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Nancy A. Whitby
1928 - 2017
Nancy A. Whitby
1928 - 2017
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BORN
1928
DIED
2017
Nancy Whitby Obituary
Nancy was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and Villa Maria College. She was also a graduate of the St. Vincent Health Center's School of Medical Technology and was employed at the hospital for several years. She later retired from the offices of Bayview Internists.
Nancy was a member of the Erie Maennerchor Auxiliary, St. Vincent Hospital Auxiliary, and the North Coast Striders Walking Club. She also belonged to golf leagues in Pennsylvania and New York.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: John and James Whitby and by two sisters: Helen Leahy and Mary Hurn.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
There will be no visitation, and funeral services were private with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Nancy's family would like to thank the staff at Pleasant Ridge Manor, especially everyone on Unit A who provided wonderful care and compassion during her stay there.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent Auxiliary, 232 W. 25th St., Erie, PA 16502, or to Friends of Pleasant Ridge Manor, 8300 West Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417. Arrangements are by the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th and Liberty St.
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CAROL BLAKE
November 12, 2017
Nancy and Janet:
It was around Labor Day a year ago that Mary, Lisa and I stopped out at Pleasant Ridge to see your Aunt Nancy. We had not been aware that Nancy had been ill and left St. Joe's apartments so we were glad to figure out where she was and get the chance to see her. I tried, in vain, to find a phone number or an address for both of you after our visit with Nancy so we could connect with you and let you know we had been there.
We all have many memories of your Aunt Nancy from the time that we were little girls and our Mother would take us to your Grandmother's house at 6th and Plumsitting around the kitchen table listening to all the old stories from their days living across the park. Lots of laughter and something the three of us loved to do with our Mom. I also clearly remember when everyone was in town the 3 Doyle sisters would get dressed up and go out for the evening with the 3 Whiteby sisters....I actually have some great photos from one of those events. There was never a doubt that the 6 of them knew how to enjoy each other. I can still hear the laughter all these years later.
Nancy was always a source of honestly with a real wit. She was genuinely happy to see you regardless of how long it had been and the conversation always went to all of her nieces and nephews who were an important part of her life. I am sad that Nancy is gone but I know that the last years of her life were not the kind of life Nancy enjoyed living. It is comforting to know that she is at peace but it is sad to realize that the very last of the 7 Doyle cousins and the 6 Whitby cousins is now gone.
Please contact me so that we have some way of being directly in touch with both of you. I know you were very good to your Aunt and I extend my sympathies to you and the rest of your families on her passing. Sincerely, Carol Renz Blake and Family
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Craig J Heuser
November 12, 2017
I am deeply saddened and my heart grieves with your family during this time of mourning. Nancy was a beautiful person who was loved and will be missed by her Pleasant Ridge Manor family. Thank you so very much for allowing us to care for Nancy. May your memories bring comfort and peace. I will miss the time I spent with Nancy. She is now at peace and forever walking in heaven! Vaya Con Dois dear Nancy.
Pam Lenz
November 12, 2017
Dear Whitby Clan,
I am so sorry the Nancy I remember from the last time I saw her is no longer with us. I would love to include her "camp" nickname here as a bit of humor in her honor...hopefully just mentioning this will bring you a smile and good remembrances. I'm lucky to have many fond memories of her and the whole gang.
My best to you all.
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