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David Pekelnicky Obituary
David was a 1972 graduate of Girard High School and he attended the Philadelphia School of Pharmacy. He was employed by the Erie School District until the time of his forced retirement due to his illness. David was an advocate for all students he worked with, always trying to find better ways of teaching them to succeed. He never turned away anyone that needed help as to him all were his friends.
He enjoyed books of all sorts, and loved making jewelry and using large acorns, made very cute crafts. He never stopped educating himself through life and through books.
Survivors include his mother Bertha, sister Michelle Lepold (Jeff) of Wesley Chapel, Fla., and brother Daniel Pekelnicky, his nieces Mandy (Seth), Jen, Heather, Shelly and his nephew, Mark (Jackie). He is further survived by several great-nieces and nephews, all of Florida.
Friends are invited to call on the family on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Burton Funeral Home, 602 W. 10th St., from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 7:00 p.m.
Private inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 or Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation, 100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507.
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Robert Higgins
May 7, 2020
I am so sorry that I missed David's passing! He was a kind-hearted, soft-spoken, gentleman. He loved reading, his students, and I know that everyone missed his cat, Kuma. Rest in peace, my friend.
August 20, 2019
my name is drake and uncle david was a great man
Laura Tinsman
June 12, 2019
I remember Dave from our years at Girard High School. He was a very kind nice guy with a pleasant smile. I was sad to read this. Condolences to his family.
June 9, 2019
David was an out of the box thinker and a kind person. My condolences especially to his mom who was always so nice to me. The class of 1972 is missing another member. In sadness, Marilyn (Senyo) Bowser
Michelle Overton
June 9, 2019
To the Pekelnicky family. You have my deepest condolences. David and I used to chat every morning when he just started out as a Pharmacist at the VA medical center years ago he was fun to talk to and will be sadly missed. Michelle (Daley)Overton.
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10
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Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services Downtown - Erie602 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16502
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