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Dolores B. Erb, 83

March 10, 2015

Dolores B. Erb, 83, of Holtwood, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Columbia.
She was the wife of the late Gerald A. Erb, who passed away on March 21, 1991. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Eugene F. and Mary Haberstroh Poff.
Dolores had attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in Columbia and was a 1950 graduate of Columbia High School. She was a homemaker.
She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Quarryville, and a former member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Columbia, where she had sang in the church choir and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society.
She enjoyed going to the Solanco Senior Center, enjoyed reading, and visiting with neighbors and her family.
She is survived by her daughters: Michele M. Erb of Holtwood, and Denise D. married to James R. Geltmacher of New Providence; her grandson Jerry Hess and her great granddaughter Cortni Hess. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis G. Erb.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 955 Robert Fulton Hwy, Quarryville, PA on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10AM. Interment in the Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery in Holtwood. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to the American Heart Assn., 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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Condolences to the Family

March 15, 2015

Dear Michele and Denise,
Thinking of you both in the loss of your Mother. I remember her always swinging open that screen door and saying hi to us during our time together in Holtwood.  Prayers to you and your family during this time. With Sincere Sympathy,  Lauren Herr Musser

March 14, 2015

To Michele & denise and family….I was sorry to hear your Moms’ departure from this earth, I send you my sympathy and prayers.  I know God will give you comfort knowing your Mom is now at rest.  I will never forget the fun we had at Country View Manor.  We always enjoy our special talks.  My love and heart are with all of you.  May God Bless You With Peace and Happy Memories.
Sincerely Kathy Hartman (I was your Moms’ Activity Director)

March 14, 2015

So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.  Remembering our days in Holtwood.  My sympathy and prayers are with you.  Marta (Herr) Griest, Elizabethtown.  

Services
Monday, March 16, 2015
10:00 AM
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
955 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA
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