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1985
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2020
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Brian Biletnikoff Obituary
Brian graduated from Seneca High School and went on to graduate from Erie Institute of Technology. Brian was born an uncle and continued to be the fun, young uncle to his many nieces and nephews who went on to follow him in attending Saint Boniface School. Brian was bright and talented, able to repair any broken tool, machine or toy that he set his mind to. His favorite hobby was building Lego masterpieces with his son Leeland.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Biletnikoff, and his niece, Mallory.
In addition to his mother, survivors include two sons, Leeland Biletnikoff and Shane; three brothers, Ron Biletnikoff, Jr., Randy Biletnikoff (Karrie), and Greg Biletnikoff, all of Greene Township; two sisters, Joni Gross (Ken), and Janet Palmer (Terry), all of Greene Township; a special aunt, Ruth Stiles (Louis) of Greene Township; special friends, Jennifer Bisbee and Joeni Demchak; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at St. Boniface Catholic Church on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass there at 10 a.m. Burial will be private in Mount of Olives Cemetery. All current Covid-19 guidelines will be followed.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.
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Linda (May) Bollinger
August 26, 2020
Cece, I am so sorry to read about your son, Brian, passing away. He was too young to leave this earth. I can only imagine how terrible it is to lose a child and my heart goes out to you. Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss.
Ronda (Meyer) Fawber
August 25, 2020
I send my heartfelt sympathies to the entire family. I can clearly remember when Brian was born after what seemed like the world's shortest pregnancy. I am sorry you have experienced so many losses.
Daniel Lican
August 19, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Irene Healey
August 19, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Biletnikoff & Stiles families on the death of son, brother & nephew, Brian. I have nice memories of him at family gatherings. My love & prayers are offered for all of you.
Carol Lang
August 18, 2020
Joni & Ken and Ron,
So sorry to read about your brother. May the memories get you through this very difficult time. Thoughts & Prayers are with the Biletnikoff Family.
JANET ALLAMON
August 18, 2020
TO JONI AND KEN---I'M TO SORRY TO SEE OF YOUR LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER--MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU--I HOW ALL IS WELL WITH YOU--I THINK OF YOU OFTEN AND ALL THE FUN WE HAD WITH THE BAND--LOVE TO YOU BOTH--TAKE CARE--JANET ALLAMON
Tim and Nancy Eliason
August 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss you are in our prayers
Renae King Hiatt
August 18, 2020
Joni, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Renae King Hiatt
August 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nicholas Tech
August 18, 2020
To the Biletnikoff family we are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. He will be watching over you in his new life. Our prayers will go to your whole family and Brain. Nicholas & Karen Tech
Laura Will
August 18, 2020
Joni,
I am very sad to hear of your brother's passing. It is rough to lose a sibling. You and your family are in my prayers.
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