Obituary for Ernest McMann Jr. Ernest Lynn McMann, Jr., 90, of Harborcreek Twp., passed away on Sunday April 22, 2018 at HCR ManorCare. He was born in Erie on September 10, 1927 a son of the late Ernest L. McMann, Sr. and Lucille Owens McMann. Ernest graduated from Academy High School in 1945 where he lettered in wrestling. He served in the United States Navy as a Seaman Second Classes on the U.S.S.Hornet, where he earned the American Theater Medal and the Victory Medal. He worked at GE for 10 years and went on to work as an assistant grocery manager at Loblaws for 37 years. Ernest served as a Union Stewart for Local 1 Loblaws UFCW and served as Past President of Local 1 Retirees for 10 years. He attended Bethel Baptist Church and was a member of the Siebenbuerger Club and the American Legion Post 571. Ernest enjoyed working in the yard and gardening. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Tanner; and his two brother-in-laws, Robert Tanner and Ralph Shepard. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Veronica Filipowicz McMann; two sons, Ernest McMann, III and his wife, Marybeth, and James McMann, all of Erie; one daughter, Rebecca McMann Muehl of Madison, OH; three sisters, Norma Shepard of Erie, June Peelman and her husband, Albert, of Erie and Judy Strubel and her husband, Jack, of McKean; four grandchildren, Thomas A. McMann and his wife, Yana, of Cabot, PA, Timothy R. McMann of Yuma, AZ, Christopher J. Laska of Painesville, OH, and Nicholas G. Laska of Green Bay, WI; two great grandchildren, Audrianna B. and Jack K. McMann; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and are invited to services there on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m.. Burial with military honors will follow in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Brookside Volunteer Fire Station 24 – 3560 Athens St, Erie, PA 16510 or to EmergyCare – 1926 Peach St. Erie, PA 16502. Order Flowers We’re sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased. Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase. Thank you. Okay We’re sorry but there are no candles available for lighting. Thank you. Ok You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click “Continue” otherwise please click “Select Another”. Thank you. Select another Continue In Memory of Ernest Lynn McMann Jr. 1927 – 2018 Menu Click here to Send Flowers Plant a Tree In Memory of Your Loved One Click Here Subscribe to Updates Click Here Obituary for Ernest McMann Jr. Ernest Lynn McMann, Jr., 90, of Harborcreek Twp., passed away on Sunday April 22, 2018 at HCR ManorCare. He was born in Erie on September 10, 1927 a son of the late Ernest L. McMann, Sr. and Lucille Owens McMann. Ernest graduated from Academy High School in 1945 where he lettered in wrestling. He served in the United States Navy as a Seaman Second Classes on the U.S.S.Hornet, where he earned the American Theater Medal and the Victory Medal. He worked at GE for 10 years and went on to work as an assistant grocery manager at Loblaws for 37 years. Ernest served as a Union Stewart for Local 1 Loblaws UFCW and served as Past President of Local 1 Retirees for 10 years. He attended Bethel Baptist Church and was a member of the Siebenbuerger Club and the American Legion Post 571. Ernest enjoyed working in the yard and gardening. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Tanner; and his two brother-in-laws, Robert Tanner and Ralph Shepard. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Veronica Filipowicz McMann; two sons, Ernest McMann, III and his wife, Marybeth, and James McMann, all of Erie; one daughter, Rebecca McMann Muehl of Madison, OH; three sisters, Norma Shepard of Erie, June Peelman and her husband, Albert, of Erie and Judy Strubel and her husband, Jack, of McKean; four grandchildren, Thomas A. McMann and his wife, Yana, of Cabot, PA, Timothy R. McMann of Yuma, AZ, Christopher J. Laska of Painesville, OH, and Nicholas G. Laska of Green Bay, WI; two great grandchildren, Audrianna B. and Jack K. McMann; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and are invited to services there on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m.. Burial with military honors will follow in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Brookside Volunteer Fire Station 24 – 3560 Athens St, Erie, PA 16510 or to EmergyCare – 1926 Peach St. Erie, PA 16502. Order Flowers Printable Share on Facebook Memorial Tribute Website Proudly Provided by: Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home 5000 Wattsburg Road ERIE, Pennsylvania, United States Phone: 814-824-5000 Map | Directions | Contact Us
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