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David Gorman Obituary


David Glenn Gorman, age 69, of Erie, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014, at UPMC Hamot, after battling a lengthy illness from complications of diabetes. He was born in Erie, on October 18, 1945, the only son of the late William and Eleanor Gorman.

Dave was self-employed as a Mac Tool distributor, until his retirement. His loves included golf, the Cleveland Indians, traveling to Myrtle Beach, watching the Weather Channel, and his furry companion, Malcolm. He was affiliated with Lakewood Methodist Church.

Dave is survived by his wife of more than 20 years, Sandy Etter; sisters-in-law, Linda Etter and Debbie Etter Malinowski (Dave); and brother-in-law, Eugene Etter. Dave will be sadly missed by his many friends, including his former wife, Katherine Walter (Bill).

Friends and family may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m., and are invited to attend a Funeral Service there on Thursday at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Robert Lewis. Interment will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Erie County Diabetes Association, 1128 State St., Suite 302, Erie, PA 16501, or the Northwestern Kidney Foundation, 2501 West 12th St., Suite 632, Erie, PA 16505. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2014.

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ralph omeara

December 12, 2014

dave you were one of the good guys thank you for all those gator national collectables rest in peace my old friend

Del and Gail Etter

December 4, 2014

Sandy, we are very sorry for your loss of David. We want you to know that you are in our prayers and ask the Lord to comfort you at this time.

December 3, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Dave's family, I didn't know Dave personally, but many of my customers did and they all spoke highly of him. God bless,
Kevin Macaluso
Mac tools distributor
for West Erie Co.

Ruby Thompson

December 3, 2014

May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melissa Lelii

December 2, 2014

Dave was a dear friend of my father and the entire Lelii family. "Uncle" Dave will be missed.

beth west-geer

December 2, 2014

Will be greatly missed by his niece/God daughter Beth West-Geer ,niece Zoe Noyes and great niece Alexis Geer

Jack and Sue Mallory

December 2, 2014

Sandy, We and I are sorry to hear about your loss. You have been together for a long time and we know that makes Dave's passing so very difficult. Our prayers are with you...Cousin's Sue and Jack Mallory

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Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc. - Wesleyville

2607 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510

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