Louise Marlayne Ericson

Louise Marlayne Ericson, 72, a loving mother, wife, sister, and pillar of the Bradford community, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family and fiancée Richard Johnson.

Louise was born in Bradford January 22, 1949, to Anthony and Marjorie Dodaro.

On January 5, 1980 she married James Edwards Ericson who preceded her in death on November 16, 2009. 

After graduating from Bradford High School in 1967, she owned and operated the Uptown Pizza shop located in the Terminal Building. In 1976 she went into business with her family at Caesar’s Cove restaurant. In 1981 she and her late husband James Ericson purchased and ran the Emery Travel Agency. In 1994 she and her family opened Anthony’s Restaurant.

She lived with a flair for life, exemplified love, kindness and understanding and would light up a room with her vivacious smile.

Surviving is her fiancée Richard Johnson, one son, Mark Heitzinger of Burlington, VT, one daughter, Lara Ericson of Bradford, one sister Lana Nespoli, one cousin, Dr. Joseph Carvelli (Lois) and several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Jim.
 
Burial will be private for family at McKean Memorial Park with Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes retired Presbyterian minister officiating. 

Friends are invited to a celebration of her life on Tuesday August 17, 2021, at the Bradford Club between 3 pm & 6 pm.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be made to CARE for Children, 723 East Main St., Bradford, PA 16701 or the SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford PA 16701, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Our deepest sympathy to Rich and Marlayne’s family. She was a lovely person and will be missed.
— Gregory and Susan Silvestri

Sending our deepest sympathies to Marlayne''s family. So sorry for your loss
— Mikki & Joe Huss

I remember Marlene for so many good times when we were in school. Getting ready to go to dances doing our makeup spending the night. So many laughs. She was a good friend. Very sad.
— Ione potter

I am so very sorry. Marlayne is a joy, and she will be so very much missed.
— James Baldwin

We were very sorry to hear about Marlayne''s passing. She always greeted us with a lovely smile and kind words. Know that family and friends are in our prayers as you grieve her passing but celebrate her beautiful life. Blessings.
— Jack and Doris Stoddard

I am so sad to hear that Marlayne hasleft us. She was a favorite cousin. We had so much fun growing up. I am sure she is sharing a laugh with Nanci! So sorry for your loss. Pete, Anne, and the girls!
— Peter Borsa

I am very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady, and will be missed dearly.
— brian vecellio

Sincerest condolences to you, my friends.
— Rob K

Sending my deepest sympathy to you all . She was a beautiful soul . She was an earth angel and she will be fondly remembered and so deeply missed ?
— Donita Cobb

Lara, Mark, Richard I’m truly sorry to hear of Marlayne’s passing. Such an amazing woman I’ll never forget her smile and her warm and loving personality! My condolences to you and all her family and friends. Rest peacefully!
— Brian Corbett

We were sorry to hear about the passing of our dear cousin. May God bless you at this time.
— S uzanne Murphy

My sincere condolences. Marlayne was so kind and sweet. I will always remember her beautiful smile.
— Sheryl Nussbaum

I’ll tuck away memories of our 40 year friendship…the laughs, the tears, the hours of conversation over coffee. Now there are no words left, so I’m sending you love. My heart is heavy, but, Mark, you are the most precious of sons for caring for your Mom the past 10 months. She was SO proud of you. Our conversations ended up as cards and texts and her children were her greatest blessing. I miss her. #2
— Faith Hughes

My sincere condolences, Marlayne would light up a room with her kindness, thoughtfulness, and authentic happiness and appreciation of life.
— Linda Devlin

Condolences

  • Our deepest sympathy to Rich and Marlayne’s family. She was a lovely person and will be missed.

    — Gregory and Susan Silvestri
  • Sending our deepest sympathies to Marlayne''s family. So sorry for your loss

    — Mikki & Joe Huss
  • I remember Marlene for so many good times when we were in school. Getting ready to go to dances doing our makeup spending the night. So many laughs. She was a good friend. Very sad.

    — Ione potter
  • I am so very sorry. Marlayne is a joy, and she will be so very much missed.

    — James Baldwin
  • We were very sorry to hear about Marlayne''s passing. She always greeted us with a lovely smile and kind words. Know that family and friends are in our prayers as you grieve her passing but celebrate her beautiful life. Blessings.

    — Jack and Doris Stoddard