Ermina C. Poletz

Ermina C. Poletz, formerly of Uniontown, passed away Saturday November 18, 2023 at the age of 106.
Born August 29, 1917, in Uniontown, she was a daughter of the late Fabrizio Horatio Menni and Philomena Rose (Russo) Menni. Ermina had shared a loving and devoted union with Francis "Frank" Thomas Poletz prior to his passing.
Nanny, as she was affectionately known by her immediate and extended family, received the greatest joy from caring for her loved ones and creating a warm and nurturing home. Always giving of herself, she wanted everyone to feel good about themselves and truly loved. She led a life where friends became family and family meant everything. A true woman of purpose, Nanny never believed in taking short cuts and always felt that a healthy dose of love was the key ingredient in everything that she did for others. Nanny was proud of her Italian heritage and shared many of the age-old traditions, like the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve, with the next generations to ensure that her family would continue to embrace their legacy. She had been a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Uniontown.
Nanny is survived by her grandson, Mark J. Carr and his wife, Leigh Ann Carr, of Steelton. She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Enzo A. Carr; twins, Dante G. Carr and Gionni G. Carr; Gabriel A. Leach and Hanna Mae Schickel. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Anne Carr Robinson and brother, Eugene "Gene" R. Menni. Nanny will also be embraced in heaven by her son-in-law, William "Jerry" Carr and Karen Crozier, both of whom she loved dearly.
Arrangements and interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Uniontown, will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 61 N. Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401.