Contact Us
Send Flowers
Welcome to the memorial page for
Erica A. (Rusiewicz) Hower
August 22, 1977 ~ January 12, 2017 (age 39) 39 Years Old Light a Candle
Leave a Condolence
Message from River Forest Country Club
February 17, 2017 12:58 PM
Sending our deepest sympathies. We are so sorry for your loss
Message from CJ Rennick
January 29, 2017 10:05 AM
My sincerest condolences for your tragic loss. May the good LORD give you all strength and courage to see you through these dark hours. All my thoughts and prayers.....CJ Rennick
Message from Theresa Davis
January 19, 2017 3:31 PM
DR Hower and family and Michael and Noreen and family, please accept my sympathy in your loss.
Message from John & Pat SLobada
January 18, 2017 9:16 AM
Knowing you are going through a difficult time, our prayers will be with you. You have our deepest sympathy.
Message from Chas & Corinna Stonage, RN
January 18, 2017 2:14 AM
Our family is so sorry that you lost such a wonderful person. We will pray for your fast healing of your broken hearts.
A candle was lit by Gloria Jurczak
on January 17, 2017 1:50 AM
Message from John and Karen Conroy
January 16, 2017 11:39 PM
Mike and Noreen,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beautiful Erica. Know that you and the family will remain in our thoughts and prayers as will Erica. May she rest in God's embrace.
Love,
Karen and John Conroy
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beautiful Erica. Know that you and the family will remain in our thoughts and prayers as will Erica. May she rest in God's embrace.
Love,
Karen and John Conroy
A candle was lit by The Jaafar family
on January 16, 2017 8:01 PM
Message from The Jaafar Family
January 16, 2017 8:01 PM
"Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as seperation." -Rumi
Our deepest sympathies to the Hower family. We pray that you find comfort and healing in the loving and joyful memories that you have made and will continue to make as a family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathies to the Hower family. We pray that you find comfort and healing in the loving and joyful memories that you have made and will continue to make as a family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from mr and mrs robert mcguire
January 16, 2017 7:35 PM
dear dr. hower,
sorry to hear of your wife's passing. you and your family have our deepest sympathy and prayers.
sorry to hear of your wife's passing. you and your family have our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Message from Dusty & Cathy Large
January 16, 2017 5:27 PM
So heart breaking. My prayers will forever be with Jon and family. RIP Erica.
A candle was lit by Dusty & Cathy Large
on January 16, 2017 5:25 PM
Message from Gloria Jurczak
January 16, 2017 3:58 PM
Dr Hower and family, Noreen. Mike and Jen. Please accept my sympathy and prayers for Erica and your families. May you find peace, take care. Gloria
Message from Cindy (Mellon) Irvin
January 16, 2017 2:51 PM
Noreen and family...My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's love surround you in the days to come and may your memories of your beautiful Erica give you peace. With heartfelt sympathy.
Message from Steve and Lynndell Lorenz
January 16, 2017 11:56 AM
My God give you and your family strength and understanding. So sorry for your loss.
A SWEET AND WARM REMEMBRANCE TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on January 16, 2017
Message from Joe Merhaut
January 16, 2017 8:28 AM
Mike,
People I know who know Erica have always spoken the world of her. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
People I know who know Erica have always spoken the world of her. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Message from Pat and Ted Salser
January 16, 2017 6:42 AM
Prayers to your family on the loss of a lovely women. Our deepest sympathies. Pat and Ted Salser (Bill's Mother)
A candle was lit by Renee' Pleasant & Makai Pleasant-Mullan
on January 15, 2017 10:41 PM
A candle was lit by Sudo family
on January 15, 2017 7:55 PM
A candle was lit by The Kurzawa's
on January 15, 2017 4:34 PM
Message from Rebecka & Michael Hutchinson
January 15, 2017 3:29 PM
Thinking of the entire family and praying for all of you. Erica will be greatly missed as she was an inspiration in so many ways to so many people. We have lost an angel here on earth that has found heaven to be her new home.
Love, blessings and sympathy,
Rebecka & Michael Hutchinson
Love, blessings and sympathy,
Rebecka & Michael Hutchinson
Message from Joe and Ruth McAninch
January 15, 2017 3:27 PM
Our deepest sympathies to all involved. Stay strong and rejoice in the fond memories.
A candle was lit by Rebecka & Michael Hutchinson (Praying for the entire family)
on January 15, 2017 2:51 PM
A candle was lit by The Tompa Family
on January 15, 2017 1:53 PM
A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on January 15, 2017
Prayers of peace and love for you during this difficult time. The Aftanas Family - Kevin, Emily, Tyler and Aidan
Message from The Billet Family
January 15, 2017 12:33 PM
Sending thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies during this difficult time. May your precious memories and the love of your families and friends sustain you and keep you strong. God bless all of you.
Message from Lynne Porter
January 15, 2017 11:49 AM
I am so very sorry.
Prayers.
Prayers.
Message from Renee (Toney) Nadzam
January 14, 2017 11:31 PM
My deepest sympathy . May she Rest in peace. God bless
Message from The Entwisle Family
January 14, 2017 10:06 PM
Peace, prayers, and blessings going out to your family.
Message from Jenn Wilson
January 14, 2017 9:21 PM
John, I am so sorry to hear of this. My heart is heavy with sadness and I pray that God will comfort you and the children. She was truly amazing!
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on January 14, 2017
Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers. The Keating Family
A candle was lit by Prayers to the whole family 💕
on January 14, 2017 8:40 PM
A SOFT AND SWEET MEMORIES STANDING SPRAY was sent on January 14, 2017
Warm and beautiful thoughts for a wonderful, charismatic and courageous young women. God Bless. With Love, The McManmon Family
Message from CVICU FRIENDS AT MERCY HOSPITALS
January 14, 2017 4:51 PM
We are all heartbroken for you and your family John! Please accept our heartfelt sympathies!
CVICU
CVICU
Message from Cindy Cancilla
January 14, 2017 1:15 PM
John, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I didn't know your wife, but the way your face lit up when you spoke of her said it all. God Bless all of you.
Message from Sean Dicer
January 14, 2017 10:36 AM
I am so sorry to hear this news. Erica was a great teacher!!! She was loved by all her students. Prayers to the family and friends.
A candle was lit by Jen (Faiella) Flynn and Family
on January 14, 2017 10:22 AM
Message from Kristin Rizzo (Hatajik)
January 14, 2017 8:48 AM
John I am so sorry for your loss. No words can describe the pain you and your family are going through. Erica was a great person and friend to everyone and she will be missed dearly by all. My God help you and your family to get through this hard time. Know that she will always be with you watching over you all and smiling down on you from above.
Message from SHERRY FRY
January 14, 2017 8:41 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss Jenn. I know what a great sister you have been for Erica. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know Erica can rest in peace knowing that you will always be there for her children.
Sherry Fry
Sherry Fry
A candle was lit by Kristin Rizzo (Hatajik)
on January 14, 2017 8:40 AM
Message from Troy McCurdy
January 14, 2017 7:52 AM
Erica was a very bright and caring young lady. I haven't seen her since high school but she treated everyone well and was liked by all. Sad to see another great person and classmate move on to a better life.
Message from Jen (Faiella) Flynn
January 14, 2017 12:31 AM
My heart is literally breaking at the news of Erica's passing. She was truly the most remarkable women I ever met. SOOO beautiful, talented, caring, and truly had such a love of life and FAMILY. A beautiful woman that came from an amazing family and went on to marry an amazing man and have 3 beautiful children. My love and condolences go out to you all.
Message from Don and Anna Scott
January 14, 2017 12:10 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from Janice Kuhns
January 13, 2017 10:17 PM
John, you had a beautiful wife. Ben,Molly and Ryan I have known your mom for a long time she was always smiling and happy and most of all your mom was so beautiful. Mike and Noreen just don't have words to say to you both other than Erica was a beautiful daughter and had a awesome smile. God Bless you all.
Message from Barb Jones
January 13, 2017 10:09 PM
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family
Rick and Barb Jones and Family
Rick and Barb Jones and Family
Message from Dennis and bambi nitowski
January 13, 2017 8:49 PM
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
A candle was lit by Dennis and bambi nitowski
on January 13, 2017 8:47 PM
A candle was lit by Cindy Smith
on January 13, 2017 8:00 PM
Message from Cindy
January 13, 2017 7:59 PM
Erica:
An amazing friend! We had so much fun together! Many laughs and great memories. We shared many milestones and special times together. Teaching Kindergarten, Weddings, Graduate School, Celebrating the birth of our children, Christmas parties, Birthday parties etc..
My heart is breaking. I wish we had more time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. You will be GREATLY missed but ALWAYS remembered!
An amazing friend! We had so much fun together! Many laughs and great memories. We shared many milestones and special times together. Teaching Kindergarten, Weddings, Graduate School, Celebrating the birth of our children, Christmas parties, Birthday parties etc..
My heart is breaking. I wish we had more time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. You will be GREATLY missed but ALWAYS remembered!
Message from David & Kathy Zembrowski
January 13, 2017 7:12 PM
May the angels lead this gracious lady to paradise. God Bless this family
David & Kathy Zembrowski
David & Kathy Zembrowski
A candle was lit by May you dance with the angels Erica!!!----Annie Mack
on January 13, 2017 6:59 PM
A candle was lit by Danielle Wiles, former roommate from IUP
on January 13, 2017 6:28 PM
Message from Lucille Abellonio
January 13, 2017 6:13 PM
So sorry to hear of Erica's passing. We worked together at Highlands for many years. She touched the hearts of the children she worked with. She will truly be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lucille
Lucille
A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on January 13, 2017
Our deepest sympathy, Tony, Michele, Jack & Callie Harden
Message from David & Kathy Zembrowski
January 13, 2017 5:03 PM
May the Angels lead this gracious lady to paradise. God Bless this family. 🙏
Message from Christian and Amy Stinelli
January 13, 2017 4:53 PM
Christian and I are devastated to hear of Erica's passing. Out deepest sympathies go out to John, Ben, Molly, Ryan, as well as Erica's parents and sister. She truly was a beautiful person.
A candle was lit by The Allis family
on January 13, 2017 4:45 PM
A GARDEN PATH was sent by The Allis family with love and prayers on January 13, 2017
© 2024 Giunta-Bertucci Funeral Home Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility