Cathy Ann Swanson Blackmond

Cathy Ann Swanson Blackmond obituary

Cathy Ann Swanson Blackmond

Cathy Blackmond Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 27, 2014.

"Wayne Street Mom"

Cathy Ann Swanson Blackmond, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24th, from natural causes at St. Vincents hospital in Erie, Pa. She was born on May 29, 1953, in Erie, Pa., daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth Swanson.

Preceded in death by husband, Charles Franklin Blackmond.

Cathy graduted from Strong Vincent High school and Dental Assitance school. She was a cab driver for many years. She was well-known and beloved by many. She enjoyed the company of others and loved sharing memories and giving advice. She liked spending time in the casinos or playing bingo.

She will be deeply missed by, her husband of 29 years, James Savilla. Two sons both of Erie, Charles Blackmond and his wife Kathleen and their three children, Heather, Bella and Kane, Daniel Blackmond and his wife Crystal and their three children Khira, Daniel and Charlie. She is also survived by her sister Sue Rodgers and brother Ralph Swanson. Also, many nieces and nephews remain. She will also be missed by those who thought of her as the second mom.

"Everything you said I know you meant and everything you said I kept."

Viewing hours at Razanauskas Funeral Home, 701 East Avenue Erie, PA 16503, on Tuesday, January 28 from 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m., followed by a service at 8:30.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to get a headstone.

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March 8, 2014

Khira Blackmond posted to the memorial.

February 11, 2014

Kathleen Forrester posted to the memorial.

January 29, 2014

crystal wolf posted to the memorial.

Khira Blackmond

March 8, 2014

Grandma, you were my rock and I miss you everyday that goes by, I'm missing a piece of my heart and it hurts so bad...

Kathleen Forrester

February 11, 2014

I loved her, she will be missed!

crystal wolf

January 29, 2014

no words can explain how much you meant to me...i love u dearly and you will be truly missed by many!!!

Barbara Hickey

January 28, 2014

Dear Sue (and family),
I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Buddha (Bill) & Mary Seice

January 28, 2014

We are so,so sorry to read about Cathy's passing.We know she'll be missed by many!She was a Fun Loving Person and Always a Kind Lady! R.I.P.Cathy..Hey to Charlie when you see him!Peace and Prayers luv,Buddha,Mary & Boys

Carmela Anthony

January 28, 2014

Determination was her strength and God was her rock. May all her sorrows and pain give way to peace and rest. Charlie and Dan celebrate life beause She believed in living to the fullest. Love you,
Carmela Anthony

Angela Tubbs

January 28, 2014

These last couple of days I've been thinking of the days u took me in as if I was your own and when I would be at my saddest or lowest you always held me and said things will be ok ...you were my mother in so many ways and I wish I could of thanked you for the love you gave to me and being there for me always! You were truly an amazing woman with a heart of gold I love and will always miss you but you will never been gone or forgot you will be kept in a special place in my heart.

Julie Janiuk

January 27, 2014

I looked up to this woman. She was a symbol of strength, loyalty and adulthood. She helped shape the person I am today. Great memories....

January 27, 2014

May persevering in prayer comfort you and your family. Romans 12:12. N.S.

a williams

January 27, 2014

I was sorry to read about your loss. Cathy must of been such an awesome individual to be considered as "Mom" by so many. A love like that surely must reflect the love shown by God Almighty to his children. Please, be assured of God's deep love for you dunning your time of loss.

Holly Stephens

January 27, 2014

Chuck and Danny, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was always good to "us neighborhood kids." RIP.

BARB DEICKHOFF

January 27, 2014

so very sorry to hear the passing of cathy.havent seen her in many years but knew her when her and her parents lived on 4th and cherry st.with deepest sympthany.

Karen Brosnan Majczyk

January 27, 2014

SORRT FOR LOSS BOY'S SHE LOVED IT ALL LOVE ALWAYS. KAREN MAJCZYK

Terri Mann

January 27, 2014

I was one of the wayne street kids and she was the best mom ! You will be sadly missed .Any time you needed someone to talk to she was always had her door open and a ear to give and would tell you how it realy was !God has a new angel .My heart goes out to her boys and family.I love you cathy !!

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