Jerome J. Erich

Jerome J. Erich , 77, of 200 Elm Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois following a brief illness.
He was born September 18, 1935 in St. Marys, a son of the late Jerome W. and Catherine Hasselman Erich.

On August 11, 1962 in St. Marys Church, he married Mary Schade Erich, who survives.

Mr. Erich was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Queen of the World Church.  He was a veteran of the Navy and retired from Erich Rentals after many years of service.  He enjoyed working in the yard and spending time outdoors.

In addition to his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Mary Schade Erich, he is survived by:
Son: Doug Erich and his wife Meg, Kansas City
Son: Kurt Erich and his wife Christine, Phoenix
Son: Joel Erich and his wife Cheryl, Pittsburgh
Son: Martin Erich and his wife Darlene, Salt Lake City
8   Grandchildren
Brother: Harold Erich and his wife Betty, Emporium
Sister: Grace, Mrs. Norb Arnold, St. Marys

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the Queen Of The World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 12:00 PM with Rev. Michael Ferrick, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Visitation will be at the Lynch- Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys on Wednesday evening from 5-7:30 PM.
Inurnment will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Benedictine Sisters of Elk County, St. Joseph Monastery, 303 Church Street., St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857

Lynch-Green Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be placed at www.LynchGreen.com