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Donald E. Klein

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Davis-Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. - Erie

459 E 12th Street

Erie, Pennsylvania

Donald Klein Obituary

Donald E. Klein, 79 of Erie, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born December 19, 1933, in Erie, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Lukaszewski) Klein. He worked for Hammermill Paper (International Paper) in the finishing room and in maintenance. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Siebenbuerger Club and a lifetime member of the Moniuszko Singing Society. He was an avid runner and paricipated in the Boston Marathon. He enjoyed his grandchildren and family. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Rose Marie (Toflinski) Klein in 1993, his step father, Louis Fioreta, and a sister, Donna Forest. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela J. Bradley of Erie, Robin Drew of Bradenton, Fla., and two sons, Kevin M. and David B. Klein, both of Erie. Also survived by four grandchildren, Ryan Bradley, Jessica Woods, Phillip and Jared Peters. Relatives and friends may call at the Edward J. Garr Funeral Home, Inc., 459 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16503 on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Services and burial at Calvary Cemetery with full Military Honors will be private. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508 or the Disabled Veterans of America. Send Condolences to [email protected].

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Published by Erie Times-News on Feb. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Klein

14 Entries

Bill & Wanda Schmid

February 6, 2013

Dear Kevin and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Just know we are thinking of you and yours at this time.
Bill & Wanda

February 6, 2013

Klein family,sorry or your loss. Todd and Diana Russell

Tracy Feasler

February 5, 2013

Sorry for your family's loss. I am the daughter of Carol (Lucas) Feasler, who is the daughter of Leonard Lucas. My mother remembers Donald as her father's cousin from the city. Again we are sorry for your loss.

Debbie Sulecki

February 5, 2013

Dear Kevin,

I am so sorry about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bernie Mackowski

February 5, 2013

Dave:
Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I remember meeting him a few years ago after we finished working those Harbor Creek Little Gridder games. Let me know if you need anything. May you and your family remain strong in these trying times.

Donald and Nit Noy Bentze

February 5, 2013

Our sincere condolences to you all for your loss. May God's power and grace fill you with His peace and comfort during this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Michelle Kader

February 5, 2013

Kevin So sorry for your loss.

Wendy, Jason, Gracie,Dylan and Tucker Chwatek

February 4, 2013

Pam, Jess, Ryan and and Lisa,
We are so sorry for your loss and hope that knowing he is at peace brings you comfort and that your memories of him will keep him close in your hearts.

February 4, 2013

sorry for your loss
Nancy and Raymond

Faith Kifer

February 4, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. My sympathies are with you all.

Carl Gehrlein

February 4, 2013

David, sorry for the loss of your father our condolences to you and your family

Stan Brzezicki

February 4, 2013

To the Klein family:
My deepest sympathies go out to you on the passing of your father and grandfather, Don. Although it has been a few years since I last saw him, I smile when I think of those "good old days."
He was quite a guy, always quick witted, with a story ready to be told.
I remember like it was yesterday, when he told me he was gonna run in the Boston marathon. I thought he had hit his head or something. But, he trained, and trained. Not with some running guru, but on his own. And then he ACTUALLY ran in it. That was Don, he set his mind to it and dd it.
Now he is running in heaven, joining his wife who he lost many years ago,
He will be missed by all he came into contact with.
God Bless you all!

Lisa Lombardo

February 4, 2013

Robin and family, my deepest sympathies.

Linda Nielsen, A Neighbor

February 4, 2013

My thoughts are with you in your time of grief. It saddens me that I will no longer see my neighbor taking his daily walks. Your dad would always give a wave and/or make a friendly comment when he saw me in my yard. Please accept my condolences.

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