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Ernest Szabo Obituary
ETNA, NY - Ernest C. Szabo (Ernie), 86, of Etna, NY, died on Thursday, December 11, 2008, after an extended illness.
Ernie was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on March 11, 1922, the son of the late Frank and Julia Molnar Szabo. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army, where he received the American Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal.
Ernie grew up in the Fall Creek area and settled in the Etna area after his return from the war. He worked for NYSEG as a lineman, retiring after 32 years. Ernie loved fishing and flying his private planes with his Etna friends. He was an accomplished carpenter and an avid craftsman, residing in the house he built for over 60 years. He was a loving husband, a giving father, a "true" friend.
Ernie is survived by his wife, Edith (Rollins) Szabo; his sister, Helen Szabo; his brothers, Frank (Bill) Szabo and Red Everetts; sister-in-law, Sue Szabo (wife of Edward Szabo); stepdaughters, Diane Sherwood (Neil), Gloria Varga (Jim), Janice Knout (Chet Brion), Dixie Mack (Jeremy Tyler); grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Harry and Edward "Huck" Szabo.
Friends and family may attend calling hours from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2008, at Bangs Funeral Home. Services will be held immediately following calling hours. Reverend Jacquie Lewis will officiate. Burial service at Willow Glen Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dryden VFW.
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John Pearson
December 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ernie's family. My dad, Windy, worked with Ernie in the Line Department and counted Ernie as one of his good friends.
Adele (Gombas) Koehler
December 16, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Helen Szabo on the passing of her brother Ernie. Growing up in the Fall Street area, our family often visited the Szabos and benefited from their kindness. My thoughts are with you -
Adele (Gombas) Koehler
Tony Elllis
December 16, 2008
Dear Edie,
Sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. I remember when you and Ernie watched our girls, Brandi and Kate. They loved you both and enjoyed Ernie very much. Mary and I are unable to be there but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick and Dolly Fenner
December 16, 2008
Dear Edie and family. We know the struggles of the last few years Ernie dealt with. God Bless you all and know he suffers no more.
Love,
Donna Vose
December 16, 2008
Edie, I remember the good times we had traveling. How much Alg enjoyed visiting with Ernie. I am unable to be at calling hours and the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers will be with your and your family. You and Ernie were a very special couple and I will cherish our friendship.
Kitty Butler-Grover & family
December 15, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to you Edie and all the family. He was a great friend to dad and the family. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
Susan Prince NKA Katrina Bliar
December 15, 2008
Sorry to here of Ernies passing he was a GREAT person to know.. As a child he would stop in with his Jeep and pick me up to go to the bank where he would place me on the counter and give a 50 cent piece to put into my saving account. That one good leason in my life that was tought to do... I'll miss you my dear freind but will carry your thouhts and teaching with me forever... Thank you for touching my life in the way that did my dear freind
Marcia & Jim Miller
December 15, 2008
To Edie and Ernies extended family, Deepest sympathy and prayers go to all of you at this sad time. I grew up with Ernie in good ol` Fall Creek and remember as a little kid Ernie going into service. The stories he told us of the war kept all our attention. He was the one in the neighborhood that went to and from war. Kept in touch through the years and was sorry to see his health go down. Respectfully, Marcia & Jim Miller
Michael Pichel
December 13, 2008
My condolences to Edie.
Ernie was a good friend and flying partner.
I will remember and will often think of Ernie -and our Cessna Skyhawk.
Pete Barber
December 13, 2008
Dear Edie, We were sorry to read about Ernie but for the past year or so he has not had much quality of life. The Lord watches over us and takes care of us as he knows best. Pete enjoyed his friendship with Ernie and knows he is in a much better place. Take comfort from your family and friends and know that you were a wonderful caretaker. Love, Pete and Lois Barber
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