OBITUARIES

May 24, 2012

Hannah L. Jenkins Nickell

Hannah L. Jenkins Nickell, age 88, of Erie, died Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Millcreek Community Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born April 1, 1924 in Burkhart, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Frank and Lorina Mullins Jenkins. She live in Erie most of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother....

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May 20, 2012

Michael Joseph Dalessio

Michael Joseph Dalessio lost his courageous battle with cancer May 20, 2012 at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California. Mike was born November 14, 1954 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Michaelina and Mike Dalessio who were originally from Marchenese, Italy.

Michael was a 1972 graduate of Strong Vincent High and Pepperdine University School...

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Apr 30, 2012

Gloria M. Satelli

Gloria M. Satelli, age 65, of Erie, died Monday, April 30, 2012 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West after an extended illness.

She was born April 6, 1946 in Erie, a daughter of the late Nicola J. "Nick" and Lucia E.

"Lucy" Gigliotti Satelli. She lived in Erie her entire life.

She was a graduate of...

Apr 18, 2012

Geraldine A. Vanchieri Cacchione

Geraldine A. Vanchieri Cacchione, age 75, of Erie, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at her home after an extended illness.

She was born November 23, 1936 in Erie, a daughter of the late Sam and Mary K. Luciano Vanchieri. She was an office manager at Alley Aids for 30 years, retiring in 1999. She was an...

Apr 15, 2012

Michael John "Mike" Coughlin

Michael John "Mike" Coughlin, age 71, of North East, PA, and formerly of Erie, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at his home.

He was born March 7, 1941, in Erie, a son of the late Ellen "Pat" and John D. Coughlin. He retired in 1998 from the Human Resources Department of AMSCO-Steris, where he had worked...

Apr 13, 2012

Angelica Maria "Angie" Pratts Silva

Angelica Maria "Angie" Pratts Silva, age 80, of Erie, died Friday, April 13, 2012 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born March 4, 1932, in Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Bardomero Pratts and Dominga Rosa Pratts.

Angie had lived in Erie most of her life. She had owned and operated the Hickory Café. She...

Apr 4, 2012

Mary M. Potocki Leone

Mary M. Potocki Leone, age 94, of Erie, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.

She was born January 8, 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA a daughter of the late Jacenty and Marcella Karpinski Potocki. She was an active member of Blessed Sacrament RC Church. She enjoyed playing cards and loved animals...

Mar 30, 2012

Ronald E. Hill

Ronald E. Hill, age 83, of Erie, died Friday, March 30, 2012, at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center following an extended illness.

He was born October 28, 1928 in Erie, a son of the late Elmer and Martha Pierce Hill. He was a Commissary Officer for the Department of Defense, retiring at the age of 72, after...

Mar 23, 2012

Mary Viglione Klemen

Mary Viglione Klemen, age 90, of Erie, died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Millcreek Community Hospital.

She was born October 15, 1921 in Campobasso, Italy, a daughter of the late Michael and Carmela Stelluto Viglione. She had worked at Bliley Electric.

She was an active parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church and member of their Altar Society....

Mar 21, 2012

William J. Leamy

William J. Leamy, age 66, of Erie, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at his home after an extended illness.

He was born March 18, 1946 in Erie, a son of the late John H. and Geraldine Blair Leamy. He worked as a policeman for the City of Erie for 31 years, retiring in 2000. He was a...

Mar 15, 2012

Alda B. Fronzaglia Locke

Alda B. Fronzaglia Locke, age 95, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. Alda was born in West Newton, Pennsylvania on May 9, 1916 daughter of the late Nicola and Margherita DiSantis Fronzaglia.

She worked at Marx Toys and was a member of Sacred Heart RC Church. She loved to dance...

Mar 14, 2012

Joseph J. Orlando Sr.

Joseph J. Orlando, Sr., age 94, died peacefully Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Pennsylvania Soldiers & Sailors Home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 29, 1917 in Erie, a son of the late Carlo and Mary Vaccarello Orlando. He served in the United States Army Infantry during World War II in the Pacific...

Mar 11, 2012

Barbara A. Dodick Barlow

Barbara A. Dodick Barlow, age 47, of Erie, died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at UPMC Hamot following an extended illness.

She was born March 30, 1964 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Andeline Sambuchino Dodick. She graduated from Tech Memorial High School and Edinboro University. She was a devoted wife and mother. Barbara...