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Erma M. Rygiel, 91, of Fayette City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born Jan. 20, 1916, in Elm Grove, a daughter of the late Albert and the late Maria Tonozzi. She was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Fayette City. Surviving are two sons, Joseph R. Rygiel Jr., of Perryopolis, and Stanley A. (Kathy) Rygiel, of Fayette City, two granddaughters, Jamie Lynne Rygiel and Kristie Marie Rygiel, one sister, Lena Travis, of Star Junction, and two step-grandchildren, Jennifer Koliscak and Gregory Buretz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Rygiel Sr., one brother, Primo Tonozzi, and two sisters, Aldina Sweitzer and Katherine Beck. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Main St., Fayette City, on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 19, until 9:30 a.m., when a blessing service will take place in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit R.C. Church with the Rev. Richard E. Mackiewicz as celebrant. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

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