OBITUARIES

Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas

Judy D. Stanley

Judy D. Stanley

Jun 22, 2024

Judy Diane (Pressler) Stanley, 71, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. She was born October 12, 1952 in Oil City, PA, a daughter of the late Mildred L (McGinnis) Pressler and Charles H Pressler.

Judy was a graduate of Oil City High School class of 1970, of Edinboro College class of 1974; where she earned...

John Pluta

John Pluta

Jun 15, 2024

John J. Pluta, 95, of Erie, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born June 23, 1928 in Erie, a son of the late Frank and Helen (Szczutkowski) Pluta.

John served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a mechanic and was stationed in Germany serving as a member of the post World...

Joanne M. Guarino

Joanne M. Guarino

Jun 8, 2024

Joanne M. Guarino, 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Fairview Manor. She was born on June 21, 1938 in Erie, a daughter of the late Alfonse and Pauline Ahlschlager Guarino. She is survived by her great-niece, Christina Ella Thompson.

Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Saint Paul Catholic Church, 1617 Walnut...

Eileen Romeo

Eileen Romeo

Jun 4, 2024

Eileen Nancy (Betza) Romeo, 73, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Vincent Hospital on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born in Erie on November 27, 1950, the oldest daughter of the late George and Nancy Betza.

Eileen attended St. Mary's for grade school and St. Benedict Academy for high school, where she...

Karen E. Urraro

Karen E. Urraro

Apr 25, 2024

Karen E. Urraro, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1949 in Erie, a daughter of the late Richard and Elfrieda Leitz Bly.

Karen was a graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1967. Karen had a passion for reading, ceramics, crocheting, sewing, and gardening. She was a devoted...

Kathleen L. Orlando

Kathleen L. Orlando

Apr 22, 2024

Kathleen L. "Kathy" (Chase) Orlando, age 74, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 13, 1950 in Erie, a daughter of the late Norman and Sylvia (Merritt) Chase.

Kathy was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1968. She loved reading, crafting, sewing, quilting,...

Rose Ann Altadonna (Giamanco) Del Sandro

Rose Ann Altadonna (Giamanco) Del Sandro

Apr 8, 2024

Rose Ann Altadonna (Giamanco) Del Sandro, age 71, passed away on April 8, 2024 at LECOM at Presque Isle after an extended illness. She was born May 27, 1952 in Erie, a daughter of the late Thomas and Amelia Arduini Altadonna.

Rose Ann graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1970. She had excellent athletic ability and excelled at any...

John F. "Jay" Lynch

John F. "Jay" Lynch

Apr 5, 2024

John F. "Jay" Lynch, III, 75, of Erie, passed away after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 5, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on November 7, 1948, a son of the late John and Kathleen Gross Lynch.Jay was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1966 and Youngstown State University,...

Helen DiPlacido

Helen DiPlacido

Apr 5, 2024

Helen "Lola" Bruno DiPlacido, 93, of Erie, passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2024 surrounded by her family at Sarah Reed Senior Center. She was born March 9, 1931 in Byrnedale, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Pulice) Bruno.

Helen was raised in Byrnedale, PA, a daughter of a coal miner. She met, the love of her life,...

Marsha St.George Fronzaglia

Marsha St.George Fronzaglia

Apr 4, 2024

Marsha Ann St.George Fronzaglia completed her earthly journey on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the LECOM Senior Living Center due to complications from a stroke. Marsha was born on October 31, 1944, to Harry C. St.George, Sr. and Carmel (Dolly Santone) St.George.

She attended Villa Maria Elementary and graduated from Mercyhurst Seminary class of 1962. Marsha studied Medical Lab Technology in...

William Grassi Jr.

William Grassi Jr.

Apr 4, 2024

William Grassi, Jr., age 68, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1955 in Erie, a son of the late William and Mary Grassi.

Billy had a kind heart. He was loved by those who knew him and he will be missed.

He is survived by his siblings, Lou Ann Perry (Joe), Mary...

Eleanor Agnello

Eleanor Agnello

Mar 28, 2024

Eleanor Ninfa Agnello, 99, of Erie, PA, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 peacefully at her home of 67 years. She was born March 9, 1925, to the late Joseph and Lena (Corso) Yapello. Eleanor and her late husband John Joseph Agnello were among the founding members of Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church.

Growing up in Little Italy on...

Carol Iacovetta

Carol Iacovetta

Mar 27, 2024

Carol A. Iacovetta, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was born on July 30, 1945, in Erie, a daughter of the late Cosimo and Mary Cristina Iacovetta.

Carol graduated from Strong Vincent High School class of 1964. She went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master...

Samson Shine DiBenedetto

Samson Shine DiBenedetto

Mar 24, 2024

Samson Shine DiBenedetto, the infant son of Joseph and Meagan DiBenedetto, passed peacefully on March 24, 2024. He was born and returned to the arms of Jesus.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his grandparents, Katie and Mark Bittner, Susan and Bobby Nealon, and Frank DiBenedetto; aunts and uncles, Toni and John Emanuel, Lia and Colin Petersen,...

Claire E. Muller Domino

Claire E. Muller Domino

Mar 12, 2024

Claire E. Muller Domino

Claire E. Muller Domino, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital after an extended illness. She was born on August 8, 1948 in Erie, a daughter of Claire (Rensel) Muller and the late Ralph C. Muller.

Claire enjoyed a long career as an Insurance Professional. She began her career at...

Remo Vitale

Remo Vitale

Mar 8, 2024

Remo Vitale

Remo Vitale, 93, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born December 2, 1930 in Forli del Sannio, Italy, son of the late Antimo and Emilia (Mazzocco) Vitale.

Remo immigrated to the United States in 1960 and later went back to Italy to marry his wife, Francesca. They returned to the United...

Palma M. Coletta Cirino

Palma M. Coletta Cirino

Mar 4, 2024

Palma M. Coletta Cirino

Palma M. Coletta Cirino, 96, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 21, 1927 in Matrice, Province of Campobasso, Italy, to Domenico Coletta and Carmela Gattozzi, she immigrated to the United States on her 21st birthday in 1948. One of her proudest moments was when she became a...

Michael J. Renzi

Michael J. Renzi

Feb 29, 2024

Michael J. Renzi

Michael J. Renzi, 66, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born December 25, 1957 in Erie, a son of the late Albert and MaryLou (Mezzacapo) Renzi.

Michael served in the United States Army. He was a legend in plastering and also worked for the Department of Corrections as a Mason...

Samuel V. Nardo

Samuel V. Nardo

Feb 26, 2024

Samuel V. Nardo

Samuel V. "Sam" Nardo, 79, of Erie, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on May 29, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Sam and Rose (Carricato) Nardo.

Upon graduation from Strong Vincent High School in the great class of 1962 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. After serving...

Charles T. Urraro

Charles T. Urraro

Feb 25, 2024

Charles T. Urraro

Charles T. Urraro, age 76, passed away peacefully at his residence after a months long battle with cancer on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1947 in Erie, a son of the late Frank and Marianne Vendetti Urraro.

Chuck enjoyed a long career as a heavy equipment operator and was a 53 year...