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Erik Coolbaugh Obituary
Erik was born in Kingston on Sept. 27, 1979, a loving son to Dennis and Carol Gorgone Coolbaugh.
Erik, although troubled, had a special spirit and was easily loved by all who knew him. He will be missed greatly by all his family and friends.
He attended Wyoming Area High School and received his GED in 1998.
Erik was a member of Harding Church of Christ.
He was a lover of nature and enjoyed summer days swimming and relaxing at Buttermilk Falls.
Besides his parents, he is survived by three children, Scarlet Coolbaugh, Harding; and Anastasia and Kenneth Coolbaugh, Hopbottom; paternal grandmother, Gertrude Coolbaugh; sisters, Jennifer Skursky, Harding; and Denise Coolbaugh, Philadelphia; one niece, Emily; and one nephew, William.
The funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. The Rev. Dr. Robert Shaw will officiate. Friends may call Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mountain View Burial Park, Harding.
Memorial donations may be sent to D.A.R.E. Program at Wyoming Area School District, 100 Montgomery Ave., West Pittston, PA 18643, or Mountain View School, where his children are currently attending.
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Memories and Condolences
for Erik Coolbaugh
Nancie Redmond
January 27, 2009
Dennis, Carol, Jen and Denise,
Brian and I are deeply saddened by this. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
PAT YURKO
January 26, 2009
DEAR CAROL, DENNIS, JENNIFER & DENISE, MANY PEOPLE WILL HAVE WORDS OF COMFORT THEY WILL OFFER TO ALL OF YOU & THEY TRULY MEAN WELL THINKING THIS IS THEIR WAY OF SHOWING YOU THEY ARE THINKING OF YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU. ALTHOUGH THEY MEAN WELL, THERE IS NO WAY THEY WILL TRULY UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE FEELING UNLESS THEY HAVE ACTUALLY WALKED IN YOUR SHOES AND HAVE FELT THAT STINGING PAIN THAT YOU HAVE. TAKE COMFORT IN THOSE THAT CAN JUST LET YOU GRIEVE WITHOUT HAVING AN ANSWER FOR WHAT HAS HAPPENED BUT JUST BEING THERE TO LEND A SHOULDER TO CRY ON OR A GENTLE TOUCH TO LET YOU KNOW THEY CARE BUT DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO FOR YOU, TAKE COMFORT IN THOSE WHO LOVE YOU. MY PRAYER FOR YOUR FAMILY IS THAT YOU WILL TURN YOUR EYES TO THE ONE WHO TRULY KNOWS YOUR PAIN AND SUFFERING, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, WHO IS NOW LOVINGLY TAKING CARE OF ERIK. HE HAS TOLD US TO CAST OUR CARES AND BURDENS ON HIM AND HE WILL GIVE US REST. I KNOW YOUR PAIN, I WALKED IN THE SAME PATH AS YOU ARE WALKING THROUGH AND I KNOW THAT I COULD HAVE NEVER MADE IT TO WHERE I AM NOW WITHOUT MY FAITH AND LOVE AND TOTAL TRUST IN MY LORD JESUS. HE BROUGHT ME THROUGH MY GRIEF AND HE CAN DO THE SAME FOR YOU IF YOU JUST LET HIM. WHEN PEOPLE SAY "ERIK IS IN A BETTER PLACE" THEY ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THAT. HE IS IN THE BEST PLACE HE COULD BE, WHERE THERE IS NO MORE PAIN AND NO MORE SUFFERING AND HE IS ENJOYING THE SURROUNDING OF WHAT GOD HAS PROMISED TO ALL OF US WHO BELIEVED. I REMEMBERED ERIK GROWING UP AND HE ALWAYS HAD A SWEET SPIRIT ABOUT HIM AND AN INFECTIOUS SMILE. YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH 3 CHILDREN OF HIS THAT YOU WILL SEE HIM IN THEM. IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE WHO CAN REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE FEELING, I AM JUST A CALL AWAY. WITH MY DEEPEST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY, PAT YURKO
Matthew Shaw
January 25, 2009
Erik was a great childhood friend.
Knowing him has influenced my relationship with everyone I have met since. His love of adventure and mischief, while sometimes irksome, was borne out of his love for good times and laughter. I wish that his laughter could have been with us a little longer.
Erik, you will be missed.
Pam Reese-Dangle
January 25, 2009
Dennis & Carol,
I am so sorry for your loss,I told my son Jimmy who grew up with Erik if you rememeber.He was very taken back since they are the same age.My thoughts are with you and your family.
Maureen Slavinski
January 25, 2009
Dear Carol and Dennis and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Erik. Although we have not been in touch in recent years, we still often think about you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Maureen and Frank Slavinski
Chris and Melissa
Florence & Allen Keyes
January 25, 2009
We are so sorry for your great loss.
May God be with you in your time of
need. We will keep you in our prayers.
Maria Godri-Puckett
January 24, 2009
Mr. & Mrs. Coolbaugh, Jennifer & Denise:
I was so very sad to hear the news today of Erik's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss and know that the peace that he could not find in this life he has certainly found with God. Our family's prayers are with you.
Gina Ascani-Mazza
January 24, 2009
I am so saddened to hear of Erik's passing. I saw him just last year and he spoke about his kids, of whom he was obviously very proud. May God bless the whole family and may his spirit rest in peace.
Tracy Szymanski
January 24, 2009
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
april & danny miller
January 24, 2009
our thoughts are with ana and kenny.
Mandie Herron
January 24, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayeres will be with you.
Patty Smiga
January 24, 2009
Aunt Carol, Uncle Dennis....My heart is aching knowing the pain you both are enduring. We all know how much love and help you had given to Erik. Please know how much we all love you.
Jeanette Shields
January 24, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Coolbaugh, Jen, and Denise,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Erik was such a caring person and, although I haven't spoken to him in quite some time, I'm sure he hasn't changed. Keep your heads up and remember the good times you all shared.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Jeanette Shields (Meriesky)
Beth Engle
January 24, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. Erik was a nice guy and will be missed.
Ann n Jerry Belotti
January 24, 2009
Our heart goes out to Eriks parents and children.
Lisa Belotti
January 24, 2009
Carol, Dennis, and family;
May it bring you comfort to know that God has a new angel to help him watch over,guide, and protect his loved ones. I will never forget the good times my family spent with him. May god ease your sorrow through the serenity prayer. I am so very sorry for your loss and I know there are no words to truly bring comfort right now, however know your family as is Erik in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless you and bring you comfort during this time of sorrow and know that your friends and family are always here for you.
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