OBITUARIES

May 10, 2009

Joseph A. Iacovetta

Joseph A. Iacovetta, 76, of Erie, died Sunday May 10, 2009 at Presque Isle Nursing Home. He died after an eight year battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease

Joe was born May 12, 1933 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Frank and Pasqualina Melaragno Iacovetta. He served in the United States Army....

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May 1, 2009

Costantino "Gus" Coletta

Costantino "Gus" Coletta, age 78, of Millcreek, died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Golden Living Western Reserve after an extended illness.

He was born September 16, 1930 in Cortland, New York, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Gligora Coletta. He worked at Bucyrus Erie for over 30 years. He was an avid golfer and...

Apr 26, 2009

Apr 25, 2009

Jack J. Fisher Jr.

Jack J. Fisher, Jr., age 59, of Erie, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born January 2, 1950, in Erie, a son of the late Jack J. and Alice Mattimoe Fisher, Sr.

He was a very dedicated member of the Family Worship Center and volunteered...

Apr 20, 2009

Apr 18, 2009

Riccardo Gentile

Riccardo Gentile, age 94, formerly of Cascade Street, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Golden Living Western Reserve. He was born June 23, 1914 in Forli Del Sannio, Campobasso, Italy. After the death of his wife and twin daughters, he came to the United States to start a new life. He married Esther Cifolelli in 1958 and they...

Apr 14, 2009

Mary T. Patsy Andalora

Mary T. Patsy Andalora, formerly of 1010 West 31st Street, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Twinbrook Medical Center.

She was born in Erie, a daughter of the late Modistino and Adelina Diccuci Pizzuto. She lived in Erie her entire life. She enjoyed cooking, music, dancing, family and friends.

In addition to her parents she was...

Mar 29, 2009

Frank S. Trigilio Jr.

Frank S. Trigilio Jr., age 87, of Erie, died Sunday March 29, 2009 at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born September 1, 1921 in Erie, a son of the late Frank S. Triglio Sr. and the late Mary Lipari Trigilio.

He lived in Erie his entire life. He served in the United States Army during...

Mar 26, 2009

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Mar 19, 2009

Anthony P. "Tony" Bardo

Anthony P. "Tony" Bardo, age 64, of Harvard Road, died Thursday, March 19, 2009 at his residence following a seven year battle with cancer.

He was born September 29, 1944, in Erie, a son of the late Charles and Carmella Comi Bardo. He graduated from Strong Vincent High School and served in the Army National Guard...

Mar 17, 2009

Antoinette C. DiMarco

Antoinette C. "Toni" DiMarco, age 89, formerly of Brown Avenue died peacefully Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Saint Mary's Home of Erie after an extended illness.

She was born May 5, 1919 in Erie, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria DiFilippo DiMarco. She lived in Erie her entire life. She had attended Strong Vincent High...

Mar 14, 2009

Rose N. Scalzitti Lord

Rose N. Scalzitti Lord, age 87, of 1456 Pearce Park, died Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center after a brief illness.

She was born March 25, 1921 in Erie, a daughter of the late Leonard and Josephine Colonna Scalzitti. She lived in Erie her entire life. She enjoyed bingo, dancing and playing cards.

She...

Mar 14, 2009

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Feb 21, 2009

Joseph A. Bucarelli

Joseph Bucarelli, 80, died at home on Saturday, February 21, 2009. He was born in Erie in 1928, one of five children of Bruno Bucarelli and Anastasia Gasbarro Bucarelli.

He attended Strong Vincent High School and served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Prior to his enlistment, he worked at Erie Forge...

Feb 21, 2009

Carmella Baldi Pletz

Carmella Baldi Pletz, 79, of Erie, died Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center surrounded by her family after an extended illness.

She was born May 20, 1929 in Erie, daughter of the late Alexander and Clara Bardo Baldi. She was employed by Firch's Bakery for 12 years. She was an active member of TOPS...