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Russell Herbstritt Obituary
Born March 24, 1965, in Port Allegany, Pa., Russell attended and completed his education at the Pittsburgh School for the Blind, a member of the class of 1981.
Russell was a member of Future Strivers at the MJRC Day Hab. Among the several activities that Russell enjoyed doing, shopping, going out to eat, and bowling were by far his favorite. He especially enjoyed attending the demolition derby at the fair each year, while ensuring he saw the pigs and had an Italian sausage. He participated in Special Olympic bowling for several years, winning several medals.
Russell is survived by sisters Linda Kramer of Jamestown and Cindy Furman of Eldred; brothers James Herbstritt of Eldred and Kenneth Herbstritt of Rutherford, Tenn.; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Russell was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Penworth; his sister Susan Herbstritt; and his brothers Joseph Herbstritt and John Herbstritt.
The family of Russell Herbstritt would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to The Resource Center Englewood Group Home staff. Thank you for the love, kindness and respect given to Russell these past 20 plus years. You made his life so much better, and for that, we are eternally grateful.
The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Joy Fellowship Free Methodist Church, 515 E. Seventh St.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Russell's name may be donated to The Resource Center, 200 Dunham Ave., Jamestown, NY 14701.
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Cindy penworth
May 8, 2025
Hey rusty I'm going miss u so much brother I know ur not suffering but I miss u
Kaylafurman
May 6, 2025
I will sure miss uncle rusty and I miss the times u used tell me what keys went to what vehicles I love u and miss u and I bet u are up there talking to Chuck up there
Stephanie Schell
May 5, 2025
Had a passion for demolition derbies.
Linda Kramer
May 3, 2025
Russell you we're one of a kind, you made my life a little more special by being a I was so privileged to be your sister. I will forever miss you.
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