OBITUARIES

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

Jul 23, 2016

Betty M. Hosmer Bayer

Betty M. Hosmer Bayer, 90, of Erie, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 23, 2016. She was born June 6, 1926 in Brookside, PA, a daughter of the late Carl and Violet Hosmer.

Betty was a graduate of Harborcreek High School and Orajean Beauty Academy Class of 1944.

She was a dedicated loving homemaker. Betty...

Jul 19, 2016

Jul 12, 2016

Walter S. Wydro

Walter S. Wydro, 94, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Elmwood Gardens. He was born November 11, 1921 in Oil City, PA, the son of Joseph and Maryisa Watras Wydro

Walter graduated from Oil City High School in 1940. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II along...

Jul 9, 2016

Laura Presutti

Laura Presutti, 57, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2016. She was born December 23, 1958 in Erie, a daughter of Albert and Gilda Bucarelli Presutti of Erie.

Laura graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1976 and went on to earn her teaching degree in Music Education in 1988 from Mercyhurst University.

Laura was...

Jul 5, 2016

Dolores M. Haworth Casale

Dolores "Dee" M. Haworth Casale, 88, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at UPMC Hamot. She was born August 19, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Herman and Frances Kowalski Haworth.

She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.

Dee had worked at the Erie Airport and practically ran the...

Jun 28, 2016

Jun 21, 2016

Michael E. Kirkpatrick

Michael E. Kirkpatrick, 63, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 2, 1952 in North East, PA, a son of the late James and Priscilla Loucks Kirkpatrick.

Michael served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid golfer and book reader and enjoyed spending...

Jun 20, 2016

Thomas P. DuCharme

Thomas P. DuCharme, 71, of Erie, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born July 6, 1944 in Saginaw, MI, a son of the late Walter and Marion Law DuCharme.

Thomas was the owner and operator of four McDonald Restaurants since 1983. He was a founding member of The...