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BORN
1963
DIED
2020
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Douglas Preston Obituary
He enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, and building things/home improvements.
He is survived by his wife Patricia A. Tauber Preston, one brother Brian Preston (Mally) of McKean, two daughters; Rebecca and Stephanie, one son Dylan, two granddaughters; Paisley and Aria all of Fla., two stepdaughters; Sara Hinkle of Lake City, Vicky Czarnecki (Tom) of McKean, one stepgranddaughter Emma Czarnecki, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and his best friend, Skeeter, his dog.
Private arrangements will be handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.
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Cathy Achille
June 21, 2020
Patty and family,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
amanda johnson
June 19, 2020
I'm so sorry for ur loss prayers r with u and ur family
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