E. Ralph Erickson

Age 82, after a long illness, passed away with his family by his side on January 8, 2011 at the Masonic Village Retirement Nursing Home in Sewickley, PA. Dr. Erickson was born in Haileybury, Ontario, Canada on July 2, 1928 to Ernest and Mary Erickson. He was educated in Haileybury and attended the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario where he received his medical degree in 1954. He became Chairman of the Pathology Department at West Penn Hospital in 1966 and remained as chairman until his retirement in 1991. Dr. Erickson is survived by his devoted wife Mary of 54 years; and three children, Mary Kim Erickson of Cincinnati, Ohio; Julie Ann Erickson of Franklin Park, PA; and Eric John Erickson of Squirrel Hill, PA; and his adored grandson Eric J. Bianco of Franklin Park, PA. Survived also by a loving sister-in-law Joline Glazier of Nepean, Ontario; and her two children, John Glazier and his wife Dr. Carole Lapoint; and their children Marianne and Julie Glazier; and Steven Glazier; and his children Zackary and Blake. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind, 201 N. Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Dr. Erickson's burial and service will be private at a later date in Haileybury, Ontario, Canada. Arrangements by H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 412-364-4444. Condolences may be sent to www.brandtfuneralhome.com