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Eric Sterling Obituary

ERIC MICHAEL STERLING Eric Michael Sterling, 54, passed away peacefully the evening of Sunday, December 18, 2022. Eric is survived by his brothers: Darryl (Libby) of Bath, Maine; Gary of Bloomfield; David (Vicky) of Lansing; Steven (Cheryl) of Walworth; sister, Patti Walotka (Gene) of Saint John, Ind.; several nieces and nephews. Eric was predeceased by his father Richard; mother Anne, stepmother Viorene; brothers Rick and Mark; sister-in-law, Michelle; niece Megan. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Penn Yan United Methodist Church, 166 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527. Memorial contributions may be made to: Catholic Charities Family and Community Services at https://ww2.fcscharities.org/ or Special Olympics New York Genesee Region at https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/regions/genesee/. Friends and family may express condolences or share memories of Eric at https://townsendwoodzinger.com.

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Published by The Chronicle-Express from Jun. 2 to Jun. 8, 2023.

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