Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Erik H. Coolbaugh, 29, formerly of Harding, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 at his home after a lifetime struggle with drug addiction. Erik was born in Kingston, Sept. 27, 1979, a loving son to Dennis and Carol Gorgone Coolbaugh. Erik although troubled, had a special spirit and was...
Read MoreDennis, Carol, Jen and Denise,
Brian and I are deeply saddened by this. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancie Redmond
January 27, 2009 | Harding, PA
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...
PAT YURKO
January 26, 2009 | HARDING, PA
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.
Matthew Shaw
January 25, 2009 | Golden, CO
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.
Pam Reese-Dangle
January 25, 2009 | Lock Haven, PA
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
Maureen Slavinski
January 25, 2009 | Ebensburg, PA
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.
Florence & Allen Keyes
January 25, 2009 | Falls, PA
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.
Maria Godri-Puckett
January 24, 2009 | Atlanta, GA
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.
Gina Ascani-Mazza
January 24, 2009 | W Wyoming, PA
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tracy Szymanski
January 24, 2009 | Harding, PA
