Obituary of Vivian Gingrich

Vivian M. (Alioth) Gingrich Vivian M. (Alioth) Gingrich, age 85, of Erie died Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Golden Living-Western Reserve. She was born on February 8, 1924 in Erie, the daughter of the late John G. and Mae (Eichler) Alioth. She was a lifelong resident of Erie and worked for the Boston Store and Halles Department Store. Following her marriage, she dedicated her time to being wife, mother, and homemaker. Vivian was a 1942 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She was also a member of the Woman's Club of Erie, the Erie Philharmonic Chorus, the Jamestown Choral Society, and enjoyed a few summers singing with the regional choir at Chautauqua, New York. Besides her parents, her aunt, Louise Alioth, and a step granddaughter, Lindsay R. Moore preceded her in death. Vivian is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert L. Gingrich, a son, Bruce R. Gingrich, and his wife, Cecily, a daughter, Barbara E. Moore, and her husband, Carl, and a step grandson, Timothy C. Moore. Private burial will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4126 Sterrettania Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to Because You Care, Inc., P.O. Box 54, McKean, PA 16426, Broken Arrow Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 233, 1903 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505, The Humane Society, 2707 Interchange Rd., Erie, PA 16506, or TNT Concert Series, First United Methodist Church of Erie, 707 Sassafras, Erie, PA 16501. Vivian's family would like to thank the staff and administrators of the Golden Living Center-Western Reserve for their compassionate care extended to Vivian during her stay. Enhance your memorial with a slideshow and video