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Robert D. Gornall, Sr., of Erie, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Erie, August 5, 1930, a son of the late Merle F. and Madeline Kelly Gornall. Bob graduated from East High School, Class of 1948, and Penn State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a Staff Sgt. ASA. He worked at Welch Foods in North East for over 25 years, where he was the plant accounting manager, before retiring in 1993. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He served as Master of Perry-Keystone Lodge No. 392, F.&A.M. for two years. He also was a member of York Rite College and received The Red Cross of Constentine. He served as Thrice Potent Master and Commander-in-Chief of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Erie. He was coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason. He was a very active member of the Zem Zem Zailors, where he served as their Secretary. Bob loved hunting at his camp and fishing on his boat with his children and grandchildren. His family meant the world to him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Dr. Lori A. Gornall; brothers William Gornall and James Gornall and a sister Barbara Pierce Deutsch. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Mary Ann (Karmazon) Gornall; a daughter Lisa M. DeMarco and her husband Dr. David DeMarco; three sons: Robert D. Gornall, Jr. and his wife Louise of Erie; Mark W. Gornall and his wife Pamela of Houston, Texas, and Paul J. Gornall and his wife Kelly of Erie; a brother M. Fletcher Gornall, Esq. and a sister, Patricia Allen, both of Erie; grandchildren: Dr. David James and his wife Megan, Christopher, Jonathan, James and Lisa Ann DeMarco, Lauren and Matthew Gornall, all of Erie; Graham G. Gornall of Texas, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 West 10th Street, on Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and are invited to the funeral service there on Friday at 11 a.m., with Reverend J.R. Wagner. Perry-Keystone Lodge No. 392, F.&.A.M. will conduct a Masonic service at the funeral home Thursday at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dr. Lori Ann Gornall Memorial Scholarship Fund with the Erie Community Foundation, 459 West 6th Street, Erie PA 16507. Send condolences at burtonfuneralhome.com.

Published by Erie Times-News on Dec. 26, 2012.
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Dear Mary Ann and Family,
Both Linda and I were deeply saddened when we heard of Bob's passing. To us he was, Mr. Class, an amazing and wonderful person. I (Bob) worked for and with Bob at Welch's from 1973 to 1983. We especially remember how Both You and Bob made events outside of work special for everyone at Welchs. Please accept our condolences and know that Bob and You are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Bob and Linda Kurt

Bob Kurt

January 14, 2013

Rob and Louise, My thoughts and prayers have been with you. Robert Kuhn

December 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you Gornall family during this time.

Alyssa Bixby

December 28, 2012

Dear Rob and Wezy,
We are both saddened by your loss and
our thoughts and prayers are with your father and you and your family.
Love,
Dave and Kay

David Delinski

December 27, 2012

To Lisa, I'm very sorry to hear about your dad, I know what's its like to loose a dad. I don't know if you remember me, but I went to school with you at gridley. Again I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

David Durocher

December 27, 2012

To Bob's Family,
I remember Bob meeting Bob about 1955 at Behrend. He was a great guy. The last time I saw him was in 2001 when Raleigh Chesley sold our household goods before we moved to Virginia. Sorry for your loss.
Don McLaughlin

December 26, 2012

Paul,

My condolences to you on the loss of your father

Angie Kontur

December 26, 2012

The Valley of Erie Scottish Rite extends our sympathy to the Gornall family. We will miss our friend and Brother. Spes mea in Deo est -- My hope is in God.

Richard B. Elberfeld, Jr. Secretary

December 26, 2012

Our condolences to the family, Bob was a wonderful man and a pleasure to take with, always a smile. very sorry.

Raleigh & Sandy Chesley

December 26, 2012

Lisa & David and family - God's peace to you.

David Campbell

December 26, 2012

Dearest Lisa,David and family-Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt love for the passing of your wonderful father- I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting him at David & Megan's wedding-He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time. Love, Linda & Preston

December 26, 2012

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Figueroa Family

December 26, 2012

Lisa and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this challenging time.

Kathy Vitale

December 26, 2012

Our prayers are with you!

Mathew Pundt

December 26, 2012

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