OBITUARIES

Mar 21, 2012

William J. Leamy

William J. Leamy, age 66, of Erie, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at his home after an extended illness.

He was born March 18, 1946 in Erie, a son of the late John H. and Geraldine Blair Leamy. He worked as a policeman for the City of Erie for 31 years, retiring in 2000. He was a...

Mar 15, 2012

Alda B. Fronzaglia Locke

Alda B. Fronzaglia Locke, age 95, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. Alda was born in West Newton, Pennsylvania on May 9, 1916 daughter of the late Nicola and Margherita DiSantis Fronzaglia.

She worked at Marx Toys and was a member of Sacred Heart RC Church. She loved to dance...

Mar 14, 2012

Joseph J. Orlando Sr.

Joseph J. Orlando, Sr., age 94, died peacefully Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Pennsylvania Soldiers & Sailors Home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 29, 1917 in Erie, a son of the late Carlo and Mary Vaccarello Orlando. He served in the United States Army Infantry during World War II in the Pacific...

Mar 11, 2012

Barbara A. Dodick Barlow

Barbara A. Dodick Barlow, age 47, of Erie, died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at UPMC Hamot following an extended illness.

She was born March 30, 1964 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Andeline Sambuchino Dodick. She graduated from Tech Memorial High School and Edinboro University. She was a devoted wife and mother. Barbara...

Mar 8, 2012

Anthony D. Sala DO

Dr. Anthony D. Sala, age 77, of Erie, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness.

He was born May 26, 1934 in Erie, a son of the late Nicolo and Stella DiPlacido Sala. He received his B.A. Degree from Gannon College in 1957; graduated from Kansas City...

Mar 3, 2012

Feb 26, 2012

Petronilla P. Montagna Amatangelo

Petronilla P. Montagna Amatangelo, age 86, formerly of Erie, died Sunday February 26, 2012 in Wadsworth, Ohio after a brief illness.

She was born July 7, 1925 in Rocca Pia, Italy, a daughter of the late Luigi and Maria Giammario Montagna. Petronilla worked at Hector's Restaurant for over 40 years. She was an avid crocheter. She...

Feb 24, 2012

Gertrude L. Luke Pongratz

Gertrude L. Luke Pongratz, age 87, resident of Forestview Skilled Nursing Center, died Friday, February 24, 2012 there after an extended illness.

She was born September 21, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late Neil and Pauline Buhl Luke. She lived in Erie her entire life. She had worked at Marx Toys and Plastek Industries.

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Feb 20, 2012

Carmen Ruggiero

Carmen Ruggiero, age 82, of Erie, died peacefully on Monday February 20, 2012 at his home after a brave battle with cancer.

He was born March 12, 1929 in Erie, a son of the late Antonio and Mary Lupo Ruggiero.

He served in the United States Navy and retired from Erie Tool Works. He was a longtime active...

Feb 17, 2012

Joseph D. DeFazio

Joseph D. DeFazio, age 97, of Erie, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born October 14, 1914 in Erie, a son of the late Salvatore and Mary DeFazio.

He had worked at General Electric for 41 years. He was a member and Past President of the Calabrese Club. He...

Feb 15, 2012

Helen A. Agresti

Helen A. Agresti, age 90, resident of Millcreek Manor, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Millcreek Community Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born March 5, 1921 in Erie, a daughter of the late Ernest and Maria Scavo Agresti. She lived in Erie her entire life.

She worked at Erie Resistor for 35 years, retiring in...

Feb 15, 2012

Antoinette Nardo Flynn

Antoinette Nardo Flynn, age 98, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Saint Vincent Health Center after a brief illness.

She was born July 27, 1913 in Erie, a daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine Madia Nardo. She lived in Erie her entire life. She married Thomas M. Flynn in 1936 until his death...

Feb 3, 2012

Mary J. Mysnyk Williams

Mary J. Mysnyk Williams, age 68, of Erie, died Friday, February 3, 2012 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born April 25, 1943 in Erie, a daughter of the late George and Doris Joint Mysnyk. She lived in Erie her entire life. Mary had worked at Lake Pleasant Geriatrics. She enjoyed ceramics and gardening.

In addition to...

Jan 29, 2012

Filomena Salvatore Esposito

Filomena "Mae" Salvatore Esposito, age 87, of Erie died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Saint Vincent Health Center after a brief illness.

She was born November 8, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Leornina Falcone Salvatore. She enjoyed cooking and Italian music.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Jan 17, 2012

Verna M. Guilianelli DiNicola

Verna M. Guilianelli DiNicola, age 98, of Erie, formerly of West 39th Street, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Brevillier Village.

She was born November 3, 1913 in Erie, a daughter of the late Guido and Silvia Bonali Guilianelli. She lived in Erie her entire life. Verna had worked at Marx Toys and was active in...

Jan 8, 2012

Catherine A. "Katie" Henle Cray

Catherine A. "Katie" Henle Cray, age 93, of Erie died Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Golden Living Center Western Reserve.

She was born January 3, 1919 in Erie, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Hornyak Henle. She lived in Erie her entire life. She had worked at Continental Rubber Works and for the...

Jan 4, 2012

Edward D. "Denny" Coleman III

Edward D. "Denny" Coleman III, age 85, formerly of Wesleyville, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West after an extended illness.

He was born June 17, 1926 in Erie, a son of the late Edward D. Coleman II and Harriett Burns Coleman. He had served in the United States Navy during World...

Jan 3, 2012

Lena M. Chetoni McKay

Lena Marie Chetoni McKay, age 92, of Erie, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Saint Mary's Home of Erie after a brief illness.

She was born October 9, 1919 in Erie, a daughter of the late Poldino and Severina Mazzei Chetoni. She lived in Erie her entire life. She had worked at the Erie Resistor and...

Dec 31, 2011

Joseph Fontecchio

Joseph Fontecchio passed away Sunday, December 31, 2011 surrounded by his family at St. Mary's Home at Asbury Ridge.

He was born in Erie, PA, on January 21, 1934, the son of Santo and Rosaria Arduini Fontecchio. Always industrious, he delivered papers from his bicycle to earn money as a teen until graduating from Strong Vincent High School....

Dec 31, 2011

Esther A. White (Bianco) Larese

Esther Angela White (Bianco) Larese died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Saint Vincent Health Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Erie on April 11, 1925 to Rosario and Maria Guzzi Bianco. Esther married John Larese on April 15, 1950. She worked for the Erie School District. After her retirement she spent...