Howard J. McLaughlin

Howard J. McLaughlin

Howard McLaughlin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 19 to May 21, 2009.
EDINBORO — Howard Joseph McLaughlin, 66, of Edinboro died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie.He was born in Erie, Jan. 8, 1943, a son of the late Roy J. and Mildred E. Wehrle McLaughlin.With his great sense of humor and warm smile, his family and friends knew him as Butch. He worked as plant manager for Wilson Research, but more recently retired from the Wine and Spirits store in Edinboro. He loved the outdoors; hunting, camping, boating and fishing, especially when done with his family. He was a great man who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce A. McLaughlin.Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Cheryl (Reynolds) McLaughlin; a daughter, Michelle M. Bucko of McKean; a son, Frank J. McLaughlin and his wife, Elizabeth, of Edinboro; and five grandchildren, Katelyn, Matthew and Jacob Bucko, Madison and Ryan McLaughlin.Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Glunt Funeral Home, 210 Erie St., Edinboro. A prayer service will be held there Saturday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Edinboro, at 11 a.m. with Fr. John Jacquel as celebrant.Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in McKean.Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or Our Lady of the Lake Church.To send condolences, please visit www.gluntfuneralhome.com.

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May 23, 2009

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May 22, 2009

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May 22, 2009

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John Barbato

May 23, 2009

Dear Cheryl, and Family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Butch's passing. Please know you have our heartfelt sympathy, I am sure he will be missed by his many friends and loving family.
Although life leads us in different directions it does not deminished our memories and many years of our great friendship and business association. I often think of our partnership in the box business where we manufactured Pizza boxes for many pizzerias in the area. I recall Butch telling Wally Skladanowski and I about one particular night when he was working alone, and decided to work over to fill a rush order, it took him almost to midnight to complete the order, I remember him telling us, as he was locking up the shop (which was not located in the safest part of town), he turned and saw this big guy with a shot gun walking in the vicinity of the shop, and I recall Butch saying " I don't get scared to easy but that night my legs felt like rubber until I saw him walking past me" --- It seems shortly after that, we sold the business, didn't make much money, but it was a good experience.

Laurie Griffith

May 22, 2009

To Dr. McLaughlin and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. We know how difficult this as we just lost our father a month ago. Dr. McLaughlin took excellent care of our daddy and for that we will forever be grateful to him.
-Barb and Dawn Derby and Shane, Laurie, and Abby Griffith

Lynda Sanders

May 22, 2009

I was very sad to hear of the passing of your husband. The support that you get from your family will certainly ease the pain.

Sincerely

nick danylko

May 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 21, 2009

my prayers are with the family,I worked a couple times with Howard,a real gentlemen. Lana Lupp-co-manager,and eveyone at the Wine&Spirits Summit Towne Center.

Rebecca Chaffee-Dougan

May 21, 2009

Joe, Beth and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.

Catherine Fogleson

May 21, 2009

Dear Cheryl and Family,
I was so saddened about Butch's passing. I remember our get-togethers at the cottage and the fun we had. My thoughts are with in the days ahead. Sister Cathy and son, Ronnie

Cathy Fogleson

May 21, 2009

Dear Cheryl and family,

I was so saddened to here about "Butch". I remember our outings at Dad's cottage, and seeing your son so little then. God bless you and keep you in the days ahead. Your sister, Cathy and son, Ronnie

Chi Chi Metz

May 21, 2009

Cheryl and family, we are so sorry to hear about Howard. We haven't seen any of you for so many years, but please know that all of you are loved. Sending you our prayers and hugs.

Uncle Mick, Aunt Thel and Cousin Chi Chi (I still remember what a beautiul couple you were on your wedding day).

Sue and Tom Bartlett

May 20, 2009

Cheryl, So sad to hear of Butch's passing. May his memories bring happiness to you and your family in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barb & Harley Lyttle

May 20, 2009

To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die. You will live on in the hearts of your children, grandchildren, Cheryl, and all your family and friends. When we think of you, we see your smile, hear your laughter, and cherish the memories of your goodness.
We will always love you.

Renee Mirilovich

May 20, 2009

Cheryl, Joe, Beth and Michelle,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your family and Butch will always be a special part of my childhood memories. I will always remember our trip to Florida, the summer camping trips and the late night visits at your house. We always looked forward to going to “The McLaughlins” for an evening of fun!

Butch ALWAYS had a smile on his face and kind words of encouragement. He was so full of life and laughter. I will remember him always. May your memories keep him close to you. He will truly be missed.

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