OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
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...
Josephine Margaret (Serpe) Natalie
Aug 13, 2024
Josephine Margaret (Serpe) Natalie, aged 95, entered her eternal rest at home after a long, fruitful life, and she lives on in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Josephine was born on November 4, 1928, in Pittston, Pennsylvania to parents Arcangelo and Concetta (Milazzo) Serpe, Italian immigrants from Montedoro, Sicily. Josephine enjoyed an idyllic life in the...
Virginia Herbert
Aug 11, 2024
Virginia (Alberico) Herbert, age 94, of Waterford, PA, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 28, 1930, in Erie, a daughter of the late Antonio and Palma (Euliana) Alberico.
Virginia was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1948. She was employed at American Meters, Griswold, and Erie Insurance, where she retired...
Marie M. (Stratton) Whitby
Aug 8, 2024
Marie M. Stratton Whitby, 64, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born June 30, 1960 in Erie, a daughter of Elizabeth (DiBello) Dautrich and the late Robert M. Stratton
Marie was a graduate of East High School. She was a longtime cook at Panos Restaurant before moving on to customer service at many...
John H. Kaylor
Aug 3, 2024
John H. Kaylor, 67, of Erie, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born July 5, 1957 in Erie, a son of the late John P. and Marie A. (Allen) Kaylor.
John served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army.
He worked at Products Finishing and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he...
Carmela Witkowski
Aug 2, 2024
With the humble grace of God's will Carmela Ann Polito Witkowski, age 82, of Erie, passed to her heavenly home on Friday August 2, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 3, 1941 in Carbendale, PA, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Camella (Esposito) Polito.
As a proud first-generation American Italian, Carmela embraced her heritage throughout her...
Louis M. "Butch" Dovichow
Aug 1, 2024
Louis M. "Butch" Dovichow, age 77, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 1, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1947, a son of Shirley G. (Zimmer) Dovichow and the late Louis R. Dovichow.
Following his high school graduation, Butch answered the call to serve his country in the U.S. Army and fought alongside his...
William R. Cashore, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
William R. Cashore, Jr., age 74, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Fairview Manor. He was born April 13, 1950 in Erie, a son of the late William and Mary (Denison) Cashore.
Bill was a graduate of McDowell High School. He worked at General Electric, retiring after 38 years. Bill enjoyed going to the gym and power lifting. He...
Geraldine M. Kuzma-Haefner
Jul 23, 2024
Geraldine M. Kuzma-Haefner, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Parkside at Glenwood. She was born on July 6, 1937 in Homestead, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Mrazik) Morone.
Gerry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She was a volunteer administrator at the Tri-Boro Senior Center. Gerry was a "people" person, outgoing...
Patricia Gunther
Jul 18, 2024
Patricia A. (Stoddard) Gunther, age 83, passed away Thursday, July 18th at Greenfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 31, 1940 in Erie, a daughter of the late Guy and Ruth (May) Stoddard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Stoddard.
Pat was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran...
Louise M. Bertone
Jul 13, 2024
Louise Marie (Filippi) Bertone of Erie, age 98, passed away on July 13, 2024 at the LECOM Senior Living Center. The cause was congestive heart failure.
She was born on June 8, 1926, the youngest child of Ernesto and Palmira (Carnicelli) Filippi. Louise attended Saint Michael Elementary School, where she was known by her Americanized name, Louise Phillips. She graduated from...
Vincent "Gym" Panetta
Jul 11, 2024
Vincent J. "Gym" Panetta, Jr., age 96, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in North Carolina, where he resided with his son, Carlo, for the past 11 years. He was born on June 24, 1928 in Erie, the son of the late Vincent and Anna (Sammarco) Panetta.
Gym was a carpenter by trade, a long-time...
Norma Jean Cross
Jun 27, 2024
Norma Jean Cross, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 2, 1949 in Erie, a daughter of the late George and Viola Oakes Robinson.
She was a hard working woman who was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Above all else, family...
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...
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