Erin Patricia O'Brien

Erin was born on May 18, 1966, in Lima, to Daniel C. O’Brien & Belinda R. (Sharpe) John, both surviving. She is a 1984 Lima Central Catholic graduate, and received her Bachelors in English at The Ohio State University, then later obtained her law degree from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. Erin was a parishioner of St. Charles in Lima, and belonged to the Mignificate and CRPH groups within the parish. She was a member of the F.O.E in Lima, and she enjoyed shopping, clothing, shoes, jewelry, wine, and anything Irish. Erin adored her nieces and nephews and loved to spend time with her family.

She is survived her parents, her sister Morgan Colleeen O’Brien, of Lima, her nieces and nephews Grace O’Brien Sawyer, Andrew Liam Sawyer, Baron Blake Howell, Ava Morgan Howell, all of Lima, her aunts and uncles, Kathleen (Richard) Seitz, Marna (Dean) Adamian, Margaret Graham, Terry (Phyllis) O’ Brien, Molly Barnes, John (Erin) O’Brien., Sybil Makruski, Sandy Miller, Deane (David) Sharpe, Kathy (Larry) Watson, Theodore Sharpe.

She was preceded in death by her uncles, Martin James O’Brien, Burton Marshall Sharpe, and her aunt Mary Francis (Sharpe) Neil.

A Mass will be held on Thursday November 13, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, with Father Howe officiating. Visitation will be held at St. Rose, two hours prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Parish, or Allen County Diabetes Association. Many special thanks and appreciation to friends and family for all the care and help they have provided throughout the years. Special heart filled thanks to St. Rita’s Hospital staff, St. Rita’s Hospice, Dr. Tuma, and Dr. Kato for their outstanding care. Those wishing to leave a condolence online may do so at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com