Irene Colvin

Irene Heberlein Colvin, 85, formerly of East 34th Street, passed away on Saturday November 16, 2013 at her home in Erie. She was born in Erie on August 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Albert V. and Cecelia Klick Heberlein. Irene was a graduate of Academy High School (Class of 1946) and Saint Vincent School of Nursing (1949). She worked as a Registered Nurse at Saint Vincent Health Center for twenty-two years. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church for many years and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. Irene was a humble, gentle, compassionate woman who was deeply devoted to her faith, family and friends. She demonstrated unconditional love and kindness to everyone she had the pleasure of meeting during her lifetime, never saying an unkind word about anyone. Irene never complained and always put other people’s needs before her own. She would always greet you with a smile and would truly listen when you spoke. Irene had a quick wit, a great sense of humor and she loved to laugh. Irene will always be remembered as a treasured mom, grandma, aunt, sister and friend and will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband C. James Colvin; two sisters, Rosemary Campbell and Doris Horrigan; and two brothers, Herbert L. Heberlein and Edwin C. Heberlein, and three infant children. She is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Stefnoski and her husband Douglas of Erie; four sons, Gerard J. Colvin of Erie, James J. Colvin and his wife Patricia of Erie, Timothy G. Colvin and his wife Lori of Erie, Terry G. Colvin and his wife Sharon of Fairview; two brothers, Albert S. Heberlein of Oklahoma City, OK and John R. Heberlein and his wife Alice of Erie; 13 grandchildren; Doug, Jeremy, Sean, Ryan, Katie, Zachary, Jessica, Trevor, Dan, Nick, Brian, Brad, Brynn; and 2 great grandchildren; Aaron and Christy. She is also survived by her Goddaughter Mary Sahd and her husband Roder of Lancaster, PA. The family would like to thank the caring staff from Comfort Care, especially Jessica #1 & #2, and Michelle who provided Mom not only with wonderful care, but friendship. Friends may call at Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26th Street, on Monday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church 509 East 26th Street on Tuesday November 19th at 10am. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Church or to the charity of one’s choice.