Austin Golab Obituary
Austin was born in Erie, PA., on October 24, 2003 to Melissa (Hamm) Golab and Michael Golab.
In addition to his parents, Austin is survived by one sister, Jordan Golab; Paternal Grandparents, Ginny and Michael Golab; Aunts and Uncles including: Jeff Golab, Amy & Chris Goshay, Marc & Marybeth Hamm, Michelle & Larry Kissell, Melinda Hamm, Marcie and Sean Head; as well as several cousins: Jazmine & Damon Watson, Marcus Williams, Xavier Goshay, Gabby Goshay, Ryan Vietmeier, Katie Kissell, Alex Kissell, Tyler Head, Mitchell Hamm, Logan Head, Roman Hamm, Atleigh and Gatlynn Vietmeier and also a very special dog named Cooper.
Austin was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Valerie (Williams) and Albert "Pat" Hamm.
Austin was a 2022 Graduate of Cathedral Prep and had just completed his first semester at Gannon University before being deployed to Kenya, Africa, as part of the United States National Guard, 1st Platoon Weapons Squad where he was currently the Weapons Team Lead for Blacksheep Company, 1st Platoon. Austin loved the National Guard and his platoon.
Austin had recently enrolled at Slippery Rock University to continue his education in Cybersecurity. Austin was on his way to Slippery Rock when this tragedy occurred.
Most recently Austin was employed at Saint Vincent Hospital as part of the Dietary Department.
Austin loved going to the gym, bicycling and going out with friends. Anyone that knew Austin would say he was one of the nicest people, easy-going, easy to coach, and a good friend to all. Austin will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers please share a story or memory of Austin on the funeral home's website so we can keep Austin's memory alive through memories.
Friends may call on Friday, January 23rd, at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. from 3 pm until the time of the service at 7 pm. Send condolences to Kloeckerfuneralhome.com.
Burial will be private.
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LuAnn Schwab
February 7, 2026
My heart breaks for all of you!
May God get you thru this!
Deepest condolences
LuAnn Altemus Schwab
Marilyn Short
January 24, 2026
So very sorry for the tragic loss of your son.
Chuck Alloway
January 23, 2026
I am so sorry Mel. My deepest sympathies. Austin was a nice young man that had a bright future. May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Melissa Mountain
January 19, 2026
This has really crushed everyone who knew him! Although we didnt know him long, he was a super funny, supportive friend to my son Alvin. They played on the same volleyball team, My son was a freshman and he was a senior. It felt like we knew him so much longer than we did. My heart truly hurts for your family. Fly high #21, you will never be forgotten.
Praying for peace and prayers your way.
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Otis Barnes
January 19, 2026
To the family and close friends my deepest condolences and prayers to you at such a very difficult time. I must say Austin was a very shining star who was destined for great things a young man who took on certain responsibilities of his own choice and always looked out for family n friends. My heart and soul reaches out to Melissa and Mike. My God help all you in this heavy hour of sorrow. All I can say is try to keep ur heads up I'm sure Austin would want that.
Mary Bukowski
January 19, 2026
I would like to send our deepest sympathies from our family to yours. Austin was in the Reserves with my son, Cody. I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerely, The Bukowski Family
Steve & Diane Woodard
January 18, 2026
To hear of Austin's passing was crushing. I watched Jordan and Austin grow up being their neighbor for the last 15yrs. Austin would come and talk to my husband and I giving us an update on his comings and goings. He was an awfully smart funny happy and polite young man. Wear your wings well soldier God had other plans for you.
Atleigh Vietmeier
January 18, 2026
Austin was my cousin. He was an amazing friend to all and deployed with my step-dad to Kenya. I remember this most recent Christmas, my sister Gatlynn, was clinging onto his leg and wouldn´t let go. So he was walking around the living room with her basically tied to his leg. He said to me "She´s insane" . Heaven claimed another too soon. I know you´re already making everyone smile up there. Rest easy and fly high Austin. You will be missed.
Caleb G
January 18, 2026
Austin was one of those special people in Bravo Company that could uplift the spirits of guys throughout the company in the worst situations. His contagious smile and always upbeat attitude personally helped me on deployment constantly.
I had just talked to him this past January Drill, I got to catch up with him, talk about life, school and his excitement about getting out of the military.
To hear of his passing has been difficult for myself, and I can only imagine the hole he left behind in your family. My deepest condolences to the Golab family, he will be truly missed.
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