Photo courtesy of Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge - Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
Peter was born on August 30, 1933 and passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Peter was a resident of Erie, Pennsylvania at the time of his passing. He graduated from Millcreek High School in 1951. He received a B.S. inEngineering from Yale University in 1956. He served in the U.S. Armyas a Sergeant. He was married to Lorna. Friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home 3801 W. 26th Street at Powell Ave. on Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. Calling will continue at the Erie Yacht Club 1 Ravine Drive Erie PA 16505 from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Great Lakes Hospice 1700 Peach Street St. 244 Erie PA 16501 or to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration Radnor Station Building 2 Suite 320290 King of Prussia Road Radnor PA 19087.
Pete was a good man and a friend who was always willing to help if you needed it. I'll Miss him
Bob Way Jr
November 03, 2016 | North East, PA
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Vickey, Ron and Renee' Vargo
October 31, 2016
Katie, Sandy, Patrick, and family, we send our deepest sympathy on your father's passing. We have many wonderful memories of family gatherings at the lovely W. Lake home throughout the years. Your dear parents were always so welcoming and they will never be forgotten.
Love and prayers,
Steve and Linda (First) Frisina
October 31, 2016 | Encinitas, CA
My condolences to the family. We knew Pete in high school and the EYC Joan and Paul Davis?
October 31, 2016
So sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I will think of him finally being with Aunt Lorna once again - he's been without her light and presence for so long. I'll never forget the privilege of enjoying his beautiful sailboat with him and Sandy. Those were some good times and never will be forgotten.... Love and Warm thoughts to all of the family.
Jennifer First-Wilkes
October 31, 2016 | Frazeysburg, OH
I will miss my friend Pete. What a wonderful man. He was a gift to the world of Jazz. He would always say to me "mi casa is su casa". My sincere condolences to his family. A true sailor. Tonight I will light a candle for Pete and smile with some Jazz in the background.
Aubrey Dillon
October 30, 2016 | Edinboro, PA
The obit reads that Lorna was the 'light of his life.' That is so true, but Pete was always happy to fade into the background while Lorna took the foreground. His generosity with his friends knew no bounds yet he would shy away from expressions of gratitude. A 'man's man,' a good husband, a good father, and a great friend. We will miss you Pete.
Gerry Cairns
October 29, 2016 | Erie, PA
Mr. Traphagen was a customer of ours for years and years. He was always so sweet and kind to us. We are fortunate to have known him. Sandy, Ron and the rest of the Traphagen family, our sympathy is with you during this difficult time.
Ted, Carolyn, Jodie & Nicole
October 29, 2016 | EZ Clean Pools Erie, PA
Sandy & Ron, I am deeply and sincerely sorry for your loss. I always admired Pete. He was so intelligent and talented. I will always remember how handsome he'd be in uniform. I'm sure he's with his beloved Lorna. I will miss him as we all will indeed. His contributions to life were many.
Love, Ann Marie McKean
Ann Marie McKean
October 29, 2016 | Erie, PA