Marsha B. "Dana" McHugh

Marsha B. "Dana" McHugh

Marsha McHugh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kloecker Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Erie (a.k.a. Francis V. Kloecker on Feb. 20, 2026.
Marsha B. Dana McHugh, age 77, of Erie, PA., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1948, a daughter of the late Lawrence G. Dana and Carmel Logan Dana.

Marsha graduated from Iroquois High School. After graduation, she moved to New York City. She worked several jobs and eventually worked at the New York Metropolitan Opera House. She also worked as a make-up artist. Upon retiring, she moved to New Port, Rhode Island where she and her husband opened an antique store. They were members of the New Port Yacht Club. She was also a computer artist and made several portraits. She loved traveling in the country and abroad, discovering new places.

In addition to her parents, Marsha was preceded in death by her brothers, Roger G. Dana, Twins Gene W. Dana and Dean F. Dana, and Darrell L. Dana.

Marsha is survived by her brothers Christopher R. Dana and Curtis M. Dana, and her sister, Pamela M. Dana.

The Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is handling the private services. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors.

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