OBITUARIES

Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries

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

Helen A. Susi

Helen A. Susi

Oct 11, 2020

Helen A. Susi

Helen Ann (Orsini) Susi, 90, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Toronto, Ohio, on November 11, 1929, daughter to the late Nunzio and Vincenza (Salvatore) Orsini.

She worked as a Support Officer at the Erie County Court House for many years.

Helen enjoyed playing bocce in...

Melissa M. Murzynski

Melissa M. Murzynski

Oct 9, 2020

Melissa M. Murzynski

Melissa M. Murzynski, 54, of Girard, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020, at UPMC Hamot. She was born June 9, 1966 in Erie, daughter of the late Willis F. and Marjorie Ann Perino Crissman.

Melissa was a Supervisor at Grimm Industries and was formerly employed at Moser Vending.

She had a great love for cooking, playing...

Robert E. Von Volkenburg

Robert E. Von Volkenburg

Oct 9, 2020

Robert E. Von Volkenburg

Robert "Bob" E. Von Volkenburg, 75, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1945 in Oil City, PA, a son of the late Jesse and Anna Mae Martin Von Volkenburg.

Bob was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1964.

He worked at Riley Stoker...

Bertha Lariccia Manna

Bertha Lariccia Manna

Oct 6, 2020

Bertha Lariccia Manna

Bertha Lariccia Manna, 81, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her children. She was born January 19, 1939 in Erie, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Florence Saturday Lariccia.

Bertha was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1957. She enjoyed planning her high school reunions and...

Rose Marie Mclaughlin

Rose Marie Mclaughlin

Sep 29, 2020

Rose Marie McLaughlin

On September 29, 2020, A Rose has entered the garden of Heaven. Rose Marie LaRiccia McLaughlin, 87, was born on March 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella Alfieri LaRiccia.

Rose's love for children led her to operate the "At Home Day Care Center" for many years. She was greatly loved by many children...

Frank A. Ferrare

Frank A. Ferrare

Sep 27, 2020

Frank A. Ferrare

Frank A. Ferrare, 81, of Millcreek, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Frank passed at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness. He was born April 27, 1939 a son of the late Andrew and Christine Maggio Ferrare.

Frank worked at Arnone Italian Imports for 42 years. He served on the board for...

David P. Nelson

David P. Nelson

Sep 24, 2020

David P. Nelson

David P. "Digger" Nelson, 73, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born May 23, 1947 in Erie, a son of the late Rexford K. and Dorothy Blodgett Nelson.

David attended Strong Vincent High School, graduating in 1965. He was an accomplished athlete in his youth competing in swimming and track and field....

Joyce Ann Leach Quinn

Joyce Ann Leach Quinn

Sep 21, 2020

Joyce Ann Leach Quinn

Joyce Ann Leach Quinn, 65, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born November 5, 1954 in Gatesville, NC, a daughter of the late Emmitt and Pearlie Mae Jordan.

Joyce was a very loving devoted mother and grandmother. Her claim to fame was "The Protector of the Family".

In...

Frances Duran Stanford

Frances Duran Stanford

Aug 17, 2020

Frances Duran Stanford

Frances Duran Stanford, age 92, passed away peacefully Monday, August 17th, 2020. She was born October 21, 1927 in Cranesville, PA, a daughter of the late Martin Duran and Susan Hanas Duran.

Frances married her loving husband Charles E. Stanford in 1956, who preceded her in death in 1990.

Frances enjoyed cooking big meals for friends and...

Joan M. Sexsmith

Joan M. Sexsmith

Aug 9, 2020

Joan M. Sexsmith

Joan Mather Sexsmith, 85, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. She was born February 26, 1935 in Ashington, Northumberland, England to the late John "Jack" Mather and Frances Mary (McFadden) Mather.

Joan was a loving and generous person who found her calling in the nursing profession both in practice...

Carmen M. Lopez Pitre

Carmen M. Lopez Pitre

Aug 5, 2020

Carmen M. Lopez-Pitre

Carmen Maria Lopez-Pitre, 79, of Erie, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness.

She was born November 15, 1940 in Lares, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Mariano and Maria Pitre Lopez.

Carmen loved being with family, dancing, playing dominos, and crocheting.

In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Gladys R. Grack

Gladys R. Grack

Jul 20, 2020

Gladys R. Grack

Gladys R. Troncone Grack, 93, of Erie, passed away peacefully Monday July 20, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Frederico and Alessandria Amato Troncone.

Gladys was a kind hearted, loving, and funny woman who could make anyone smile. The light and beautiful energy...

John M. Curtis

John M. Curtis

Jul 12, 2020

John M. Curtis

John M. "Jack" Curtis, 86, of Erie, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at LECOM Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 13, 1934 in Titusville, PA, the son of the late William and Adelaide Henderson Curtis.

Jack was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Titusville, Temple University, and Gannon University.

He served...

Joseph R. Chessario

Joseph R. Chessario

Jul 11, 2020

Joseph R. Chessario

Joseph Richard Chessario, 80, of Erie, passed away peacefully Saturday July 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born in Erie on June 23, 1940, a son of the late Joseph and Jean Chessario.

Joe graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1958. He attended Gannon College where he received a...

Lois Elizabeth Vosmus

Lois Elizabeth Vosmus

Jul 8, 2020

Lois Elizabeth Vosmus

Lois Elizabeth Vosmus, 83, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie on March 3, 1937, the daughter of the late Roscoe Nelson and Helen Elizabeth Bernatowicz Vosmus.

Lois was a 1951 graduate of Villa Elementary School, a 1955 graduate of Villa Maria Academy and graduated from...

Jane E. Radecki Cimino

Jane E. Radecki Cimino

Jun 30, 2020

Jane E. Radecki Cimino

Jane E. Radecki Cimino, 63, of McKean, PA passed away on June 30, 2020 in Erie, PA after a lengthy illness. She was born February 8, 1957 in Erie, PA, daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Radecki.

Jane worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Thomas Wilcko.

Jane was an extremely talented and creative artist...

Mertie Vacanti Williams Kibler

Mertie Vacanti Williams Kibler

Jun 19, 2020

Mertie Vacanti Williams Kibler

Mertie Vacanti Williams Kibler, 97, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born September 27, 1922 in Linesville, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Gertrude Thompson Vacanti.

Mertie was a graduate of Plainfield High School in Plainfield, NJ. She worked at GE for 35 years, retiring...

Rudolph John Martone

Rudolph John Martone

Jun 13, 2020

Rudolph John Martone

Rudolph (Rudy) John Martone, age 93, passed into eternity on June 13, 2020. He was born in Oil City, Pa on April 4th 1927, the son of the late Philippo and Giovannia Martone of Italy.

Rudy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann O'Brien Martone; his dear daughters, Lisa Ann Martone and Kristina Eileen...

Joel Matthew Cuzzola

Joel Matthew Cuzzola

Jun 12, 2020

Joel Matthew Cuzzola

Joel Matthew Cuzzola, age 36, passed away at his residence June 12, 2020. He was born October 1, 1983 in Erie, PA, a son of Joseph and Cynthia Kosko Cuzzola.

Joel was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament School, where he excelled in football, and of Cathedral Prep, Class of 2002. He also attended Edinboro University.

Joel was...

Sean R. Jepson

Sean R. Jepson

Jun 8, 2020

Sean R. Jepson

Sean R. Jepson, 56, of Erie passed away Monday June 8, 2020 at his residence. Sean lost his battle with addiction and his family is heartbroken from losing him so suddenly. Despite these battles, his memory is not defined by his struggles with addiction, rather, his innate intelligence and generous character. Wherever Sean went people would...

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