Open Full Navigation
Bom-Wrapper
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
Okay
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
Ok
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
Select another
Continue
In Memory of
Edward W.
Scharmann
Scharmann
1925 - 2013
Click above to light a memorial candle.
Obituary for Edward W. Scharmann
Edward William Scharmann, 88, of 26 Oxford Street, Pittsfield, died Wednesday,
February 20, 2013, at Laurel Lake Center in Lee, where he has resided since October 2012.
Born in Pittsfield on January 19, 1925, a son of Felix H. and Clara M. Thiel
Scharmann, he was a graduate of Pittsfield schools.
A World War II veteran, he enlisted with the United States Navy in January 1943, served as a Ship's Cook, Second Class, and was honorably discharged in April 1946.
Mr. Scharmann was employed as a printer for General Electric Company for many years.
He enjoyed cooking, was fond of animals, and loved family get-togethers and
celebrations.
Mr. Scharmann is survived by his loving companion of more than forty-six years,
Mary L. Handy Ripley, of Pittsfield, and her daughters, Pamela J. Ripley and Kim M. Briggs, whom he raised as his own, and grandson, Schuyler E. Briggs; as well as his cat, "Buffy", with whom he loved to play.
He is also survived by four sons, Charles, Kenneth, Jeffrey and David Scharmann, two daughters, Debbie Scharmann and Daryl Wojcik; as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was pre-deceased by a brother, Richard Scharmann, and a sister, Ethel Chapin.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Edward W. Scharmann will be held Monday, February 25th, at
11:00 a.m., at DERY FUNERAL HOME in Pittsfield. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Pittsfield Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Scharmann may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street,
Pittsfield.
February 20, 2013, at Laurel Lake Center in Lee, where he has resided since October 2012.
Born in Pittsfield on January 19, 1925, a son of Felix H. and Clara M. Thiel
Scharmann, he was a graduate of Pittsfield schools.
A World War II veteran, he enlisted with the United States Navy in January 1943, served as a Ship's Cook, Second Class, and was honorably discharged in April 1946.
Mr. Scharmann was employed as a printer for General Electric Company for many years.
He enjoyed cooking, was fond of animals, and loved family get-togethers and
celebrations.
Mr. Scharmann is survived by his loving companion of more than forty-six years,
Mary L. Handy Ripley, of Pittsfield, and her daughters, Pamela J. Ripley and Kim M. Briggs, whom he raised as his own, and grandson, Schuyler E. Briggs; as well as his cat, "Buffy", with whom he loved to play.
He is also survived by four sons, Charles, Kenneth, Jeffrey and David Scharmann, two daughters, Debbie Scharmann and Daryl Wojcik; as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was pre-deceased by a brother, Richard Scharmann, and a sister, Ethel Chapin.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Edward W. Scharmann will be held Monday, February 25th, at
11:00 a.m., at DERY FUNERAL HOME in Pittsfield. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Pittsfield Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Scharmann may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street,
Pittsfield.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Edward W. Scharmann, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Order Flowers
Recently Shared Condolences
-
Hoping that all your wonderful... (read more)
-
So sorry for your loss... (read more)
-
My thoughts and prayers... (read more)
-
Sorry to hear of the passing... (read more)
-
Kim, Mrs. Ripley, and Pam:... (read more)
-
Kim, Thinking of you my... (read more)
-
Dear Mary, Kim, Pam and... (read more)
-
Mary, Pam & Kim, So s... (read more)
-
Pam, Kim, Schuyler, Mrs.... (read more)
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
-
We are honored to prov ...(read more)
Recently Shared Stories
Recently Shared Photos
