Selma (Erminio) Bahuriak

Selma Erminio Bahuriak, Masontown, Pa.

Selma Erminio Bahuriak, age 95, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on November 5, 2024. 

She was born in Leckrone, PA on January 8, 1929, the daughter of the late Olivio and Elizabeth (Ferruti) Erminio. 

She retired from Gallet Knitting Mills, Uniontown, PA in 1988 after 20 years employment.  She had a quiet spirit and passion for helping others. She valued her family more than anything else. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, reading, listening to music, playing cards, and watching TV game shows.  She always made holidays so special, preparing everyone’s favorite food and cookies. She had a quick wit with a brilliant sense of humor. Her belief and faith in God were steadfast.  She was a member of the Uniontown Church of Christ.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Bahuriak; grandson Paul Fullem Jr; daughter-in-law Linda Bahuriak; brothers: Richard, Frank, Nick Erminio and sisters: Nancy Lawson, Lenora Barbush, Pauline Huggins, and Sylvia Krofcheck.

Selma is survived by her son David (Tina) Bahuriak Sr., daughter Diana Fullem and son-in-law Paul Fullem Sr.; grandchildren: David (Julie) Bahuriak Jr., Christina (Michael Kolencik) Bahuriak, Eric (Stephanie) Fullem; great-grandchildren: L J, Luca, Elena, Leo Bahuriak, and Harrison Fullem; sister, Rita Urbany.

The family will receive friends and family in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Additional visitation in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery Chapel, 120 Main Street, Smithfield, Pa. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Carl Desmartin  officiating. Private interment following next to her husband Steve.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Amedisys Hospice Care (2615), 2183 McClellandtown Road, Masontown, PA 15461 would be appreciated in memory of Selma, honoring the excellent support and care given to her by their team.

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