OBITUARIES

Jun 11, 2018

Nick C. Piano

Nick C. Piano, 83, of Erie, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born May 26, 1935 in Erie, a son of the late Angelo C. and Henrietta E. Geiger Piano.

Nick was a graduate of Tech High School and attended Edinboro University and graduated from the University of Notre...

Jun 7, 2018

Charles M. Dippo Sr

Charles M. Dippo Sr., 74, of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Fairview Manor. He was born February 10, 1944 in Erie, a son of the late Carl and Madeline Knepper Dippo.

Charles was a graduate of Academy High School. He served in the United State Navy aboard the Lexington as a radioman.

He...

Jun 3, 2018

Stella Rogofsky Phillips

Stella (Rogofsky) Phillips, age 93, a resident of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2018. Stella was born on April 8, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to William and Katherine Rogofsky. She married Raymond A. Phillips of Erie in 1954 and became the loving mother of five children.

Stella is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth...

May 30, 2018

Norma Palandro Hammar Webb

On May 30, 2018, a wonderful 92 year old woman, Norma Palandro Hammar Webb, left us here to go be with her other loved ones in heaven. She was surrounded by her children at the end as always in life. We know that as soon as she passed through those Pearly Gates, there was a little...

May 25, 2018

Angelo B. Bongiorno

Angelo B. Bongiorno, 72, of Erie, passed away on May 25, 2018 after an extended illness. He was born February 7, 1946 in Furth, Germany, a son of the late Aischa and Angelo Bongiorno.

He had a career in sales with 3M Corporation, Girard Plastics and Alliance Plastics, as an outside sales representative. During retirement Angelo...

May 12, 2018

Luca M. Viglione

Luca "Luke" M. Viglione, age 80, left the earthly world Saturday May 12, 2018, after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. He was born March 16, 1938 in Erie, a son of the late Luca R. Viglione and Florence (Salvatore) Viglione.

Luca was a proud graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1956. He served in...

May 5, 2018

Bertha M. Janik DiNicola

Bertha M. Janik DiNicola, 87, of Erie, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was born March 9, 1931 in Erie, a daughter of the late Andrew Janik and Josephine Lachowski.

Bertha was a member of Saint George Church. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, ceramics, and crossword puzzles. She was a real competitive bocce player.

In addition...

Apr 28, 2018

Ann M. Skapura DiMarco

Ann M. Skapura DiMarco, 88, of Erie, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Mary's East.

She was born on January 4, 1930 in Erie, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Turify Skapura.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Bernard and Michael Skapura.

Ann was...

Apr 26, 2018

Della Josephine Rizzo Delio

Della Josephine (Rizzo) Delio, age 96, of Erie, peacefully passed on to join her family in heaven on April 26, 2018.

Della, the eldest of her siblings and Matriarch of the Rizzo clan, was born August 12, 1921 in Oil City, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Calogera (Giglia) Rizzo. Della was preceded in...

Apr 26, 2018

James A. Caruso Jr

James A. Caruso, Jr. 73, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Snyder Memorial Hospital, Marienville, PA.

Jim was born November 17, 1944 in Erie, a son of the late James (Yakee) and Lillian DiBello Caruso.

He attended St. Michael's grade school, and graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School, Gannon College and the University...

Apr 25, 2018

Stephen Jakubcsik

Stephen Jakubcsik, 79, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born January 15, 1939 in Erie, a son of the late Anthony and Anna Sivak Jakubcsik.

Steve was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1957 and of Gannon University where he received a degree in business.

He served...

Apr 24, 2018

Apr 20, 2018

Susan Gustafson Hunter

Susan (Gustafson) Hunter, age 58, passed away at home on Friday, April 20, 2018 after living a beautiful life. Sue lived her life to bring love and joy to those around her and always put others before herself. Sue and her husband Dave were married for 36 years and raised a large family. She graduated from McDowell...

Apr 19, 2018

Apr 18, 2018

Alexander M. Murzynski

Alexander M. Murzynski, 30, of Corry, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018. He was born October 11, 1987 in Erie, a son of Anthony Murzynski of Erie and Melissa Crissman Murzynski of Girard, PA.

Alexander enjoyed working on and building computers, video games, and the outdoors.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his...

Apr 12, 2018

Camilla DeDad Sachs

Camilla "Dolly" DeDad Sachs, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Leonard DeDad and Jennie Latona DeDad.

Dolly was a graduate of Academy High School class of 1946. She lived in California for 40 years where she met her husband...

Apr 6, 2018

Joan Zonna Wisinski

Joan Zonna Wisinski, 83, of Erie, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 in St. Cloud, Florida. She was born September 15, 1934 in Erie, a daughter of the late Dominick and Carrie Presogna Zonna.

Joan was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School.

She worked as a molder for three different Plastic Companies, Buffalo Molded, NOSCO,...

Apr 5, 2018

James R. Conner

James "Jim" R. Conner, 61, of Erie, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was born July 27, 1956 in Erie, a son of the late Claude Conner and Mildred Martin Conner.

Jim was a self employed contractor.

He enjoyed working on cars, being outside, and riding his "Hogg". He loved his family and would...

Apr 3, 2018

Nino Bucarelli

Nino Bucarelli, age 90, of Erie, passed away peacefully, at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born in Rende (Cosenza) Italy, son of the late Pietro Bucarelli and Rosina Turco Bucarelli.

Nino was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Gannon University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts...

Mar 27, 2018

Ernest J. Brevard

Ernest J. Brevard, 51, of Girard, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at UPMC Hamot. He was born April 29, 1966 in Tucson, AZ a son of Ernest Brevard of Pittsburgh, PA and the late Roselee Hatcher Brevard.

Ernest enjoyed his church family and cooking. He was an outgoing and compassionate person.

In addition to his father...