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Anne Ropelewski Obituary
Anne Marie Ropelewski, age 86, of Erie, passed away at Elmwood Gardens, on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
She was born on August 23, 1933, a daughter of the late Michael Joseph Ropelewski and Helen Elizabeth Wasielewski Ropelewski.
Anne Marie was a graduate of St. Casimir's School and St. Benedict's Academy Class of '51. Anne Marie worked at the Bank of Erie, Krause Electric, and retired from Zurn Industries. She was a member of Our Mother of Sorrows, where she served as a lector and Eucharistic Minister. Anne Marie was also a member of St. Casimir's Rosary Society, a member of the Blue Army, the Blue Army Choir, the Business and Professional Women's Club, and the Westminster Garden Club. She liked to travel and has visited many countries, making pilgrimages to Lourdes, Rome and Medjugorje.
In addition to her parents, Anne Marie was preceded in death by six brothers, John M., Alois, Edwin, Richard, Casimir, and Daniel, and five sisters, Sophie Sokolowski, Theresa Kownacki, Gertrude, Joan, and Helen Mae Ropelewski.
She is survived by sisters, Eileen Ropelewski and Elizabeth Wiertel of Mentor, Ohio. Several nieces and nephews also survive, Mary Clair Sperr of Chili, N.Y., Bernadette Ferrick (Chris), Therese Bright of California, Rosette Bennett (David) of Nashville, Tenn., Daniel Ropelewski, Patty Zilewski (Moochie), Sandy Malinowski (Michael), and Thomas Wiertel (Mari) of Marysville, Ohio, Michael Wiertel (Lea) of Bratenahl, Ohio, and John Mark Wiertel (Holly) of Painsville, Ohio, sister-in-law, Rose Marie Ropelewski, and her godson, Billy Stub. Also many great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews also survive.
A public memorial mass will be celebrated at Our Mother of Sorrows at a later date this year. Due to the current pandemic, the family is having a private Funeral Mass at St. Casimir Church. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery. The Kloecker-Razanauskas Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is handling the arrangements. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com..
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Our Mother of Sorrows, 629 Hess Ave., Erie, PA 16503.
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Edith Coccarelli
April 11, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Katrina Csrlson
April 10, 2020
Fond memories of Ann Marie as a wonderful caring neighbor on East 11th. She will be sorely missed. Katrina
April 10, 2020
So sorry to hear of Anne Marie's passing.went to St. Casimir and St. Bens. The same time she did, those were great times. My memory keeps on going back to those days. My thoughts go out to the family.
Maryann (Perschler) Dobrzynski.
Joanna Ceramidas
April 6, 2020
My very deepest sympathies . She was always so sweet . May our merciful lord be with you during this difficult time . Hugs and love .
Ruth Ann Scanzillo
April 6, 2020
Dear Jake, Your grandmother was an elegant, gracious woman who knew the meaning of integrity. I am sure you will miss her enormously. My sympathies to you, your parents, and all of her family. God bless.
Beth Koskoski
April 6, 2020
Eileen. We are so sorry to read about your sister's passing. May god be with you during this difficult time. Beth and David Koskoski Wake Forest Nc
Dr Therese Ann Bright
April 6, 2020
Aunt Anne Marie your kind and gentle spirit will always be remembered. You were brilliant and loved birds, flowers and traveling and you were a great cook. Most of all you loved all of your sisters and brothers and you were the family historian. Your nieces and nephews all loved you as we were growing up and we appreciated your cards gifts and generosity and your loving kindness. Most of all you loved Jesus Thank you for loving me. Therese Ann (Ropelewski)Bright your niece.
Pat May
April 5, 2020
So sorry for the loss of your sister. Annem Marie was a lovely lady. I remember her welcoming smile. Prayers for you all.
Pat Kowalczyk May
Sr Rose
April 5, 2020
May Anne rest in peace as she joins her family. Keeping all in prayer
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