OBITUARIES

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....

Jul 7, 2018

David L. Schaeffer

David L. Schaeffer, 70, of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born August 16, 1947 in Erie, a son of the late Elmer and Florence Disen Schaeffer.

David was a retired postal carrier, had managed Lakewood Bowling Lanes, and was a teacher at Holy Trinity School.

He...

Jul 6, 2018

Henry J. DiPanfilo

Henry J. "Hank" DiPanfilo, (Mr. D), 88 of Erie, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born August 22, 1929 in Erie, a son of the late Pasquale and Vallie Amatangelo DiPanfilo.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary DiPanfilo and Catherine Phelps...

Jul 2, 2018

Barbara A. Doherty

Barbara A. Doherty, 66, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness.

She was born February 20, 1952 in Erie, a daughter of the late Melvin and Betty Zygala Brown.

She had worked at Sudsy Laundromat. She loved reading and writing, and she loved animals. She had many dear friends.

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Jun 29, 2018

Gerald J. Jurino

Gerald J. Jurino, 80, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

He was born January 23, 1938 in Dunkirk, NY, a son of the late Stephen and Helen Slupski Jurino. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Gerald was a welding supervisor at AMSCO for several years. He...

Jun 24, 2018

Diane M. Eisenman Moyer

Diane M. Eisenman Moyer, 54, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born May 20, 1964 in Oil City, PA, a daughter of Walter and Mary Sigel Eisenman. She had lived in Erie most of her life.

Diane was an ordained minister who inspired and touched many people with...

Jun 14, 2018

Josephine F. Scotti McGrath

Josephine F. "Chickie" Scotti McGrath, 86, of Erie, passed away peacefully June 14, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 10, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Francesco and Giovanna "Jennie" Fornataro Scotti.

Josephine, after losing her husband at the age of 31, raised her three children on her own working three...

Jun 11, 2018

Nick C. Piano

Nick C. Piano, 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born May 26, 1935 in Erie, a son of the late Angelo C. and Henrietta E. Geiger Piano.

Nick was a graduate of Tech High School and attended Edinboro University and graduated from the University of Notre...

Jun 11, 2018

Angeline C. Mannarelli Berarducci

Angeline C. Mannarelli Berarducci, 91, of Erie, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. She was born July 3, 1926 in Waterford, PA, a daughter of the late Antonio and Quintilia DiNicola Mannarelli.

Angeline was a graduate of Academy High School Class of 1944.

Angeline, along with her father and husband, owned and...

Jun 7, 2018

Charles M. Dippo Sr

Charles M. Dippo Sr., 74, of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Fairview Manor. He was born February 10, 1944 in Erie, a son of the late Carl and Madeline Knepper Dippo.

Charles was a graduate of Academy High School. He served in the United State Navy aboard the Lexington as a radioman.

He...

Jun 3, 2018

Stella Rogofsky Phillips

Stella (Rogofsky) Phillips, age 93, a resident of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2018. Stella was born on April 8, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to William and Katherine Rogofsky. She married Raymond A. Phillips of Erie in 1954 and became the loving mother of five children.

Stella is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth...

May 30, 2018

Norma Palandro Hammar Webb

On May 30, 2018, a wonderful 92 year old woman, Norma Palandro Hammar Webb, left us here to go be with her other loved ones in heaven. She was surrounded by her children at the end as always in life. We know that as soon as she passed through those Pearly Gates, there was a little...