Ruth Ellen Quinlan

Ruth Ellen Quinlan, 74, of Erie, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 31st, 2026, at her residence. She was born August 12, 1952, in Erie, a daughter of the late John and Marie (Eagan) Dauer.

Graduate of Mercyhurst Preparatory School and Chief Chocolatier at Derby Candies responsible for Erie’s Best Sponge Candy. Aside from being known as the family’s forever party host, first to send a greeting card for all occasions and cat lover. Ruth wanted to be remembered for loving her children above all.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Quinlan, sister Patty and brothers Jack, Jim, Paul and Timothy.

Ruth is survived by a daughter, Heather Quinlan, of Erie; sons, Mark Quinlan, of Stafford, VA and Nathan (Danielle) Quinlan, of Pittsburgh, PA; granddaughter, Delanie Quinlan and grandsons, Barrett and Noah Quinlan. Further survived by sisters Sarah, Kathy, and Marty, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at St. George’s Catholic Church, 5145 Peach Street, Erie, PA, Thursday November 5th at 11a.m, with receiving of friends and family starting at 10a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Burton Quinn-Scott Cremation & Funeral Services, 602 W. 10th St., Erie.

In lieu of flowers, The family requests that donations be made to The Barber National Institute (BNI), 100 Barber Place
Erie, PA 16507, in Ruth’s name.

To send condolences, please visit www.burtonquinnscott.com