Dani Jo Kilianek, 40, of Edinboro, died March 26 at Hamot Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Erie on May 19, 1967. She was a daughter of Danny and Nancy Polito Kilianek of Erie. A graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Dani Jo loved flowers and pets.

Dani Jo was preceded in death by a sister, Candy Lee Kilianek, in 2001. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, David Allshouse, Sr., of Pittsburgh; and a sister, Patricia Smith, of Erie. She is further survived by several nieces and nephews including Shon Reeger; and a good friend, Dana Ovellette.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 W. 10th St., on Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and are invited to services there on Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Richard Stak officiating.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the Burton Funeral Home, 602 W. 10th St., Erie, PA 16502.

Published in the Erie Times-News on 3/27/2008.