OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
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...
Patricia Fiorelli
Oct 14, 2024
Patricia "Patti" Fiorelli, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, October 14, 2024, following a courageous battle with ALS. A lifelong Erie resident, she was raised by parents Issy and Jocko Maloney. She graduated from St. Benedict's High School and spent many years working at Shriners Children's Hospital of Erie. A devout Catholic, Patti received all six holy sacraments and...
Thomas R. Susi
Oct 3, 2024
Thomas R. Susi, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born on August 20, 1956, in Erie, a son of the late Angelo and Florence (Barberio) Susi.
Tom was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1974. He continued his education at Ohio Institute of Technology where he earned an Associate Degree. He worked...
Carl C. Rizzo
Sep 30, 2024
Carl C. Rizzo, 86, died on September 30, 2024. He was born in Erie, PA on March 23, 1938 to Cosimo C. Rizzo and Wilma (DiNiCola) Rizzo. He is survived by his four daughters Annalise Rizzo, April Stock (Drew), Dr. Laura Michelle Rizzo Johnson, and Kathleen Nomoto (Bruce). Further, survived by his five younger brothers, Wendell F. Rizzo, William A....
Salvatore "Sal" Orlando
Sep 25, 2024
Salvatore "Sal" Orlando, 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge. He was born September 15, 1942 in Montenero Val Cocchiara, Italy, a son of the late Pietro and Colomba (Zuchegna) Orlando.
In 1958 Sal immigrated to the United States from Italy, settling in Erie with his family....
Dolores "Dolly" F. Pluta
Sep 14, 2024
Dolores "Dolly" F. Massucci Pluta, 96, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at The Residence at Presque Isle Bay. She was born April 18, 1928 in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Malinowski) Massucci.
Dolly was a graduate of East High School. She worked at Pulakos Chocolates, Bucyrus-Erie, and for General Telephone.
Dolly, was a woman of...
Kathleen McCafferty-Pianta
Sep 6, 2024
Kathleen A. McCafferty-Pianta, 75, of Erie, passed away, Friday, September 6, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. She was born December 6, 1948 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret "Mint" (Preston) McCafferty.
Kathy was a graduate of St. Benedict Academy. She spent most of her career in banking, retiring as the Vice-President of National City Bank. After her retirement...
Kenneth B. Heeter, Sr.
Sep 6, 2024
Kenneth B. Heeter, Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home. He was born April 15, 1936 in Warren, PA, a son of the late Richard and Inez (Winger) Heeter.
Ken served in the United States Army. He was a supervisor at Hayes Manufacturing and at Zurn Industries and retired from the...
Thomas P. Cacchione, Sr.
Sep 4, 2024
Thomas P. Cacchione, Sr., age 92, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1931 in Erie, a son of the late Thomas N. and Rachel (Phillips) Cacchione.
Tom was employed by Fenestra Corporation for 40 years, where he served as Union President for 20 years, retiring in 1993. He was a great...
Deanna M. Stadler
Aug 28, 2024
Deanna M. Giusti Stadler, 74, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 22, 1950 in Erie, a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Stella (Boozel) Giusti.
Deanna enjoyed gardening, crocheting, dancing, and going to the beach. Her most cherished times were with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Robert A. Jaworowicz
Aug 24, 2024
Robert A. Jaworowicz, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1943 in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Anthony and Jean (Lojewski) Jaworowicz.
Bob grew up in Erie where he graduated from Tech Memorial High School. He went on to graduate from Penn State with a degree...
Donna Jones
Aug 19, 2024
DONNA (DEE) ELIZABETH HOFFER JONES
Donna (Dee) Elizabeth Hoffer Jones, age 71, of Erie, died unexpectedly on August 19, 2024, at her residence where she passed peacefully surrounded by her husband, brothers, and sister. She was born December 19, 1952 in Erie, a daughter of the late Donald Hoffer and Angela (Mancuso) Rieger Hoffer.
Donna was a lifelong resident of Erie and...
Charles T. Augustine
Aug 16, 2024
Charles T. Augustine, 87, of Erie, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1937 in Erie, a son of the late Charles and Jennie (Bruno) Augustine.
Charley grew up in Little Italy and embraced his Italian-American heritage throughout his life.
Charley pursued his education with enthusiasm, attending Saint Peter's Grade School and Cathedral Prep, where...
Francis "Frank" S. Trigilio III
Aug 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francis ("Frank") Samuel Trigilio III. If life was like a round of golf, Frank would be just making the turn and stopping at the clubhouse for a beer. He was a young man, and he has left us far too soon. Frank passed on August 14, 2024 in the...
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