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BORN
1993
DIED
2020
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3801 W. 26th St.
Erie, Pennsylvania
Devin Way Obituary
He was born on December 13, 1993, in Erie, Pa., and his quest to make all of our lives more colorful and interesting had begun.
Devin attended McDowell High School and went on to graduate from Fortis Institute with a welding degree in 2016.
Devin worked various jobs throughout his life, but most recently was employed as a foreman at Erie Coke until their closing, where he excelled in his position and was liked by his coworkers. He was a certified welder, but chose to save those talents for his garage where you could most times find him working on a project, such as "frankensteining" a motorcycle motor and frame into a go-kart, and other junkyard mad scientist creations.
Family was everything to Devin; nothing mattered more to him than those he loved and he was fiercely loyal and protective with anyone inside his circle… although being in his circle meant being subject to endless pranks and ruthless (but hilarious) roasting. Devin also was very loving of his pets including his six month old puppy Charlie.
Devin is survived by his parents Edward K. Way and Staci Hoyt-Chatfield, paternal grandparents Edward R. Way (Barbara) and Sandra Harrington, maternal grandparent Linda Hoyt, longtime girlfriend Heather Eberlin, siblings Kyryeah Way, Shalia Way (Eddie Bayeh), Jayden Chatfield and Rielly Chatfield, aunts and uncles Sean Way, Sr. (Tammy), Kellie Tokar (Jeff), Charles Zabrowski, and Christina Bennett, one nephew Jackson Way, and cousins Sean Way, Jr. (Kayla), Joshua Way, Nathan Tokar, Amelia Tokar and Zach Lafaro.
He was receded in death by step-grandfather Mark Harrington and his beloved good dog Bruno.
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men that died rather that we should thank God that such men had lived."
Friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 W. 26th Street (at Powell Avenue), on Sunday, January 26th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ANNA Shelter, 1555 E. 10th Street, Erie PA 16511, or to the Erie Animal Network, 1158 W. 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge - Erie.
Tamika Thurston-Craig
January 29, 2020
I am deeply saddened to know that such a brave, loving, and kind soul like Devin is no longer present with us in body. I believe that his spirit will definitely continue to be a blessing to us all, in memory of him. I had the pleasure of being Devin's Financial Aid Advisor at Fortis Institute. I always welcomed his humble, cheerful...yet brilliantly fun demeanor. I knew that he would leave Fortis and do well for himself. My heart and vibration of peace I send to you, friends and family! Devin is transitioned, but will always be with you. May heaven shine upon you all and keep you safe with positive reminders of Devin's impact on us all.
Sincerely,
Tamika Thurston-Craig
Denise Copeland
January 28, 2020
Love you Devin way we will miss you so much and we love you
Danielle and Frank Weaver
January 27, 2020
Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. We are so terribly sorry for your loss.Prayers for your peace and Comfort.
January 26, 2020
My daughter and I are in shock with unbearable sadness and hurt hearing of the loss of Devin. We can not imagine the pain that you are suffering. God will lift him home on angels wings where there is no more sadness. As hard as it must be take comfort that we will all be reunited with our loved ones in heaven. Shelby and Rick Kardos.
J Fassett
January 26, 2020
When I think of Devin I remember his "kind stubbornness paired with his willingness to help on his own terms" attitude, his pride in wearing his mohawk that I secretly adored & all the times we spent talking about life, music, tattoos or not much at all. Rest easy Devin, you will be missed by all.
Wendy Post
January 26, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rest In Peace Devin.
You have left so many imprints on so many peoples hearts and lives.
My sincerest condolences to the family.
Keeping all in my thoughts and prayers in this time of great sorrow.
God Bless you Devin
sandra Schuster
January 26, 2020
Sending prayers and condolences to all the family. Tom and Sandy Schuster
Cheryl Nyberg
January 26, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Way family. My heart aches for you all.
Kathie Colley
January 26, 2020
God got a very special angle
to help him keep up the jokes when he can't. Devin you will be miss by many we are bless to have you for the time we did. Love you.
Kathie Colley
January 26, 2020
Devin I can remember when you were little sitting on the bed holding your little brother looking at him making funny face s at him and telling him jokes about how you feel about and him how you where going to show he how to play softball. I miss your jokes. You are going to be missed my so many love one's God has the joker and most care angles of all.
Brandie Peterson
January 25, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Bizzarro
January 25, 2020
To Ed, Barb and family: so sorry to hear about this tragic event. Hope all of you strength to get through this loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts. Sincere condolences from the Bizzarro family
Lisa Thompsin
January 25, 2020
Condolences to family. Did Devin
serve in the military?
January 24, 2020
Ed and Barb we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and Devin.
Joe and Joan Markiewicz
Tammy Drayer
January 24, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to Staci, Linda their family and Heather. My you find some peace in knowing that he was loved by you all and will never be forgotten.
Pamela Rapoza (Hovis)
January 24, 2020
Eddie and Barb, I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Sandy (Peters) Cook
January 24, 2020
Ed Sr and Barb- Such sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you guys in years but think of ya'll often. The pain will ease, but his memory will live forever. Beautiful obituary. He sounds like a great kid; wish I had known him. Love and Prayers - Sandy (Peters) Cook
Nana
January 24, 2020
This world has lost a beautiful soul, and we have gained an angel to watch over us. Love you so much, Dev, and I will always miss you :(
His Favorite Taco Bell Customer
January 24, 2020
Blessed to have gotten to see your smile that would brighten a room and witness your humor that would leave me in tears. May God watch over your family and guide them through this time of mourning with the strength they need. My thoughts, prayers, love, and strength are with you all.
Heather Cook
January 24, 2020
So deeply sorry for your tragic loss Ed. My heart is broken for you and family n friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I can't show my respects since living in Florida now. But will be there in spirit! God bless
January 23, 2020
Gone far too soon. Devin always knew how to make people laugh and I feel blessed to have been one of them. He will he missed by so many. Rest in peace, Devin.
January 23, 2020
Devin was a light to this world and always made me laugh. I always will remember him for his sharp humor and his kindness. He will no doubt be watching over his loved ones. Goodbye, Devin. I will miss your laugh. From, a co-worker.
Theresa Anderson
January 23, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. My heart go's out to you both, no one should loose a brother or son. It stays with you forever. Love to you both, Teri and Ken Anderson
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