OBITUARIES

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...

Nov 9, 2016

Joann Musica Heeter

Joann Musica Heeter, 71, of McKean, passed away Wednesday November 9, 2016 at her residence after a brief illness. She was born July 2, 1945 in Erie, a daughter of the late Samuel L. and Isabell James Musica.

She had worked at Saint Vincent Health Center for 40 years.

Joann enjoyed baking, casinos, and spending time with...

Oct 29, 2016

Larry E. DeFoy

Larry E. DeFoy, 70, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Saint Vincent Health Center. He was born June 18, 1946 in Erie a son of the late James and Doris Bowser DeFoy.

Larry enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his partner.

Besides his parents...

Oct 27, 2016

Beverly Ann Orlando Raimondi

Beverly Ann Orlando Raimondi, 80 , of Erie, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born June 23, 1936 in Erie, a daughter of the late Dominic and Angeline Phillips Orlando.

She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grade School and Villa...

Oct 24, 2016

Florence H. Joifrita

Florence H. Irish Joifrita, 85, of Erie, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Elmwood Gardens. She was born December 1, 1930 in North East, PA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Hattie Vincent Irish.

Florence had worked at Elmwood Gardens for 18 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a member of...

Oct 23, 2016

Michael James Byerly

Michael James Byerly, 58, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born August 11, 1958 in Erie, a son of Jean Connell Byerly of Erie and the late James H. Byerly.

He had worked at Erie Malleable Iron for 25 years and was a...

Oct 19, 2016

Janet M. Weiss Stancliff Moyer

Janet M. Weiss Stancliff Moyer, 67, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Millcreek Community Hospital. She was born October 24, 1948 in Erie, a daughter of the late George Weiss and Florence Kunz Weiss Laskoski.

She enjoyed cooking and craft shows. Janet loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her...

Oct 16, 2016

Robert W. Jepson

Robert W. "Bob" Jepson, 82, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the LECOM Senior Living Center following an extended illness. He was born in Erie on October 29, 1933, a son of the late Clifford and Frances Rafferty Jepson.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He had...

Oct 9, 2016

Jose Omar Sanchez Santana

Jose Omar Sanchez Santana, 30, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 9, 2016. He was born March 25, 1986 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, a son of Tomas Sanchez and Ana Santana.

Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Alex and Alberto Sanchez of Erie; four sisters, Joelys Torres of Erie, Ada Roman...

Oct 8, 2016

Doris C. Julio Copple

Doris C. Julio Copple, 91, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at LECOM at Presque Isle. She was born November 12, 1924 in Girard, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Dello Julio.

She graduated from Conneaut High School. She had worked at Bello's Market for many years. She was a...

Oct 8, 2016

Richard C. Roth

Richard C. Roth, age 72, of Erie, died Saturday, October 8, 2016, at UPMC Hamot.

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

Oct 7, 2016

Vincent A. Milone

Vincent A. Milone, 68, of Erie, died Friday, October 7, 2016 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 9, 1948 in Erie, a son of the late Francesco and Antoinette D'Alessio Milone.

Vince attended Tech Memorial High School and at the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States...

Oct 6, 2016

Brian G. Miller

Brian Gerard Miller, 66, of Erie, passed away Thursday October 6, 2016 at UPMC Hamot. He was born January 13, 1950 in Erie, a son of the late Gerard W. Bill Miller and Maryde Brackett Miller.

Brian was a graduate of Saint Andrew Grade School, Cathedral Preparatory School Class of 1967 and he attended Gannon College and...