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Shirley Erb Obituary
Shirley Mae Erb, 75, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Shirley was born August 18, 1950 in Marietta, Ohio to Russell C. and Betty L. {Waybright} Curran.
She graduated from Marietta High School. Shirley retired from H&R Block. She was a bookworm and loved to watch church programs on television.
Shirley will be deeply missed by her children Gerald Russell Erb, Opal Lou (Michael) Streight and Andrew James (Taylor) Erb; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her brother Russell “Junior” Curran; granddaughter Karen Irene Streight
Friends may call Tuesday, December 30th from 5 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-East Lawn Chapel, 27880 St. Rt. 7, Marietta. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.
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27880 State Route 7, Marietta, OH 45750
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