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PETER IOLE Obituary
Age 86, of Erie, formerly of Mars, died Thursday morning, June 11, 2015, at St Vincent Hospital in Erie. Born in Pittsburgh, and a graduate of Duquesne University, he was the Grand Duke mascot, and also a member of Alpha Phi Delta. Pete was longtime educator for the Pine-Richland School District, serving in teaching and administrative roles. He also had been the owner of Emergency Denture Repair Service in Mars and North Hills. He was a member of St. Kilian Church, where he formerly taught religious education to children and served as eucharistic minister. He also belonged to the Mars Kiwanis Club, the Mars Chamber of Commerce, the Mars Historical Society, the Italian Sons and Daughters of America and was active in the Comtra Theater. He held the rank of Sergeant in the Army and taught for the Department of Defense in Spain, Germany and Italy for ten years. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Maria (Leone); two sons. Peter J. (Bozena) of Erie and John E. (Amy Ceraso) of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Jacqueline Woodward (Earl III) of Mars and Jennifer Iole-Groen (Daniel) of Ft. Collins, CO; six grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony of Oakmont and Edward in Florida; a sister, Dorothy Migliozzi of Delmont; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Friends will be received at the McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, on Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kilian Church, comer of Clark and Cherry Sts., Mars Boro, on Monday, June 15, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Charles Bober, pastor, officiating. Directions and condolences are available at
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Carolyn Panzo
July 16, 2015
We will miss his smiling face and his Inkatha Dinka do. He brought joy to our hearts and to our lives. I know that he is with God. He will be looking down on us and we will know that he is with us all. God Bless you all.
Marie Grega
July 9, 2015
you may not remember me but my deepest sympathy from once a friend and co-card player.
Judy Voelker
June 19, 2015
Please accept my belated condolences. Pete will be sorely missed. He always had a smile on his face or a story to tell or some silly trick he picked up in his travels. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With love....
Beth Kelly
June 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers for You and your family Jackie, your Dad will never be forgotten~to this day when I think of him I smile and giggle!! May your sadness soon be overwhelmed with ALL the great memories of your Dad!! My deepest sympathy and love to you and your Family.
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Pege' Rogers
June 15, 2015
Mr. Iole was my Jr. High Asst. Principal in the late 1970's. He was always happy and kind to me and oh how we would joke and "pun-around". He was the only person who I knew that could draw a perfect circle any time any where. My deepest sympathies to his family. I have very many sweet memories of him.
Michael Kort
June 15, 2015
My sympathies to his family. I will miss him. Into God's hands we entrust his soul.
Amy Harrison
June 15, 2015
What a wonderful man! He had such patience with me when I was an idiot kid! He truly was very special and after reading about him, I am still more impressed!
diane linn-giel
June 14, 2015
So very sad to hear about this. What a grand man. He was my Vice principal when I was at Pine Jr. high in 1974-1977. I've seen him over the years and just loved his joy, kindness and sensibility. I speak for hundreds of students that I know (and I'm sure thousands that I don't know) who would agree that we were blessed to have had him as a leader in out lives.
Chuck and Ellen DeKleva
June 14, 2015
Our prayers are for you, Maria and all the family
June 14, 2015
To Il professore, what is mama, my Grandma called him. The funniest, most entertaining, engaging romantic I have ever known. Sorry I disappointed you Uncle Pete. Much love, His oldest nephew.
don naples
June 13, 2015
Please accept my condolence.
Allison Bajuszik
June 13, 2015
My heart goes out to your family. May your many wonderful memories comfort you in your time of grief.
Allison Bajuszik
June 13, 2015
My heart goes out to your family. May your many wonderful memories comfort you in your time of grief.
June 13, 2015
Pete and Bo, I'm so sorry for your loss! The two times I had a chance to speak with him, his wit and personality shined through. God's peace to you both and all whose lives he touched! Claudia Valentine
Part of Nye clan at 2012 reunion.
June 13, 2015
Let's rejoice that il Professore, as his mama called him is done with the troubles of the world. I can't help but feel he's still telling stories and tickling funny bones of that great audience abovethe Father, Son and Holy Ghost and all the saints who have marched into glory with him.
Oh, Lord, I want to be in that number. Amen
So, if you'll pardon the expression, knock em dead, Uncle Pete and thank you. You made us laugh. You shared our joys and sorrows. You taught us some very important things about love
Wade Nye, his eldest nephew
Berna Nye
June 13, 2015
Maria - So sad to learn of his passing. He certainly had such a positive impact on so many people. He was one of my very favorite people even though I was only a part of the family for a few years. My heart is sad with yours, but know that he is now making all the angels laugh! Love and sympathy to you all. Berna
Michelle Billingsley
June 13, 2015
Maria,Pete, Bo, Joe and Chris...Our most heart felt sorrow to you all at this most difficult time. Our love and and strength are with you. Michelle and David Bilingsley
June 13, 2015
Our hearts are filled with great memories we shared together at Oceanside S.C. He was a wonderful man and a great story teller. Pete will be missed. God Bless him. Elmer and Pauline Fournier
Mary Lou Selzer Tabisz
June 12, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Mr. Iole was my principal in junior high and we were reacquainted when my husband and I moved to the Mars area many years ago. He always greeted us with a warm smile when our paths crossed. I still share his books with young adults that I work with. He was a wonderful man. May your memories help you through these difficult times.
Charlene Shaw
June 12, 2015
Wonderful, talented, funny man. He will be missed by all who knew him. Definitely one of the best storytellers I ever had the pleasure to know. RIP, Pete - you took the perfect exit stage right.
June 12, 2015
I grew to really appreciate Mr Iole especially once I became an adult. He was a very kind, caring man and will be missed. Please know he positively afffected many young lives. God Bless him.
Brian Cole
RHS
1980
Pete's friends at First Commonwealth Bank
June 12, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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