OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
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...
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...
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