OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Karen A. Nelson Shaw Laney
Oct 28, 2023
Karen A. Nelson Shaw Laney
Karen A. Nelson Shaw Laney, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born on April 28, 1945 in Erie, a daughter of the late Harold and Amelia Serafini Nelson.
Karen was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1964. She enjoyed playing cards, crafts, camping,...
George L. Mancuso Sr
Oct 27, 2023
George L. Mancuso Sr
George L. Mancuso Sr., age 84, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born on December 1, 1938 in Erie, a son of the late Pasquale and Jeanette Mancuso.
George held numerous positions during his lifetime, including serving as a crew member aboard the S.S. North American, working at the Glenwood Pony Track, serving...
Rosella Maggio Sedler
Oct 23, 2023
Rosella Maggio Sedler
Rosella Maggio Sedler, 81, of Erie, formerly of Florida, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 9, 1941 in Erie, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (DiRamio) Maggio.
Rosella was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1960. She worked for General Telephone and then for Florida...
Frances Griesacker
Oct 22, 2023
Frances Griesacker
Frances "Kay" Griesacker, age 88, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born on September 25, 1935, a daughter of the late Frances and Lucille Stahlman White.
Kay was a graduate of Geneva College and earned her Master's in English from Penn State University. She was a high school English teacher before...
Priscilla A. Palmer Presogna
Oct 18, 2023
Priscilla A. Palmer Presogna
Priscilla A. "Pat" Palmer Presogna, passed away peacefully at The Residence at Presque Isle Bay on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born on May 15, 1930 in Jamestown, NY, a daughter of the late George and Ruth Kingsley Palmer.
Pat found great joy in traveling and dancing alongside her late...
Kenneth R. Gamble
Oct 5, 2023
Kenneth R. Gamble
Kenneth R. Gamble, 83, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic following an interesting life. Ken was born in Erie on July 31, 1940, the son of Kenneth J. Gamble and Rose E. Gamble.
He was a graduate of Perry, Roosevelt and Strong Vincent Schools. He received his B.S. from Gannon University, M.S....
Grace M. Pizzi Seggi
Sep 23, 2023
Grace M. Pizzi Seggi
Grace M. Pizzi Seggi, 87, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born April 6, 1936 in Erie, a daughter of the late Peter A. Pizzi, Sr. and Jennie Viggiano Pizzi.
Grace was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1954. She taught second grade at Saint...
Bertha L. Bukowski Siggia
Sep 22, 2023
Bertha L. Bukowski Siggia
Bertha L. (Bukowski) Siggia, age 88, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at LECOM at Village Square. She was born on July 17, 1935 in Erie, a daughter of the late John and Antonia (Schultz) Bukowski.
Bertha was a graduate of East High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, cleaning while taking care of...
Richard E. Esposito
Sep 18, 2023
Richard Edward Esposito, 93, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born February 5, 1930 in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of the late Pietro and Vincenza Mazzotto Esposito.
Richard was an avid golfer and New York Yankees fan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Elena Rodriguez Esposito; two daughters, Jane Esposito...
Constance Ann Minichelli
Sep 16, 2023
Constance Ann "Connie" Minichelli
Connie Minichelli of Erie, was born March 1, 1938 in Erie PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Sophia Wisniewski. After a brief illness, she died with dignity and grace on September 16, 2023. Connie was strong in her Faith, her love of family, and her service to others. She truly lived by the motto...
Thomas S. Bujnoski
Sep 3, 2023
Thomas S. Bujnoski
Thomas S. Bujnoski, age 84, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born on October 27, 1938 in Erie, a son of the late Dominic and Mary (Mikulka) Bujnoski.
Tom worked as a Lab Technician at the Lord Corporation, retiring after 43 years. He was a volunteer for the American Red...
Frederick William Barringer
Sep 3, 2023
Frederick William Barringer
Frederick William Barringer, 57, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly, September 3, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1966 in Erie, a son of the late Fred W. and Dorothy M. Shurrager Barringer.
Fred attended Sherman Central School and was a graduate of Gannon University where he earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in chemistry....
George Edward Maslar Jr
Aug 25, 2023
George Edward Maslar Jr
George Edward Maslar, Jr., 85, of Erie, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born November 5, 1937 in Beaverdale, PA, a son of the late George and Helen (Valko) Maslar.
George was a graduate of Beaverdale High School in Beaverdale, PA. He was a member of the undefeated...
Cynthia Louise Fronzaglia Sedora
Aug 24, 2023
Cynthia Louise Fronzaglia Sedora
Cynthia Louise Fronzaglia Sedora, 75, of Girard, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born October 7, 1947 in Erie, a daughter of the late Arietto "Harry" and Janet Fried Fronzaglia.
In her earlier years, Cynthia enjoyed bowling with her mother and being active in the church. Later in life she...
Clino Fratarcangeli Jr
Aug 21, 2023
Clino Fratarcangeli Jr
Clino Fratarcangeli Jr., age 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. He was born on May 1, 1940 in Erie, a son of the late Clino Fratarcangeli Sr. and Florence (LaRiccia) Fratarcangeli who both came from Italy and settled in Erie. Â
Clino graduated from Strong Vincent High School,...
Caesar David Montevecchio
Aug 10, 2023
Caesar David Montevecchio
Caesar David Montevecchio passed away on August 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the Veterans Administration Community Living Center. Caesar was born on March 27, 1934 in Erie, the son of the late Carmen and Tilba Montevecchio.
Caesar was a veteran of the US Army. He was an exceptional athlete and an avid sports fan...
Dolores J. Corsi
Aug 8, 2023
Dolores J. Corsi
Dolores J. "Dolly" Corsi, age 83, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born on March 27, 1940 in Erie, the first born daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Danowski Kowalski.
Dolly was a graduate of Saint Benedict Academy, Class of 1958. She worked at Gannon...
Sarah Ellen Franke-Heitzenrater
Aug 2, 2023
Sarah Ellen Franke-Heitzenrater
Sarah, 76, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023 after enduring many challenging months at LECOM Senior Living Center. Sarah suffered from Alzheimer's disease for many years. Her condition was exacerbated by a stroke leading to numerous complications. Sarah was born on June 4, 1947, one of four daughters to Jean A. (Adams) and...
Anthony N. Colonna
Jul 31, 2023
Anthony N. Colonna
Anthony N. "Tony" Colonna, 84, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with ALS. He was born on April 10, 1939 in Erie, PA the youngest child of the late Bernardino and Anna Zonna Colonna.
In his youth, Tony went to both Irving and Roosevelt...
Thomas L. Thompson
Jul 24, 2023
Thomas L. Thompson
Thomas L. "Tom" Thompson, of Erie passed away on Monday, July 24th, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. He was born June 5, 1938 in Jerome, PA, a son of the late Eugene and Ruth Pyle Thompson.
Tom had a heart of gold, was kind and quiet and loved his family, always putting their needs before his own. He...
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