Marian L. Burford, age 96, of Erie and a former Tyrone resident, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Hamot Hospital, Erie. She was born March 26, 1915 in Bellefonte, the daughter of R. Ray and Ada Getz Strunk and on August 31, 1935 at the Evangelical United Brethren parsonage was married to James V. Burford Sr. who preceded her in death February 3, 1989. She is survived by one daughter; Pauline (Dr. Joseph) Murphy, Doylestown, Pa., two sons; James V. (Gerty) Burford, Erie and William R. (Carol) Burford, Erie, a son-in-law Melvin Naylor, Erie, eleven grandchildren and spouses; Tim and Debbie Murphy, Christine and Joe Wilson, Pete and Angela Burford, Amy and Scott Bramwell, Dawn and Greg Peters, Kim and Don Stowe, Candy Shufesky, Jodie and Ted Wyrosdick, Bill and Melanie Burford, Chuck and Tara Burford, and Holly and Greg Simmons. Also surviving are a number of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Naylor, a great- grandson, Michael Schumac, a great-granddaughter Emily Mineweaser and a great grandson-in-law James Shufesky and a sister; Pauline Lucas. Prior to retirement Marian had been employed by Reliance Mfg. Co. Tyrone. While in Tyrone she was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. She was affectionately known as Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma and was dearly loved by all her family. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles and most especially time spent with her family. Funeral service for Marian L. Burford will be held Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd with Rev. Aden Wertz officiating. Interment will be made in Baughman Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1650 Clay Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686 Arrangements are under the direction of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc.
( in the Erie Times-News on August 26, 2011)

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