OBITUARIES

Recent Erie County, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Erie Pennsylvania and Surrounding North-Western PA Areas

Francis "Frank" S. Trigilio III

Francis "Frank" S. Trigilio III

Aug 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francis ("Frank") Samuel Trigilio III. If life was like a round of golf, Frank would be just making the turn and stopping at the clubhouse for a beer. He was a young man, and he has left us far too soon. Frank passed on August 14, 2024 in the...

Josephine Margaret (Serpe) Natalie

Josephine Margaret (Serpe) Natalie

Aug 13, 2024

Josephine Margaret (Serpe) Natalie, aged 95, entered her eternal rest at home after a long, fruitful life, and she lives on in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Josephine was born on November 4, 1928, in Pittston, Pennsylvania to parents Arcangelo and Concetta (Milazzo) Serpe, Italian immigrants from Montedoro, Sicily. Josephine enjoyed an idyllic life in the...

Virginia Herbert

Virginia Herbert

Aug 11, 2024

Virginia (Alberico) Herbert, age 94, of Waterford, PA, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 28, 1930, in Erie, a daughter of the late Antonio and Palma (Euliana) Alberico.

Virginia was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1948. She was employed at American Meters, Griswold, and Erie Insurance, where she retired...

Marie M. (Stratton) Whitby

Marie M. (Stratton) Whitby

Aug 8, 2024

Marie M. Stratton Whitby, 64, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born June 30, 1960 in Erie, a daughter of Elizabeth (DiBello) Dautrich and the late Robert M. Stratton

Marie was a graduate of East High School. She was a longtime cook at Panos Restaurant before moving on to customer service at many...

John H. Kaylor

John H. Kaylor

Aug 3, 2024

John H. Kaylor, 67, of Erie, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. He was born July 5, 1957 in Erie, a son of the late John P. and Marie A. (Allen) Kaylor.

John served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army.

He worked at Products Finishing and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he...

Carmela Witkowski

Carmela Witkowski

Aug 2, 2024

With the humble grace of God's will Carmela Ann Polito Witkowski, age 82, of Erie, passed to her heavenly home on Friday August 2, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 3, 1941 in Carbendale, PA, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Camella (Esposito) Polito.

As a proud first-generation American Italian, Carmela embraced her heritage throughout her...

Louis M. "Butch" Dovichow

Louis M. "Butch" Dovichow

Aug 1, 2024

Louis M. "Butch" Dovichow, age 77, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 1, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1947, a son of Shirley G. (Zimmer) Dovichow and the late Louis R. Dovichow.

Following his high school graduation, Butch answered the call to serve his country in the U.S. Army and fought alongside his...

William R. Cashore, Jr.

William R. Cashore, Jr.

Aug 1, 2024

William R. Cashore, Jr., age 74, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Fairview Manor. He was born April 13, 1950 in Erie, a son of the late William and Mary (Denison) Cashore.

Bill was a graduate of McDowell High School. He worked at General Electric, retiring after 38 years. Bill enjoyed going to the gym and power lifting. He...

Geraldine M. Kuzma-Haefner

Geraldine M. Kuzma-Haefner

Jul 23, 2024

Geraldine M. Kuzma-Haefner, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Parkside at Glenwood. She was born on July 6, 1937 in Homestead, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Mrazik) Morone.

Gerry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She was a volunteer administrator at the Tri-Boro Senior Center. Gerry was a "people" person, outgoing...

Patricia Gunther

Patricia Gunther

Jul 18, 2024

Patricia A. (Stoddard) Gunther, age 83, passed away Thursday, July 18th at Greenfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 31, 1940 in Erie, a daughter of the late Guy and Ruth (May) Stoddard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Stoddard.

Pat was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran...

Louise M. Bertone

Louise M. Bertone

Jul 13, 2024

Louise Marie (Filippi) Bertone of Erie, age 98, passed away on July 13, 2024 at the LECOM Senior Living Center. The cause was congestive heart failure.

She was born on June 8, 1926, the youngest child of Ernesto and Palmira (Carnicelli) Filippi. Louise attended Saint Michael Elementary School, where she was known by her Americanized name, Louise Phillips. She graduated from...

Vincent "Gym" Panetta

Vincent "Gym" Panetta

Jul 11, 2024

Vincent J. "Gym" Panetta, Jr., age 96, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in North Carolina, where he resided with his son, Carlo, for the past 11 years. He was born on June 24, 1928 in Erie, the son of the late Vincent and Anna (Sammarco) Panetta.

Gym was a carpenter by trade, a long-time...

Norma Jean Cross

Norma Jean Cross

Jun 27, 2024

Norma Jean Cross, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 2, 1949 in Erie, a daughter of the late George and Viola Oakes Robinson.

She was a hard working woman who was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Above all else, family...

Judy D. Stanley

Judy D. Stanley

Jun 22, 2024

Judy Diane (Pressler) Stanley, 71, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at UPMC Hamot. She was born October 12, 1952 in Oil City, PA, a daughter of the late Mildred L (McGinnis) Pressler and Charles H Pressler.

Judy was a graduate of Oil City High School class of 1970, of Edinboro College class of 1974; where she earned...

John Pluta

John Pluta

Jun 15, 2024

John J. Pluta, 95, of Erie, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born June 23, 1928 in Erie, a son of the late Frank and Helen (Szczutkowski) Pluta.

John served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a mechanic and was stationed in Germany serving as a member of the post World...

Joanne M. Guarino

Joanne M. Guarino

Jun 8, 2024

Joanne M. Guarino, 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Fairview Manor. She was born on June 21, 1938 in Erie, a daughter of the late Alfonse and Pauline Ahlschlager Guarino. She is survived by her great-niece, Christina Ella Thompson.

Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Saint Paul Catholic Church, 1617 Walnut...

Eileen Romeo

Eileen Romeo

Jun 4, 2024

Eileen Nancy (Betza) Romeo, 73, of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Vincent Hospital on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born in Erie on November 27, 1950, the oldest daughter of the late George and Nancy Betza.

Eileen attended St. Mary's for grade school and St. Benedict Academy for high school, where she...

Karen E. Urraro

Karen E. Urraro

Apr 25, 2024

Karen E. Urraro, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1949 in Erie, a daughter of the late Richard and Elfrieda Leitz Bly.

Karen was a graduate of McDowell High School, Class of 1967. Karen had a passion for reading, ceramics, crocheting, sewing, and gardening. She was a devoted...

Kathleen L. Orlando

Kathleen L. Orlando

Apr 22, 2024

Kathleen L. "Kathy" (Chase) Orlando, age 74, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at UPMC Hamot Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 13, 1950 in Erie, a daughter of the late Norman and Sylvia (Merritt) Chase.

Kathy was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1968. She loved reading, crafting, sewing, quilting,...

Rose Ann Altadonna (Giamanco) Del Sandro

Rose Ann Altadonna (Giamanco) Del Sandro

Apr 8, 2024

Rose Ann Altadonna (Giamanco) Del Sandro, age 71, passed away on April 8, 2024 at LECOM at Presque Isle after an extended illness. She was born May 27, 1952 in Erie, a daughter of the late Thomas and Amelia Arduini Altadonna.

Rose Ann graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1970. She had excellent athletic ability and excelled at any...