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1966
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2020
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Daniel Gaston Obituary
He graduated Wattsburg High School, Penn State University and Gannon College, and later graduated from Westmoreland Community College for Culinary Arts. Dan was formerly employed by Olive Garden and Chi-Chi's Restaurant where he met the love of his life, Lori.
He was preceded in death by his father and brothers, Kevin and Ronald Gaston.
Dan is survived by his wife Lori (Smock) Gaston; daughter, Kelsey Foerschner (Colin) of North East; and brothers, Rev. Dr. David Gaston (Pamela) of Edinboro and Gregg Gaston (Deborah) of North East.
He was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates and enjoyed snorkeling in the Florida Keys and in his pool.
Private funeral arrangements are being handled by the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East. Memorials may be made to the Hillman Cancer Center, 2500 W. 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or the Greenfield Baptist Church, 9028 Williams Road, North East, PA 16428. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.
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Mary Lou Wittman
September 2, 2020
Lori, I am sorry for your loss. I did not know Dan but I worked with his mother about 1960.
pam(barnett) vollant
September 2, 2020
Sincere sympathy to the Gaston family at this time of your loss. Many memories of our families together during our time living next door. May God be with you at this time.
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