OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Patricia A. Shaw
Sep 11, 2019
Patricia A. Shaw
Patricia A. "Patty" Shaw, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.
She was born April 13, 1968 in Erie, a daughter of the late Edna Rosenberger Shaw, and Robert Shaw, Sr., of Conneaut, OH.
She was a graduate of McDowell High School. Patty enjoyed her pets and followed politics and...
Aldo Walter Desanto
Sep 9, 2019
Aldo "Walter" DeSanto
Aldo "Walter" DeSanto, 90, of Erie, passed away peacefully Monday, September 9, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born September 22, 1928 in San Lucido, Italy a son of the late Vincenzo and Rosaria Caputo DiSanto.
He worked as a carpenter for 30 years and was a member of carpenters local union #420.
Aldo enjoyed playing...
Evelyn C. Dinicola Cuzzola
Aug 26, 2019
Evelyn C. DiNicola Cuzzola
Evelyn C. DiNicola Cuzzola, 94, passed away at her daughter's home in Millcreek on August 26, 2019 very peacefully due to a brief illness. Her daughter Deborah had been her sole caregiver for 9 years and provided amazing care to her mother. Deborah received help from Family Hospice, part of UPMC Hamot, and she is grateful...
Carmelo F. Presogna
Aug 18, 2019
Carmelo F. Presogna
Carmelo F. "Carm" Presogna, 92, of Erie Pennsylvania passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, August 18, 2019.
Carm was born in Montenero Val Cocchiara, Italy, on October 13, 1926, the son of Guiseppe and Carmela Fabrizio Presogna. He was preceded in death by his parents, twelve siblings and his loving wife Janet.
Carm is survived by his...
Ann Downing Sala
Aug 9, 2019
Ann Downing Sala
Ann Downing Sala passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born August 10, 1932 to Jerome Francis and Mildred Downing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter D. Sala, former Editor of the Erie-Times News.
She is survived by her three children, Mas (Barbara), Mariangela, and Peter J. Sala...
Kymberly Zonna-Chamberlain
Aug 8, 2019
Kymberly Zonna-Chamberlain
Kymberly Zonna-Chamberlain died in faith on August 8, 2019 surrounded by her Dad and brothers. She battled Devic's syndrome for more than two decades and her strength, courage and resilience was an inspiration to us all.
Kymberly was born on Sept. 10, 1965 in Erie, PA to the late BJ Zonna-Serrins and Anthony J. "Tony" Zonna.
During her...
Joseph C. Sereno
Aug 4, 2019
Joseph C. Sereno
Joseph C. Sereno, 86, of Erie, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at LECOM at Village Square. He was born January 14, 1933 in Brockway, PA, a son of the late Stanley and Mary Spizzano Sereno.
Joseph worked at the Lord Corporation, retiring in 1987.
He enjoyed bowling, baseball, softball, and going to the casino. He was...
Dolores L. Mennini Meeker
Jul 24, 2019
Dolores L. Mennini Meeker
Dolores L. Mennini Meeker, 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born May 17, 1936 in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Pia Serafini Mennini.
Dolores was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She had a long career at Union Bank...
Frank Joseph Pizzo
Jul 19, 2019
Frank Joseph Pizzo
Frank Joseph Pizzo, 55, formerly of Erie, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, OH with his loving family by his side. He was born January 2, 1964 in Erie, a son of the late Sam and Eleanor Ferrante Pizzo.
He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and Gannon University....
Harold D. Markham
Jul 15, 2019
Harold D. Markham
Harold D. Markham, 75, of Erie, passed away, peacefully, Monday July 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 21, 1944in Erie, a son of the late Harry Markham, Sr. and Ann Christine Spinks Markham.
Harold owned numerous businesses and was a constable for Summit Township elections.
He was a professional boxer, the heavyweight champion of...
Emilio F. Difilippo
Jul 15, 2019
Emilio F. DiFilippo
Emilio F. DiFilippo, 99, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born January 9, 1920 in Montenero Val Cocchiara, Italy, a son of the late Giovanni and Clementina Bonaminio DiFilippo. He had lived in Erie since 1952.
He was a devoted loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Besides his parents...
Donald A. Covatto
Jul 10, 2019
Donald A. Covatto
Donald A. Covatto, 59, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born July 14, 1959 in Fort Huachuca, AZ, a son of Doloris Bettilyon Covatto of Erie and the late Anthony Covatto.
Donald was a graduate of McDowell High School.
He enjoyed golf and softball. He was an avid Pittsburgh...
Arlene A. Dole D Amico
Jul 8, 2019
Arlene A. Dole D'Amico
Arlene A. Dole D'Amico, 70, of Erie, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She was born July 13, 1948 in North Collins, NY, a daughter of the late Harold and Anna Cocca Dole and had lived in Erie most of her life.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who...
Patti A. Wertz Burhenn-Geiger
Jul 4, 2019
Patti A. Wertz Burhenn-Geiger
Patti A. Wertz Burhenn-Geiger, 80, of Erie, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 from dementia, at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. She was born January 26, 1939 in Altoona, PA, a daughter of the late Frank E. and Harriett Jane Robinson Wertz.
Patti worked at North Coast Travel Agency and at Les Crago Jeweler.
She was a...
Lauri J. Hampy Frick
Jun 30, 2019
Lauri J. Hampy Frick
Lauri J. Hampy Frick, 57, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1961 in Erie, a daughter of Bonnie Ruff of Erie and the late Richard Hampy.
Lauri was devoted to her family. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren; they were the joy of...
Kenneth R. Zeisler
Jun 28, 2019
Kenneth R. Zeisler
Kenneth R. Zeisler, 90, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 17, 1928 in Erie. He was raised by his father, the late Albert Zeisler and his grandmother, the late Katherine Zeisler.
Ken had worked at General Electric, retiring in 1988 after 32 years.
He was a NASCAR fan...
Alice M. Post Orsini
Jun 23, 2019
Alice M. Post Orsini
Alice M. Post Orsini, 81, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born November 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Holden Post.
Alice owned a family variety coroner store which was known for its penny candy. She was...
Liduvina Gonzalez Rivera
Jun 17, 2019
Liduvina Gonzalez Rivera
Liduvina Gonzalez Rivera, 49, of Erie, passed away Monday June 17, 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born October 17, 1969 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Arcadio Gonzalez and Elizabeth Rivera Gonzalez.
Liduvina worked as a caregiver the majority of her life. She was a single mother of three girls. She had a heart...
Mark J. Hollister
Jun 9, 2019
Mark J. Hollister
Mark J. Hollister, 55, of Erie, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 30, 1965 in Rochester, NY, a son of the late Elonzo and Jean Berger Hollister.
Mark was a graduate of Greece Athena High School in Rochester, NY. He moved to Erie in 2001...
Joseph Sam Serafini
Jun 8, 2019
Joseph Sam Serafini
Joseph "Joe" Sam Serafini, age 88, passed away on June 8, 2019 in his home after a long hard-fought battle with COPD.
Joe died peacefully in his Millcreek home with his daughter Renee and cherished dog Charlie at his side. Joe was born September 12, 1930 in Erie to Joseph Sam Serafini and Catherine Rose Serafini. Joseph...
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