OBITUARIES

Sep 27, 2011

Linda Marie Giacobello Aquillano

Linda Marie Giacobello Aquillano, age 61, of Erie, died Tuesday September 27, 2011 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after an extended illness.

She was born September 7, 1950 in Erie, a daughter of Dominick Giacobello of Girard and the late Helen Adams Giacobello and step-daughter of Laura Giacobello of Girard. She lived in...

Sep 26, 2011

George R. Banko

George R. Banko, age 81, of Erie, died Monday, September 26, 2011 at Abington Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness.

He was born February 5, 1930 in Erie, a son of the late George J. and Anna Chinke Banko. He lived in Erie his entire life. He served in the United States Marine Corps...

Sep 25, 2011

Sep 19, 2011

Benjamin J. Cantoni

Benjamin J. "Ben" Cantoni, age 72, of Erie, died Sunday, September 19, 2011 at Saint Mary's Home of Erie after an extended illness.

He was born May 5, 1939 in Erie, a son of the late Louis A. and Angeline L. DiMarco Cantoni. Benjamin was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and had worked at Sterling...

Sep 7, 2011

Delores J. Yacobozzi Lombardo

Delores J. Yacobozzi Lombardo, age 72, of Erie, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at Saint Vincent Health Center. She was born January 31, 1939 in Erie, a daughter of the late Antonio and Jennie Sanfratello Yacobozzi.

She lived in Erie her entire life. She was a devoted mother.

In addition to her parents...

Sep 6, 2011

Thomas A. Esposito

Thomas A. Esposito, 89, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at St. Vincent Health Center surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Thomas was born February 28, 1922 in Carbondale, Pa, son of the late Santo and Filippa (Cimino) Esposito.

He moved to Erie in 1940, and worked for Marx Toys until 1958. At that...

Sep 6, 2011

Tullio A. Petri

Tullio A. Petri, age 91, resident of Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Saint Vincent Health Center after an extended illness.

He was born December 25, 1919 in Bientina, Province of Pisa, Italy, a son of the late Mario and Maria Bertini Petri. He came to the United States at the age...

Sep 5, 2011

Gary J. Calabrese

Gary J. Calabrese, age 52, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2011 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born October 22, 1958 in Bad Krueznach, Germany, a son of Gary M. Calabrese of Erie and the late Myrna E. Tuk Calabrese. He had worked for 31 years as an assembler and test specialist of high pressure...

Sep 3, 2011

Amelia D. Sambuchino Presogna

Amelia D. Sambuchino Presogna, age 95, of Erie, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Millcreek Community Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born July 13, 1916 in Erie, a daughter of the late Berardino and Carmella DiFilippo Sambuchino. She lived in Erie her entire life. She had worked at Marx Toys for 25 years....

Sep 3, 2011

Dora M. Viveralli Verno

Dora M. Viveralli Verno, age 95, of Erie, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center after an extended illness.

She was born November 15, 1915 in Albion, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Asunta Fortunato Viveralli. She lived in Erie most of her life. Dora was known for her...

Aug 26, 2011

Robert D. Moyer Sr

Robert D. Moyer, Sr. age 78, of Erie, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born June 5, 1933 in Erie, a son of the late James E. and Edna M. Diehl Moyer. He had served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked...

Aug 16, 2011

Norma M. Joint Labrozzi

Norma M. Joint Labrozzi, age 82, of Erie, died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born March 14, 1929 in Erie, a daughter of the late George and Luella Joint. She lived in Erie her entire life.

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

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Jul 14, 2011

Florence M. Dembrowski Csir

Florence M. Dembrowski Csir, age 86, of Erie, died peacefully Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Presque Isle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born March 28, 1925 in Erie, a daughter of the late Wallace and Mary Elizabeth Dembrowski. She owned and operated Florence’s Ceramics with her husband for many years. She enjoyed sewing and knitting...

Jun 19, 2011

Jeanne L. Baker Lucas

Jeanne L. Baker Lucas, age 84, of Erie, died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Erie Presbyterian Lodge after an extended illness.

She was born April 11, 1927 in Miami, Florida, a daughter of the late William S. and Grace L. Royal Baker. She lived in Erie since 1947. Jeanne is fondly remembered for her many talents...

Jun 14, 2011

Jun 10, 2011

Betty Marie Larese Liotta

Betty Marie Larese Liotta, age 81, of Erie, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born March 29, 1930, in Erie, a daughter of the late Gladys Larese Huey, and Carl Larese. She was a homemaker and lived for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She was active in two family...