OBITUARIES

Feb 9, 2010

James "Jim" Edward Gnacinski

James "Jim" Edward Gnacinski, 79 of Erie PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on February 25, 1930 in Erie to the late Stanley and Alice Thompson Gnacinski.

Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather, James is survived by his wife of 59 years,...

Feb 8, 2010

Mathilda I. "Tillie" Spangle Pacuraw

Mathilda I. "Tillie" Pacuraw, 95, formerly of West 38th Street, died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Fairview Manor after a lengthy illness.

She was born January 27, 1915 in Rhodesdale, OH, a daughter of the late Dan and Magdaline Gobus Spangle. She was a member of the Nuova Aurora Club and the Romanian Club....

Feb 8, 2010

Frances (Paquita) Santiago

Frances (Paquita) Santiago went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2010 after a heroic battle with cancer. A long time Erie resident, Paquita was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico September 1, 1942. She was very active in the Hispanic Community and former member of the Hispanic Society Ladies Auxiliary and was last employed with the...

Feb 7, 2010

Mary Donofrio Reidel

Mary Donofrio Reidel, age 82, formerly of West 39th Street, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 after a brief illness at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge.

A lifelong resident of Erie she was born April 24, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Theresa Marucci Donofrio. She had worked at Scolio's Fruit Market for over 20 years....

Feb 5, 2010

Mary A. Arnone Sementelli

Mary A. Arnone Sementelli, age 85, formerly of Elmwood Ave., died Friday, February 5, 2010 at Independence Court.

She was born June 26, 1924 in New York, NY, a daughter of the late Anthony and Jenny Palilla Arnone. She lived in Erie most of her life. She had worked for many years at Arnone's Italian Store...

Feb 2, 2010

Julia M. Jagta Summerson

Julia "Judy" Margaret Jagta Summerson, age 91, of 2401 East Grandview Blvd., died Tuesday February 2, 2010 at Saint Vincent Health Center.

She was born July 14, 1918 in Holyoke, MA., a daughter of the late Karol and Karolina Rys Jagta. She lived in Erie most of her life. She worked for 42 years at Erie...

Feb 1, 2010

Adeline Sabatini Cacchione

Adeline Sabatini Cacchione, age 92, resident of Saint Joseph Apartments, died Monday, February 1, 2010 at Saint Vincent Health Center after an extended illness.

A lifelong resident of Erie she was born March 1, 1917, a daughter of the late Felix and Albina DiPiero Sabatini. She enjoyed bingo, cards, the casino and cooking.

In addition to her...

Jan 31, 2010

Frank Paul Paparelli Sr.

Frank Paul Paparelli Sr., age 82, formerly of 1826 Cherry Street, died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the VA Medical Center after an extended illness.

A lifelong resident of Erie, he was born September 27, 1927 in Erie, a son of the late Anthony and Giovanina Desimone Paparelli. He served in the United States Army during...

Jan 29, 2010

Jan 24, 2010

Rose M. Stellato Calabrese

Rose M. Stellato Calabrese, age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Saint Vincent Health Center after an extended illness.

A lifelong resident of Erie, she was born February 26, 1928 a daughter of the late Enrico and Frances Bucini Bianchi. She was the owner of Rose Marie Dress Shop for over forty years....

Jan 23, 2010

Frederick L. Tomassi "Freddy Thomas"

Frederick L. Tomassi known to all by "Freddie Thomas", died peacefully at the age of 87 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Born in a log cabin in Cabin Creek, West Virginia on January 25, 1922, his Italian immigrant parents, the late Guiseppe Tomassi and Saveria Cicco Tomassi, moved their family...

Dec 27, 2009

Anthony A. "Tony" DiMaria

Anthony A. "Tony" DiMaria, age 91, resident of Saint Mary's Home at Asbury Ridge, formerly of West 21st Street, died Sunday December 27, 2009 at Saint Vincent Health Center.

A lifelong resident of Erie, he was born January 14, 1918, a son of the late Sebastian and Angeline DiSiati DiMaria. He served in the United States...

Dec 21, 2009

Carmella Antonelli Ferrante

Carmella Antonelli Ferrante, age 96, of Maple Street, died Monday, December 21, 2009 surrounded by her loving family at the Village at Luther Square after a brief illness.

She was born January 8, 1913 in Forli DelSannio, Isernia Italy, a daughter of the late Roberto and Louisa Colicchio Antonelli. She lived at her home for 96...

Dec 19, 2009

Lorena M. Skobodzinski

Lorena M. Skobodzinski, age 66, of Cranesville, PA, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center after a brief illness.

She was born August 21, 1943 in Erie, a daughter of Marvin Litz of Erie and the late Marian Straub Litz. She enjoyed crafts and her friends.

In addition to her father she is survived...

Dec 14, 2009

Sylvia L. DiNicola Hosu

Sylvia L. DiNicola Hosu, age 64, of Erie, died Monday, December 14, 2009 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after an extended illness.

A lifelong resident of Erie, she was born October 29, 1945, a daughter of Verna Guilianelli DiNicola of Erie and the late Carmine DiNicola. She was an avid artist and enjoyed...

Dec 13, 2009

Peter P. Petrianni

Peter P. "Papa" Petrianni, age 88, of West 28th Street, formerly of Harvard Road, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at his home after a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of Erie, he was born August 15, 1921, a son of the late Paul and Josephine Berti Petrianni. He served in the United States Army during World War...

Dec 12, 2009

Bernice M. Pratali Andera

Bernice M. Pratali Andera, age 97, of West 25th Street, died Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Lodge.

She was born April 28, 1912 in Trimount, Michigan, a daughter of the late Narsciso and Jessica Ciccarini Pratali. She lived in Erie most of her life. She owned and operated Andera's Kitchen Restaurant in Salinas,...

Dec 6, 2009

Nov 29, 2009

Theresa Varo Yoculan Gentile

Theresa Varo Yoculan Gentile, 91, formerly of Erie and Wesleyville, died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Fairview Manor.

She was born July 25, 1918 in Erie, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria Faso Varo. She grew up in Wesleyville. She was a graduate of Wesleyville High School and Erie Business College. She was the...

Nov 26, 2009