Erma Power

Erma Louise Power, age 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully, August 17, 2019 at Manchester Commons. Erma was born on March 21, 1927 in Turtle Creek, PA to Christian and Mathilda Foertch Metzger. She attended Muskingum University, graduating in 1949 with a degree in dietetics and nutrition. Erma Worked for the VA hospital and GECAC in Erie before retiring

She is survived by her children, Mariana Soder (Blythe), James Power (Marguerite del Valle), her grandchildren, John, Adrienne, Daniel, Rebecca Soder, and Amelia Power del Valle. Erma is further survived by her sister Dolores Coyle, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Erma is preceded in death by her step mother, Sara Charlesworth Metzger, and her siblings Clyde, Richard, and Virginia Metzger.

Private arrangements entrusted to Burton Wintergreen Funeral Home 2532 Norcross Road, Erie.