OBITUARIES

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...

May 25, 2018

Angelo B. Bongiorno

Angelo B. Bongiorno, 72, of Erie, passed away on May 25, 2018 after an extended illness. He was born February 7, 1946 in Furth, Germany, a son of the late Aischa and Angelo Bongiorno.

He had a career in sales with 3M Corporation, Girard Plastics and Alliance Plastics, as an outside sales representative. During retirement Angelo...

May 12, 2018

Luca M. Viglione

Luca "Luke" M. Viglione, age 80, left the earthly world Saturday May 12, 2018, after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. He was born March 16, 1938 in Erie, a son of the late Luca R. Viglione and Florence (Salvatore) Viglione.

Luca was a proud graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1956. He served in...

May 5, 2018

Bertha M. Janik DiNicola

Bertha M. Janik DiNicola, 87, of Erie, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was born March 9, 1931 in Erie, a daughter of the late Andrew Janik and Josephine Lachowski.

Bertha was a member of Saint George Church. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, ceramics, and crossword puzzles. She was a real competitive bocce player.

In addition...

Apr 28, 2018

Ann M. Skapura DiMarco

Ann M. Skapura DiMarco, 88, of Erie, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Mary's East.

She was born on January 4, 1930 in Erie, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Turify Skapura.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Bernard and Michael Skapura.

Ann was...

Apr 26, 2018

James A. Caruso Jr

James A. Caruso, Jr. 73, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Snyder Memorial Hospital, Marienville, PA.

Jim was born November 17, 1944 in Erie, a son of the late James (Yakee) and Lillian DiBello Caruso.

He attended St. Michael's grade school, and graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School, Gannon College and the University...

Apr 26, 2018

Della Josephine Rizzo Delio

Della Josephine (Rizzo) Delio, age 96, of Erie, peacefully passed on to join her family in heaven on April 26, 2018.

Della, the eldest of her siblings and Matriarch of the Rizzo clan, was born August 12, 1921 in Oil City, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Calogera (Giglia) Rizzo. Della was preceded in...

Apr 25, 2018

Stephen Jakubcsik

Stephen Jakubcsik, 79, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born January 15, 1939 in Erie, a son of the late Anthony and Anna Sivak Jakubcsik.

Steve was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1957 and of Gannon University where he received a degree in business.

He served...

Apr 24, 2018

Apr 20, 2018

Susan Gustafson Hunter

Susan (Gustafson) Hunter, age 58, passed away at home on Friday, April 20, 2018 after living a beautiful life. Sue lived her life to bring love and joy to those around her and always put others before herself. Sue and her husband Dave were married for 36 years and raised a large family. She graduated from McDowell...