Wanda J. (Urban) Erickson, 92, of Worcester died Saturday, February 16th in the Life Care Center of Auburn. Her husband of 58 years, Carl B. Erickson died in 2000. She leaves a son, Kurt Erickson of Worcester; a daughter, Elaine Sandberg of Worcester; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
She was born in West Warren, the daughter of John and Aldea (Rachwalski) Urban. Wanda was a member of Hadwen Park Congregational Church and the Main South Improvement Society where she was the secretary. She was a supervisor for many years in food service at Clark University, retiring in 1992. Wanda was an avid Red Sox Fan. She had a love for birds and made sure her bird feeders were full all winter long.
Her funeral is Wednesday, February 20th with a service at 11:00 AM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in New Swedish Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 9:30 until the time of the service.