OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Carrie Ann Burbee Bongiorno
Jun 2, 2020
Carrie Ann Burbee Bongiorno
Carrie Ann Burbee Bongiorno, 52, of Erie, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born January 17, 1968 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of Marjorie Ann Bender Burbee of Erie and the late David E. Burbee.
She was a graduate of Girard High School and received her...
Antoinette A. Fratarcangeli Necci
May 27, 2020
Antoinette A. Fratarcangeli Necci
Antoinette A. (Fratarcangeli) Necci, 90, of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born April 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Clino and Florence (LaRiccia) Fratarcangeli.
Antoinette worked for Firch Bakery and in the Millcreek School System. She enjoyed playing cards and crocheting. She was passionate about cooking for...
Barry G. Grossman
May 21, 2020
Barry G. Grossman
Former Erie County Executive
Barry G. Grossman, 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 21, 2020 at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Irv and Ruth Grossman, Barry was a lifelong resident of Erie.
Barry went to Harding Elementary, Roosevelt Jr. High, Strong Vincent High School, and graduated from Cornell University in...
Verna M. Agnello Krineski
May 20, 2020
Verna M. Agnello Krineski
Verna M. Agnello Krineski, 100, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Westlake Woods Assisted Living. She was born March 7, 1920 in Erie, a daughter of the late Francesco and Giovanina Auselmo Agnello.
Verna was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed shopping, walking, and cooking.
Verna was a lifetime member of...
Francis Salvatore Bruno Ii
May 20, 2020
Francis Salvatore Bruno II
Francis Salvatore "Frank" Bruno II, 67, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born December 3, 1952 in Erie, a son of the late Francis S Bruno, I, and Jennie V Kindle Bruno.
Frank served four years in the United States Navy on a Minesweeper.
Frank was well known...
Marianne Desanto Sperry
May 20, 2020
Marianne DeSanto Sperry
Marianne (DeSanto) Sperry, 76, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, following a short illness. She was born on September 30, 1943, the daughter of the late Joseph and Philomena DeSanto. Marianne was a lifelong resident of Erie, Pa, growing up in Erie's Little Italy.
After graduating from Villa Maria...
Irene E. Santiago
May 6, 2020
Irene E. Santiago
Irene E. Santiago, 63, of Erie, went to live with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was born August 4, 1956 in Erie, a daughter of Frances Thompson and the late Blazie Sypin, Sr.
Irene was a very creative person and enjoyed ceramics. She was the owner of Creative Care West Daycare.
Irene dedicated her...
Alan Will
May 5, 2020
Alan Will
Alan George Will, 70, of Erie, left this life on May 5, 2020 after a brief illness to join his loving parents Arthur and Dorothy (Chatelain) Will in heaven.
He was a great man, not only in stature but in character as well.
Alan was a hard worker with old school ethics and enjoyed life to the fullest...
Cheryl Maddox Pire
May 3, 2020
Cheryl Maddox Pire
Cheryl Maddox Pire, 60, of Bradford, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. She was born January 15, 1960 in Torrance, CA, a daughter of the late Arthur L. and Mary F. Maddox.
She was a long-time dedicated employee of Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Cheryl was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with family...
Richard D. Williams
Apr 29, 2020
Richard D. Williams
Richard D. "Little Rich" Williams, 26, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born May 15, 1993 in Erie, a son of Richard J. Williams and his fiancée Karen Bowersox and Stephanie Wieczorek and her boyfriend Mark.
Richard was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and worked at Bizzarro's...
John Stratton Jr
Apr 27, 2020
John Stratton Jr
John Stratton Jr., 88, of Erie passed away peacefully Monday April 27, 2020 with family at his side. John was born May 10, 1931 in Oil City, PA, the son of the late John and Vera Flick Stratton. The family moved to Erie and he grew up on a farm and had great tales about life in...
Carmella Desanto
Apr 24, 2020
Carmella DeSanto
Carmella DeSanto, 86, of Erie, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh PA. She was born July 15, 1933 in Donora, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Immaculata Maria (Pulcini) Amatangelo. Carmella was raised by her adopted parents the late John and Carmella DeSantes.
Carmella raised her five children and then...
Erin N. Scheloske
Apr 19, 2020
Erin N. Scheloske
Erin Nicole Scheloske, 31, went to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2020. She passed at home with her parents and loved ones by her side. Erin was born May 13, 1988, the first born child of Mindalisa Lopez and Adam Scheloske. A beloved daughter of her stepmother JoAnn Scheloske.
Erin was preceded...
Jeanine Kremin Phillips
Apr 19, 2020
Jeanine Kremin Phillips
Jeanine Kremin Phillips, affectionately nicknamed "Moose" by her father, 55,of Erie, PA died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital, due to complications following open heart surgery. Jeanine was born March 16, 1965 in Saginaw, MI, the eldest child of Michael Kremin, Jr. of Chicago, IL and the late Beverly Hirt Kremin.
Jeanine graduated from Saginaw...
Frederick Hamilton Sexsmith
Apr 18, 2020
Frederick Hamilton Sexsmith
Frederick Hamilton Sexsmith, 91, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. He was born March 30, 1929 in Fort Erie, Ontario to the late Royal Lee and Florence Agnes (Hamilton) Sexsmith.
Fred earned his Bachelor's (1951) and Master's (1952) Degrees from Queen's University in Kingston Ontario and went on to...
James V. Foster
Apr 8, 2020
James V. Foster
James V. "Jim" Foster, 75, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 1, 1944 in Erie, a son of the late Vivian and Charlotte E. Chrzanowski Foster.
James served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart.
...
Ralph Bizzarro
Apr 3, 2020
Ralph Bizzarro
"Loving Husband, Father, and Papa"
Ralph Bizzarro, 86, of Erie, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 7, 1933 in Marcianese, Italy, a son of the late Giuseppe and Jennie Nuzzulo Bizzarro.
Ralph worked at Bucyrus-Erie as a crane operator for 33 years, retiring in 1981.
He...
Carol Ann Nestor Bruno
Mar 30, 2020
Carol Ann Nestor Bruno
Carol Ann Nestor Bruno, 62, of Erie, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. She was born April 7, 1957 in Erie, a daughter of the late Andy and Betty Flook Nestor.
Carol was employed at the Erie School District and previously worked at Super Duper Grocery Store...
Francis Rinderle
Mar 24, 2020
Francis Rinderle
Francis "Frank" Rinderle, 84, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born March 19, 1936 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Louis J. and Gertrude Beer Rinderle.
Francis worked for the Erie School District.
Francis loved his family and always put them first above everything else.
In his youth...
Jacqueline Jean Jordano
Mar 14, 2020
Jacqueline Jean Jordano
Jacqueline Jean "Jackie" Jordano, 51, of Erie, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She was born May 1, 1968 in Erie, a daughter of Mary Gredler Jordano and the late Dominck James Jordano.
In addition to her mother, Jackie is survived by her son,...
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