OBITUARIES

Jan 9, 2011

Margaret M. Titko Cologrande

Margaret M. Titko Cologrande, age 95, formerly of Saint Joseph Apartments, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Erie Presbyterian Lodge after a brief illness.

She was born May 17, 1915 in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Cserney Titko. She had worked at Marx Toys, Zukor Club and Lupo's Restaurant. She enjoyed playing...

Jan 9, 2011

Nancy E. Surovick Giannelli

Nancy E. Surovick Giannelli, age 79, formerly of Saint Joseph Apartments, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.

She was born September 13, 1931 in Crossingville, PA, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Caroline Bunk Surovick. She was a graduate of Albion High School. Her greatest pleasure in life was loving...

Jan 4, 2011

Sarah Maria Pieri

Sarah Maria Pieri, age 91, of Erie, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Golden Living Western Reserve. She was born April 10, 1919, a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Bianca Corsi Pieri. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Perino and Patrick Pieri and her dear friend, Frank Majewski....

Jan 3, 2011

Dec 25, 2010

Ronald R. Heeter

Ronald R. Heeter, age 62, of Erie, died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at Saint Vincent Health Center after an extended illness.

He was born July 10, 1948 in Erie, a son of the late Richard and Inez Winger Heeter. Ronald began his music career at age 15. He was an accomplished lead singer and musician and played...

Dec 24, 2010

Francesco "Frank" Iaboni

Francesco Iaboni, age 84, of Erie, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on December 24, 2010. Francesco, born on October 18, 1926, was a native of Boville Ernica, Italy.

During his lifetime, he met every challenge with courage, strength, and integrity. Coming from a small village where farming was his only vocational choice,...

Dec 22, 2010

Cynthia Louise Sirak Munch

Cynthia Louise Sirak Munch, age 54, of Millcreek Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Cindy was born December 31, 1955 in Erie, the daughter of Marian Yakowloff Sirak of Erie and the late Joseph Sirak. She was a 1973 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. Cindy worked...

Dec 13, 2010

Bette M. Paris Cleaver

Bette M. Paris Cleaver, age 91, of Erie, passed away surrounded by family and into the loving arms of our Lord on Monday, December 13, 2010 at Pleasant Ridge Manor East.

She was born March 31, 1919 in Erie, a daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Connaroe Paris. She loved to roller skate and dance...

Dec 11, 2010

Jean Marie Raleigh Tetuan

Jean Marie Raleigh Tetuan, age 83, of West Palm Beach, Florida, formerly of Erie, died Saturday, December 11, 2010 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

She was born July 1, 1927 in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Oren and Flossie Sharp Raleigh. She was an entertainer and singer, who was known as the "blond bombshell"....

Nov 30, 2010

Nov 25, 2010

Janet E. Elwinger Reynolds

Janet E. "Mrs. Reynolds" Elwinger Reynolds, age 87, of Erie, died Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Golden Living Western Reserve. She was born January 6, 1923 in Edinboro, PA, a daughter of the late LaRue and Edith Smith Elwinger.

She lived in California for 19 years and returned to Erie in 1940. She worked for...

Nov 20, 2010

Samuel "Harpo" De Monte

Samuel "Harpo" De Monte, 91, from Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Erie, died on Saturday, November 20, 2010 after suffering a fall and surgery.

He was born in Erie on September 28, 1919, son of the late Anthony and Vincenie Cappizzi De Monte. He served in the United States Army and was an avid golfer....

Nov 17, 2010

Nov 12, 2010

Perena E. Zonna Griffin

Perena "Perry" E. Zonna Griffin, 86, resident of Saint Mary's Home of Erie passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 there.

She was born February 11, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late Potito and Angelarosa DiFiori Zonna. She lived in Erie her entire life. Perena was a loving wife, daughter, sister and aunt who was...

Oct 24, 2010

Edna M. Rosenberger Shaw

Edna M. Rosenberger Shaw, age 64, of Erie, died Sunday, October 24, 2010 at her residence. She was born April 6, 1946 in Kittaning, PA, a daughter of the late Edward and Rachael Silivis Rosenberger. She lived in Erie most of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents...

Oct 14, 2010

Josephine M. D'Andrea Spada

Josephine M. D'Andrea Spada, age 90, of Erie, died Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center after a brief illness. She was born March 20, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late Dominick and Francis Pace D'Andrea.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 10, 2010

James J. Liotta

James J. Liotta "Jimmy Tino", age 83, passed after a short illness on Sunday, October 10, 2010. He was born in New York City, April 5, 1927, and came to Erie with his parents, Rose and Mike when he was 4.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corp., World War II. He was a strong labor...

Oct 6, 2010

Rose Lopez Gamble

Rose Lopez Gamble, 91, passed away peacefully October 6, 2010 at Hamot Medical Center following a long life and a brief illness.

Rose was born in Erie in 1918. She is remembered for her smiling disposition and her traditional Italian sauce and meatballs, and was a well known professional cook. She had been employed by the Villa...

Oct 3, 2010

Eleanor M. Barnack

Eleanor M. Barnack, age 83, of Erie, died Wednesday, October 3, 2010 at Hamot Medical Center. She was born October 12, 1927 in Erie, a daughter of the late George and Theresa Chermack Barnack. She lived in Erie her entire life.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward A....

Sep 30, 2010

Emma T. Maruca Cermak

Emma T. "Aunt Emma" Maruca Cermak, age 95, formerly of Ellsworth Avenue, died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Saint Mary's Home of Erie.

She was born April 20, 1915 in Erie, a daughter of the late Anthony and Stella Barbuto Maruca. She lived in Erie her entire life. She worked at Loblaw's. She was a...