OBITUARIES

Jul 18, 2009

Linda Samuelson Puckly Foley

Linda (Samuelson) Puckly Foley, age 60 of Erie, died Saturday, July 18, 2009, after a 3 year courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 25, 1948 in Erie PA, a daughter of the late Ruthanne (Condry) Samuelson Arnold and the late David B. Samuelson. She graduated from Villa Maria H.S. in 1966. Linda was...

Jul 13, 2009

Betty Ruth Sullivan Tallentire

Betty Ruth Sullivan Tallentire, age 79, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2009 with her family by her side.

Betty was born July 23, 1929 in Markleysburg, PA, a daughter of the late Dorsey and Grace Glisan Sullivan. Betty resided in Erie, Pennsylvania for 40 years before retiring to...

Jul 13, 2009

Josephine Comi Venturini

Josephine "Jay" Comi Venturini, age 93, formerly of Elmwood Avenue, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at Erie Presbyterian Lodge.

She was born April 21, 1916 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose DeSarro Comi. She lived in Erie her entire life. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and lovingly called "Nanny" by...

Jul 8, 2009

Jul 7, 2009

Col. Anthony Septembio Labrozzi

Col. Anthony Septembio Labrozzi, U.S. Army Infantry (Ret) age 79, of Columbia , South Carolina, formerly of Erie, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

He was born September 29, 1929 in Erie, a son of the late Dominico and Amalia DiPaolo Labrozzi. His distinguished military career began in 1946 and included WWII, Korea and two tours in...

Jul 4, 2009

Jul 3, 2009

John W. Heeter

John W. Heeter, age 69, of Millcreek, died Friday, July 3, 2009 at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born September 11, 1929 in During, PA, a son of the late Richard and Inez Winger Heeter. He had worked at Keystone Towel Supply for 47 years, retiring in 2000. He worked at Comfort Inn for...

Jun 26, 2009

Jun 13, 2009

Tracy L. Loper Calabrese

Tracy L. Loper Calabrese, age 45, of Erie, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born July 22, 1963 in Erie, a daughter of Gertrude Chervenka Loper and the late Ralph Loper.

She graduated from Gannon University with a B.S. Degree and received her Master's Degree from Edinboro University....

Jun 8, 2009

Phyllis C. Paradiso Scalzitti

Phyllis C. Paradiso Scalzitti, age 79, of Erie, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born February 16, 1930 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Angelo and Carmela Sutera Paradiso. She lived in Erie her entire life. She was a very dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.

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Jun 3, 2009

Jun 1, 2009

Jun 1, 2009

Nataline G. Giacobello

Nataline G. Giacobello, age 91, of Millcreek, died Monday, June 1, 2009 at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born May 26, 1918 in Frostburg, PA. She spent her early years in St. Mary's Orphanage in Dunkirk, PA. She lived in Erie most of her life. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, bowling and gardening....

May 26, 2009

May 26, 2009

Amelia E. Padovani Dorich

Amelia E. Padovani Dorich, age 75, of 4220 Davison Ave., died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Anthony J. and Adella Wroblewski Padovani.

She lived in Erie her entire life. She enjoyed bowling was an avid golf and basketball fan. She...

May 25, 2009

Joanne M. Yacobozzi

Joanne M. Yacobozzi, age 70, resident of Golden Living Western Reserve, died Monday, May 25, 2009 there.

She was born July 5, 1938 in Erie, a daughter of Julius and Angeline Bove Yacobozzi. She lived in Erie her entire life. She attended the Gertrude Barber Center and was affiliated with their workshop.

In addition to her parents...

May 23, 2009

Elaine M. DiPlacido

Elaine M. DiPlacido, age 57, of Deltona, Florida died Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Fish Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born April 24, 1952 in Erie, a daughter of Theresa Klep DiPlacido of Erie, PA and the late Dominick DiPlacido. She was a graduate of Academy High School. She was a self-employed Realtor in...

May 20, 2009

Reed A. Grode

Reed A. Grode, 75, of West 23rd Street, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Saint Vincent Health Center after an extended illness

He was born May 1, 1934 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Norman and Marie Hornaman Grode. He served in the United States Army. He worked at Bucyrus Erie and enjoyed sailing. He...

May 19, 2009

James E. Markiewicz

James E. Markiewicz, age 53, of Erie, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at his residence.

He was born March 12, 1956 in Erie, a son of the late Chester A. and Laura M. Kornacki Markiewicz. He lived in Erie his entire live.

He was employed by the PLCB as a manager of the Wine...

May 15, 2009