Obituary for Ollie Landi
Ollie Landi, long time resident of Erie, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born at home in Albion, PA on April 27, 1926, daughter of the late William and Anna (Furdiga) Podoll.
Ollie was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Frank W. Landi; her parents William and Anna Podoll; and six of her eight siblings: Myron Podoll, Edward Podoll, William Podoll, Julia Podoll, Donald Podoll, and Faith Ann Spalding.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses: Janet Landi-Laughlin (Paul), Lorraine Henderson (David), Cindy Oleck (Steve) and Rick Landi (Melissa Quiter); six grandchildren: Michelle Malone, Angela Lye (Eric), Christina Iacobozzi, Victoria Zmarzly (Andrew), Carlo Russo (Charity Brown), and Selena Higgins (Connor); 12 great-grandchildren: Brendon Malone, Matthew Malone, Myah Malone, Anthony Martin, Gabriel Martin, Ethan Lye, Anthony Fabrizio, Jasmine Evans, Andrew Zmarzly, Chloe Russo, Bradley Russo, and Eleanor Higgins; two great great-grandchildren: Jayden Malone and Bentley Malone; two brothers and their spouses: L. Patrick Podoll (Louise) and Ted Podoll (Barbara); sisters-in-law Genny Podoll and Doris Nyce; many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and her caregiver, Annette Juliano.
Ollie was a 1944 graduate of Albion High School. As a teenager, she helped raise her younger siblings. Following her high school graduation, she was a waitress at several restaurants in Erie including Clark's on State Street. After raising her four children as a stay-at-home mom, she resumed part time work as a waitress and short order cook at Mentley's, a neighborhood tavern.
Ollie was an Avon Representative for over 50 years and still had active customers. She was one of the founding members of Erie Women's Bocce League, was the team captain of the Golden Girls, and played at the Nuova Aurora Club until the age of 93. She bowled for over 50 years, with a high game of over 200. She held positions of Treasurer or Secretary in both leagues over the years. She was a Legion of Honor recipient at the Polish Falcons on 3rd St. She loved the club and was always on a committee decorating or helping in some way. Ollie also volunteered at the Voting Polls for many years.
The Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is handling the arrangements. A memorial will be held in her honor later this summer. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.
Thanks to UPMC Family Hospice for their guidance and care in her last few days.
Ollie was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Frank W. Landi; her parents William and Anna Podoll; and six of her eight siblings: Myron Podoll, Edward Podoll, William Podoll, Julia Podoll, Donald Podoll, and Faith Ann Spalding.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses: Janet Landi-Laughlin (Paul), Lorraine Henderson (David), Cindy Oleck (Steve) and Rick Landi (Melissa Quiter); six grandchildren: Michelle Malone, Angela Lye (Eric), Christina Iacobozzi, Victoria Zmarzly (Andrew), Carlo Russo (Charity Brown), and Selena Higgins (Connor); 12 great-grandchildren: Brendon Malone, Matthew Malone, Myah Malone, Anthony Martin, Gabriel Martin, Ethan Lye, Anthony Fabrizio, Jasmine Evans, Andrew Zmarzly, Chloe Russo, Bradley Russo, and Eleanor Higgins; two great great-grandchildren: Jayden Malone and Bentley Malone; two brothers and their spouses: L. Patrick Podoll (Louise) and Ted Podoll (Barbara); sisters-in-law Genny Podoll and Doris Nyce; many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and her caregiver, Annette Juliano.
Ollie was a 1944 graduate of Albion High School. As a teenager, she helped raise her younger siblings. Following her high school graduation, she was a waitress at several restaurants in Erie including Clark's on State Street. After raising her four children as a stay-at-home mom, she resumed part time work as a waitress and short order cook at Mentley's, a neighborhood tavern.
Ollie was an Avon Representative for over 50 years and still had active customers. She was one of the founding members of Erie Women's Bocce League, was the team captain of the Golden Girls, and played at the Nuova Aurora Club until the age of 93. She bowled for over 50 years, with a high game of over 200. She held positions of Treasurer or Secretary in both leagues over the years. She was a Legion of Honor recipient at the Polish Falcons on 3rd St. She loved the club and was always on a committee decorating or helping in some way. Ollie also volunteered at the Voting Polls for many years.
The Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is handling the arrangements. A memorial will be held in her honor later this summer. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.
Thanks to UPMC Family Hospice for their guidance and care in her last few days.