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Stephen Cash Obituary

Stephen Joseph Cash, 81, a lifelong resident of Erie, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Erie on July 22, 1935, a son of the late Frank and Josephine Taccone Cash.

Stephen was a graduate of Harborcreek High School and went on to serve in the United States Army as an artillery surveyor stationed in Japan. He worked at General Electric for approximately 22 years as a maintenance supervisor. He was an avid photographer, especially enjoying wedding photography.

A heart transplant recipient of 28 years, he was a volunteer for many organizations and encouraged all to donate. He helped the Greater Erie Eye and Organ Bank, served on the board of directors of the Erie Chapter of Trio, Erie REACT, was Chairman of the annual Chalice Dinner, and helped distribute over 500,000 rosaries to the area school children.

His second love was for the Catholic Church, helping in every aspect, joining the Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Council 4071 of the Knights of Columbus. He served for over 60 years with the Knights as part of the color corps and as Master of Pennsylvania West and holding several positions including the State Council. He was awarded the Knight of St. Patrick and the Knight of St. Gregory, the Papal Award. He was a member of the Erie Diocesan Cursillo Movement, Erie County State Police Auxiliary, and was one of the founding members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, where he served on parish council, the finance board, men's council, and was a Eucharistic Minister.

He married the love of his life, Helen Twaroski Cash, and they were together for 59 years, raising five daughters, Deborah Schwab and her husband, Calvin, Theresa Swanson and her husband, Russell, Darlene Goodemote and her husband, Michael, Stephanie Chessario and her husband, Chris, and Angela Cash and her fiancé, Gerry, all of Erie; six grandchildren, April Ramey, Alicia Ramey, Stephen Schwab, Amanda Goodemote, Michael Goodemote II, and Nicole Glaz; one great-granddaughter, Erica; his brother, Daniel J. Cash, Sr.; and his lovable dog, Holly.

Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to a prayer service there on Wednesday morning at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, c/o Transplant Services, 200 Lothrop St., #3950, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.

Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

Published by Erie Times-News from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2016.
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ZONNA FAMILY,

HELEN AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT STEVE'S DEATH. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

September 4, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Kathy Ferraro

August 31, 2016

Sending our sympathy to the Cash Family. To our Brother Knight may you rest in peace with the Lord.

Warren Assembly 963

August 30, 2016

Deepest sympathies to the Cash family. Steve was an amazing, caring and helpful man. May be rest in peace eternally with God. -Erin Masolotte and Joel Foessett

Erin Masolotte

August 29, 2016

Darlene and Amanda, I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy. God Bless.

Nick Mitchell

August 29, 2016

Joe Dobrich

August 29, 2016

Stephanie, sorry to hear about your father's passing. God bless you and your family during your time of sorrow.

John Jefferson

August 29, 2016

Keeping you all in prayer. May Stephen rest in peace

Sr Rose Kuzma

August 29, 2016

Oh, we will miss him. Sorry to hear this. He was a friend, stopped in to see us when he came to our office at the Diocese of Erie. May he rest in peace. God's blessings to his family.

Brenda Williams

August 29, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Edith Coccarelli

August 29, 2016

Sending my deepest sympathy and much love to all of the family

Melissa Sprickman

August 29, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

August 29, 2016

Dear Mike, Darlene, Amanda, Mikey and the Cash family: Our sympathy and prayers are with you all.

Dan Goodemote and Anne Houser

August 29, 2016

Heartfelt prayers from Lew and I to all of Steve's family as God's mercy and grace calms your hearts giving you His peace.

Nancy Nordin

August 28, 2016

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