OBITUARIES

Oct 30, 2013

Gudrun W. "Gudi" Wohlgemuth Mello

Gudrun W. "Gudi" Wohlgemuth Mello, age 71, of Erie, died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Fairview Manor after an extended illness. .

She was born November 8, 1941 in Danzig, Germany, a daughter of the late Karl and Valeria "Walli" Jesewski Wohlgemuth. She lived in Erie since 1952.

Gudi was of graduate of Orajeans...

Oct 20, 2013

Rose Ann Comi English

Rose Ann Comi English, age 80, of Erie, died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at her residence.

She was born January 20, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Dominick Comi and Annetta D'Abracci Comi Ferrante.

Rose was a devoted wife, mother and daughter. She enjoyed visiting Presque Isle with family and friends.

In addition to...

Oct 18, 2013

Oct 5, 2013

Deborah A. Orlando

Deborah A. Orlando, age 61, of Erie, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Saint Vincent Health Center.

She was born February 1, 1952 in Louisville, KY, a daughter of the late William R. and Betty Jeanne Taylor Hibbs. She had lived in Erie most of her life.

She was the owner and operator of "The Healing...

Oct 5, 2013

Georgina A. Manzi

Georgina A. Belluomini Manzi, age 89, of Erie, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Elmwood Gardens following an extended illness.

She was born January 3, 1924 in Erie a daughter of the late Joseph and Vittoria Oligeri Belluomini. She had lived in Erie all her life.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was...

Oct 3, 2013

David J. Iavarone

David J. Iavarone, age 57, of Erie, died Thursday, October 3, 2013 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born October 9, 1955 in Erie a son of the late Vincent A. and Jeanne Chessario Iavarone. He lived in Erie his entire life.

David was a devoted grandfather and enjoyed his motorcycle, Jaguar and his dogs.

He is...

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Aug 31, 2013

Helen Elaine Miraldi

Helen Elaine Miraldi, age 84, of Erie, died peacefully on Saturday August 31, 2013, in her sleep, at home, just as she wanted. She is now at peace and no longer suffering from illnesses that slowed her physically, but never her sharp mind and wit.

She was born in Oil City, Pa on July 23, 1929 a...

Aug 28, 2013

Aug 22, 2013

Patrick J. DiPaolo

Patrick John DiPaolo, age 44, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness.

The beloved son of District Judge Dominick and Janet (Colao) DiPaolo, was born on March 14, 1969 in Erie, PA. He graduated Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and Cathedral Preparatory School, Class of 1987. He was a three sport...

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Aug 17, 2013

Harry Louis Boback Sr.

Harry Louis Boback, Sr., age 88, formerly of Erie, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Fairhope, AL.

He was the longest serving member of the PIAA with over 60 years of service as a basketball and football official. Harry was a United States Navy veteran, and a longtime champion golfer.

He was preceded in death...

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Aug 4, 2013

Antoinette "Toni" Rigazzi Cacchione

Antoinette "Toni" Rigazzi Cacchione, age 88, of Erie, died Wednesday, August 4, 2013 at The Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center after a brief illness.

She was born June 13, 1925 in Rocca Pia, Italy, a daughter of the late Sabatino and Chiarina Leone Rigazzi. She lived in Erie most of her life.

Toni was a...