OBITUARIES

May 13, 2023

Emidio Melaragno

Emidio Melaragno, age 89, passed away surrounded by his family on May 13, 2023 at his home. One of six children of the late Michele and Graziella Melaragno, Emidio was born in Forli del Sannio, Italy on February 12, 1934.

After surviving the perils of World War II in Europe, Emidio immigrated to the United States in 1961...

May 10, 2023

Dominic A. Juliano Jr

Dominic A. Juliano, Jr., 93, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 18, 1929 in Warren, PA, a son of the late Domenick A. Juliano, Sr. and Mary Scalise Juliano.

Dominic served in the United States Army Air Corps in the Strategic Air...

May 6, 2023

James H Traczenski

James H Traczenski, 67, of Erie died on Saturday May 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born September 8, 1955 a son to the late Alois and Mary (Cooper) Traczenski.

James grew up in Erie graduating from Tech memorial High School in 1972. After completing high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and...

May 2, 2023

Lynda M. Snarski Johnson

Lynda M. Snarski Johnson, age 44, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born on March 3, 1979 in Erie, a daughter of the late Edward Snarski and Linda Taylor.

Lynda grew up in Wesleyville and was a 1997 graduate of Iroquois High School. Lynda served...

Apr 30, 2023

Carol Ann Owens Smith

Carol Ann Owens Smith, 61, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born July 13, 1961 in Erie, a daughter of the late Donald P. and Jean K. Buseck Owens.

Carol was a talented crafter and was active in the Erie Guild of Craftsman, serving as their historian. She...

Apr 29, 2023

Frank P. Graham

Frank P. Graham, age 72, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born on January 18, 1951 in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Jasper and Norma Sansotta Graham.

Frank graduated from Fairview High School in 1970. While in school and for a short...

Apr 26, 2023

Heidi Ann Hansen Smith

Heidi Ann Hansen Smith, age 59, formerly of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at The Orchards at Wayne, in Wayne, Michigan. She was born on April 1, 1964 in Erie, a daughter of Nancy Zehe Hansen and the late Robert D. Hansen.

She attended Academy High School and went on graduate from J.H....

Apr 25, 2023

Terese Marie Lachesky

Terese Marie Lachesky, 55, of Erie, PA passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 13, 1967 in Erie, a daughter of the late Michael E. and Ellen Forfia Lachesky.

Terese was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School. She spent many years involved in Barber National...

Apr 20, 2023

Armand Rossoni

Armand "Mandy" Rossoni, 94, of Erie, passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the VA Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1928 in Erie, a son of the late Raphael and Virginia DiPelino Rossoni.

Armand was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Armand was the...

Apr 14, 2023

Arlene Margaret Huyck-Ventresca

Arlene Margaret Huyck-Ventresca, was born August 26, 1933, was welcomed by Our Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Brookville Hospital following a brief illness. Arlene was born and raised in Erie, PA a daughter of the late Melvin and Esther Curtis Huyck.

She is survived by her three children, Linda...

Apr 9, 2023

Apr 5, 2023

Maureen R. Golden Bovee

Maureen R. Golden Bovee, 69, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born June 1, 1953 in Fremont, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Mary Heschel Golden.

Maureen received a Bachelor of Music degree from Mary Manse College and received her nursing degree from Owens Technical College....

Mar 26, 2023

Anthony J. Russo Jr

Anthony J. Russo, Jr., age 69, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born November 2, 1953 in Erie, a son of the late Anthony and Mamie Notarione Russo.

Anthony was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School, Class of 1971. He was a skilled mechanic and had worked for Firch Baking...

Mar 13, 2023

Joshua A. Atkinson

Joshua A. Atkinson, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born at Beal AFB, California on August 14, 1975, a son of Patricia Tunney Hoffert (husband, Paul) and the late Jay Atkinson.

Josh had a big heart and a dry sense of humor. His presence would light up...

Mar 7, 2023

John B. Ion Jr

John B. Ion Jr., 70, of Erie, passed away, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born July 31, 1952 in Erie, the son of the late John B. Ion, Sr., and Betty Jane Dunham Ion.

John served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and worked at GE for 35...

Mar 6, 2023

Eugene S. Sokolowski

Eugene S. Sokolowski, 78, of Erie, passed away Monday March 6, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born September 3, 1944 in Erie, the son of the late Brownie and Margaret Recicar Sokolowski.

Eugene was married to Sylvia Mielewski Sokolowski for 58 wonderful years. Eugene and Sylvia were complete opposites but the understanding of their oppositions...

Mar 5, 2023

Feb 26, 2023

Walter Miller

Walter "Craig" Miller, 89, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, in Rockville, MD. He was born in Erie on September 22, 1933, to the late John Steele Miller and Doris Isabelle Rose.

As a young man, Craig worked at his parents' restaurant, Miller's, which was located at 26th and Peach St.. After graduating...

Feb 20, 2023

Kathleen Jean McPhee

Kathleen Jean McPhee, age 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Saint Vincent Hospital on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born on May 12, 1947 in Erie, a daughter of the late Wesley and Geraldine Hessling Porter.

Kathy had a friendly and outgoing personality and loved to laugh. She will be deeply...

Feb 17, 2023

Ronald C. Blakeslee

Ronald C. Blakeslee, age 74, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, February 17, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1948 in Erie, a son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Sturdivant Blakeslee.

Ron was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1966. He served in the United States Air...