OBITUARIES

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

Nov 24, 2009

Terry Lee Delio

Terry Lee Delio, 61, of Erie died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at his home after an extended illness.

A lifelong resident of Erie he was born December 11, 1947, a son of the late Michael F. and Rosemarie Zonna Delio.

He served in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze...

Nov 21, 2009

Gloria J. Volk Lucas

Gloria J. Volk Lucas, age 66, of McKean, died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at her home after and extended battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born July 10, 1943 in Erie, a daughter of the late Gerald Leo and Lena P. Serafini Volk. She lived in Erie most of her life. She was a graduate of...

Nov 10, 2009

Charlene T. Lester Lombardi

Charlene T. Lester Lombardi, age 61, of Erie, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Saint Vincent Health Center.

She was born April 15, 1948 in Hanover, West Virginia, a daughter of the late William Berdie and Arthith Browning Lester. She lived in Erie most of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother and...

Nov 8, 2009

Connie A. Rinehuls Lieder

Connie A. Rinehuls Lieder, age 62, of Erie, died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born March 1, 1947 in Bartow, New York, a daughter of the late Clyde and Margaret Dunkley Rinehuls.

She is survived by her daughter, Hope Mando and husband Greg of Erie; one son,...

Nov 4, 2009

Shirley A. Vella Geer

Shirley A. Vella Geer, 84, of Erie, died Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center after a brief illness.

She was born October 6, 1925 in Erie, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Myrtle Fromneck Vella. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.

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

Oct 26, 2009

Daniel C. Kerr

Daniel C, Kerr, age 61, of Cherry Street, died Monday, October 26, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness.

He was born June 4, 1948 in Union City, PA, a son of the late Emmet and M. Eileen Vantassel Kerr. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid sports...

Oct 25, 2009

Mable J. Bahm Hallett

Mable J. Bahm Hallett, age 96, formerly of Flower Road, died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Golden Living Western Reserve.

A lifelong resident of Erie, she was born February 2, 1913, a daughter of the late Edward and Anna Mary Ott Bahm. She had worked for Dunlap Printing and taught Sunday school at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Oct 25, 2009

Pia DiBacco Jordano

Pia DiBacco Jordano, age 93, resident of Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center, died Sunday, October 25, 2009.

She was born November 10, 1915 in Bitula, PA, a daughter of the late Peter and Carmela Petrella DiBacco. She was a lifelong member of Saint Paul RC Church and enjoyed playing bocce. She lived a long full life.

In...

Oct 18, 2009

Joanne M. DiRienzo DiNicola

Joanne M. DiRienzo DiNicola, age 72, of Oakwood Street, died unexpectedly, Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Saint Vincent Health Center.

A lifelong resident of Erie, she was born April 26, 1937 a daughter of the late Thomas and Angeline DiRienzo. She was an avid ceramic hobbyist and taught ceramics for many years.

In addition to...