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John Learn Obituary

John F. Learn John F. Learn, age 47, of Waterford, died Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Hamot Medical Center. He was born in Erie on August 23, 1957, the son of the late John and Yvonne Learn. Mr. Learn was a member of Abundant Life Ministries International and Community Center, a counselor with Dr. Daniel Snow Recovery House, and a graduate of Penn State University. He is survived by his fiancé, Catherine Salow Ward; a daughter, Jessica Michalski; a stepdaughter, Jacqueline Ward; 4 siblings, Maria King of Florida; Elizabeth Paul, Michael Learn and wife Darla, Paula Hickey and husband Ray, all of Erie; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, an Independent Care Group affiliate, on Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Abundant Life Church, 806 Parade Street. Burial Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family through the funeral home. To send condolences, visit www .icgerie.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2004.

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Autumn H

January 20, 2025

I love you Uncle John. You have not been forgotten. It's been over 20 years and you are still talked about and missed. I just taught my son "nice to meet ya, nice to meet ya" last night. You would be very proud of Jess and Jackie. Also a proud a Papa. I love you very much.

John Stockhausen

September 17, 2004

Cath, Jes, Jaquie-

It was an honor and privelege to count John among my best friends. Anyone can be happy when they're dealt a great hand in life. John earned my admiration by his dogged determination to be happy, work hard and help anyone who needed it despite his misfortunes. He succeded at college in his 40's and embarked on a new career with amazing success through his own will power and the aid of his beloved Cathy. I'll miss you so much, Bro!

Tracy S

September 17, 2004

Paula and family,

We havent spoken in a while but I wanted to tell you Im very sorry to hear about your brother. I just lost my cousin at 50 years old to a heart attack last thursday and it just seems too young to be taken away. I really just wanted to say hang in there girl, your one of the strongest people I know and god will only give you as much as you can handle and you've handled so much already so well. Take care and remember things will get better and times like this will only make you stronger.

Burley Haslett

September 17, 2004

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. John was a true friend to me for many years and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with you.

Tammy Orth

September 16, 2004

To the family of John,

I'd like to express my deepest sympathies to you in your time of deep sorrow and loss... Lean on the Lord your confortor and he will be there for you... John was a good friend, and he'll be missed by all who knew him and loved him... You all will be in my thoughts and prayers... God Bless You... Tammy Orth

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