OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Carmela Witkowski
Aug 2, 2024
With the humble grace of God's will Carmela Ann Polito Witkowski, age 82, of Erie, passed to her heavenly home on Friday August 2, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 3, 1941 in Carbendale, PA, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Camella (Esposito) Polito.
As a proud first-generation American Italian, Carmela embraced her heritage throughout her...
Louis M. "Butch" Dovichow
Aug 1, 2024
Louis M. "Butch" Dovichow, age 77, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 1, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1947, a son of Shirley G. (Zimmer) Dovichow and the late Louis R. Dovichow.
Following his high school graduation, Butch answered the call to serve his country in the U.S. Army and fought alongside his...
William R. Cashore, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
William R. Cashore, Jr., age 74, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Fairview Manor. He was born April 13, 1950 in Erie, a son of the late William and Mary (Denison) Cashore.
Bill was a graduate of McDowell High School. He worked at General Electric, retiring after 38 years. Bill enjoyed going to the gym and power lifting. He...
Geraldine M. Kuzma-Haefner
Jul 23, 2024
Geraldine M. Kuzma-Haefner, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Parkside at Glenwood. She was born on July 6, 1937 in Homestead, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Mrazik) Morone.
Gerry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She was a volunteer administrator at the Tri-Boro Senior Center. Gerry was a "people" person, outgoing...
Patricia Gunther
Jul 18, 2024
Patricia A. (Stoddard) Gunther, age 83, passed away Thursday, July 18th at Greenfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 31, 1940 in Erie, a daughter of the late Guy and Ruth (May) Stoddard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Stoddard.
Pat was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran...
Louise M. Bertone
Jul 13, 2024
Louise Marie (Filippi) Bertone of Erie, age 98, passed away on July 13, 2024 at the LECOM Senior Living Center. The cause was congestive heart failure.
She was born on June 8, 1926, the youngest child of Ernesto and Palmira (Carnicelli) Filippi. Louise attended Saint Michael Elementary School, where she was known by her Americanized name, Louise Phillips. She graduated from...
Vincent "Gym" Panetta
Jul 11, 2024
Vincent J. "Gym" Panetta, Jr., age 96, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in North Carolina, where he resided with his son, Carlo, for the past 11 years. He was born on June 24, 1928 in Erie, the son of the late Vincent and Anna (Sammarco) Panetta.
Gym was a carpenter by trade, a long-time...
Norma Jean Cross
Jun 27, 2024
Norma Jean Cross, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 2, 1949 in Erie, a daughter of the late George and Viola Oakes Robinson.
She was a hard working woman who was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Above all else, family...
Judy D. Stanley
Jun 22, 2024
Judy Diane (Pressler) Stanley, 71, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. She was born October 12, 1952 in Oil City, PA, a daughter of the late Mildred L (McGinnis) Pressler and Charles H Pressler.
Judy was a graduate of Oil City High School class of 1970, of Edinboro College class of 1974; where she earned...
John Pluta
Jun 15, 2024
John J. Pluta, 95, of Erie, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born June 23, 1928 in Erie, a son of the late Frank and Helen (Szczutkowski) Pluta.
John served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a mechanic and was stationed in Germany serving as a member of the post World...
Joanne M. Guarino
Jun 8, 2024
Joanne M. Guarino, 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Fairview Manor. She was born on June 21, 1938 in Erie, a daughter of the late Alfonse and Pauline Ahlschlager Guarino. She is survived by her great-niece, Christina Ella Thompson.
Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Saint Paul Catholic Church, 1617 Walnut...
Eileen Romeo
Jun 4, 2024
Eileen Nancy (Betza) Romeo, 73, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Vincent Hospital on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born in Erie on November 27, 1950, the oldest daughter of the late George and Nancy Betza.
Eileen attended St. Mary's for grade school and St. Benedict Academy for high school, where she...
Karen E. Urraro
Apr 25, 2024
Karen E. Urraro, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1949 in Erie, a daughter of the late Richard and Elfrieda Leitz Bly.
Karen was a graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1967. Karen had a passion for reading, ceramics, crocheting, sewing, and gardening. She was a devoted...
Kathleen L. Orlando
Apr 22, 2024
Kathleen L. "Kathy" (Chase) Orlando, age 74, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 13, 1950 in Erie, a daughter of the late Norman and Sylvia (Merritt) Chase.
Kathy was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1968. She loved reading, crafting, sewing, quilting,...
Rose Ann Altadonna (Giamanco) Del Sandro
Apr 8, 2024
Rose Ann Altadonna (Giamanco) Del Sandro, age 71, passed away on April 8, 2024 at LECOM at Presque Isle after an extended illness. She was born May 27, 1952 in Erie, a daughter of the late Thomas and Amelia Arduini Altadonna.
Rose Ann graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1970. She had excellent athletic ability and excelled at any...
John F. "Jay" Lynch
Apr 5, 2024
John F. "Jay" Lynch, III, 75, of Erie, passed away after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 5, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on November 7, 1948, a son of the late John and Kathleen Gross Lynch.Jay was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1966 and Youngstown State University,...
Helen DiPlacido
Apr 5, 2024
Helen "Lola" Bruno DiPlacido, 93, of Erie, passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2024 surrounded by her family at Sarah Reed Senior Center. She was born March 9, 1931 in Byrnedale, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Pulice) Bruno.
Helen was raised in Byrnedale, PA, a daughter of a coal miner. She met, the love of her life,...
Marsha St.George Fronzaglia
Apr 4, 2024
Marsha Ann St.George Fronzaglia completed her earthly journey on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the LECOM Senior Living Center due to complications from a stroke. Marsha was born on October 31, 1944, to Harry C. St.George, Sr. and Carmel (Dolly Santone) St.George.
She attended Villa Maria Elementary and graduated from Mercyhurst Seminary class of 1962. Marsha studied Medical Lab Technology in...
William Grassi Jr.
Apr 4, 2024
William Grassi, Jr., age 68, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1955 in Erie, a son of the late William and Mary Grassi.
Billy had a kind heart. He was loved by those who knew him and he will be missed.
He is survived by his siblings, Lou Ann Perry (Joe), Mary...
Eleanor Agnello
Mar 28, 2024
Eleanor Ninfa Agnello, 99, of Erie, PA, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 peacefully at her home of 67 years. She was born March 9, 1925, to the late Joseph and Lena (Corso) Yapello. Eleanor and her late husband John Joseph Agnello were among the founding members of Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church.
Growing up in Little Italy on...
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