Erma G. Stein

  Erma G. SteinOf Binghamton, NY Erma G. Stein, 90, of Binghamton, NY, formerly of Susquehanna, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at Bridgewater Nursing Home, Binghamton, NY.She was predeceased by her parents Guy and Zelphia Jane (Benedict) Harrison, her husband Raymond R. Stein, a son Raymond W. Stein and a daughter Angela Stein,  a brother James Harrison. Erma is survived by three daughters; Lorraine Tiffany and Vincent Patrillo, Gloria and John McAndrew, Mary and Tony Patrillo, two sisters Doris Deakin and Ellen Bixby, 7 grandchildren; Renee and Ken Gentle, Billie Goodson, John McAndrew, Jr, Chris and Roseanna McAndrew, Mary and Matt Leonard, Scott Patrillo, Gina and Mike Jenks, 8 great grandchildren, a sister-in-law; Carolina Stein, nieces, nephews , special friend Alicia Bascom and other friends. Erma touched all those she met with her grace, gentleness and goodness and will be forever revered by her family.  Erma devoted her life to her family.  Erma lived by her faith and will be remembered by her quiet demeanor and her many acts of kindness.The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff at Bridgewater Nursing Home who Erma would refer to as her angles and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospice. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at 2pm, at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave., Susquehanna, with Father David Cramer officiating. Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, Susquehanna, PA The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1 to 2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Catholic Charity Food Pantry, 100 Main St., Binghamton, NY 13905 or to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, 232 Main St., Binghamton, NY 13905 or in Erma’s memory perform an act of kindness. “Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”  Mother Teresa