Ernest Lee Bottles, Sr.

Ernest L. "Ernie" Bottles, Sr., 75, of South Buffalo Twp, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 while surrounded by his family at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights. Ernie was born in Curtisville, PA on April 5, 1945, a son of the late Dorothy (Walters) and Floyd C. Bottles, Sr. He worked for many years as a coal miner at Fawn Mine in Fawn Twp. After the mine closed, Ernie went to work for Holbein Inc. in Sarver for a number of years. Ernie was a member of the Freeport Eagles and VFW, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing pool and spending time with his family. Ernie is survived by his two sons, Ernest L. Bottles, Jr., of Apollo, Jason & Ronnie Bottles, of South Buffalo Twp and his daughter, Elizabeth "Lizzy" & Leroy "Fuzzy" Swiklinski, of Parks Twp. His 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Ernie is also survived by his brothers, Floyd C. & Diane Bottles, Jr., of Espyville, PA; James & Dolores Bottles, of Natrona Heights and his sister, Daisy & Howard Suhan, of Natrona Heights. His first wife, Dolly (Suhan) Bottles of Vandergrift. Ernie is preceded by his wife, Pam (Henry) Bottles,. Brother, Richard Bottles, sister, Grace Sproull, his granddaughter, Heather Swiklinski and the love of his life Mary Ann (Janosky) Bottles. At the family's request there will be no visitation and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Fraternal Order of Eagles 101 5th St, Freeport, PA 16229

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