John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc.

John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc. Dedicated to providing caring, compassionate, personalized funeral and cremation services. In January 1949, the late John R. Together they will take the John R.

"Service and Sincerity since 1949"

-Dedicated to providing caring, compassionate, personalized funeral and cremation services to Erie families since 1949.
-Funeral Services
-Cremation Service
-Memorial Services
-Celebration of Life Services
-Pre-Planned Funeral Arrangements
-Cemetery Memorials
-Headstones, Monuments, Cemetery Vases
-Life Tribute Portraits

Our History:

Established in 1949. Orlan

do established a funeral home in Erie, PA at West 22nd and Raspberry Streets. Over half a century and two generations later, the name and location remain the same. Thier dedication is as strong as ever. Drawn to his father's profession, Michael Orlando became licensed and joined the business in 1968. He worked side by side with his father for 16 years. And now his wife Kathleen, son John and his wife Michele (both licensed funeral directors) have joined him. Orlando Home into the twenty-first century with a shared foundation and commitment to the Community and dedication to personalized yet affordable service.

06/01/2026

Ruth Veneskey AwadaRuth Awada (Ruthik), of Erie, Pennsylvania, formerly of Mt. Lebanon and Ebensburg, PA and multiple lo...
05/30/2026

Ruth Veneskey Awada

Ruth Awada (Ruthik), of Erie, Pennsylvania, formerly of Mt. Lebanon and Ebensburg, PA and multiple locations throughout the U.S., passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2026. Ruth is survived by husband Dr. Marc Awada. She was the sister of Norma Netherwood (D. Blakeshaw Netherwood III), Gwen Veneskey (John Urbaniak), Leo Veneskey Jr., Lea Humphrey (Jim Hicks), Monica Peterman (Stephen Panasiti), Catherine Wadhwani (Deepak Wadhwani), and James Veneskey (Tina); and the sister-in-law of Mena Veneskey, Richard DerVanik Sr., Wissam Awada and...

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In life, we prepare for so many things, but despite all our best efforts, the unexpected happens, including death away f...
05/29/2026

In life, we prepare for so many things, but despite all our best efforts, the unexpected happens, including death away from home. The question is, is your family prepared? To learn more about what to do when the unexpected occurs away from home, give this blog a quick read!

When death occurs suddenly, you may not know what to do. This article has steps you can follow in case death occurs out of town.

Jon Dominic LucianoJon Dominic Luciano, 46, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 24, 2026. He was born o...
05/29/2026

Jon Dominic Luciano

Jon Dominic Luciano, 46, of Erie, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 24, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1979 in Erie, a son of Susan (Bernardini) Luciano and the late Joseph Luciano. Jon was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1998. Throughout his life he was employed as a machinist at several local businesses, most recently at Keystone Foundry. He loved visiting amusement parks with his family, especially Cedar Point. Jon worked very...

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John Floyd ChiotaJohn Floyd Chiota, age 74, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in North Carolina on ...
05/29/2026

John Floyd Chiota

John Floyd Chiota, age 74, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in North Carolina on May 27, 2026. Born on September 25, 1951, in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Celia Clemente Chiota. John's family was the center of his life, and his children and grandchildren were truly his pride and joy. He treasured every moment spent cheering them on at sporting events and creating cherished memories during family trips to Disney. A longtime...

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Memorial Day is one of several special days honoring the men and women who serve our country - active service members, v...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day is one of several special days honoring the men and women who serve our country - active service members, veterans, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Because we value all of our military service members, we are pleased to offer veteran services for the men and women who have so valiantly served our nation.

To learn more about the unique services we offer to veterans, give us a call at 814-459-3144 or visit https://www.orlandofuneralhome.com/veterans-services.

On this Memorial Day, we thank the countless men and women who have fought and died to preserve our freedom, our country...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we thank the countless men and women who have fought and died to preserve our freedom, our country, and our way of life. You have our sincere gratitude. If you would like to honor a specific veteran, please share their story with us in the comments.

Mark Richard MinichelliDr. Mark Richard Minichelli was born on September 30, 1963, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the...
05/24/2026

Mark Richard Minichelli

Dr. Mark Richard Minichelli was born on September 30, 1963, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Frank D. and Constance A. Minichelli. After a courageous year-and-a-half battle with cancer, Mark passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by the people he loved most. Mark graduated from McDowell High School and attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He furthered his education at The University of Pittsburgh...

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05/23/2026

Here at John R. Orlando Funeral Home, we are pleased to offer veteran services because we value the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. In this brief video, Co-Owner John Orlando shares about his grandfather's service as a fighter pilot during World War II and why his grandfather's life and stories make veterans so special to John today.

Contact us today to learn more about how to honor a veteran with a meaningful tribute. www.orlandofuneralhome.com

Congratulations, 2026 Graduates! Your hard work has paid off, and we wish you a bright future!
05/23/2026

Congratulations, 2026 Graduates! Your hard work has paid off, and we wish you a bright future!

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Erie, PA
16502

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