John Robert Bireline

John Robert Bireline, 59, of Erie, Pennsylvania, formerly of Danville, passed away at 6:33 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2005 at Meadville Medical Center in Meadville, Pennsylvania. John was born in Danville, the son of Henry Hi and Carolyn Jane (Mueller) Bireline. He is survived by his daughter-Lisa (Kevin) Sarver of Omaha, Nebraska; two grandchildren- Jacob and Cassidy Sarver of Omaha, Nebraska; one niece- Shannon (Brad) Smith of Danville; one nephew Henry Buz Bireline of Gainesville, Florida; and other loving family members, including Becky Bireline of Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother- Henry Butch Bireline. John was a graduate of Danville High School. After graduation he attended Drake University and graduated in 1968. John was a member of Elks Lodge #67 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He enjoyed playing golf and he was also a magician. Graveside services for John Robert Bireline will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Springhill Cemetery in Danville. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.