OBITUARIES

Sep 8, 2017

Sep 2, 2017

Theodore "Ted" D. Loader

Theodore "Ted" D. Loader, 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his residence Saturday, September 2, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 28, 1934 in Erie, a son of the late Wilfred and Mintrose Harley Loader.

Ted served in the United States Army for two years and was a graduate of East...

Sep 1, 2017

Marianne Vendetti Urraro

Marianne Vendetti Urraro of Erie, 89, died Friday, September 1, 2017, at St. Mary's Home after a brief illness. A lifetime Erie resident and Catholic, she grew up in the Little Italy area where she watched her immigrant father build a business and saw the community work together. The themes family, service, and hard work were present...

Aug 27, 2017

Frances A. Fusco Colegrande

Frances A. Fusco Colegrande, 85, of Erie, passed away Sunday August 27, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving husband and sons. She was born November 28, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Pellegrino and Mary Jane (Marchello) Fusco.

Frances had worked at Erie Resistor and The Blue Max Restaurant at the...

Aug 6, 2017

Patricia Ziroli McGraw

Patricia Ziroli McGraw, 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, August 6, 2017. She was born January 6, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Donato "Daniel " and Filomena Sambuchino Ziroli. She was also preceded by the love of her life, her husband, Thomas F McGraw - they were married 33...

Aug 1, 2017

Robin A. Kleckner Raucci

Robin A. Kleckner Raucci, 58, of Girard, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born May 19, 1959 in Erie, a daughter of Margaret Pierce Kleckner and the late Brady Kleckner.

She is survived by six daughters, Regina Kleckner, Tina Kleckner, Sarah Raucci, Ashley Raucci, Courtney Raucci, and Timara Bennett; life...

Jul 18, 2017

Elizabeth Mae Phillips

Elizabeth Mae Phillips, 67, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at UPMC Hamot.

Arrangements are being handled by the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street

Jul 17, 2017

Jul 16, 2017

John A. "Jack" Hall

John A. "Jack" Hall, 83, of Erie, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Golden Living Center Western Reserve. He was born September 5, 1933 in Burlington, VT, a son of the late Earl C. and Betty Hall.

He served in the United States Marines during the Korean War.

John worked in the Erie School District...

Jul 15, 2017

Marcyanna M. Dembinski Bongiorno

Marcyanna "Marcia" M. Dembinski Bongiorno, 78, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at her daughter's home.

She was born in Erie on January 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Vincent and Rose Moras Dembinski.

Marcia went back to school at the age of 50 to become and LPN and...

Jul 9, 2017

Sadie A. Bardo Randazzo

Sadie A. Bardo Randazzo, 83, of Kansas, formerly of Erie, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 with her family at her side. She was born September 7, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Charles and Carmella Comi Bardo.

She was happily married to the love of her life, Sebastian Frank Randazzo, for 59 years.

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Jul 7, 2017

Stephen "Steve" Joseph Eller

Stephen "Steve" Joseph Eller, 31, of Raleigh, NC formerly of Erie, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. He was born November 26, 1985 in Erie, PA a son of John G. Eller, Sr. and Elaine Juiliano Eller of Fairview.

Stephen was a graduate of McDowell High School Class of 2004. He graduated from IUP in 2009...

Jun 27, 2017

Mary Pat Fahey Coleman

Mary Pat Fahey Coleman, 85, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born October 28, 1931 in Sheffield, PA, a daughter of the late James and Jane Kreckel Fahey.

Mary worked many years for American Meter and met her husband Edward while working there. She and Edward spent many...

Jun 25, 2017

Mary "Aunt Mimi" Ventresca

Mary "Aunt Mimi" Ventresca, 88, of Erie, passed away Sunday June 25, 2017 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born April 30, 1929 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Cavicchio Ventresca.

She worked at Erie Insurance Exchange for over 30 years.

Mary enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking and baking.

In addition...

Jun 10, 2017

Renate E. Apfelbaum Chapin

Renate E. Apfelbaum Chapin, 84, of Erie, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at her residence following a brief illness.

She was born June 26, 1932 in Korchen, East Prussia, a daughter of the late Rudolf and Erna Kruger Apfelbaum. She had lived in Erie most of her life.

She had worked at St....

Jun 1, 2017

Dora L. Mannarelli

Dora L. Mannarelli, 91, of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born October 4, 1925 in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank and Blanche Mannarelli.

Dora enjoyed many activities with her family including cards, bingo, watching movies, dining out, and taking walks.

In addition to her parents she...

May 26, 2017

Rita G. DiMarie Zollner

Rita G. DiMarie Zollner, 83, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born August 21, 1933 in Erie a daughter of the late Francesco and Grace DiAngelo DiMarie.

Rita was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and became an LPN and had...

May 26, 2017

Roy M. Bernardini

Roy M. Bernardini, age 93, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

He was born on February 25, 1924 in Erie, the son of the late Angelo Bernardini and Inez Venturini Bernardini Trevison. He was a graduate of Tech High School class of 1943.

During WWII, Roy served in the European Theatre...

May 23, 2017

Dennis L. DelPorto

Dennis L. DelPorto, 71, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Sarah Reed Senior Living following an extended illness.

He was born July 1, 1945 in Erie, a son of the late Louis and Susan Rigazzi DelPorto.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1964 and Gannon University. He...

May 22, 2017

Donald A. Wright

Donald A. Wright, 64, passed away peacefully Monday, May 22, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born August 28, 1952 in Erie, a son of the late Laverne "Vern" G. and Ann Notarione Wright.

Donald served in the Army Reserve. He previously worked at Bill Schneider's Auto Service and most recently at Lakeview Resale. He...