Lillian Herbstritt
Lillian Herbstritt
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Lillian Herbstritt Obituary
She was a 1948 graduate of Academy High School in Erie, PA. Lil was an active member of St Anthony Church in Sheffield, PA. Lil retired from GE Benefits Dept. where she worked for 20 years.
Lil ran a successful Devon Rex Cattery, "Lilac Hill", which was nationally known for it's championship cats.
Lil was preceded in death by her parents, Marie Fenton Eckendorf and Horace Fenton, her husband, James L. Herbstritt, brother, Norman Fenton and sister, Jean Fenton Hubert, and son-in-law, William J. Stromenger.
Survived by children, Susan Stromenger of Omaha, NE, Timothy Herbstritt (Antionette) of Erie, PA and Jonathan J. Herbstritt (Kathy Wagner) of Brookston, PA. and special friend, Jerry Nuhfer of Sheffield, PA.
Survived by Grandchildren, Michael Stromenger (Lisa), Michele Sullivan, Melissa Herbstritt, Rianne O'Hara, Christina Johnson (Paul) and Alexia Lewis (Matt).
Survived by 13 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great, Great Grandchildren.
Service will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.
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Nancy Menz
December 5, 2025
I worked with mom at GE she was a sweet and kind person. So glad she lived into her 90´s . Prayers God bless her
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Tom Turner
December 5, 2025
Jon,
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing, hope you are doing well.
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