Obituaries
Erna M. Piersol, 88
February 01, 2014
Erna M. Piersol, 88, of Oak Leaf Manor North, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Lancaster General Hospital of complications resulting from a fall. She was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to the late William J. and Maria Elizabeth Berghoff van Heel.
She graduated from hotel management school at the Hotel de la Paix in Lausanne, Switzerland, in August of 1946, and came to the United States in 1950. A homemaker and longtime resident of Lancaster, she lived 10 years of her retirement in Mesa, Arizona. Erna enjoyed sewing, knitting and bridge club, and loved to go square dancing.
Surviving Erna are her daughter Karen Galiano, wife of the late John Galiano, of Lancaster, her son Brian Piersol, husband of Carol, of Manheim; four grandchildren, Kelly Gehman, Jessica Waldheim, Laura Burkholder and Rachel Miller; six great-grandchildren and her sister Freddy Bovard of Bellevue, WA.
Following Erna’s wishes, services and interment will be private. Please omit flowers.
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Condolences to the Family
January 31, 2021
Karen and Brian, so sorry to take so long to find this. Always have found memories of Aunt Erna. My mom’s only sister. hope all is well with the both of you. We lost Willima, my older brother last year. Carol and I are still near mom. Love, Larry Bovard.
February 15, 2014
Karen and Brian and families, Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. A lot of fond memories with you two and your parents. Hoping for the best to both of you. Take care. Dave Houser
February 09, 2014
Dear Brian, Carol and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Losing one’s mother is so very difficult. You are in my thoughts…
With a big hug,
Stefanie Valar
February 07, 2014
Brian, Carol and family, sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You and your family have always been wonderful friends; I’d like to offer deepest condolences from our whole family. Your Mom sounds like she was a great lady; I’ll include her in my prayers. Dave Zoccola and family
February 07, 2014
Karen…so sorry to hear of the passing
of your mother. Even though I only knew her for a short period of time, I found her to be a very caring person.
sincerely, Denny Robbins…Jaffae’s Camera in Garvin’s. Long time no see…hope all is well with you.
February 07, 2014
Karen & Family, my deepest sympathy goes to your family at this sad time. I will always remember the fun times I had at your home with your family. Your mom treated me wonderfully!!
In Sympathy, Nancy Hollinger Henry
February 07, 2014
Hello Karen, and family. I express my Sincere Sympathy in the loss of your Mother. From your classmate and friend Alyce Brown.
February 07, 2014
Dear Brian and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your mothers death. I know she was surrounded and supported by a great family.
May she rest in peace.
Love,
Mary Lynn DiPaolo
