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Delford Loringer Obituary
Delford E. Loringer "Del," 79, passed away peacefully at the VA Medical Center on Friday, July 31, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on January 7, 1936, in Erie, Pa., where he lived his entire life.
He graduated from Cathedral Prep and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He spent 32 years in the trucking industry as a branch manager for Eazor Express and ABF Freight System.
Del was a lifetime parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. He enjoyed bowling and playing games with his grandchildren. He loved camping with his family and traveled in his RV throughout the lower 48 states and Canada. He was an avid Notre Dame and New York Giants football fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Juliana Loringer; a brother, John "Jack" Loringer; an infant granddaughter, Bryanna Kathleen Abel; and a brother-in-law, Roger Kirk.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Nancy (Seyboldt) Loringer; his five children, Michael Loringer of Schwartz Creek, Mich., Gary Loringer (Kim) of Stuart, Fla., Kathleen Abel (Dan) of Marlboro, N.J., Sherry Loringer (Greg Truitt) of Millcreek, Pa., and Daniel Loringer (Micki) of Millcreek, Pa.; nine grandchildren, AJ Loringer (Paige), Gregory Truitt, Brittany Loringer, Rachel Loringer, Derek Loringer, Tristan Truitt, Madison Abel, Michael Abel, and Danielle Loringer; as well as a sister, Corrinne Kirk of Carnegie, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Barbara Loringer of Fairview, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Friday, August 7, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment will be private at Mary, Queen of Peace Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, PA 16504.
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for Delford Loringer
August 21, 2015
Gary, Kim & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love, Dave & Darcy Renner
Scot Chiffon
August 10, 2015
Mrs. Loringer, Mike, Gary, Kathy, Sherry, and Dan.
Sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Loringer. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Fond memories of 41st Street.
Steve, Nadine, Ashley & Renee Laufer
August 9, 2015
Nancy & Family
Thoughts and Prayers
August 8, 2015
Nancy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Del passing, I know how hard it is.I will keep you in my prayers.
Sandy Washek and family
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Robin & Mike Slubowski
August 8, 2015
Dan,Micki,Nancy and family, Our love and prayers are always with you. Del was an exceptional man and will be truly missed by all who knew him. Love, Robin and Mike
David Krumpe
August 8, 2015
Good memories of Del at ABF He was a good and honorable gentleman. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family
Bob & Connie McNabb
August 8, 2015
Our sincerest condolences.
Jan Kowal
August 7, 2015
Nancy and family, my sympathy on the loss of your husband and father.
August 7, 2015
Nancy and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Del's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jackie and I were just talking on Sunday about how wonderful it was to have your family as their second home for so many years. God bless you.
Debbie and George Burbules
greg Gido
August 7, 2015
Sorry for your loss.. Prayers and thoughts to you all
Brian McCaleb
August 7, 2015
Gary, I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God provide comfort during this time.
Jeff and Renee Root
August 6, 2015
Dan and family Jeff and I are very sorry for your lose. Our thoughts and prayers . If thier is anything we can do please let us know. Our deepest sympathy
Connie Alexander
August 6, 2015
Micki, Danny and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Grandma Connie
Joan McCormack
August 6, 2015
Nancy - So sorry to hear of Del's passing. Losing a husband certainly changes ones life, and I'm happy you have your family there for you. Will remember him in my prayers.
Jack & Therese Glennon
August 6, 2015
Nancy, Mike, Kathy, Gary, Sherry & Dan, So sorry to hear about Del. You have our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Jon Kitts
August 6, 2015
Dan,Mick,Sherry. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with your family. God bless.
Dan Tufts
August 6, 2015
Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
Mike Y.
August 6, 2015
Mrs. Loringer, Dan, Sherry, Kathy, Gary, & Mike (& families), I'm very sorry about your loss! Mr. Loringer's such a classy guy. He showed so much patience: tolerating 1/2 the neighborhood invading your home & putting up with our antics (starting with Legos to pool to weightlifting with April Wine or Dan's Romantics blaring thru stereo speakers). My prayers are with you, hoping you find comfort in God as our refuge & strength. God bless! Mike
Will Rice
August 6, 2015
Dear Loringer Family, At age 17, Del was my first "boss" at Eazor Express. He trusted me with so many different responsibilities and I learned so much from him, most importantly how to be a great boss and person. After Eazor left Erie and moved to Ashtabula, I never had contact again and I regret never having the opportunity to tell him how much I appreciated him in my early life and how I tried to treat people I supervised later in life the way he treated me. Great guy!
Norm & Marilyn Gollnitz
August 6, 2015
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and family. We remember Del from all the good times at Traffic Club get-togethers years ago.
August 6, 2015
Nancy and family. So sorry to hear your sad news. But you had a wonderful long life together and shared many blessings.
Joan Dalton O'Connor
Mary and Luciano Spigarelli
August 6, 2015
Mrs Loringer, Kathy and family, so very sorry to hear about Mr Loringer. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May many happy memories fill your hearts and help you in the many days to come.
Linda Pollick
August 5, 2015
Nancy & Family,
So sorry to hear about Del, I have very fond memories of him as a young girl coming over to play with Sherry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love,
Linda Pollick (Spangler)
The Mohr Family
August 5, 2015
Dan, Micki, Rachel, Derek and family,
It's very hard to have such a great loss. Know that your dad is in a better place and will live through you and your children always.
Nancy Jobczynski
August 5, 2015
Nancy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary Straub
August 5, 2015
Gary,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
Dave and Rose Schenk
August 5, 2015
Nancy and family, we are so sorry to hear about Del. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom
August 5, 2015
Dan, Mick, & family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Laurie (Cross) Barger
August 5, 2015
Please know that I have very fond memories of your lovely father and gratitude for his kindness and care for my children. May your memories help you through this process.
Chris & Family
August 5, 2015
Dan, Micki, Rachel, Derek,
We send our deepest sympathies to your entire family.
MPS Student
August 5, 2015
Rachel and Derek Loringer,
Sorry to hear about your Grandpa.
The angels are with him.
Karen Seyboldt
August 5, 2015
We'll miss your sense of humor and wit.
Dr. Frank Abal, USMC, PhD, MBA
August 5, 2015
This man stoo9d tall when others remain seated. His memory will live forever.
Semper Fi!
August 5, 2015
Larry G. Morton SR. ABF
Norbert Strobel
August 5, 2015
My most sincere sympathy
August 5, 2015
GODSPEED PAL-FRANK
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