OBITUARIES

Sep 30, 2016

Sep 22, 2016

Sep 20, 2016

Marcelina D. "Mark" Giancola

Marcelina D. "Mark" Giancola, 88, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at LECOM Senior Living, after a brief illness. He was born in Erie September 13, 1928, a son of the late Dominic and Bessie Luciano Giancola.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed walking, fishing and reading...

Sep 18, 2016

Thomasina G. Bianco Colao

Thomasina G. Bianco Colao, 91, of Erie, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Village at Luther Square after a brief illness. She was born July 10, 1925 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Leonardo and Philomena Marucci Bianco.

Thomasina volunteered at Saint Vincent Health Center. She enjoyed cooking, bowling and her card...

Sep 17, 2016

Robert M. Bruno

Robert M. Bruno, 72, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Elmwood Gardens. He was born April 13, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA, a son of Jo Yvonne Pickwick Bruno of Erie and the late Robert P. Bruno.

He was employed as an iron worker, retiring in 2006. He was an avid golfer and had...

Sep 15, 2016

Sep 13, 2016

Lori A. Benacci

Lori A. Benacci, 72, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge. She was born January 29, 1944 in Erie, a daughter of the late Alfred B. And Mary K. Mangin Benacci.

She graduated from Villa Maria Grade School; Class of 1957, Villa Maria Academy; Class of 1961 and Edinboro University;...

Sep 12, 2016

Dolores A. Stewart Marmino

Dolores A. Stewart Marmino, 81, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 surrounded by her family at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge. She was born November 18, 1934 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Fogelbach Stewart.

Dolores worked in the food industry for numerous years, most recently for the Erie School...

Sep 12, 2016

Sep 4, 2016

John M. "Jay" Mariella

John M. "Jay" Mariella, 99, of Erie, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 2, 1917 in Erie, a son of the late Louis and Theresa Pati Mariella.

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

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it...

Aug 30, 2016

Aug 21, 2016

Patty A. Ricci Bardo

Patty A. Ricci Bardo, 70, of Erie, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born December 23, 1945 in Erie, a daughter of Theresa Grignol Ricci and the late Eugene Ricci.

Patty was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1963 and had worked at Value City...

Aug 19, 2016

Aug 14, 2016

Albert D. Nicastro

Albert D. Nicastro, 79, of Erie, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 30, 1937 in North East, PA, a son of the late James and Margaret Piazza Nicastro.

He served in the United States Marines.

Albert retired from Lord Corporation after 33 years of service. He enjoyed horse racing.

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Aug 12, 2016

David J. Sissem

David J. Sissem, 56, of Erie, died Friday, August 12, 2016 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born June 10, 1960 in Erie, a son of the late Howard J. and Virginia Lombardozzi Sissem.

He was a graduate of Tech Memorial and had worked at Organ Supplies and Eriez Magnetics.

He was a Cleveland...

Aug 7, 2016

Charles "Charlie" Catania

Charlie Catania, 91, was called home by his loving God on August 7, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Erie, PA, on 1/9/1925, he was the son of Giuseppe and Maria (Millimaci) Catania.

Charlie attended Strong Vincent High School and Erie Technical School , then served in the U.S. Army 83rd Armored Reconnaissance...

Aug 4, 2016

Beverly Ann Hosu Van Maele

Beverly Ann Hosu Van Maele, 66, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at her home. She was born August 3, 1950 in Erie,a daughter of Agnes Luciano Vogel of Erie and the late John Vogel.

She had worked for the American Cancer Society for many years and was a member of...

Aug 1, 2016

Marjorie McClean Kanyar

Marjorie McClean Kanyar, 83, of Erie, passed away, Monday August 1, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born November 12, 1932 in Erie, a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Devere McClean.

She enjoyed bowling, bocce, ceramics and crafts, her card club, and was a member of the Red Hat Ladies Society,...

Jul 29, 2016

Patsy J. Ciotti

Patsy J. Ciotti, 85, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 19, 1931 in Erie, a son of the late Bernard and Ida Presogna Ciotti.

Patsy served in the United States Army.

He was a graduate of St. Louis Institute of Music and taught music at...

Jul 25, 2016