OBITUARIES

Mar 6, 2017

Geraldine "Gerry" Homan

Geraldine "Gerry" Homan passed from this life on Monday, March 6, 2017. She was born in Erie on February 18, 1940 and grew up in McKean Township. She was a graduate of McKean High School Class of 1958 where she was a cheerleader, member of the girls' basketball team, and editor of her yearbook.

Gerry was...

Mar 4, 2017

Laurie A. Wright Chester

Laurie A. Wright Chester, 59, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Western Reserve following an extended illness. She was born April 29, 1957 in Westfield, NY, a daughter of Mariam Schroder Wright of Alabama and the late Clarence Wright.

She served in the United States Navy; where she worked as a D-3 Draftsman....

Mar 2, 2017

Mario "Danny" F. Necci

Mario "Danny" F. Necci, 90, of Erie, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Western Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 16, 1926 in Erie, a son of the late Frank and Rosina DeSiati Necci.

Mario served in the United State Navy during World War II. He married Antoinette Fratarcangeli Necci in...

Feb 20, 2017

Joseph A. Ermilio Jr

Joseph A. Ermilio, Jr., 27, of Erie, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1989 in Upper Darby, PA, a son of Joseph A. Ermilio, Sr. of Erie and the late Sherry Ermilio Larson.

Joseph was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy Class of 2007. He was a talented...

Feb 14, 2017

Anthony Jakubcsik

Anthony "Tony" Jakubcsik, 63, formerly a resident of Schmidt Towers, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born February 28, 1953, a son of the late Anthony and Anna Sivak Jakubcski.

Tony was a parishioner of St. Peter Cathedral and frequently attended daily and weekly mass.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent...

Feb 10, 2017

Margaret J. LaPorte Busceni

Margaret J. LaPorte Busceni,92, of Sunrise Senior Living of Presque Isle Bay, formerly of West 17th Street, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 to be joined with her husband once again. She was born December 19, 1924 in Westfield, NY a daughter of the late Pasquale "Charlie" and Maria "Mary" Pastora LaPorte. After growing up, Margaret...

Jan 26, 2017

Patricia L. Giovannelli Hall

Patricia L. Giovannelli Hall,76, of Erie passed away Thursday January 26, 2017 at Millcreek Community Hospital after an extended illness. She was born May 3, 1940 in Brockway, PA a daughter of the late Edmond "Damo" and Irene Paruso Giovannelli.

Patti moved to Erie in 1951; she attended Saint Michael Grade School and was a graduate...

Jan 26, 2017

Diana Raucci Mannarelli

Diana "Diane" Raucci Mannarelli, 86, of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Fairview Manor. She was born September 23, 1930 in Naples, Italy, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Jo Cositto Raucci.

Diana came to the United States in 1950 and worked for Marx Toys for 5 years. She was a member of...

Jan 25, 2017

James A. Morgan

James A. Morgan, 75, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born November 29, 1941 in Jamestown, NY, a son of the late James and Dolores Morgan.

James served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He had worked at General Electric for over 40...

Jan 22, 2017

Hazel M. Maier DeFazio

Hazel M. Maier DeFazio, 90, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born June 29, 1926 in Jeannette, PA, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Margaret Schultz Maier.

Hazel sang in the choir at Saint Paul Church. She knitted beautiful things for her children and grandchildren. She was...

Jan 21, 2017

Susan M. Markiewicz Comstock

Susan M. Markiewicz Comstock, 66, of Erie, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Saint Vincent Health Center surrounded by her family. She was born October 19, 1950 in Erie a daughter of the late Chester and Laura Kornacki Markiewicz.

Susan was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of...

Jan 21, 2017

A'Myrcle U. Champion

A'Myrcle U. Champion, 9, of Erie, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 20, 2008, a daughter of Sierra L. Champion of Erie.

A'Myrcle was a very happy girl with a beautiful smile. She was a tremendous influence on many people's lives and will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in...

Jan 20, 2017

Jan 19, 2017

Maria E. Melendez

Maria E. Melendez, 82, of Erie, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 24, 1936 in Manati, Puerto Rico and had lived in Erie for the past 20 years.

She was a free spirit and a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived...

Jan 16, 2017

Dianne L. Scalzo

Dianne L. Scalzo, 72, of Erie, passed away at St. Mary's Home of Erie, on Monday, January 16, 2017. She was born June 12, 1944 in Joliet, IL, a daughter of the late Girolamo and Pauline Vetter Scalzo.

Dianne was a proud graduate of Providence High School in New Lenox, IL. She was an active member of...

Jan 11, 2017

Barbara Coughlin

Barbara "Barb" Coughlin, 79, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 22, 1937 in Erie, a daughter of the late John and Ellen "Pat" Carney Coughlin.

Barb was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, Class of 1955 and received her B.S. Degree from Edinboro University. She was a Special Education...

Jan 8, 2017

Philomena Ann Oliviero DeLaura

Philomena "Phyllis" Ann Oliviero DeLaura, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Sunrise Assisted Living. She was born July 26, 1921 in Meadville, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Carmella Dalessio Oliviero.

Phyllis was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She was a devout catholic and attended church regularly...

Jan 7, 2017

Gilda A. Rocco Malinowski

Gilda A. Rocco Malinowski, 80, of Erie, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center after a brief illness. She was born October 31, 1936 in Erie a daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve Riazzi Rocco.

Gilda was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1955. She was a...

Jan 2, 2017

Mildred E. Carroll Champion

Mildred E. Carroll Champion, 78, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Saint Vincent Health Center. She was born January 29, 1938 in Fernandina, FL, a daughter of the late Samuel Carroll Sr. and Beatrice McCray Carroll Manus.

She had worked for the GECAC Headstart Program for over 20 years.

She is survived by...

Jan 2, 2017