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Miriam Erb

Richfield, Ohio

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DIED
December 27, 2025
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Richfield, Ohio

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Sister Miriam Erb, formerly Polly Erb, was called home to God on December 27, 2025. She was born on March 22, 1939 to Robert and Miriam Erb and was baptized on April 16 of the same year. She entered the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine on August 30, 1957 and professed final vows on August 22,...

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To Polly´s family: Polly was a lifelong friend since our elementary school days at St. Christopher´s and thru St. Augustine Academy. We kept up thru the years on my visits home to visit my Mother and brother in Rocky River. Just learned of her passing and wanted to extend my sincere sympathy to you. She will be missed by all who knew her but is finally in heaven with Our Lord. RIP, Polly. Ann

So sorry for the loss. Sister was an inspiration and always loved seeing her in action. God rest her soul.

Had the privilege of knowing her while at Mercy Medical Center. A sweet, quiet loving soul.

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My deepest condolences to Sister Family and loved ones She was Simply one of God's Best. She will be deeply missed.

My deepest condolences to her family and fellow Sisters of Charity. Sister Miriam was one of the kindest and most compassionate people I've ever met. Her memory will always live on because of the work she did and because of the lives she touched. She truly had a profound impact on me and I am blessed to have been able to know her. I know she is with the Lord now. Rest easy Sister Miriam, you will be missed.

Miriam´s passing is a tremendous loss to her family, friends,the CSA Community and the broader Church. My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone. I cherish the many memories of time shared with her and the joy she brought to others! Thank you, Miriam May you rest in peace! Much Love, Pat Masterson

Sister Miriam was truly one of a kind: Intelligent, compassionate, beautiful, kind, giving and a million other things, but most importantly , a very dear friend whose friendship I´ll tremendously miss and forever cherish. I´m beyond grateful that our lives crossed paths; it truly was one of the greatest blessings of my life. Thank you for doing so much for so many people and the community. You changed so many people´s lives for the better and made such a difference in this world. Rest...

Sister Miriam Erb will always be remembered for her grace, wisdom, compassion and amazing endurance to serve society with attention to the social determinants of health. I was a member of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center Mission & Ministry committee under her leadership. She has been a steadfast support to former “caregivers “ for the past 3 years. Most recently, she made sure the No Tears for Christmas program happened for one of the most impoverished areas in Cleveland. She was active in...