Candis R. "Candy" Blaszczyk

Candis R. "Candy" Blaszczyk obituary, Erie, PA

Candis R. "Candy" Blaszczyk

Candis Blaszczyk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP - West 38th St. on Dec. 26, 2025.
Candis R. "Candy" Blaszczyk, age 74 of Erie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. Mary's at Asbury Ridge. She was born in Erie on July 1, 1951, daughter of the late Paul and Dolores (Starks) Flanigan.
Candis attended Strong Vincent High School and later Edinboro University where she obtained her teaching degree. During her 37 years in Fairview School District as an elementary teacher she continued to pursue her education at Edinboro and received her master's degree in Elementary Ed. She was affectionally known to her first-grade students as "Mrs.B". She was a member Delta Kappa Gamma, Welcome Club and longtime member of the Maennerchor and Siebenbuerger clubs.
Candis is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard Blaszczyk; their children; Chad Blaszczyk, his wife Ashley and granddaughter Adelyn of Annapolis, MD, and Corey Blaszczyk, his wife Amy and grandsons Beau and Jack of Frederick, MD; one sister, Cindy (Keith) Kindle; one brother, Paul Flanigan and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th St on Thursday, January 15, from 3pm until the time of a service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to; Parkinsons Partners of NWPA.

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January 12, 2026

Kimberly Jensen posted to the memorial.

January 4, 2026

Marilyn Ba posted to the memorial.

December 30, 2025

Marlene Brugger posted to the memorial.

Kimberly Jensen

January 12, 2026

My condolences to your family. I worked with Candy - 1B at Fairview Elementary. She was a great teacher and a wonderful colleague.

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Marlene Brugger

December 30, 2025

Dear Rick and family,So sad to hear of Candy's Passing,Its good that she is not suffering any more! May the good memories of her get you through this difficult time! Sincerely,Marlene Brugger

Brian and Carol McGrath

December 28, 2025

Cindy and Rick....
Brian and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your families. We have such fond memories of seeing Rick and Candy at your parents home, Cindy.
She was always so sweet!
May your special memories help you through this difficult time.
Brian and Carol McGrath

Trudy Rydzewski

December 28, 2025

Our sympathy to you and your family Rick. We always enjoyed spending time with both of you at Heritage Palms. Wishing you peace in your heart and hoping treasured memories comfort you. Love, Trudy & Randy

Natalie Latimer (Foht)

December 27, 2025

Mrs. B made me love school again in third grade. She was one of my all time favorites at Chestnut Elementary. I´m blessed to have had her as my teacher. Prayers for her family and friends.

Lori Swanson Nemenz

December 27, 2025

Sympathy & prayers. Cherishing good memories of growing up in the Erie Manor.

Janice Fohner

December 27, 2025

Sending sympathy at the loss of Candy/ Fairview Elem. teaching
friend of many years.... Janice Pagliari Fohner/Gr. 3~~

Kevin & Susan O´Connell

December 27, 2025

Very sorry to hear this. We all had some great times together watching our kid play sports and traveling to Eastern PA. Lots of good memories.

CHRISTIANE

December 27, 2025

Cindy, Paul and entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as my old neighbors on Oxford street. Candy was very sweet and kind. RIP Candy
CHRISTIANE McCormick Gorndt

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