OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Armoni Joseph Cantu
Dec 17, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Armoni Cantu on December 17, 2024. He was born in Erie on August 14, 2007 and was a cherished son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend.
Armoni had a passion for music, rapping, playing Xbox with friends, and watching sports. He always dressed to impress, and above...
Jackie Ciano
Dec 19, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" A. Ciano, age 75, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born on August 31, 1949 in Erie, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Smith) Cada.
Jackie was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1967. She worked as a nursing supervisor for numerous years until her retirement. She...
Herbert Buckel
Dec 18, 2024
Although Herbert John Buckel passed away at UPMC Hamot on December 18, 2024, his unmistakable sense of humor will live on through every person who had the joy of hearing one of his jokes or hilarious stories. Herb was born on February 5, 1960 in Erie, the son of late Herbert Daniel Buckel and Frances Marucci Buckel Orlando and eventual...
James D. Karle
Dec 6, 2024
James D. Karle, age 53, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1970, in Erie, a son of James J. Karle and Nancy (Izbicki) Saunders.
He was a graduate of Fairview High School, Class of 1990. James was known for his love of the outdoors, particularly hunting. He was a sports and science fiction enthusiast. He...
Dahte Homan
Dec 5, 2024
Dahte (Dorothy Elaine) Homan, age 81, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born on February 10, 1943, a daughter of the late Raymond and Barbara (Kolenda) Homan.
Dahte and grew up in McKean Township. She graduated from General McLane High School in 1961 and from Sonoma State College (California) in...
Angela C. Hayes
Dec 2, 2024
Angelina C. DiNicola Hayes, 92, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born July 1, 1932 in Erie, daughter of the late Carlo and Yolanda (Montagna) DiNicola.
Angelina graduated from Strong Vincent High School. Following her graduation, she worked as a waitress and then worked on an assembly line at Erie Resistor making...
Joseph Chiappazzi
Dec 1, 2024
Joseph P. Chiappazzi, 82, of Erie, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness. He was born August 21, 1942 in Erie, a son of the late Frank and Grace (DiNitto) Chiappazzi.
Joe proudly served his country as a Chaplain in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He dedicated 38 years to working at...
Michael A. DiNunzio
Nov 30, 2024
Michael A. DiNunzio, 67, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born March 4, 1957 in Erie, son of the late Anthony and Arlene (Vaydanich) DiNunzio.
Mchael was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Gannon University.
After graduation he was employed at Erie Strayer and later worked with Tom Yarrington...
Olga M. Lombardozzi
Nov 28, 2024
Olga Mary (Graczyk) Lombardozzi, 91, of Erie, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at LECOM at Village Square. She was born October 8, 1933 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Kosko) Graczyk.
Known as Aunt Olga on one side of the family and Aunt Rickey on the other, Olga loved her family above all else. She enjoyed...
Dale Olson
Nov 24, 2024
Dale Donald Olson, age 63, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on December 22, 1960 in Erie, a son of the late Donald and Rita (Novel) Olson.
Dale was a graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School, Class of 1979. He loved hunting, fishing and pitching horseshoes with his brother.
He is survived by his son, Danny D. Olson...
Ronald J. DiVecchio
Nov 24, 2024
Ronald J. DiVecchio, 90, of Erie passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 24 2024, after a brief illness. He was born November 18 1934 in Erie son of the late Guilio and Anita (Angelotti) DiVecchio.
Ron was a proud graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1953. He served in the United States Army and attended Gannon...
Douglas B. Erdely
Nov 22, 2024
Douglas Brian Erdely, 61, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 31, 1963 in Erie, a son of the late Frank R. Erdely and the late Karen D. (Larson) Erdely Sabatine.
Doug was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School Class of 1981. He worked at...
Angela A. DeSanto Smoulder
Nov 21, 2024
Angela A. DeSanto Smoulder (née Mabie), age 58, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, following a brief illness. Her loving family, traveling from across the country, was by her side. She was born on July 30, 1966, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Angelo and Carmella (DeSantes) DeSanto.
Angela was...
Carmela E. Scalise
Nov 14, 2024
Carmela E. Vitale Scalise, 80, of Erie, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born April 24, 1944 in Forli del Sannio, Italy, a daughter of the late Antimo and Emelia (Mozzocco) Vitale.
Her family was blessed with a successful journey, (one week by boat), to the shores of America in 1954. After learning the English language and graduating from...
Alberto Melaragno
Nov 10, 2024
Alberto Melaragno, age 98, of Greene Township passed away at home on November 10, 2024, 45 days shy of his 99th birthday. Alberto was born in Vandra, Forli del Sannio, Italy on December 15, 1925, a son of the late Michele and Graziella Chiacchiari Melaragno.
Alberto immigrated with his wife and son to the United States in 1971, arriving on the...
Daniel Becker
Nov 4, 2024
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Daniel Carl Becker, age 87. Dan passed away November 4, 2024, at Sarah Reed Senior Living. He was born August 25, 1937, in Erie, the son of the late Edwin J. and Vera (Morrison) Becker.
Dan graduated from Erie Technical School. He then joined the United States Marine Reserves. Later, he...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Lucas
Oct 25, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" L. (McDonough) Lucas, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 19, 1953, a daughter of the late John and Della (Murphy) McDonough.
Jackie worked as a medical secretary in the Emergency Department at UPMC Hamot Hospital until the time of her retirement. She enjoyed crafting,...
Stella M. Boccio
Oct 25, 2024
Stella Marie Devola Boccio, of Erie, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 with her daughter Brenda by her side, holding her hand. She was born in Jeannette, PA, on June 6th to the late Andrew and Grace (Cintino) Devola.
Stella worked at GE, retiring in 1996.
Stella enjoyed going on shopping trips, watching movies, and playing bingo with her daughter and...
James F. Smith
Oct 19, 2024
James Franklin Smith, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19th at Nightingale Nursing & Rehab Center. Born December 5, 1940 in Erie, Pennsylvania, son to the late Paul and Gertrude (Kirk) Smith, and stepson to the late Josephine Smith.
Jim or Jimmy as he was known, was a lifelong resident of Erie, PA. He attended McDowell High School and...
Audrey Kupniewski
Oct 14, 2024
Audrey R. Anthony Kupniewski, 93, formerly of Erie, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 in Palm Harbor Florida. She was born January 15, 1931 in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Kacmarek) Anthony.
Audrey was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy Class of 1947. She worked for General Telephone Company for 30 years until her retirement.
Audrey was a...
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