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Laura Doretta "Lolly" Westland

Laura Westland Obituary

Laura “Lolly” Doretta Westland Laura “Lolly” Doretta Westland, age 82, of Harborcreek Twp., died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Ball Pavilion. She was born January 4, 1926, daughter of the late Andrew and Laura Super Messner. She was a graduate of Warren High School. She worked as a homemaker and also worked for 15 years with Berkheimer Associates as 1% Wage Tax Collector in Harborcreek until retiring in 1999. She enjoyed reading. Lolly was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Charles Westland; and a sister, Betty Ann Wadsworth. Survivors include seven children, Charles Westland (wife Kathy) of Lawrence Park, Sue Stankiewicz (husband Chris) of Orlando, Fla, Geraldine “Gig” Fenell (husband Pat) of Orlando, Fla., Bill Westland (wife Mary) of Westborough, Mass., Bob Westland (wife Debbie) of Union City, Pa., Judy Westland of Hillsborough, N.J. and Jim Westland (wife Andi) of Birmingham, Ala.; 11 grandchildren, Nicole Cowan, Kristen Westland, Mary Westland, Cindi Stark, C.J. Stankiewicz, Mike Fenell, Dan Fenell, Eric Fenell, Greg Westland, Emily Westland and Collin Westland; seven great-grandchildren, Seth and Hayley Cowen, Aaron and David Stark, Nate, Alexis and Sienna Fenell; one sister, Helen Dimond of Las Vegas, N.V.; one nephew and six nieces. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend the Funeral Service there on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

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Published by Erie Times-News from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2008.

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Maggie McMahon

June 19, 2008

Dear Judy,

Please accept my most sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom. She must have been a wonderful Mother to have such a special daughter like you. May you somehow find peace. Always, Maggie

Cheryl Zielsdorf

June 19, 2008

Dear Westland Family: Judy informed me of the loss of your Mother last week. I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to you all at this most difficult time. Your Mom and Dad invited me to a few holiday dinners years ago when my family was living out of town and I have never forgotten their kindness.

Tammy Allen

June 10, 2008

Kristen and family,
My deepest sympathies on your loss. May all your memories give you comfort and lighten your grief.
All my love,
Tammy

June 8, 2008

GIG ,PAT & FAMILY,
WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THE DEATH OF YOUR DEAR MOTHER. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

GOD BLESS
CHERYL AND CLARK

Ann Pier

June 6, 2008

Nicole And family,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Ann

Nancy Sommer

June 6, 2008

Dear Cousins: Sadness has affected the Virginia branch of the Messner grandchildren at the loss of your Mom. Although we are unable to be with you on Saturday we will be keeping you all in our prayers. We loved Lolly and have a lot of great memories. Our love to you all.

Nancy, Pete, Nancy Helaine Sommer
Jeremy & Kristen Sommer

Helen Dimond

June 6, 2008

To all of my nieces and nephews
I love you all very much as I did my sister Lolly. Wish I could be with you at your time of sorrow. If you need anything let me know I'm here for you. Love Helen

Margaret Lizon

June 6, 2008

So sorry we can not be with you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Our Aunt will be missed and our memories of her will live on forever.

Casey Patterson

June 6, 2008

Best Wishes and Love from The Patterson Family (Casey - Andy Nowicki's Daughter). We were sorry to hear about Aunt Lolly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andy Nowicki

June 6, 2008

From the Nowicki family to the Westland family
Tim and I and my children are very sad to hear of your lost. Lolly was a very special person and we all loved her. The Messner family is a strong and loving clan and I know we will all have this closeness forever, ALWAYS. Love Andy ,Tim,Laura, Richard and Casey Nowicki

La PetiteAcademy Family

June 6, 2008

Sue and Family

La Petite Academy and our families send our Condolences. Our prayers are with your family during this fragile time .

Joseph SceifordSr.

June 5, 2008

Nicole,

Sorry to hear of your Grandmothers passing. May the grace of God bless you and your family during this tragic time!

lon and lois cowan

June 5, 2008

bud and family, we were so sorry to hear that your mom passed away, if we can do anything just call. lon and lois

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