OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
George Edward Maslar Jr
Aug 25, 2023
George Edward Maslar Jr
George Edward Maslar, Jr., 85, of Erie, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born November 5, 1937 in Beaverdale, PA, a son of the late George and Helen (Valko) Maslar.
George was a graduate of Beaverdale High School in Beaverdale, PA. He was a member of the undefeated...
Cynthia Louise Fronzaglia Sedora
Aug 24, 2023
Cynthia Louise Fronzaglia Sedora
Cynthia Louise Fronzaglia Sedora, 75, of Girard, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born October 7, 1947 in Erie, a daughter of the late Arietto "Harry" and Janet Fried Fronzaglia.
In her earlier years, Cynthia enjoyed bowling with her mother and being active in the church. Later in life she...
Clino Fratarcangeli Jr
Aug 21, 2023
Clino Fratarcangeli Jr
Clino Fratarcangeli Jr., age 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born on May 1, 1940 in Erie, a son of the late Clino Fratarcangeli Sr. and Florence (LaRiccia) Fratarcangeli who both came from Italy and settled in Erie. Â
Clino graduated from Strong Vincent High School,...
Caesar David Montevecchio
Aug 10, 2023
Caesar David Montevecchio
Caesar David Montevecchio passed away on August 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the Veterans Administration Community Living Center. Caesar was born on March 27, 1934 in Erie, the son of the late Carmen and Tilba Montevecchio.
Caesar was a veteran of the US Army. He was an exceptional athlete and an avid sports fan...
Dolores J. Corsi
Aug 8, 2023
Dolores J. Corsi
Dolores J. "Dolly" Corsi, age 83, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born on March 27, 1940 in Erie, the first born daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Danowski Kowalski.
Dolly was a graduate of Saint Benedict Academy, Class of 1958. She worked at Gannon...
Sarah Ellen Franke-Heitzenrater
Aug 2, 2023
Sarah Ellen Franke-Heitzenrater
Sarah, 76, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023 after enduring many challenging months at LECOM Senior Living Center. Sarah suffered from Alzheimer's disease for many years. Her condition was exacerbated by a stroke leading to numerous complications. Sarah was born on June 4, 1947, one of four daughters to Jean A. (Adams) and...
Anthony N. Colonna
Jul 31, 2023
Anthony N. Colonna
Anthony N. "Tony" Colonna, 84, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with ALS. He was born on April 10, 1939 in Erie, PA the youngest child of the late Bernardino and Anna Zonna Colonna.
In his youth, Tony went to both Irving and Roosevelt...
Thomas L. Thompson
Jul 24, 2023
Thomas L. Thompson
Thomas L. "Tom" Thompson, of Erie passed away on Monday, July 24th, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born June 5, 1938 in Jerome, PA, a son of the late Eugene and Ruth Pyle Thompson.
Tom had a heart of gold, was kind and quiet and loved his family, always putting their needs before his own. He...
Donald William Staaf
Jul 3, 2023
Donald William Staaf
Donald William Staaf (known as "D. Staaf" or "Pops" to many), age 67, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 3, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born on May 2, 1956 in Erie, a son of the late Eugene F. and Frances M. Conley Staaf.
He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School,...
James Westcott
Jun 26, 2023
James Westcott
James "Jimmy" K. Westcott, of Erie, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at his residence after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 4, 1943 in Erie, a son of the late Richard Westcott and Ida Bamford Westcott Ross.
Jimmy served honorably in the National Guard for seven years. He worked as a...
Robert Salvatore Rizzo
Jun 24, 2023
Robert Salvatore Rizzo
Robert "Bob" Salvatore Rizzo, 88, of Erie, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at LECOM at Presque Isle. He was born May 16, 1935 in Erie, a son of the late Thomas and Mary Cermak Rizzo.
Bob attended Holy Family Grade School and was a graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School Class of 1953.
He worked at Hammermill...
Stephen J. Nichols
Jun 17, 2023
Stephen J. Nichols
Stephen J. Nichols, age 51, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born on August 11, 1971 in Erie, a son of Kathleen C. (Matteson) Nichols and the late Gordon L. Nichols.
Steve worked as a mechanical millwright for several local businesses over the years. He was a hard worker as...
Evelyn Ostrowski Timon Boyle
Jun 17, 2023
Evelyn Ostrowski Timon Boyle
Evelyn "Evie" Ostrowski Timon Boyle joined the Angels in heaven on Saturday, June 17, 2023. A lifelong resident of Erie, Evelyn was born at Hamot Hospital on June 27, 1933. Daughter of the late Julius and Mary Ostrowski, who called her Poopah as a child. She was also known as Yada in her childhood.
Know to...
James A. Vereb
Jun 9, 2023
James A. Vereb
James A. Vereb, age 69, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1954 in Erie, a son of the late Anthony "Jim" and Julia M. DiSabatino Vereb.
Jim was a skilled and talented handyman in many different fields, from automotive to electrical, Jim could fix it. He...
Francis E Grutkowski
Jun 8, 2023
Francis E Grutkowski
Our Dad, Francis (Frank) was an exceptional man who sang the Hail Mary to us all in Polish the day before he passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at the age of 88. Frank resided in his home in Erie where he had lived the last 54 years...
William H. Oakes Jr
May 29, 2023
William H. Oakes Jr
William "Billy" H. Oakes, Jr., age 60, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1963 in Erie, a son of the late William H. Oakes, Sr. and Mae Meehl.
Billy was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1981. He was a talented cook in...
Dr. Joseph L. Cerami
May 26, 2023
Dr. Joseph L. Cerami
Dr. Joseph L. Cerami, age 95, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie on December 31, 1927, a son of the late Frank and Josephine (Pilliteri) Cerami.
Dr. Joe was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He served in the Army during the final days of...
Judith A. Sperduto Kirkpatrick
May 22, 2023
Judith A. Sperduto Kirkpatrick
Judith "Judy" A. Sperduto Kirkpatrick, 70, of North Fort Myers, FL, peacefully entered heaven's gates on May 22, 2023, after succumbing to a brief battle with cancer. Judy was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on April 4, 1953, to Adelaide L. "Wee" Minnaugh Sperduto and the late Carl A. Sperduto.
Judy graduated from Villa Maria Academy...
Richard Chessario
May 20, 2023
Richard Chessario
Richard Chessario was born April 11, 1947 in Erie, PA where he spent his life involved in the community. He was 76 years old when he suddenly got sick and his doctors discovered that he had advanced pancreatic cancer. He spent several weeks in hospice care and throughout his short battle, he was surrounded by his loving family....
Rita M. Keefer Clark Pulvino
May 13, 2023
Rita M. Keefer Clark Pulvino
Rita M. Keefer Clark Pulvino, age 70, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at LECOM at Village Square. She was born on May 14, 1952 in Mckeesport, PA, a daughter of the late Orpheus and Catherine Raible Keefer.
Rita had a wonderful eye for home decorating and she enjoyed working with plants, flowers and...
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