OBITUARIES

Aug 7, 2007

Aug 6, 2007

Mary M. Amicucci Brzozowski

Mary M. Amicucci Brzozowski, age 84, formerly of Grandview Manor, died Monday, August 6, 2007 at Golden Living-Western Reserve following an extended illness.

She was born December 18, 1922 in Erie a son of the late Nick and Bridgett Iesue Amicucci. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ted Brzozowski...

Aug 4, 2007

Carl A. Sperduto

Carl A. Sperduto, age 80, of Erie, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 4, 2007 after an extended illness.

He was born October 17, 1926 in Erie, a son of the late Louis C. and Theresa DeSantis Sperduto. He lived in Erie his entire life. He served in the United States Army...

Jul 24, 2007

Esther A. Hoag Devine

Esther A. Hoag Devine, age 80, resident of Twinbrook Nursing Home, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007 there following an extended illness.

She was born June 17, 1927 in Union City, a daughter of the late William and Nellie St. John Hoag. She enjoyed ceramics, crocheting and bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley...

Jul 23, 2007

John J. Cimino

John J. Cimino, age 83, of 9801 Hamot Road, died Monday, July 23, 2007 at Saint Vincent Health Center.

He was born June 12, 1924 in Erie, a son of the late Antonio and Pasquilina Guzzo Cimino. He was a graduate Central High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was...

Jul 17, 2007

John G. King

John G. "Jack" King, age 74, formerly of 1907 Liberty Street, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Village at Lutheran Square.

He was born October 14, 1933 in Erie, a son of the late Robert and Genevieve Loomis King. He worked at Marx Toys. He was an avid sports fan. He liked the Boston Red Socks...

Jul 15, 2007

Susan B. Broncasno Dundon

Susan B. Broncasno Dundon, of Millcreek, died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West following an extended illness.

She was born in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Ann Piccarelli Broncasno. She worked at G.E. and also at Marx Toys until they closed. She was a member of Saint Stephen RC...

Jul 13, 2007

Domenico Antonio D'Aurora

"Dom", "Papa D", "Papa Cookie"

Domenico Antonio D'Aurora, age 78, 1710 Chestnut Street, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 13, 2007 following an extended illness.

He was born July 22, 1928 in Rocca Pia, Italy, a son of the late Francesco and Maria Grazia Leone D'Aurora. He worked as a plumber for many years at...

Jul 13, 2007

Elizabeth M. "Lee" Valiga Higgins

Elizabeth M. "Lee" Valiga Higgins, age 85, of Erie, died Friday, July 13, 2007 at Lake East Hospital in Painesville, Ohio following a brief illness.

She was born December 12, 1921 in North Braddock, PA a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Timko Valiga. She lived in Erie most of her life. She collected...

Jul 11, 2007

Bruce E. Bauer

Bruce E. Bauer, age 60, of Millcreek, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Saint Vincent Health Center after a brief illness.

He was born January 22, 1947 in Erie, a son of the late Cyril and Virginia McBride Bauer. He lived in Erie his entire life. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart School, Cathedral Prep School...

Jul 10, 2007

Stephen S. DiRaimo

Stephen S. DiRaimo, age 89, formerly of 328 East 6th Street, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Lodge following an extended illness.

He was born July 29, 1918 in Erie, a son of the late Salvatore and Lucia Balistrieri DiRaimo. He lived in Erie his entire life. He was a graduate of Strong Vincent...

Jul 10, 2007

>Mary A. Veshecco

Beloved aunt & worked at G.C. Murphy Co.

Mary A. Veshecco, age 83, formerly of 2518 Poplar Street, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Abington Crest Nursing Center.

She was born August 29, 1923 in Reynoldsville, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucia Santora Veshecco. Mary worked for over 40 years as a dedicated and...

Jul 5, 2007

Carmen S. Italia

Carmen S. Italia, age 84, of Erie, died peacefully Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Presque Isle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a brief illness.

He was born December 29, 1922 in Erie, a son of the late Dominick and Florence Mussari Italia. Carmen was a veteran of the United States Navy Armed Guard serving in World War...

Jul 4, 2007

Bernardino S. "Benny" Donatucci

Bernardino S. "Benny" Donatucci, age 91, formerly of West 43rd Street, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Golden Living Health Care following a brief illness.

He was born October 15, 1915 in Erie, a son of the late Geraldo and Domenica Miraldi Donatucci. He lived in Erie his entire life. He served in the United States...

Jul 3, 2007

Mena "Mama" Presogna Fabrizio

Mena "Mama" Presogna Fabrizio, age 100, of 815 West 23rd Street died Tuesday, July 3, 2007. She was born on May 18, 1907 in Erie, a daughter of the late Thomas and Cecelia Gigliotti Presogna.

She worked at Sterling Seal for 20 years and was a cook at the Rendezvous Restaurant for 20 years. She was...

Jun 30, 2007

May Collins Scutella

May Collins Scutella, age 72, 7310 Crestview Drive, died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Hamot Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born April 13, 1935 in Jackson, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Howard Scutella. She had lived in Erie most of her life. She enjoyed playing cards, movies, gardening and crafts.

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Jun 22, 2007

Thomas J. DiMarco

Thomas J. DiMarco, age 86, 1140 West 25th Street, died Friday, June 22, 2007 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1920 in Erie, a son of the late Giulio F. and Theresa Gigliotti DiMarco.

He had worked at the Marx Toy Company for 35 years. He had served in the United States...

Jun 20, 2007

Joseph M. Massello

Joseph Michael Massello passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 to be with Lord's heavenly choir of angels. He was born September 27, 1919 in Erie, the youngest son of Michael and Magdelina Fatica Massello.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Erie Business Center. He had worked at General Electric for 42...

Jun 13, 2007

Kimmie A. Gnacinski

Kimmie A. Gnacinski, 48, of 1337 West 21st Street, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Hamot Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1959 in Erie, a daughter of Judy Simmons Renzi of Kane, PA and the late John Conners and stepdaughter of Al Renzi of Kane, PA. She was a graduate of East High School. She...

Jun 12, 2007

Raymond A. Phillips

Raymond A. Phillips, 85, of Erie passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Twinbrook Medical Center. He was born in Erie on May 16, 1922, son of the late Anthony and Clara Cacchione Phillips.

Ray served in the United State Army during World War II. Prior to retiring, Ray had been employed by Curley Adjustment Bureau...