OBITUARIES

James L. Bednarski

Nov 20, 2019

James L. Bednarski

James L. "Jimmy" Bednarski, 69, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Fairview Manor. He was born June 16, 1950 in Erie, a son of the late John Anthony and Regina Rafalowski Bednarski.

Jimmy worked at Hammermill Paper Company and then at Saint Vincent Hospital. His hobbies were creating string art and latch hook rugs.

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Mary Gail Van Damia

Nov 18, 2019

Mary Gail Van Damia

Mary Gail Van Damia passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic after an extended illness. "Gail" was born on August 28, 1951 in Lothair, KY. She moved to Erie in 1960 and attended Washington Elementary, Tech Memorial, and Academy High School, where she graduated in 1969.

She was married to David Van...

Sylvester A. Berarducci

Nov 11, 2019

Sylvester A. Berarducci

Sylvester A. Berarducci, 91, of Erie, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Saint Mary's Home of Erie. He was born July 28, 1928 in Erie, a son of the late Frank A. and Laura M. Cacchione Berarducci.

Sylvester was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School Class of 1946.

He served in the United States Army...

Thomas Leo Timon Sr

Nov 11, 2019

Thomas Leo Timon Sr

Thomas Leo "Tom" Timon, Sr., age 77, of Erie, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Erie VA Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born June 28, 1942 in Erie, a son of the late Harold and Caroline Hickey Timon.

Tom was a graduate of Saint Andrew Grade School, Cathedral Preparatory School, and...

Geraldine J. Calabrese Hosu

Nov 2, 2019

Geraldine J. Calabrese Hosu

Geraldine "Gerri" J. Calabrese Hosu, 98, of Erie, passed away Sunday November 2, 2019 at Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 26, 1921 in Erie, a daughter of the late Leonard and Josephine Marino Calabrese.

Gerri was a vocalist in town who performed at many local night clubs.

She was a loving...

Gilda B. Scalise Calabrese

Nov 1, 2019

Gilda B. Scalise Calabrese

Gilda B. Scalise Calabrese, 101, of Erie, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at Saint Mary's East. She was born May 2, 1918 in Erie, a daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Formaini Scalise.

Gilda enjoyed sports and was an avid Cathedral Prep Booster. She loved music especially Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra....

Joanne M. Bruno Burke

Oct 30, 2019

Joanne M. Bruno Burke

Joanne M. Bruno Burke, 83, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born June 20, 1936 in Erie, a daughter of the late Nicholas P. and Loretta Verga Bruno.

Joanne began her teaching career at Blessed Sacrament School where she is remembered by many of her students. She also...

Virginia Massello

Oct 23, 2019

Virginia Massello

On Wednesday, October 23, 2019 our dear mother, Virginia Ann Rocco Massello, 96, of Erie, passed away at Pleasant Ridge Manor, to join her family and the angels in heaven. She was born April 23, 1923, in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Susan DeFonzo Rocco.

Virginia graduated from Strong Vincent High School and began her...

Thomas M. Flynn

Oct 18, 2019

Thomas M. Flynn

Thomas M. Flynn, 82, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital following a short illness. He was born May 4, 1937 in Erie, a son of the late Thomas M. and Antoinette Nardo Flynn.

Thomas was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Gannon University.

He served in the United States...

Kenneth A. Campbell

Oct 16, 2019

Kenneth A. Campbell

Kenneth A. "Ken" Campbell, 63, of Erie, passed away, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1956 in Erie, a son of the late William and Mary McDonald Campbell.

Ken worked at Erie Forge & Steel for 20 years and was a member of the Siebenbuerger Club.

He...

Gina J. Frattolillo Spadacene

Oct 14, 2019

Gina J. Frattolillo Spadacene

Gina J. Frattolillo Spadacene, 91, of Erie, passed away Monday October 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1928 in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank and Florence Juiliano Frattolillo.

Gina graduated, Honor Mention, from Strong Vincent High School in 1946.

Gina was a member of Saint Paul Church, was in Sodality...

Phyllis R. Bellucci

Oct 10, 2019

Phyllis R. Bellucci

Phyllis R. Pizzi Bellucci, 88, of Erie, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center. She was born June 28, 1931 in Conneaut, OH, a daughter of the late Peter and Jennie Viggiano Pizzi. She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony.

Phyllis was Girl Scout Leader for 40 years at Blessed...

Frances M. Dipasquale Kierzek

Oct 9, 2019

Frances M. DiPasquale Kierzek

Frances M. "Fran" DiPasquale Kierzek, 71, passed away at her home with her son and daughter by her side on Wednesday October 9, 2019 after a long and valiant battle with Spindle Cell Sarcoma Cancer.

Fran was born on December 31,1947 in Buffalo, NY to the late Marie Weber DiPasquale and Antonino DiPasquale.

She graduated from...

Gloria Anne Fornelli Sinnott

Oct 8, 2019

Gloria Anne Fornelli Sinnott

Gloria Anne Fornelli Sinnott, age 82, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

Gloria was born on October 25, 1936 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Louis and Quin (Ruscio) Fornelli.

Gloria graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1954 and from the Edinboro State Teachers College in 1958 with a B.S. in...

Esio Joseph Bertoncini

Oct 6, 2019

Esio Joseph Bertoncini

Esio Joseph Bertoncini, 97, a resident of Springhill Senior Living Community's Forestview Skilled Nursing, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019.

Esio was born April 5, 1922, in Burgettstown, son of the late Antonio and Delphina (Tartaruga) Bertoncini. He lived most of his life in the Penn Hills area of Pittsburgh until he moved to Harborcreek Township in 2001....

George A Silay Sr

Oct 3, 2019

George A Silay Sr

George A. Silay Sr. passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his residence with his children by his side. He was born December 12, 1948 in Erie, a son of the late Joseph J. Silay Jr. and Helen B. Hornyak Silay.

George attended Strong Vincent High School and then served his country in the Vietnam War...

C. David Rogers

Oct 2, 2019

C. David Rogers Researcher, Inventor, Teacher, and Consultant

C. David Rogers, 86, of Erie, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at LECOM Senior Living Center. He was born April 1, 1933 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Charles J. Rogers and Mona Hauer Rogers Rice.

David graduated from Saint Andrew Grade School and later Strong...

James Joseph Mccall

Sep 23, 2019

James Joseph McCall

James Joseph McCall passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 peacefully and surrounded by his Loving Family. He now joins his beloved wife Rita in Eternity. She preceded him there on December 16, 2018 and September 19th was their 65th Wedding Anniversary.

He was born in Erie on October 25, 1931 to the Late William John...

John M. Marini

Sep 23, 2019

John M. Marini

John M. "Jack" Marini, 76, of Erie, died Monday, September 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1943 in Erie, a son of the late Alex and Anna Rossi Marini.

Jack was a first generation American from Forli del Sannio, Italy.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1961.

Jack...

Ulania Lillian Sinko

Sep 13, 2019

Ulania Lillian Sinko

Ulania "Lillian" Sinko, 95, of Erie, left for heaven on Friday, September 13, 2019. She was born March 10,1924 in Allison, PA, a daughter of the late Ignats and Katherine (Kowalski) Sinko.

Lillian was a graduate of Union City High School Class of 1942. After graduation she moved to New York City for opportunities.

She enlisted in...