Survivors include his wife Terri Himelein; member of Ripley Four Square Church. he ran the sound machine ,, Russell was employed at Welch Foods in North East for 36 years.
Himelein, Russell J.
Russell J. Himelein Russell J. Himelein, age 54, of Ripley, New York died on Tuesday August 14, 2007 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born on October 15, 1952 in Erie, Pa. to the late Russell P. and Vera A. Mong Himelein. He was a graduate of Clymer High School. Russell was employed at Welch Foods in North East for 36 years. He was a member of Ripley Four Square Church. Russell enjoyed hunting, family outings with his sons, working at Welch Foods, puzzles, and cryptograms. He was preceded in death by a sister Bertha I. Himelein. Survivors include his wife Terri Himelein; sons Scott M. Himelein of Ripley, Sean M. Himelein of Ripley; brothers Robert G. Himelein and wife Cindy of Findley Lake, Gordon L. Himelein and wife Ginger of Littleton, Colorado, Joseph H. Himelein and wife Lori of Findley Lake; sister Bonnie Balzer and husband Allen of Mesquite Texas, Ruthann Delgado of Colorado, Carol Jean Himelein of Findley Lake, Penny L. Himelein of Raleigh, North Carolina; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home 65 South Lake Street North East on Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Officiating Rev. Bruce Winans of Ripley Four Square Church. Interment Mina Cemetery.