OBITUARIES

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

Dec 28, 2016

Richard Joseph Quadri

Richard Joseph "Dick" Quadri, 82, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Manchester Commons after a brief illness. He was born June 8, 1934 in Erie, a son of the late Albert J. and Lillian "Lil" Sabatini Quadri.

Dick graduated from Sacred Heart Class of 1948, Cathedral Prep Class of 1952, and was a graduate...

Dec 19, 2016

Dorothy Maghrak DeJohn

Dorothy "Dottie" Maghrak DeJohn, 91, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at her home. She was born August 6, 1925 in Johnetta, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Victoria Bishop Maghrak, of Homer City, PA.

Dottie attended secretarial school and then worked at General Electric for 44 years, retiring in 1985. She was...

Dec 16, 2016

Donna M. Aderman

Donna M. Aderman 78, of Erie, passed away December 16, 2016 at Elmwood Gardens. She was born January 14, 1938 in Kane, PA., a daughter of the late John E. Lubold and Angeline C. Lubold. She graduated from Kane area High School and soon after married the late Robert V. Aderman in Laredo, TX. in January...

Dec 13, 2016

Mary Ann Jagta Ventresca

Mary Ann Jagta Ventresca, 86, of Georgia, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Lithia Springs Georgia. She was born March 9, 1930, in Corry, PA, a daughter of the late Caroline Rys Jagta. She lived and worked in Erie for most of her life before moving to Georgia after the passing of her husband in...

Dec 10, 2016

James Robert Brunk

James Robert Brunk, 79, of Erie, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Saint Vincent Health Center after an extended illness. He was born November 11, 1937 in Erie, a son of the late Robert and Francelia Durst Brunk.

He served in the National Guard and worked at Hammermill Paper Company for over 35 years, retiring in...

Dec 6, 2016

Samuel Anthony Fiorenzo

Samuel Anthony Fiorenzo, age 93, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge. He was born March 9, 1923 in Erie, the son of the late V. James Fiorenzo and Fiora (Bonaminio) Fiorenzo.

Sam graduated from Strong Vincent High School. Following graduation he worked at the Erie Forge and Steel as...

Nov 29, 2016

Deborah A. Blose Cassatt

Deborah A. Blose Cassatt, 61, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Pleasant Ridge Manor after an extended illness. She was born December 6, 1954 in Erie, a daughter of the late Murray Blose Jr. and Plina McKelvey Blose Dean and step-daughter of Paul Dean, Sr. of Erie.

In addition to her parents she...

Nov 29, 2016

Carmella L. Caserta DiFilippo

Carmela L. Caserta DiFilippo, 94, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born July 1, 1922 in Lorain, OH, a daughter of the late Giuseppe "Joseph" and Givanna DiFilippo Caserta.

Carmela was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents...

Nov 25, 2016

Annette M. Iacovetta Rocco

Annette M. Iacovetta Rocco, 96, of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Saint Vincent Health Center after a brief illness. Annette was born on November 22, 1920 in Forli Del Sannio Italy, a daughter of the late Frank and Pasqualina Melaragno Iacovetta. She came to the United States when she was 9 years...

Nov 22, 2016

Nov 18, 2016

Thomas A. Joifrita

Thomas A. "Tom" Joifrita, 73, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at the VA Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1942 in Erie a son of the late Frank and Bessie Calco Joifrita.

Tom graduated from Strong Vincent High School and proudly served in the United States Army as a medic during the Vietnam...