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Diana Samec Obituary

Diana Z. Samec, 62, of Cambridge Springs, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011, at Meadville Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born June 9, 1948, in Millcreek, the daughter of Charles F. Armagost and Virginia D. Hite Armagost. She married Emil E. Samec on December 22, 1966, and he survives. She is also survived by three daughters, Tina Decker and her husband, Matthew of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Lisa Metlak and her husband, Steven of North Tonawanda, N.Y., Kimberly Coleman and her husband, Jeffrey of Millcreek; one son, Joseph Samec and his wife, Brenda of California; ten grandchildren; one sister, Patricia Dunn and her husband, Robert of Long Island, N.Y.; and one brother, Daniel F. Armagost of Spring Lake, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Erie Regional Cancer Institute, 2500 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505. Arrangements are in the care of Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville. Please sign the guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Feb. 28, 2011.

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Joe & Becky Orsefskie

March 3, 2011

Just wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to Emil, Joe, Brenda and the the rest of the family for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe & Becky Orsefskie

Frank Battaglia

March 1, 2011

Emil, I'am very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife.

February 28, 2011

Emil and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for all. Dave and Judy Johnson' Harborcreek

Walt and Karen Maison

February 28, 2011

Emil and family,
Keep your memories close, they will help you through this difficult time. Mo..anything you need, you know where we are.

February 28, 2011

Emil and family, We are thinking and praying for you.
Graydon and Judy Dougan

Tim & Linda Carris

February 28, 2011

Emil,
There are no words to say how sorry we are for your loss.
Tina, Lisa and Joe
Keep her memories in your heart

February 28, 2011

Russell SAmec And MarjorieSamec

Chris (Paradise) Matheis

February 28, 2011

Dear Samec Family -
So sorry to hear about Diana. You are all in my prayers.

Tanya Burdick

February 28, 2011

Emil , and family Im sorry to hear about your loss . You are in my prayers .
Tanya Burdick

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