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Gary Porsch Obituary
Gary C. Porsch, age 74, of Millcreek Twp., passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at St. Mary's at Asbury Ridge due to complications from COPD, cancer, and heart disease.
He was born in Erie on October 27, 1950, the son of the late Gilbert W. and Lois Ann Gloekler Porsch.
Gary attended college in Cleveland and Gannon University. He retired from PHB in Fairview where he was a mold setter. He loved to read, travel, watch church programs, football, and Jeopardy.
Gary had a big heart and will be sadly missed.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Gerald Porsch and one sister Adele Renee Porsch.
He is survived by his wife Deborah Krawczyk Porsch, two sisters; Judith Porsch Pelinsky (Michael) and Linda Porsch Cermak (Gregory). A service was held at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd where they handled all the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Dierdre Klick
October 13, 2025
I remember Gary from grade school at Our Lady's Christian School. His dad was my music teacher at Strong Vincent High School. Rest in peace, Gary.
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Edward S Lind
May 27, 2025
When someone asks me if I still have friends from my childhood you are always the first person to come to mind. You will never be forgotten. I remember moment we said goodbye during my last Erie visit. Rest in peace my friend
Sharon Sullivan
May 23, 2025
RIP Gary..4th and Beverly friend...Shari MacKendrick Sullivan
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