OBITUARIES

Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas

Michael J. Miczo Sr

Michael J. Miczo Sr

Mar 4, 2018

Michael J. "Metz" Miczo Sr

Michael J. "Metz" Miczo Sr. of Girard passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the age of 71 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, Florida on into the presence of his Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

He was born in Kane PA. on May 19, 1946. Mike was a graduate of Tech...

John C. Berarducci

John C. Berarducci

Mar 2, 2018

John C. Berarducci

John "Murphy" C. Berarducci, 98, of Erie, passed away peacefully after a long full life on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born February 3, 1920 in Erie, a son of the late Sylvester Berarducci.

He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II.

John worked for Marx Toys...

William S. Thompson

William S. Thompson

Mar 2, 2018

William S. Thompson

William "Bill" S. Thompson, 58, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 10, 1959 in Erie, a son of the late William S. Thomson, Sr. and Evelyn Rossoni Thompson.

Bill loved fishing, collecting Hot Wheels, taking pictures at the peninsula, alternative rock bands, crab legs and anything made by...

Vincent A. Desanto

Vincent A. Desanto

Mar 2, 2018

Vincent A. DeSanto

Vincent A. DeSanto, 62, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 21, 1955 in Erie, a son of Walter DeSanto and the late Esther Fucci DeSanto.

Vincent was an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He enjoyed hunting, softball and playing pool.

Vincent could always...

Robert M. Fabrizio

Robert M. Fabrizio

Mar 1, 2018

Robert M. Fabrizio

Robert "Bob" M. Fabrizio, 92, of Erie, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center. He was born April 23, 1925 in Erie, a son of the late Florindo and Rosalia DiFilippo Fabrizio.

Bob was in the United States Army during World War II. He served in the European Theater participating in the...

David A. Massella

David A. Massella

Feb 28, 2018

David A. Massella

David A. Massella, 63, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born July 22, 1954 in Erie, a son of the late Ercole and Susan Cionco Massella.

David was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School Class of 1972.

He worked for the City of Erie for 37...

Dennis Paul Cerami

Dennis Paul Cerami

Feb 23, 2018

Dennis Paul Cerami

Dennis Paul Cerami, 70, of Erie, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous 18 month battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. He was born March 7, 1947 in Erie, a son of the late Paul and Mary Messina Cerami.

Dennis was a Cathedral Prep graduate, class of 1965,...

Fred William Greco Sr

Fred William Greco Sr

Feb 12, 2018

Fred William Greco Sr

Fred William Greco, Sr., 80, of Erie, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 in Florida. He was born April 25, 1937 in Washington, PA, a son of the late Dominick and Kathryn Farrell Greco.

He served in the United States Navy.

Fred was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School class of 1956. He was...

John Bongiorno

John Bongiorno

Feb 4, 2018

John Bongiorno

John Bongiorno, 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2018 with his devoted son by his side.

He was born May 11, 1925 in Erie, a son of the late Filippo and Maria Santa Bevelacqua Bongiorno.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Charles, Michael and Angelo...

Marion G. Billman Hill

Marion G. Billman Hill

Feb 3, 2018

Marion G. Billman Hill

Marion G. Billman Hill, 87, of Erie, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge. She was born December 12, 1930 in Erie, PA.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Ronald E. Hill and her son Ronald Joseph Hill.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jackie Hill and grandchildren,...

David John Scaletto

David John Scaletto

Feb 2, 2018

David John Scaletto

David John Scaletto, 70, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Friday February 2, 2018 at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born December 15, 1947 in Sewickley, PA, a son of the late David C. and Elizabeth Nogrady Scaletto.

David received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Robert Morris University and...

David H. Serafini

David H. Serafini

Feb 1, 2018

David H. Serafini

David H. Serafini, 73, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born December 10, 1944 in Erie, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine Rose Serafini.

David was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1963.

He worked at Lord Corporation for 5 years and then at...

Gilda Bucarelli Presutti

Gilda Bucarelli Presutti

Jan 28, 2018

Gilda Bucarelli Presutti

Gilda Bucarelli Presutti, 86, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born October 21, 1931 in Erie, a daughter of the late Bruno and Anastasia Gasbarro Bucarelli.

Gilda worked as a bank teller at Mellon Bank, and did bookkeeping at Rick Weaver Buick and the YMCA. She and...

Evelyn M. Rossoni Thompson Hough

Evelyn M. Rossoni Thompson Hough

Jan 23, 2018

Evelyn M. Rossoni Thompson Hough

Evelyn M. Rossoni Thompson Hough, 92, lifelong resident of Erie passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born February 8, 1925 in Erie, a daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia DiPelino Rossoni.

Evelyn worked at A.O. Smith, retiring after 22 years.

She was a member of American Legion...

Jo Yvonne Pikewiecz Bruno

Jo Yvonne Pikewiecz Bruno

Jan 22, 2018

Jo Yvonne Pikewiecz Bruno

Jo Yvonne "Nunee" Pikewiecz Bruno, 93, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. She was born September 8, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank and Martha Krause Pikewiecz.

Jo worked as a hairdresser, for Newton Advertising as a sales representative, and was the apartment...

Mary Allegretto Disanti

Mary Allegretto Disanti

Jan 18, 2018

Mary Allegretto DiSanti

Mary Allegretto DiSanti, 92, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 after a brief illness.

The only daughter of the late Donato and Vincenza Allegretto, Mary was born August 18, 1925, and moved from Naples, Italy to Erie, PA when she was only three years old. After graduating from Strong Vincent High School, she went on to...

James R. Dandrea Jr

James R. Dandrea Jr

Jan 15, 2018

James R. Dandrea Jr

James R. Dandrea, Jr., 75, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Fairview Manor. He was born April 22, 1942 in Uniontown, PA, a son of the late James R. Dandrea, Sr. and Eva Delligatti Dandrea.

He served in the United States Army.

Jim was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, where...

Harvey Louis Kanter Ph.D.

Harvey Louis Kanter Ph.D.

Jan 12, 2018

Harvey Louis Kanter Ph.D.

Harvey Louis Kanter, Ph.D., of Erie, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. He was born in Boston, Mass., the son of the late Milton and Sarah Stopper Kanter.

Harvey was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and earned his doctorate at the University of...

Gilda Pace Burrelli

Gilda Pace Burrelli

Jan 7, 2018

Gilda Pace Burrelli

Gilda Pace Burrelli (Borrelli), 89, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Hamot Medical Center.

She was born March 4, 1928 in Pratola Peligna, Italy, a daughter of the late Giovanni and Carmella Bianchi Pace. She had lived in Erie most of her life.

She had worked as the head cook at Fredrico's Port...

Angeline T. Diplacido Vendetti

Angeline T. Diplacido Vendetti

Jan 1, 2018

Angeline T. DiPlacido Vendetti

Angeline T. DiPlacido Vendetti, 97, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

She was born February 15, 1920 in Erie, a daughter of the late John and Mary Tullo DiPlacido .

Angeline was an active member of Saint Paul Church. She enjoyed the casino, going out to dinner, and cooking...