OBITUARIES

Dec 5, 2011

Ralph V. DeMarco

Ralph V. DeMarco, age 82, of 821 West 24th Street, died peacefully on December 5, 2011.

He was born January 28, 1929, in Erie, PA, a son of the late Michael and Lucia Caserta DiMarco. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Balchunas DeMarco, and brothers, Philip and Dino DiMarco. Survivors include his two children,...

Nov 19, 2011

Nancy J. DeDionisio Battaglia

Nancy J. DeDionisio Battaglia, age 99, of Erie, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 19, 2011. She was born September 2, 1912 in Erie, a daughter of the late Antimo and Michelina Martino DeDionisio.

Nancy will be remembered mostly for her love of her family and the many, many...

Nov 18, 2011

Ermelinda Fabrizio Miraldi

Ermelinda "Linda" Fabrizio Miraldi, age 89, resident of Saint Mary's Home of Erie, formerly of Millcreek, died Friday, November 18, 2011.

She was born February 18, 1922 in Montenero, Italy, a daughter of the late Alessandro and Filomena Tornincasa Fabrizio. She lived in Erie most of her life. She was an accomplished crocheter and quilter. She enjoyed...

Nov 13, 2011

Caroline Zmijewski Narducci

Caroline "Carol" Zmijewski Narducci, age 58, of Erie, died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Saint Vincent Health Center after an extended illness.

She was born September 8, 1953 in Erie, a daughter of the late Witold and Anna Zalewska Zmijewski. She lived in Erie her entire life. She enjoyed gardening, crafts and bowling in the "Sisters Bowling...

Nov 13, 2011

Leonard F. Earick

Leonard F. Earick, age 85, of Erie, died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness.

He was born December 14, 1925 in Ridgeway, PA, a son of the late Michael and Angeline Lizzi Earick. He lived in Erie most of his life. He served in the United States Air Force during World War...

Nov 4, 2011

Mary Rose Perry Chetoni

Mary Rose Perry Chetoni, age 93, of Erie, formerly of West Springfield, died Friday, November 4, 2011 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.

She was born September 2, 1918 in Beyer, PA, a daughter of the late Angelo and Catherine Agnello Perry. She had owned and operated the Penn State Inn for 12 years and was...

Oct 31, 2011

Fillippo Guido "Phil" Pieri

Fillippo Guido "Phil" Pieri, age 88, resident of Pennsylvania Soldiers & Sailors Home, died Monday, October 31, 2011 there after an extended illness.

He was born August 5, 1923 in Erie, a son of the late Lorenzo and Bianca Corsi Pieri. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the 8th division,...

Oct 30, 2011

Dorothy A. Yusz Savage

Dorothy A. Yusz Savage, age 93, resident of Pleasant Ridge Manor East, died Sunday, October 30, 2011 there.

Arrangements were handled by the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street.

Oct 28, 2011

Ralph J. Iarussi

Ralph J. "Joey" Iarussi, age 62, of Erie, died Friday, October 28, 2011, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born August 3, 1949 in Erie, the son of the late Ubaldo and Josephine Piazza Iarussi.

Ralph was a 1967 graduate of Tech Memorial High School. He was a member of St. Paul's RC...

Oct 25, 2011

Martha J. Chism Henry

Martha J. Chism Henry, age 81, resident of Presque Isle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 there after a brief illness.

She was born September 2, 1930 in Hammond, IN, a daughter of the late Dorsey and Martha Junkin Chism. She lived in Erie most of her life. She had worked at...

Oct 20, 2011

Oct 18, 2011

Oct 15, 2011

Timothy W. Williams

Timothy W. Williams, age 42, of Erie, died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1969 in Erie, a son of Mary Mysnyk Williams of Erie and the late Irvin Williams.

He enjoyed his family, working on cars and fishing. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan....

Oct 12, 2011

Nicholas A. Lopez

Nicholas A. Lopez, of Erie, age 56, of Erie, died Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at UPMC Hamot after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 3, 1955 in Erie, to Petrina V. Bianchi Lopez and the late Adolph Lopez.

Nick was well known in the car industry, having been a salesman, manager, and buyer for...

Oct 8, 2011

RoseMary Kinney Romance

RoseMary Kinney Romance, age 85, of Erie, died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at her residence surrounded by family and friends.

She was born July 11, 1926 a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Irene Fleischmann Kinney. She was a devoted mother and involved in many of her children's activities. She was a PIAA official and Meet...

Oct 8, 2011

Florence R. Cerami Symoski

Florence R. Cerami Symoski, age 92, of Erie, died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Independence Court of Erie after a brief illness.

She was born March 5, 1919 in North East, PA a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Moscato Cerami. She lived in Erie most of her life. She had worked at Sterling Seal...

Sep 27, 2011

Linda Marie Giacobello Aquillano

Linda Marie Giacobello Aquillano, age 61, of Erie, died Tuesday September 27, 2011 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after an extended illness.

She was born September 7, 1950 in Erie, a daughter of Dominick Giacobello of Girard and the late Helen Adams Giacobello and step-daughter of Laura Giacobello of Girard. She lived in...

Sep 26, 2011

George R. Banko

George R. Banko, age 81, of Erie, died Monday, September 26, 2011 at Abington Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness.

He was born February 5, 1930 in Erie, a son of the late George J. and Anna Chinke Banko. He lived in Erie his entire life. He served in the United States Marine Corps...

Sep 25, 2011

Sep 19, 2011

Benjamin J. Cantoni

Benjamin J. "Ben" Cantoni, age 72, of Erie, died Sunday, September 19, 2011 at Saint Mary's Home of Erie after an extended illness.

He was born May 5, 1939 in Erie, a son of the late Louis A. and Angeline L. DiMarco Cantoni. Benjamin was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and had worked at Sterling...