OBITUARIES

Aug 22, 2007

James DeCarolis Jr.

James "Jim" DeCarolis, Jr., age 65, of Erie, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Saint Vincent Health Center. He was born February 1, 1942 in Erie, a son of the late James Vincent and Marian LaRiccia DeCarolis. He was a graduate of Academy High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He was a...

Aug 20, 2007

Remo D. Iacobucci

Remo D. Iacobucci, age 85, of Erie, died Monday, August 20, 2007 at Saint Vincent Health Center following a brief illness. He was born April 23, 1922 in Montenero, Italy, a son of the late Alfonso and Maria Pallotto Iacobucci. He lived in Erie since 1950. He had worked at National Forge for 31 years, retiring in...

Aug 19, 2007

Dorothy Elizabeth Jenkins

Dorothy Elizabeth Jenkins, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2007. She was born in Erie, PA, October 7, 1925, the daughter of the late Anthony and Clara Cacchione Phillips.

Mrs. Jenkins was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grade School and Strong Vincent High School. She was a retired Executive Director of the Greater Erie Eye and...

Aug 17, 2007

Raymond D. Nietupski

Raymond D. Nietupski, age 56, of 5259 Somerset Drive, died Friday, August 17, 2007 at his residence.

He was born July 3, 1951 in Erie, a son of Raymond T. and Rita R. Kazmierczak Nietupski of North East, PA. He lived in the Erie area his entire life. He was a graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School and...

Aug 14, 2007

Carolyn Mae Shick Kane

Carolyn Mae Shick Kane, age 70, of 1121 West 21st Street, died Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born November 18, 1936 in Du Bois, PA, a daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Ruth Bell Smith Shick. She lived in Erie since 1998. She was a loving wife,...

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L. Tim Brugger

L. Tim Brugger passed away on August 7th , 2007 at his residence. He was born on May 19, 1928, the son of the late Charles H. and Gertrude Schaaf Brugger.

Tim was a graduate of East High School. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Tim...

Aug 6, 2007

Mary M. Amicucci Brzozowski

Mary M. Amicucci Brzozowski, age 84, formerly of Grandview Manor, died Monday, August 6, 2007 at Golden Living-Western Reserve following an extended illness.

She was born December 18, 1922 in Erie a son of the late Nick and Bridgett Iesue Amicucci. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ted Brzozowski...

Aug 4, 2007

Carl A. Sperduto

Carl A. Sperduto, age 80, of Erie, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 4, 2007 after an extended illness.

He was born October 17, 1926 in Erie, a son of the late Louis C. and Theresa DeSantis Sperduto. He lived in Erie his entire life. He served in the United States Army...

Jul 24, 2007

Esther A. Hoag Devine

Esther A. Hoag Devine, age 80, resident of Twinbrook Nursing Home, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007 there following an extended illness.

She was born June 17, 1927 in Union City, a daughter of the late William and Nellie St. John Hoag. She enjoyed ceramics, crocheting and bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley...

Jul 23, 2007

John J. Cimino

John J. Cimino, age 83, of 9801 Hamot Road, died Monday, July 23, 2007 at Saint Vincent Health Center.

He was born June 12, 1924 in Erie, a son of the late Antonio and Pasquilina Guzzo Cimino. He was a graduate Central High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was...

Jul 17, 2007

John G. King

John G. "Jack" King, age 74, formerly of 1907 Liberty Street, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Village at Lutheran Square.

He was born October 14, 1933 in Erie, a son of the late Robert and Genevieve Loomis King. He worked at Marx Toys. He was an avid sports fan. He liked the Boston Red Socks...

Jul 15, 2007

Susan B. Broncasno Dundon

Susan B. Broncasno Dundon, of Millcreek, died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at Pleasant Ridge Manor West following an extended illness.

She was born in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Ann Piccarelli Broncasno. She worked at G.E. and also at Marx Toys until they closed. She was a member of Saint Stephen RC...

Jul 13, 2007

Domenico Antonio D'Aurora

"Dom", "Papa D", "Papa Cookie"

Domenico Antonio D'Aurora, age 78, 1710 Chestnut Street, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 13, 2007 following an extended illness.

He was born July 22, 1928 in Rocca Pia, Italy, a son of the late Francesco and Maria Grazia Leone D'Aurora. He worked as a plumber for many years at...

Jul 13, 2007

Elizabeth M. "Lee" Valiga Higgins

Elizabeth M. "Lee" Valiga Higgins, age 85, of Erie, died Friday, July 13, 2007 at Lake East Hospital in Painesville, Ohio following a brief illness.

She was born December 12, 1921 in North Braddock, PA a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Timko Valiga. She lived in Erie most of her life. She collected...

Jul 11, 2007

Bruce E. Bauer

Bruce E. Bauer, age 60, of Millcreek, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Saint Vincent Health Center after a brief illness.

He was born January 22, 1947 in Erie, a son of the late Cyril and Virginia McBride Bauer. He lived in Erie his entire life. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart School, Cathedral Prep School...

Jul 10, 2007

>Mary A. Veshecco

Beloved aunt & worked at G.C. Murphy Co.

Mary A. Veshecco, age 83, formerly of 2518 Poplar Street, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Abington Crest Nursing Center.

She was born August 29, 1923 in Reynoldsville, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucia Santora Veshecco. Mary worked for over 40 years as a dedicated and...

Jul 10, 2007

Stephen S. DiRaimo

Stephen S. DiRaimo, age 89, formerly of 328 East 6th Street, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Lodge following an extended illness.

He was born July 29, 1918 in Erie, a son of the late Salvatore and Lucia Balistrieri DiRaimo. He lived in Erie his entire life. He was a graduate of Strong Vincent...

Jul 5, 2007

Carmen S. Italia

Carmen S. Italia, age 84, of Erie, died peacefully Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Presque Isle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a brief illness.

He was born December 29, 1922 in Erie, a son of the late Dominick and Florence Mussari Italia. Carmen was a veteran of the United States Navy Armed Guard serving in World War...