OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
James R. Dandrea Jr
Jan 15, 2018
James R. Dandrea Jr
James R. Dandrea, Jr., 75, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Fairview Manor. He was born April 22, 1942 in Uniontown, PA, a son of the late James R. Dandrea, Sr. and Eva Delligatti Dandrea.
He served in the United States Army.
Jim was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, where...
Harvey Louis Kanter Ph.D.
Jan 12, 2018
Harvey Louis Kanter Ph.D.
Harvey Louis Kanter, Ph.D., of Erie, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. He was born in Boston, Mass., the son of the late Milton and Sarah Stopper Kanter.
Harvey was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and earned his doctorate at the University of...
Gilda Pace Burrelli
Jan 7, 2018
Gilda Pace Burrelli
Gilda Pace Burrelli (Borrelli), 89, of Erie, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Hamot Medical Center.
She was born March 4, 1928 in Pratola Peligna, Italy, a daughter of the late Giovanni and Carmella Bianchi Pace. She had lived in Erie most of her life.
She had worked as the head cook at Fredrico's Port...
Angeline T. Diplacido Vendetti
Jan 1, 2018
Angeline T. DiPlacido Vendetti
Angeline T. DiPlacido Vendetti, 97, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She was born February 15, 1920 in Erie, a daughter of the late John and Mary Tullo DiPlacido .
Angeline was an active member of Saint Paul Church. She enjoyed the casino, going out to dinner, and cooking...
Carol A. Sauerwine Giannelli
Dec 31, 2017
Carol A. Sauerwine Giannelli
Carol A. Sauerwine Giannelli, 82, of Erie, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her residence.
She was born August 19, 1935 in Conneaut, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Geraldine Bryant Sauerwine. She had lived in Erie most of her life.
Carol enjoyed and taught ceramics and was involved in her family...
Helen Domenica Iacobucci
Dec 28, 2017
Helen Domenica Iacobucci
Helen Domenica Iacobucci, 86, of Erie, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center. She was born April 26, 1931 in Erie, a daughter of the late Nicola and Giuseppina DiNicola Iacobucci.
Helen worked at GE and she loved to bowl.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two...
Kelly S. Stanley
Dec 25, 2017
Kelly S. Stanley
Kelly S. Stanley, 36, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1981 in Oil City, PA, a daughter of Judy Plummer Stanley of Oil City, PA and the late Edward L. Stanley.
Kelly studied computer science at DeVry University in Columbus and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
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Olin Leray Stancliff
Dec 24, 2017
Olin Leray "Ray" Stancliff
Olin Leray "Ray" Stancliff, 79, of Erie and Florida, formerly of Tucson, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. He was born June 8, 1938 in Erie, a son of the late Olin D. and Pearl J .Wilcox Stancliff.
He was a graduate of McDowell High School Class of 1956.
Olin...
Barbara Chetoni Glenfield
Dec 20, 2017
Barbara Chetoni Glenfield
Barbara Chetoni Glenfield, 75, of Frisco, Texas, formerly of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, passed away December 20, 2017 in Plano, TX after a short illness. She had been a resident of Frisco, TX for the past five years.
Barb was a graduate of Northwestern High School. She had worked as a bookkeeper for Hamilton Lumber in Conneaut,...
Dorothy Radecki Iacovetta
Dec 16, 2017
Dorothy Radecki Iacovetta
Dorothy Radecki Iacovetta, 93, of Erie, died Saturday, December 16, 2017 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness. Dorothy had lived with her husband, Alfred Iacovetta, until his death in April 2010, for more than 40 years at 3225 Schaper Avenue, Erie and more recently, she resided at Niagara Village. Born in Erie, January 30, 1924, she...
John P. Polenta
Dec 11, 2017
John P. Polenta
John P. Polenta, 58, of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on December 11, 2017.
He was born on June 14, 1959, to the late Frank L. Polenta and Joan (Hartmann) Polenta in DesPlains, Illinois.
John graduated from Gannon University in 1980, Summa Cum Laude. Thereafter, he attended Temple University...
Virginia M. Alward Spano Pacuraw
Dec 11, 2017
Virginia M. Alward Spano Pacuraw
Virginia M. "Ginger" Alward Spano Pacuraw, 86, of Erie, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center. She was born April 27, 1931 in Erie, a daughter of the late Clayton L. Alward and Mabel C. Wright Alward Palmer.
Virginia was a graduate of Academy High School Class of 1948....
Pauline E. Martin Stefanelli
Dec 5, 2017
Pauline E. Martin Stefanelli
Pauline E. Martin Stefanelli, 88, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in her sleep in the comfort of her home with her immediate family (her son) at her side. She did not suffer any pain except for her failing heart. Pauline had good health until a slow deterioration at 87 years old when dementia...
Carla Witt
Dec 4, 2017
Carla Witt
Carla Witt, 54, of Erie, passed away on Monday,December 4, 2017 at her home after battling cancer. She was born in Erie on April 11, 1963, a daughter of Silvia DiNino Vitale and the late Bruno Vitale.
Carla's love of life was captivating to whomever she met and was known for her big, bright smile.
Carla...
Aida L. Santiago-Ramirez
Dec 3, 2017
Aida L. Santiago-Ramirez
Aida L. Santiago-Ramirez, 61, of Erie, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital after an extended illness. She was born February 26, 1956 in San German, Puerto Rico a daughter of Santiago Santiago-Lopez of New York and the late Santa Ramirez.
Aida was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was dedicated to her...
Dorothy Herman Rafaloski Ponsford
Nov 29, 2017
Dorothy M. Herman Rafaloski Ponsford
Dorothy M. Herman Rafaloski Ponsford, 90, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born September 8, 1927 in Erie, a daughter of the late Earl and Alice Bauer Herman.
Dorothy worked at Hunters Inn for over 40 years. She was a member of the Seinbenbuerger Club and...
James Dean Chiffon
Nov 24, 2017
James Dean Chiffon
James Dean Chiffon, age 30, of Erie, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. He was born October 29, 1987 in Erie, a son of Dean Chiffon and the late Sonya Wolfe.
He was a graduate of Erie Institute of Technology and was currently working at Lord Corporation. James enjoyed making computer programs and gaming.
In addition...
Kristine (Chiappazzi) Kravis
Nov 23, 2017
Kristine (Chiappazzi) Kravis
Kristine (Chiappazzi) Kravis, 68, of Fond du Lac, Wis., formerly of Erie, Pa., went home to be with Our Lord, on November 23, 2017. Kriss was born on April 13, 1949, the youngest daughter of Lena (Mattioli) and Joseph. G. Chiappazzi
Kristine attended St. Andrew School and graduated from McDowell in 1967. She continued her education at...
James L. Heeter
Nov 18, 2017
James L. Heeter
James L. "Jim" Heeter, 80, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 1, 1937 in Duhring, PA, a son of the late Richard and Inez Winger Heeter.
Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, bingo, going to the casino and his favorite restaurant Golden Coral.
In addition to...
James L. Mack
Nov 18, 2017
James L. Mack
James L. "Jim" Mack, 82, of Erie, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Forestview Skilled Nursing Center. He was born December 28, 1934 in Erie, a son of the late Ernest L. and Helen Ryder Mack.
Jim was a graduate of Academy High School and served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War.
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