OBITUARIES

Mar 25, 2011

Donald J. Haibach

Donald J. Haibach, age 75, of Erie, died Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Village at Luther Square after a brief illness.

He was born May 13, 1935 in Erie, a son of the late Arthur C. and Violet L. Brozell Haibach. He lived in Erie his entire life. Donald had worked as a heavy equipment operator....

Mar 22, 2011

Mar 21, 2011

George J. Colao

George J. Colao, age 89, of Erie, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at Saint Vincent Health Center following a brief illness.

He was born February 22, 1922, in Erie, a son of the late Dominic and Mary Farbo Colao. He had served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked at the...

Mar 18, 2011

John T. "Kos" Koscelnik

John T. "Kos" Koscelnik, age 35, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2011 at his Erie home. He was the son of Tom and Madge Crocker Koscelnik of Erie and The Villages, Florida.

John was a key staff member at Calamari's, which included managing catering events and specialty beer lists. John was a beloved member of...

Mar 17, 2011

Mar 11, 2011

Anna M. Calvano DiMarco

Anna M. Calvano DiMarco, formerly of Little Italy, died Friday, March 11, 2011 at Sarah Reed Retirement Center.

She was born September 30, 1911, in Erie, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Pasqua Bonaminio Calvano. She had worked at Griffin Manufacturing for 23 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rome F....

Mar 8, 2011

Mar 7, 2011

Ronald L. Berarducci

Ronald L. Berarducci, age 70, of Erie, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Millcreek Community Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born February 12, 1941 in Erie, a son of the late Frank A. and Laura M. Cacchione Berarducci. He lived in Erie his entire life.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School; where...

Mar 5, 2011

Mar 2, 2011

Mar 1, 2011

Paul David Bidwell

Paul David Bidwell, age 76, of Erie, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the VA Medical Center.

He was born January 24, 1935 in Riceville, PA, a son of the late Calvin and Margaret Cunningham Bidwell. He lived in Erie most of his life. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was...

Feb 27, 2011

Feb 26, 2011

Feb 16, 2011

John P. "Jack" Cooney

John P. "Jack" Cooney, age 85, of Erie, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center.

He was born May 30, 1925 in Erie, a son of the late Charles A. and Rose E. Straub Cooney. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Academy High School, Class of 1943 and attended...

Feb 10, 2011

Alice A. Kleiner Amann

Alice A. Kleiner Amann, age 67, of Erie, died Thursday, February 10, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family.She was born April 2, 1943 in Erie, a daughter of the late Louis and Jenny Yousten Kleiner.

She was a graduate of East High School. She worked many years and retired from OEM. Alice was...

Feb 3, 2011

Jan 30, 2011

Barbara M. Holmstrom Anderson

Barbara M. "Barb" Holmstrom Anderson, age 84, of Fairview, formerly of Zimmerly Road, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at her home. She was born August 8, 1926 in Erie, a daughter of the late William W. and Tyyne Baker Holmstrom.

An Erie Business Center graduate, Barb was a member of Abiding Hope (formerly Our Savior's) Lutheran...

Jan 29, 2011

Nicolena M. "Lena" Viggiano

Nicolena M. "Lena" Viggiano, age 97, of Erie, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Saint Vincent Health Center following a brief illness.

She was born April 16, 1914, in Erie, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Grace Mattarazzo Viggiano. She lived in Erie her entire life. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and reading and was...

Jan 29, 2011

Ricky C. Goodman

Ricky C. Goodman, age 51, of Erie, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Hamot Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born January 10, 1960 in Erie, a son of the late Richard Goodman and Carolyn Grande Gibbens.

He enjoyed playing video games, grilling and loved spending time with his family.

He is survived...

Jan 28, 2011