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Doris Lessig Obituary

Doris Diane Heckman Kalinoski Lessig, 74, of Edinboro died Friday, November 25, 2011 at the Edinboro Manor. She was born in Mifflinburg, Pa. the daughter of the late Franklin and Caroline Raker Heckman. Doris enjoyed her dogs and was an avid reader. She was very proud of her flower garden. She made many friends through her genealogy research. She loved hummingbirds and had a great collection. She established and was the director of the Berks County Consumer Action Committee. She loved her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Ruhl. Survivors include her husband of 26 years Gregory Lessig, of Edinboro; one son, John Kalinoski of Md.; one daughter, Susan Hill of London, Ontario Canada, step-childern, Gregory Lessig of Fla.; and Mark Lessig of Va.; Jan Sissel of Texas; Lori Nanns of Va.; and Denise Arron of Texas; one brother, Barry Heckman of Reading, Pa.; her grandchildren, Sarah and Andrew Kalinoski; Allen and Natalie Hill; step-grandchildern Josh and Arron Nanns; Abbie and Eva Arron; Sarah and Justin Lessig; Jordon and Shelby Lessig; and Matthew Harmon; also three step-great grandchildren Reed and Logan Lessig and Autum Kelly. Friends may call at the Glunt Funeral Home, 210 Erie Street, Edinboro, on, Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of the memorial service there at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Lisa Grant officiating, assisted by Dr. James Drain. Memorials may be made to Edinboro Fire Department,125 Meadville Street , Edinboro, PA 16412 or the Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 130 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16501. To send condolences please visit www.gluntfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Nov. 28, 2011.

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Mary Alice Shulman

December 10, 2011

I knew Doris only through genealogy, but she and I corresponded often.How nice to see a picture. As one who is now 88, I feel she died much too young. My sympathies to all the family,

Norm Hanson

November 30, 2011

Greg and family,my sympathies and thoughts are with you at this time.

November 30, 2011

Greg, please accept our condolences on behalf of myself and the Erie SeaWolves Booster Club.

David Anthony

November 29, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Doris was a great woman and will be missed by all of us at Keystone.

November 29, 2011

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you-Bill and Joyce Kuhn

November 28, 2011

Dad, we know you are going to miss Doris so much. stay strong and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Lori

Sylvia Ann Graybill

November 28, 2011

Gregg and famjly
Doug and I send our condolences on the loss of Doris, she was a good Genealogy friend as well as email.

November 28, 2011

Greg,

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your wife.

Mike Lukert

November 28, 2011

Dad, I love you and wish I could be there. Love, Jan

November 28, 2011

Dear Greg,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Jeff Pinski, Edinboro University

November 28, 2011

Mayor Lessig was my instructor at Edinboro University and I would like to offer condolences to his entire family for their deep loss. May the Creator walk with your family in your time of need.

- Charles Kader
Mohawk Nation
Kanienkehaka
Turtle Clan

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