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Marilyn Young Obituary
Marilyn J. (Furber) Young passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. She was born in Erie, on January 30, 1934, a daughter of the late Anna Friedrich Furber and Kenneth J. Furber.
She graduated from Academy High School in 1951, and married her husband of 63 years, Robert L. Young.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis A. Ott, in 1970 and her beloved brother, Kenneth "Keno" W. Furber in 1993.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Robert and their three children: Denise A. King (Ron), Scott K. Young (Sharon), and Dr. Daniel L. Young (Linda), all of Erie; ten grandchildren: Stephanie King (Adam Carolus), Kimberly Duncan (Michael) of Hagerstown, Md., Jennifer Foutz (Brett), MSgt. Robert J. Young (Elizabeth), Tech Sgt. Michael S. Young (Halee) of Moody AFB in Georgia, Brian D. Young (Alison), Christopher Young (Nicole) of Cary, N.C., Timothy Young (Erica), Ashley Young, and Melissa Branthoover (Ray); and 15 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by three beloved nieces: Barbara Furber Haggerty (Michael), Patti Furber Sitter (Michael Deck), and Julie Furber Bissinger (Mark); and nephews Kenneth "Brad" Ott of New Orleans, and John Ott of Washington, D.C.; and two great-nieces, four great-nephews, and two great-great-nephews; and a special neighbor, Joe Carroll, who was like a son to her.
Marilyn enjoyed a full life of traveling, gardening and card clubs. She spent many hours watching her children, grandchildren and extended family participate in church and school sporting events. She often remarked that she spent half her life on bleachers! She was an accomplished bowler and had been a member of the prestigious Koehler Beer Women's Bowling Team, a member of the EWBA 600 Club, and the Siebenbuerger Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed hosting her Monday morning coffee girls and spending time with her many wonderful friends. The coffee was always hot and an apple pie was always waiting.
We would like to thank her wonderful nurse Jen from Asera Care, who provided loving care, a listening ear, and encouragement, not only to mom, but to the rest of the family.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m., and are invited to services there on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Rev. Bill Coleman and Marilyn's son-in-law, Ron King. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorials can be made to Asera Care Hospice, 1600 Peninsula Dr., Suite 14, Erie, PA 16505
Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Young
Mary Pat and Tom Wiest
January 10, 2015
Bob, Scott, Denise, Dan and families,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and yours. Marilyn was such an integral part of our Hazel street family, the Carroll kids second mom and a warm and loving presence. May you find peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
Pam Bruck
January 9, 2015
May you find comfort in your sweet memories and strength through your faith.
Sharon French
January 9, 2015
Bob, Scott, Dan, Denise and your families~~There are no words to say how saddened I am by Marilyn's passing. She was and always will be very special to me. She was a most beautiful woman, inside and out and she loved with the most generous heart. She was so proud of all of you. Unfortunately I am still in Florida and will not be able to celebrate her life with you. However, my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through the next days, weeks and months.
Kathy McCoy
January 9, 2015
My most heartfelt sympathies to all the Young family. I didn't know Marilyn personally, but I do know she sent wonderful people into the world in the form of her son,Scott, and her grandchildren, Bobby, Michael, and Brian. She must have been a special person, and I am tremendously sorry for your loss. I pray for comfort and peace for the entire family. My intention was to come to the funeral home, but events have prevented it, and I apologize for not being able to be there in person.
January 8, 2015
Scott & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mom.
Ed & Barb Marchlewska, Treasurer Island,Fl
Tina & Bill Harris
January 8, 2015
Marilyn was a wonderful neighbor during our time on Hazel St. and a devoted friend to my mother, Carol Quinn-Portenier. I cannot say "thank you" enough for her many acts of kindness. Rest in peace sweet angel!
Heather and David Main
January 8, 2015
Dan our deepest sympathies to you and your family, may your mother rest peacefully now...God bless..
January 8, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Wes Hess
January 8, 2015
Rest in peace Marilyn. May your soul continue to shine a light on Scott and the entire family during these difficult times..... and long after.
January 8, 2015
Danny and family we are so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Mary Jo and Jim Sekerak
Dave Madden
January 8, 2015
Scott, Dan, So sorry for the loss of your mom. She will be missed.
Please give your family our condolences.
Vera & Ron Freebourn
January 8, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathies to the entire family.
Drew & Gail King
January 8, 2015
Denise, Scott and Danny; Memories will be there forever. So sorry for your loss.
Walt and Rosemary Ptaskiewicz
January 8, 2015
Dan,
We're so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. As you are, we are sure that she's in the arms of our Lord-a great place to be. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Walt and Rosemary
Bill LaRosa
January 8, 2015
Scotty,Danny,and Denise-I will always remember the great times at your home with your Mom & Dad. I am sorry for your loss and will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. The LaRosa Family
Marilynn Mogel Tupek
January 8, 2015
Marilyn was my neighbor on hazel st for 41 years. She would call me sometimes or if she was driving by she would stop and talk .my kids remembered when they were little Bob & her made a skating rink in the yard for the kids.when my husband died she came down that day and gave me a card.she also made the best cup of coffee. I didn't know she was sick until my brother told me on Christmas day.as I hadn't talked to her in awhile.my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.she will be missed.
Linda Reiley Clark
January 7, 2015
May God bless you with wonderful memories and bring you comfort. I'll never forget her kindness to a cousin she'd never met.
Susan Dunton
January 7, 2015
Related or not, she was always everyone's "Aunt Marilyn," and treated all of us like family. We will miss you "Aunt Marilyn."
Paul& Debbie Mancini
January 7, 2015
So sorry to hear of the passing of aunt Marilyn.Such a nice lady.Our condolences to the entire family.
January 7, 2015
Sorry about the loss of Marilyn. We learned how special she was, in her caring and kindness, to our son, Brian, during his illness. Warm thoughts to the family ...Gary and Kathleen Fish -Penfield, NY
Jennifer Rice
January 7, 2015
I'm sorry to lose such a great friend. But as she always said she had such a wonderful life. Wonderful Husband, the best children and the fullest life someone could ever ask for! And I feel blessed to have been a part of it. Thank you Marilyn! May your next life be as blessed as this one was?
Donald &christie Young
January 7, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time she was a wonderfull person every time we would bump into you at pidowns I would win that day cousin donny and christie young
Gale Fish
January 7, 2015
Marilyn has been my neighbor for 33 years...many,many wonderful memories of the special things she did for all of us on Hazel street...You rest in heaven now with all the angels and please give my special angel ..My Brian a hug....You will be missed very, very much.
~Gale Fish~
Cara Herbstritt
January 7, 2015
Dan, Linda and family - May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate a life well lived.
Darlene Green
January 7, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carole Perkins
January 7, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Marilyn's family. She was a caring & beautiful person and I will miss playing cards with her. I feel blessed to have known Marilyn & will never forget her.
Lew Hamilton
January 7, 2015
My deepest, deepest sympathies to Bob, Denise, Scott, Dan, and all of the family.... Even though we have tried to prepare ourselves for this moment, it has not made it any easier. Marilyn was an amazing person, a friend, and even like a mom to me. Her beautiful smile will surely be missed.
I unfortunately am out of town so I am unable to be there in person but my thoughts and prayers are surely with you all.....
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