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Mitchell Oblinski Obituary

Mitchell P. Oblinski, 80, of Erie, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 after several years of failing health at his residence, with his family by his side.

He was born on July 22, 1940 in Erie, son of the late Mitchell W. and Ann T. (Kosienski) Oblinski.

Mitchell served in the U. S. National Guard. He was employed as an inspector in quality control at Erie General Electric for 40 years. Mitchell was a lifetime member of St. George Church, where he was a Eucharistic minister and active in the Cursillo movement. He enjoyed gardening, travelling, especially to Hilton Head, and spending time with his grandkids and family.

He is survived by his wife, Louise (Tomczak) Oblinski; sons, Peter Oblinski (Marianne) and Patrick Oblinski; daughter, Aimee Baker (Michael); grandchildren, Peter Oblinski, Lucas Oblinski, Lauren Baker, Veronica Baker and Nathaniel Oblinski; sisters, Mary Ann Hirsch (Vincent) and Barbara Griffith (John); brothers, David Oblinski (Gloria) and Anthony Oblinski (Dodi). Mitchell is also survived by aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are invited to attend a funeral mass on Monday, September 14, 2020 at St. George Church, 5145 Peach St. at 10:00 a.m. CDC and state guidelines for facemasks, social distancing, and occupancy requirements apply.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard.

Inurnment will be in Mary, Queen of Peace Cemetery & Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to St. George Food Pantry, 5145 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509.

Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Erie Times-News on Sep. 13, 2020.

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Bill Wardzinski

September 6, 2024

I always remember Mitch jogging around the neighborhood

William Wardzinski

September 6, 2023

I think of Mitch every time I go by the YMCA, I used to always see him Jogging in the area.
Now he is jogging in the sky

Janet Colicchio

September 20, 2020

God bless you and your beautiful family Louise, so sorry for your loss, I will pray for you, just like we did years ago at Gannon Chapel. Love, Jan & Don Colicchio

William Wardzinski

September 20, 2020

Louise, sorry for your loss, you will be in my prayers, Bill Wardzinski

Anna M Decker DuShole

September 14, 2020

Dear Mary Ann and Vinnie,

I am so sad to learn that you've lost your big brother. May the assurance that he's at peace and still present in your hearts and memories help you get through the coming days.

Anna Marie

Gail Campbell Pennock

September 13, 2020

Louise-I am truly sorry for your loss and praying your memories will give you strength during this difficult time.

Becca

September 13, 2020

Ciocia lou and family I’m so sorry about your loss uncle Mitch will be missed prayers to you all in this time of sadness.

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