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Marie Elizabeth Erich

Marie Elizabeth Erich

Female 1912 - 1989  (76 years)


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  • Name Marie Elizabeth Erich  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Birth 17 Nov 1912  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Gender Female 
    Death 11 Sep 1989  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Person ID I7811  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father Aloysius M Erich,   b. 9 Sep 1889, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Aug 1939, Conewago, Warren, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 49 years) 
    Relationship unknown 
    Mother Clara Crescentia Fox,   b. 18 Jul 1892, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Oct 1971, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Relationship unknown 
    Family ID F1964  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William Thomas Squires,   b. 14 Aug 1913, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Apr 1961, Benzinger, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 47 years) 
    Children 
    >1. John Thomas Squires,   b. 25 Nov 1942, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Jan 2005, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
    +2. Thomas J Squires,   b. 1950, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Jan 2005, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 55 years)  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
     3. Mary Beth Squires,   b. 3 Jul 1956, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Dec 2016, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
    Family ID F2699  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

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    1. [S136] Unknown, Obituary: Fritz, Doris Mae (Erich), (Name: unknown sorce; Location: unknown source;), Obituary: Fritz, Doris Mae (Erich). 21DEC2011.
      Doris Mae Fritz, 87, of 112 Poplar Road, St. Marys died Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville following a lengthy illness.

      She was born May 8, 1943, St. Marys, daughter of the late Aloysius “Allie” and Clara Fox Erich. On Oct 16, 1943, in the St. Mary’s Church, she married Robert F. Fritz, who preceded her in death on December 27, 2004.

      She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Center Catholic High School, Class of 1942. She was a retired employee of the Stockpole Carbon Co. She was a member of the Queen of the World Church and was a volunteer at Elk Regional Health Center and the Christian Food Bank.

      She is survived by a daughter, Sally Wilson (Steve) of St. Marys, two sons, Gary R. Fritz (Joanne) of St. Marys and Roger C Fritz (Barbara) of St. Marys; seven grandchildren, Dana Fritz, Jason Fritz, Corey Fritz, Amy Howley, Julia Veasman, Nikki Werner and Erick Wilson; four great-grandchildren, Emma Frtiz, Caleb Werner, Robert Fritz and Austin Werner; a sister, Betty Taylor of St. Marys and a brother, Thomas Erich (Eileen) of St. Marys.

      In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death ay a great granddaughter Alexa Fritz, who died in infancy, four sisters; Geraldine Bucheit, Georgia Long, Maria Squires, Virginia Lecker, and two brothers; William Erich and Regis Erich.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for Doris Mae Fritz will be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 9 a.m. with Rev. Daniel Wolfel OSB officiating.

      Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

      Visitation at the Lynch-Radkowski Fuenral Home on Monday from 6-8 p.m.

      Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Rd., St. Marys, PA 15857 or to Elk County Catholic High School, 600 Maurus St., St. Marys, Pa 15857.

      21 Dec 2011
      HFA: 27NOV2022

    2. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Lecker, Virginia (Erich).
      Virginia E. "Gin" Lecker , 87, of 437 North St. Marys Road, St. Marys died on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 4, 1922, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Aloyious and Clara Fox Erich .

      On Sept. 10, 1941, in St. Mary's Church, she married the late Andrew J. Lecker , who preceded her in death on May 10, 1996.

      She graduated from Central High School, class of 1940. She was a member of St. Marys Church. She was a member of the Legion Auxillary and she enjoyed reading and playing cards.

      She had also been an avid bowler for many years. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

      She is survived by five sons, Joseph M. Lecker and his wife Kathleen of St. Marys, Michael A. Lecker and his wife Margaret of Warminster, Jack T. Lecker and his wife Beverly of St.

      Marys, Jeffrey E. Lecker and his wife Charmie of St. Marys and Andrew M. Lecker and his wife Angie of Glen Hazel; a daughter, Jayne I. Lester of Orlando, Fla.; a son-in-law, Anthony Trost of Ellicottville; 18 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Doris Fritz of St. Marys and Betty Taylor of St. Marys; a brother, Thomas Erich and his wife Eileen of St. Marys; and a brother-in-law, George Long of St. Marys.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Donna M. Trost; three sisters, Geraldine Bucheit, Marie Squires and Georgia Long; two brothers, William and Regis Erich .

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys, on Monday, July 13, 2009, at 10 a.m., with Rev. Meinrad Lawson, O. S. B., Celebrant.

      Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

      In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to any of the local Catholic Schools or to the Community Nurses, Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, Pa. 15857.

      Ridgway Record, The - July 10, 2009
      HFA: 12FEB2020

    3. [S68] Staff, Lynch-Green Funeral Home, (Name: Name: Lynch-Green Funeral Home; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Tyger, Angela M. (Squires).
      Angela M. Tyger, 51, of Theresia Street, St. Marys, passed away at home, on March 20, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer.

      She was born on February 12, 1972 in St. Marys, a Daughter of Thomas and Mary Laird Squires who survive.

      On March 25, 2001, in Las Vegas, she married Robert Tyger, who survives. Together they shared more than 21 years of love and friendship.

      Angela was class president and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1990. She earned her bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State Behrend. Angie was employed for the past several years at SGL Carbon. In her free time, she loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and camping. Angie enjoyed taking trips to the casino to play bingo and the slot machines. She touched the lives of everyone she met, always smiling, and cracking jokes. Angie adored her children, family, and friends.

      In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by 1 daughter; Ann Tyger, and 1 son; Jacob Tyger, both of St. Marys. She is also survived by 2 brothers; Chris Squires of Norristown, and Jason (Cheri) Squires of Altoona, 1 sister; Karen (David) Joshnick, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and her beloved dog Dixie.

      Angela was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Anna and Robert Laird, paternal grandparents; William and Marie Squires, and my numerous aunts and uncles.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for Angela M. Tyger will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry OSB as celebrant.

      Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

      Memorial Contributions may be made to Elk County EMS.

      Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com

      Lynch-Green Funeral Home
      Accessed: 06NOV2024

    4. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Erich, Thomas M.
      Thomas M. Erich, age 92 of 167 Hemlock Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully, following a lengthy illness, on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk, with his family at his side.

      He was born September 1, 1933, in St. Marys, PA son of the late Aloysius and Clara Fox Erich. He was born and raised on the Erich Dairy Farm on North St. Marys Road, the youngest of nine children. During his teen years he worked as a sales associate at Jack Gross Men's Store which allowed him to be--as claimed decades later-- the sharpest looking guy in town. Tom attended St. Mary's Parochial and Central Catholic High School, graduating in the Class of 1952, which he served as president. Shortly after, he began working at Stackpole Carbon Company. In 1953 he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served as an aviation electrician on the world's first aircraft supercarrier, the USS Forrestal. He took great pride in his service in the Navy and was often heard sharing stories from his deployments especially his tours in the Mediterranean. Following four years of military service, he returned to Stackpole Carbon where he built a three decade career in various laboratory roles. At the same time, he ran Tom's Appliance Service, earning a reputation throughout the region for his skill, honesty, and generosity in helping families keep their homes running. He continued taking appliance service calls into his mid-80's and continued to lend his talents wherever they were needed

      On October 1, 1960, in Queen of the World Church, Tom married the love of his life, Eileen M. Olson. They spent the entirety of their 65 years of marriage together on Hemlock Road where they raised seven children and built a home filled with laughter, faith, love and devotion. Their relationship was marked by a deep respect for one another, steady companionship, and a joy in finding humor even in everyday life.

      Tom is survived by five daughters: Cheryl (Tom) Straub and Pamela (Tom) Jesberger of St. Marys, PA, Mary Winek of Gibsonia, PA; Cynthia Erich of Baltimore, MD and Tricia (Sean) Ryan of Manhattan Beach, CA; and two sons David (Diane) Erich of Springboro, OH, and Michael (Jessica) Erich of St. Marys.

      He is also survived by his treasured grandchildren: Christopher (Nicole), Brian (Abbey) and Laura Straub; David (Anne) and Adam (Kate) Jesberger; Kaitlyn and Jenna Erich; Charles III, Zachery and Joshua Winek; Lucas and Abby Erich: Luke and Eric Pappas; Casey, Blake and Melia Ryan and great-grandchildren: Clara, Adelaide and Esme Straub.

      His sister, Betty Taylor and sister-in-law, Doris Schaefer of St. Marys also survive as well as many beloved nieces and nephews who affectionately called him 'Uncle Tommy' even though some were older than him.

      In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his beloved and fun-loving son-in-law, Charles L. "Duffy" Winek Jr.; five sisters: Geraldine Bucheit, Marie Squires, Virginia Lecker, Doris Fritz, and Georgia Long; and brothers William Erich and Regis Erich; a brother and sister in infancy and many cherished extended family members.

      Tom was an active member of Queen of the World Church, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 103, PFL, CMF and the Sportsmen's Club. He had a lifelong love of the outdoors, whether hunting, working in his garden, enjoying a cold beer after mowing the lawn, or simply soaking in the quiet of the woods at his camp near Clermont. He also loved the beach and the ocean, finding joy in the waves and the sand just as much as the stillness of the forest. Tom greatly enjoyed neighborhood activities and parties, music, playing cards and baking. Every Sunday began with the Sunday morning polka party on the radio and ended in the evening with yet another version of his famous homemade pizza, shared with family and whoever walked through the door for pizza and good company. After retirement Tom could often be found in the solace of his woodshop honing his woodworking skills.

      Above all, Tom was happiest when surrounded by family. Lovingly called Pop-Pop, Grampy, Gramps, and Grandpa. He adored his grandchildren and was famous for baking cookies for them, teaching them skills like fishing and gardening, and getting them all wound up just before sending them back to their parents. He and Eileen traveled all over the world to visit their children and grandchildren, always ready with a toolbox, a story, and a smile, and he especially loved rolling up his sleeves to help fix up their homes. His kindness, humor, generosity and love of family created memories that will be cherished for generations.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Queen of the World Church , 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 on Monday, December 22 at 10:30AM with Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, celebrating. Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

      Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home, 169 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 on Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM.

      In lieu of flowers, memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857, or to a charity of one's choice.

      Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
      To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

      Daily Press, The: 16DEC2025
      Accessed: 16DEC2025

    5. [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Squires, Mary Beth.
      Mary Beth Squires, of 123 Edward Rd., St. Marys, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at Penn Highlands Elk after a lengthy illness.

      She was born July 3, 1956 in St. Marys, daughter of the late William and Marie Erich Squires. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1974.

      Mary Beth was an employee of Metal Powder Products.

      Mary Beth was a member of the St. Mary's Church and the American Legion. She enjoyed bowling, shooting darts, going camping and playing cards.

      She is survived by a brother, Thomas J. Squires and his wife Mary of St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Gerda Squires of St. Marys; seven nieces and nephews, 10 great nieces and great nephews; including Betty Taylor, with whom she was especially close.

      In addition to her parents, Mary Beth was preceded in death by a brother, John T. Squires.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Beth Squires will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church with the Rev. Alfred Patterson, OSB, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery.

      Daily Press, The: 28Dec2016
      Accessed: 06NOV2024