OBITUARIES

Aug 9, 2010

Aug 8, 2010

John Barczynski

John Barczynski, 80, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 8, 2010 with his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on October 23, 1929 in Erie, PA, a son of the late John and Anna Tyczkowski Barczynski.

John attended East High School then proudly joined the US Army where...

Aug 3, 2010

Betty DeSantis Rush

Betty DeSantis Rush went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening August 3, 2010 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her beloved family and special friends. She was born on October 4, 1928 in Erie to the late Joseph and Celia Trevison DeSantis. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Floyd...

Jul 14, 2010

Lidano "Leo" Vitelli

Lidano "Leo" Vitelli, age 87 of Erie, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 after an extended illness. He was born January 19, 1923, a son of the late Salvatore and Rose DeAngelis Vitelli.

Leo served his country in the South Pacific as a medic in the army during World War II. After...

Jul 9, 2010

Vincent J. Fucci

Vincent J. Fucci, age 67, of Erie, died Friday, July 9, 2010 at Saint Vincent Health Center after battling lung problems for years.

He was born June 21, 1943 in Meadville, a son of the late Frank and Caroline Musica Fucci. He lived in Erie most of his life. He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High...

Jul 4, 2010

Evelyn May Whitman Thumma

Evelyn May Whitman Thumma, age 94, formerly of Oregon Avenue and Carlisle, PA, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge.

She was born February 4, 1916 in Mechanicsburg, PA, a daughter of the late John S. and Myrtle M. Bowen Whitman. She lived in Erie for the past 10 years.

In addition...

Jul 3, 2010

Nicholas A. "Nick" DeBello

Nicholas A. "Nick" DeBello, age 94, of Erie died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the VA Medical Center.

He was born January 1, 1916 in Erie, a son of the late Dominick and Erceilia Dinino DeBello. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked at Bucyrus Erie for 42 years and...

Jun 29, 2010

Craig M. Connors

Craig M. Connors, 39, of Erie, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Hamot Medical Center following an extended illness.

He was born July 22, 1970 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Terrence M. Connors and Cecelia M. "Ceil" Presogna Connors, of Erie. He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School. He was a...

Jun 18, 2010

Gladimiro "Bucky" Bucarelli

Gladimiro "Bucky" Bucarelli, age 76, of Millcreek, died Friday, June 18, 2010 at his residence on his 44th wedding anniversary after an extended illness.

He was born April 13, 1934 in Rende Cosenza, Italy, a son of the late Pietro and Rosina Turco Bucarelli. He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He had worked at...

Jun 11, 2010

Jun 9, 2010

Paula M. Cantoni Moyer

Paula M. Cantoni Moyer, age 80, of Erie, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Saint Vincent Health Center.

She was born February 27, 1930 in Erie, a daughter of the late Juan and Mary J. DePaul Fernandez and stepfather Fred Cantoni.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Cantoni.

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Wanita Rainey Wawrzyniak

Wanita Rainey Wawrzyniak, age 76, of Greene Township, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born September 28, 1933 in Belleview, PA. She attended Academy High School and in 1973 received her GED. She was a graduate of Gannon University Class of 1977; while attending Gannon she had a...

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