OBITUARIES

Dec 4, 2017

Carla Witt

Carla Witt, 54, of Erie, passed away on Monday,December 4, 2017 at her home after battling cancer. She was born in Erie on April 11, 1963, a daughter of Silvia DiNino Vitale and the late Bruno Vitale.

Carla's love of life was captivating to whomever she met and was known for her big, bright smile.

Carla...

Dec 3, 2017

Aida L. Santiago-Ramirez

Aida L. Santiago-Ramirez, 61, of Erie, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital after an extended illness. She was born February 26, 1956 in San German, Puerto Rico a daughter of Santiago Santiago-Lopez of New York and the late Santa Ramirez.

Aida was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was dedicated to her...

Nov 29, 2017

Dorothy M. Herman Rafaloski Ponsford

Dorothy M. Herman Rafaloski Ponsford, 90, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born September 8, 1927 in Erie, a daughter of the late Earl and Alice Bauer Herman.

Dorothy worked at Hunters Inn for over 40 years. She was a member of the Seinbenbuerger Club and...

Nov 24, 2017

James Dean Chiffon

James Dean Chiffon, age 30, of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. He was born October 29, 1987 in Erie, a son of Dean Chiffon and the late Sonya Wolfe.

He was a graduate of Erie Institute of Technology and was currently working at Lord Corporation. James enjoyed making computer programs and gaming.

In addition...

Nov 23, 2017

Kristine (Chiappazzi) Kravis

Kristine (Chiappazzi) Kravis, 68, of Fond du Lac, Wis., formerly of Erie, Pa., went home to be with Our Lord, on November 23, 2017. Kriss was born on April 13, 1949, the youngest daughter of Lena (Mattioli) and Joseph. G. Chiappazzi

Kristine attended St. Andrew School and graduated from McDowell in 1967. She continued her education at...

Nov 18, 2017

James L. Mack

James L. "Jim" Mack, 82, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. He was born December 28, 1934 in Erie, a son of the late Ernest L. and Helen Ryder Mack.

Jim was a graduate of Academy High School and served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War.

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Nov 18, 2017

Mary R. Rodriguez Calabrese

Mary R. Rodriguez Calabrese, 93, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born in Erie on March 23, 1924, a daughter to the late Manuel and Soledad Arajuo Rodriguez.

Mary graduated from Academy High School in 1942. She was a member of St. Andrew Parish...

Nov 18, 2017

James L. Heeter

James L. "Jim" Heeter, 80, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 1, 1937 in Duhring, PA, a son of the late Richard and Inez Winger Heeter.

Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, bingo, going to the casino and his favorite restaurant Golden Coral.

In addition to...

Nov 17, 2017

Nicholas P. Montefiori

Nicholas P. "Nick" Montefiori, 92, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at Saint Mary's Home of Erie. He was born July 15, 1925 in Erie, a son of the late Pio and Rose Amatangelo Montefiori and step-son of the late Carlo Lombardi.

Nick served with the 11th Airborne 188 Regiment in the Pacific Theatre during...

Nov 16, 2017

Michael A. DiPanfilo

Michael A. DiPanfilo, 91, of Erie, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 22, 1926 in Erie, a son of the late Pasquale and Vallie Amatangelo DiPanfilo.

Michael proudly served in the United State Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

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Nov 5, 2017

Rose M. DiCara Natalie

Rose M. DiCara Natalie, 95, of Erie, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Golden Living-Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

She was born October 19, 1922 in Erie a daughter of the late Luciano and Josephine Ruggerio DiCara.

Rose was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She loved to travel with...

Oct 26, 2017

Tracy E. Shadle

Tracy E. Shadle, 43, of Millcreek, passed away Thursday October 26, 2017. She was born November 10, 1973 in Erie, a daughter of Susan E. Shadle Rivera and Ronald J. Miller both of Erie and step-daughter of Edwina Miller of Erie.

Tracy loved animals and enjoyed crafts, sewing, fishing, and baking.

She was preceded in death by...

Oct 25, 2017

George C. Wolfe

George C. Wolfe, 63, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was born December 28, 1953 in Indiana, PA, a son of Emma M. "Midge" McMillen Wolfe of Conneautville, PA and the late Lloyd L. "Jake" Wolfe

George had worked in the roofing industry. He was a member of Roofers Local 210...

Oct 7, 2017

Charlene M. Sisson

Charlene M. Sisson 83, of Erie, died Saturday, October 7, 2017, following a short illness at the end of a two-year battle of wills with cancer. She remained active, independent and fiercely determined to the end.

A proud daughter and nearly lifelong resident of Erie's Little Italy neighborhood, Charlene was born Aug. 24, 1934, the only child...

Oct 2, 2017

David J. Minnis, 66, of Erie, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born April 9, 1951 in Erie, a son of the late Robert Minnis, Sr. and Louise Szymanowski Minnis.

David was a graduate of Academy High School Class of 1969. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He loved...

Sep 28, 2017

Susan V. Coletta

Susan V. Coletta, 63, of Erie, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born December 29, 1953 in Erie, a daughter of Phillip and Yolanda "Violet" Ferrante Coletta of North East, PA.

Susan's greatest love was her family. She enjoyed preparing food and helping her sister bake Italian cookies for Christmas Eve...

Sep 25, 2017

Sep 17, 2017

Ashley Lynn Weiss

Ashley Lynn Weiss, 24, of Erie, went to be with our Lord Sunday, September 17, 2017.

She is survived by her most precious accomplishment her daughter Aylah Marie Weiss; parents, John and Mary Weiss; grandmothers, June Weiss and Otillia Schiller; sister, Rachel Ganzer and her children Joseph and Ado; brothers, George Brown (Emily) and Powell Brown...

Sep 15, 2017

David A. Markiewicz Sr

David A. Markiewicz, Sr., 63, of Erie, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at his residence.

He was born September 14, 1954 in Erie, a son of the late Henry J. and Sally Ann Hoffer Markiewicz. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

David was a devoted husband, father and grandfather....

Sep 9, 2017

Delores "Dee" Theresa Julio Montefiori

Delores "Dee" Theresa Julio Montefiori, 87, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Saint Mary's Home of Erie. She was born February 8, 1930 in Conneaut, OH, a daughter of the late William T. and Ruth Coppola Julio.

Dee moved to Erie when she was 4 years old. She was a graduate of...