for 25 years, retiring in...

Aug 4, 2018

Shirley L. Summerville Williams

Shirley L. Summerville Williams, 82, of Erie, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Elmwood Gardens Nursing Home following an extended illness.

She was born September 28, 1935 in Rimbersburg, PA, a daughter of the late William and Margretta Stanford. She had lived in Erie most of her life.

Shirley was a food service...

Aug 3, 2018

Marinda N. Matasowski

Marinda N. Matasowski, 20, of Millcreek, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. She was born July 19, 1998 in Erie, a daughter of Kimberly L. Lobaugh of Millcreek, PA and Patrick M. Matasowski of Cranesville, PA.

She was a 2016 Graduate of McDowell High School, where she participated on the McDowell Varsity Cheer Team for four years....

Aug 3, 2018

Mary A. Torok Lombardozzi

Mary A. Torok Lombardozzi, 83, of Erie, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born October 15, 1934 in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen Nicklaus Torok.

Mary will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was loved and adored by many...

Jul 24, 2018

Jul 23, 2018

Mary Liberatore Sabbatine

Mary (Liberatore) Sabbatine, 103, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Sarah Reed Senior Living. She was born February 21, 1915 in Erie, a daughter of the late Giovanni and Lucia (Pace) Liberatore.

Mary worked as a Foster Grandmother at Saint Vincent Hospital, retiring after 25 years of service.

She enjoyed traveling to Italy, cooking the family...

Jul 9, 2018

Louise Pauline Giliberto Karpinski

Louise Pauline (Giliberto) Karpinski, age 88, of Erie, Pa passed away on July 9, 2018 at Edinboro Manor.

Louise was born in Meadville, Pa on December 17, 1929, the daughter of Frederick and Josephine (Casolaro/Cavnola) Giliberto. She married Edward T. Karpinski, who preceded her in death on February 15, 1999.

She graduated from Meadville High School....