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Ruby Reiser Obituary

Ruby Reiser Ruby Reiser, age 90, of Albion, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Edinboro Manor. She was born February 19, 1919 in Greenville, Pa., daughter of the late Calvin and Adda Cooper Pfaff. Ruby was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Albion. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Reiser Sr., a son, Bill Reiser, and many brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sons, James Reiser and his wife, Judy, of Cranesville, Allan Reiser and his wife, Darlene, of Conneaut Lake, a daughter-in-law, Diane Reiser of Cranesville, a brother, Kenneth Pfaff and his wife, Mary Jane, of Kittanning, Pa., 11 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call the Steff-Mattera Funeral Home, 188 East State Street, Albion, on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Fr. Chris Hamlett officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Ruby’s name to the Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department, 9920 Meadville Street, Cranesville, PA 16410. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

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Published by Erie Times-News on Mar. 25, 2009.

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Jim JEFFERS

March 27, 2009

Allan & Jim, I am sorry to see that your mother has passed on. Mothers are special people, to us boys. I know she will be missed by your families and her extended families too. She was a very good person and I have fond memories of her. My heart weights heavy with sorrow, for you all.

Connie Lance

March 26, 2009

Jim and Judy and Family,
So sorry to read of Ruby's passing. What a fine lady she was.
I remember well all the dinners at St Lawrence and her famous Ham Loaf she made. We are in Florida now and am thinking of you.
May your memories always stay with you.

Dennis and Connie Lance
Cranesville PA

Debbie Mooney

March 26, 2009

Allan, I was so sorry to see your mom passed away. I will always remember her. She was such a special person.

Joyce {Jeffers} Becker

March 26, 2009

Jim,Al and families,
Sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. She was such a nice lady, always had a smile on her face. Your memories will keep her with you always. Your all in my prayers.

Lou (Punk) Taylor

March 26, 2009

Sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. I remember her fondly from my days as a Boy Scout when she was Den Leader.

John and Margie Sydow - Reagan

March 25, 2009

Diane and family, Sorry to hear of Ruby's passing, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember all the good times and those memories will help you through this difficult time.

BILL & SUE DIMON

March 25, 2009

JIM AND ALLAN,SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER.MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF THE REISER FAMILY.

March 25, 2009

Allan and Darlene. Saw in today's paper the passing of your mom. Just wanted to let you know our thoughts are with you. Karen Case Hayes

Patricia Hunter

March 25, 2009

So very sorry to hear of the passing of this great lady. Ruby was one of the most pleasant people that I knew in Albion and will be missed by many.
Pat Hunter (Steff)

Cheryl Burt

March 25, 2009

Jim And Judy sorry to hear about your mother .My prayers are with you . She will be sadly missed by all. Tom And Cheryl Burt ( formly from albion ) Norfolk Va

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