Obituary:
James Edwards Ericson
James Edwards Ericson, 64, of 160 Jackson Ave., a beloved husband and father, passed away Monday, November 16th, 2009, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born March 9, 1945, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Webster C. and Jean (Edwards) Ericson-Graham. He was a grandson of the late Lester R. and Caroline Edwards.
On January 5, 1980 in Bradford he married Louise Marlayne Dodaro who survives.
A 1964 Graduate of Bradford High School, He also attended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg and The DeVeaux School in Niagara Falls, NY. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wagner College in 1969. In 1967, during his time at Wagner, he was awarded a scholarship to study music abroad in Bregenz, Austria.
After graduating from college he worked at the Continental Bank in Philadelphia. During the course of his life, Mr. Ericson was involved in several businesses in the Bradford Area, including Bradford Coca-Cola, The Holiday Inn and The Bradford Era. He was a partner in the Orchard Apartments and formerly owned and operated Emery Travel Service with his wife. He was also the owner of The Winter Haven Herald, a weekly newspaper in Winter Haven Fl., from 1977 until 1980.
He was a member of the Northern Star Lodge 555, F & AM, a member and past monarch of the Orak Grotto, the McKean County Shrine Club, and a member and past director of The Royal Order of Jesters, Erie Court 58. He was also a former member of the Kiwanis Club of Bradford and a member and past president of the Exchange Club of Bradford. He was a member of the Bradford Club, The Pennhills Club, and various social and fraternal organizations throughout the community.
Known for his sense of humor and laid-back attitude and love of adventure, Mr. Ericson was an exceptionally talented pianist. He was an avid boater and hunter. He also enjoyed fencing and skiing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Lara Nicole Ericson of Hilton Head Island, SC,
a son, Mark David Heitzinger of Burlington, VT; a sister, Patricia 'PJ' (Paul) Murray of Tierra Verde, Fl; several cousins, three nieces and four nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis R. 'Buzz' Ericson, who died July 5, 2009.
The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church from 9:45 to 10:45 AM, at which time masonic services will be conducted by members of Northern Star Lodge 555 F&AM, followed by funeral services at 11 AM with Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions can be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children 1645 W. 8th St. Erie, PA 16505, The McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, The ELF Fund, PO Box 287, Bradford, McKean County Care for Children, PO Box 616, Bradford or the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Born March 9, 1945, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Webster C. and Jean (Edwards) Ericson-Graham. He was a grandson of the late Lester R. and Caroline Edwards.
On January 5, 1980 in Bradford he married Louise Marlayne Dodaro who survives.
A 1964 Graduate of Bradford High School, He also attended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg and The DeVeaux School in Niagara Falls, NY. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wagner College in 1969. In 1967, during his time at Wagner, he was awarded a scholarship to study music abroad in Bregenz, Austria.
After graduating from college he worked at the Continental Bank in Philadelphia. During the course of his life, Mr. Ericson was involved in several businesses in the Bradford Area, including Bradford Coca-Cola, The Holiday Inn and The Bradford Era. He was a partner in the Orchard Apartments and formerly owned and operated Emery Travel Service with his wife. He was also the owner of The Winter Haven Herald, a weekly newspaper in Winter Haven Fl., from 1977 until 1980.
He was a member of the Northern Star Lodge 555, F & AM, a member and past monarch of the Orak Grotto, the McKean County Shrine Club, and a member and past director of The Royal Order of Jesters, Erie Court 58. He was also a former member of the Kiwanis Club of Bradford and a member and past president of the Exchange Club of Bradford. He was a member of the Bradford Club, The Pennhills Club, and various social and fraternal organizations throughout the community.
Known for his sense of humor and laid-back attitude and love of adventure, Mr. Ericson was an exceptionally talented pianist. He was an avid boater and hunter. He also enjoyed fencing and skiing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Lara Nicole Ericson of Hilton Head Island, SC,
a son, Mark David Heitzinger of Burlington, VT; a sister, Patricia 'PJ' (Paul) Murray of Tierra Verde, Fl; several cousins, three nieces and four nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis R. 'Buzz' Ericson, who died July 5, 2009.
The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church from 9:45 to 10:45 AM, at which time masonic services will be conducted by members of Northern Star Lodge 555 F&AM, followed by funeral services at 11 AM with Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions can be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children 1645 W. 8th St. Erie, PA 16505, The McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, The ELF Fund, PO Box 287, Bradford, McKean County Care for Children, PO Box 616, Bradford or the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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