Frank S. Coletta

Frank S. Coletta, age 71, of North East, Pa. died on Monday September 24, 2012 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on May 5, 1941 son of the late Frank V. Coletta and Lavinia Coletta. Frank was a graduate of Swissvale High School in Pittsburgh and Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pa. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Patricia Little Coletta. He is survived by four children, Frank V. Coletta Jr. of North East, Pa.; daughter, Lauren Coletta and husband, James Doumas of Alexandria, Va.; son, Dean Coletta and wife, Elaine of Reisterstown, Md.; son, Christopher Coletta of North East, Pa.; a sister Francis Ryan (Jack) of Hanover Park, Ill., and four grandchildren, Alex, Allison, Nicholas, and Benjamin Coletta. Frank had taught high school at Cathedral Prep and North East High School before joining the County of Erie as a juvenile counselor before retiring in 2006. Frank was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He also enjoyed playing pool, trivia, and cards. Friends may attend a funeral service today at 11 a.m. at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street. Interment North East Cemetery.