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1954
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2017
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Dawn Maxey Obituary
She was born in Erie, on March 18, 1954, a daughter of the late Carl L. and Janet L. Squires Waldemarson.
Dawn graduated from General McLane High School and served in the United States Air Force. She worked with the Office of Children and Youth for ten years and enjoyed reading, fishing, playing cards, and crafts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her niece, Kimberly Hare.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Waldemarson (Valerie) of Caribou, Maine and Michael Waldemarson (Heather) of Saegertown; four sisters, Linda Wilkenson (Michael) of North East, Patricia Smith of McKean, Cheryl Bearden of St. Louis, and Barbara Clapper (Karl) of McKean; three brothers, Mark Waldemarson (Karen) of Orangevale, Calif., Carl L. Waldemarson (Linda) of Edinboro, and David Waldemarson of McKean; nine grandchildren, Kaytlin, Cody, Landyn, Logan, Zachary, Mackenzie, Ty, Kyle, and Kendra; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 8880 Main St., McKean, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass there at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.
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Memories and Condolences
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Patricia Bass
August 16, 2017
Sympathy to all the family for your loss.
August 16, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers to the Family, she
will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her
fellow graduates of General McLane High School Edinboro,
Brandon Romani-waldemarson
August 16, 2017
You were the greatest aunt and funniest aunt ever I love you and I miss you so much but you are in a better place and up there with grandma and grandpa and everyone else. Love you always
Priscilla Amanda ( Terrill ) Parker
August 14, 2017
Dawn and I were friends in Jr high at GMHS. She always knew how to make me laugh. So sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family and friends. RIP Dawn and THANKYOU for serving our country
Laura Hinkle
August 14, 2017
You were the light in many lives.
Laura and Mel Hinkle
August 14, 2017
Mel and I send our heart felt sympathy for your whole family. Dawn will be sadly missed by many. May she RIP. Love you guys.
Amy Hammill
August 14, 2017
My deepest sympathy to all of Dawn's family. She always had a smile on her face and laughter in her heart. She was a good co-worker to me at CCIS.
Daniel Bennett
August 14, 2017
My deep condolences. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
WILLIAM SMITH
August 14, 2017
Skip, Linda, Dave, Jim and all of the Waldemarson-Squires Family---
My deepest condolences on Dawn's passing. Our thoughts are with you during your time of grief.
Bill Smith, McCreary Roofing
Lisa Turner Squires
August 14, 2017
So sorry to hear this Michael and Richard. Peace and comfort and the strength to persevere during this difficult time.
Nancy Lewis
August 14, 2017
My sincerest sympathy to Linda and her siblings on the sudden loss of Dawn. I always had so much fun with Dawn in high school.
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