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Erin Dean Obituary



Erin Elizabeth Dean, 28, of Westminster died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at University of Maryland Medical Center after she battled with Hodgkin's Lymphoma for five and a half years. Born February 3, 1986 she was the daughter of Daniel L. and Georgeanna W. (Weszka) Dean, Jr. of Westminster. She was a phlebotomist for Carroll Hospital Center until 2009. She enjoyed photography, and participated in track and field, especially shot-put and discuss. She was a Carroll County Track and Field Athlete of the Year in 2004. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, the Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority at St. Francis University in Loretto, PA and Stella Mariae Household of Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH. Surviving in addition to her parents are twin siblings and their spouses Jeremy and Katie Dean of Wichita, KS; Melinda K. and Joel Ciaccio of Ellicott City; paternal grandmother Ellen Dean of Dundalk and maternal grandmother Jean Weszka of Sykesville. She was predeceased by paternal grandfather Daniel L. Dean Sr., and maternal grandfather George F. Weszka. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at PRITTS FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 13 at 11:30am at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St., Westminster with Father Brian Nolan as celebrant. Interment will be held at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Maryland Chapter, 100 Painters Mill Road, Suite 800, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Oct. 10, 2014.

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Jacquie

October 4, 2023

Always in my Heart

Janet Gadd

October 5, 2020

Erin was such a special person, her smile was infectious. Remembering Erin and thinking about her loved ones.

Janet Gadd

October 7, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

October 14, 2014

My family has experienced Cancer way to often and I have been proud of the strength and love they displayed.Erin was an example of how to live and enjoy her days regardless of how she was feeling.She was a warrior and will be remembered by the peoples lives she brought her joy to.God Speed Erin.

Cheryl Saintcross RN

October 13, 2014

Erin was a breath of fresh air, always smiling. I am truly sad for her passing. May love and faith help her parents and those close to her to deal with her way too young passing. God bless

Chris Gallagher

October 12, 2014

I thank God for the witness of both Erin's life and the faith and strength of your whole family throughout this ordeal. You all have been faithful and strong and kept a sense of humor during this long battle and that has helped me. God has been glorified through Erin's life. I have been praying for Erin every day for the past five and a half years. Now I know she is seeing Jesus face to face and is lifting us all up. Thank you for sharing Erin with us. God bless all of you.

Roger Diehl

October 11, 2014

I never really got to know her but my heartfelt condolences to the family. I know she will be missed greatly. God Bless all of you!

Jacquie Miller

October 10, 2014

I shall miss my friend, I have been so blessed to know you and have you in my life. Yours was a long hard journey and with Gods grace you are no longer in pain. Until we meet again Erin, you are so loved.

October 10, 2014

Anyone who knew Erin, even slightly, realized in short order, what a special human being she was, and now is in heaven. She battled her illness with courage and faith. I did not have the privilege of being around her too often, but when I was I always came away from our time together with the deepest of admiration for her. She was a much loved young woman by her parents, her siblings and all who came to know her. Erin, there in the presence of the Father, pray for the rest of us who are left behind broken hearted....

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alfonse

October 10, 2014

With love and rememberance for such a special person, Erin. Thoughts and love to Georgeanna, Danny, Melinda, Joel, Katie and Jeremy.
George & Janet Gadd

Steve Breen

October 10, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful soul. may she be a peace and held close to god.

Sandy Rohrback

October 10, 2014

Please accept my sincere condolences.I only knew Erin from visits at UMMC. I know what she was going through.I thought about her often after my husband passed. She is no longer suffering and I hope that brings you some peace of mind. God bless you,take care.

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