Kathryn Deist

Kathryn Deist obituary, Erie, PA

Kathryn Deist

Kathryn Deist Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dusckas Funeral and Cremation Services Harborcreek on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Kathryn E. Deist, age 64, of Erie, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born in Erie on May 2, 1961, daughter of the late Olyn King and Donna King-Deck.
Kathy was a 1979 graduate of Harbor Creek High School and received an Associate Degree in Nursing. She worked in the home health care field as a traveling registered nurse. One of her favorite pastimes was time spent at the beach.
Kathy is survived by one daughter, Erika Pryor; one sister, Dawn Kaliszewski (Tom); two grandchildren: Charlotte "Lizzy" and Gavin; and two nephews.
At the request of her family, private arrangements have been entrusted to the Dusckas Funeral & Cremation Services Harborcreek. Condolences may be offered at www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.

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Dusckas Funeral and Cremation Services Harborcreek

5151 Buffalo Road (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek Twp.), Erie, PA 16510

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