OBITUARIES
Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas
Helen DiPlacido
Apr 5, 2024
Helen "Lola" Bruno DiPlacido, 93, of Erie, passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2024 surrounded by her family at Sarah Reed Senior Center. She was born March 9, 1931 in Byrnedale, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Pulice) Bruno.
Helen was raised in Byrnedale, PA, a daughter of a coal miner. She met, the love of her life,...
Marsha St.George Fronzaglia
Apr 4, 2024
Marsha Ann St.George Fronzaglia completed her earthly journey on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the LECOM Senior Living Center due to complications from a stroke. Marsha was born on October 31, 1944, to Harry C. St.George, Sr. and Carmel (Dolly Santone) St.George.
She attended Villa Maria Elementary and graduated from Mercyhurst Seminary class of 1962. Marsha studied Medical Lab Technology in...
William Grassi Jr.
Apr 4, 2024
William Grassi, Jr., age 68, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1955 in Erie, a son of the late William and Mary Grassi.
Billy had a kind heart. He was loved by those who knew him and he will be missed.
He is survived by his siblings, Lou Ann Perry (Joe), Mary...
Eleanor Agnello
Mar 28, 2024
Eleanor Ninfa Agnello, 99, of Erie, PA, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 peacefully at her home of 67 years. She was born March 9, 1925, to the late Joseph and Lena (Corso) Yapello. Eleanor and her late husband John Joseph Agnello were among the founding members of Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church.
Growing up in Little Italy on...
Carol Iacovetta
Mar 27, 2024
Carol A. Iacovetta, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was born on July 30, 1945, in Erie, a daughter of the late Cosimo and Mary Cristina Iacovetta.
Carol graduated from Strong Vincent High School class of 1964. She went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master...
Samson Shine DiBenedetto
Mar 24, 2024
Samson Shine DiBenedetto, the infant son of Joseph and Meagan DiBenedetto, passed peacefully on March 24, 2024. He was born and returned to the arms of Jesus.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his grandparents, Katie and Mark Bittner, Susan and Bobby Nealon, and Frank DiBenedetto; aunts and uncles, Toni and John Emanuel, Lia and Colin Petersen,...
Claire E. Muller Domino
Mar 12, 2024
Claire E. Muller Domino
Claire E. Muller Domino, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital after an extended illness. She was born on August 8, 1948 in Erie, a daughter of Claire (Rensel) Muller and the late Ralph C. Muller.
Claire enjoyed a long career as an Insurance Professional. She began her career at...
Remo Vitale
Mar 8, 2024
Remo Vitale
Remo Vitale, 93, of Erie, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born December 2, 1930 in Forli del Sannio, Italy, son of the late Antimo and Emilia (Mazzocco) Vitale.
Remo immigrated to the United States in 1960 and later went back to Italy to marry his wife, Francesca. They returned to the United...
Palma M. Coletta Cirino
Mar 4, 2024
Palma M. Coletta Cirino
Palma M. Coletta Cirino, 96, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 21, 1927 in Matrice, Province of Campobasso, Italy, to Domenico Coletta and Carmela Gattozzi, she immigrated to the United States on her 21st birthday in 1948. One of her proudest moments was when she became a...
Michael J. Renzi
Feb 29, 2024
Michael J. Renzi
Michael J. Renzi, 66, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born December 25, 1957 in Erie, a son of the late Albert and MaryLou (Mezzacapo) Renzi.
Michael served in the United States Army. He was a legend in plastering and also worked for the Department of Corrections as a Mason...
Samuel V. Nardo
Feb 26, 2024
Samuel V. Nardo
Samuel V. "Sam" Nardo, 79, of Erie, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on May 29, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Sam and Rose (Carricato) Nardo.
Upon graduation from Strong Vincent High School in the great class of 1962 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. After serving...
Teresann Reidel Greissinger
Feb 25, 2024
Teresann Reidel Greissinger
Teresann Reidel Greissinger, age 67 years, of Ringoes, NJ, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
Born in Erie, PA in 1957, she was the daughter of her late parents Albert J. Reidel and Mary Donofrio Reidel.
She was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School in the Class of 1975 and went...
Charles T. Urraro
Feb 25, 2024
Charles T. Urraro
Charles T. Urraro, age 76, passed away peacefully at his residence after a months long battle with cancer on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1947 in Erie, a son of the late Frank and Marianne Vendetti Urraro.
Chuck enjoyed a long career as a heavy equipment operator and was a 53 year...
Dorothy C. Divalerio Cerami
Feb 18, 2024
Dorothy C. DiValerio Cerami
On Monday, February 18th, a kind and gentle soul was called home. With her family by her side, Dorothy Constance DiValerio Cerami passed away with the concluding "amen" of her final rosary.
An Erie resident for nearly 80 years, Dorothy was a 1945 graduate of Academy High School. She enjoyed her time at the Housewives' Bakery,...
Ronald Harold Rieger Sr
Feb 15, 2024
Ronald Harold Rieger Sr
Ronald Harold Rieger, Sr., 87, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born March 15, 1936 in Erie, a son of the late Harold H. and Angela (Mancuso) Rieger.
Ronald served in the United States Marines. He worked at Lord Corporation for many years, until his retirement in 2000.
...
Cindy Ann Schneelock
Feb 8, 2024
Cindy Ann Schneelock
Cindy Ann Schneelock, 56, of Erie, passed away due to health complications on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1967 in Erie, a daughter of Sandra Cirillo.
Cindy had a passion for cooking, taking care of others, and enjoyed laughing and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death...
Richard E. Bayer
Feb 6, 2024
Richard E. Bayer
Richard E. Bayer, 95, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at The Residence at Presque Isle Bay. Born May 23, 1928, he was the son of the late Marcellus "Jack" and Margaret Bayer. Richard attended St. Joseph Elementary School, St. Mary's School, and Erie Technical Memorial High School. He was a veteran of the...
Nicola E. Orlando
Feb 2, 2024
Nicola E. Orlando
Nicola "Nick" E. Orlando, age 86, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at LECOM Senior Living Center. He was born on December 11, 1937 in Montenero Val Cocchiara, Italy, a son of the late Pietro and Colomba Zuchegna Orlando.
As a young man, Nick embarked on a journey from Italy to the United States, attracted by...
Anthony A. Palmiero
Feb 1, 2024
Anthony A. Palmiero
Anthony A. Palmiero, 82, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born August 7, 1941 in Meadville, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Rosemarie (Simonetta) Palmiero.
Anthony served in the United States Army. He worked as a certified welder for Conrail. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and sports.
He...
Debra Jean Ogg Bowers
Jan 31, 2024
Debra Jean Ogg Bowers
Debra Jean Ogg Bowers, age 67, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 6, 1956, a daughter of the late Ralph H. and Barbara D. Ogg.
Debbie graduated in 1974 from Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh, PA. She...
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