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Lois Reichel Obituary

Lois J. Reichel, age 82, of Union City, formerly of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Erie on July 18, 1931, the daughter of the late, Harold and Lorinda E. Erickson Burkett.

Lois was a graduate of Academy H.S. and was employed as an office manager at Erie Trucking Co., was secretary for Dan Chism Interior, and retired from Spectrum Control. She was a member of the Business Women's Association and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. She loved flowers, bingo, and casinos.

She is survived by two sons, Ed Reichel of Erie, Kevin Reichel (Tammy) of Canadota Lake, one brother, David Burkett (Norene) of Warren, Pa., three sisters: Margie Baldwin, Dolores Schwabenbauer, and Joyce Young, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family, at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements were handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Road.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Mar. 4, 2014.

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Becky Baum

March 5, 2014

Your Mom will be missed by many here at Manly Heights We loved her and miss her great sense of humor. We loved to play cards every week with her. It's just not the same anymore. Prayers and deepest sympathy. God be with you all.

Cherie (Burkett) Peters

March 5, 2014

Eddie & Kevin,
Allow me to extend my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom, Losing a parent is one of the biggest losses that can be suffered by anyone. May you find God's presence with you as you heal. I am writing to let you know that I love you and will be here if & when you want to see me.

Marty Brooks

March 4, 2014

Ed so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Hope all is well with you and yours. May she rest in peace.

Carol Potthoff

March 4, 2014

Kevin and Ed, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very good person. May God's blessings be with you. My deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,
Carol Potthoff

Dan Hemenger

March 4, 2014

We are sorry for your loss of a family member. It is always hard to say goodbye to a loved one, so, just say so long until we meet again.

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