Sharon Riley

Sharon A. Miller Riley, age 51, of Millcreek Twp., died Monday, April 12, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends; especially Anne and Tania from Scotland. Sharon fought an extended battle against breast cancer.

She was born on March 26, 1959 in Baillieston, Scotland, the daughter of the late, Alexander W. and Catherine Ann Finesy Miller.

She had been employed at Monksland Hospital in Airdrie, Scotland and in the U.S. She became the Administrative Assistant for John Lubahn, MD, at Hand, Micro-surgery and Reconstructive Orthopaedics in Erie. She was a member of Wayside Presbyterian Church, where she coordinated a cancer support group. Sharon was active in her church and enjoyed gourmet cooking, knitting, decoupage, entertaining with friends, and traveling.

She is survived by her son, Donald, at home, her boy friend, Rick Pulinski, one sister, Catherine Andrews and her husband, George, of Airdrie, Scotland, one brother, Martin Miller of Airdrie, mother-in-law, Nan Riley of Coatbridge Scotland, brothers and sisters-in-law: Pauline Adams, Carol, Jim, and John Riley all of Scotland, special friends: Pat Rogers, Lisa Wood, Cathie McMillin, Irene Reinke, Alice and Jim Allman. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Jim Riley.

Friends may attend a Memorial Service at Wayside Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 19 at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Keith Sundberg. Private interment. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd.

Memorial contributions may be made to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 1001 State St., Erie, PA 16501.

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