Richard E. "Rick" Onslow

Richard E. "Rick" Onslow obituary

Richard E. "Rick" Onslow

Richard Onslow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kloecker Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Erie (a.k.a. Francis V. Kloecker on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Richard "Rick" E. Onslow, 65, of Erie passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born in Erie on December 23, 1959, a son of the late, Richard C. and Carol M. (Holman) Onslow.

Rick was a proud graduate of St. Andrews School class of 1974 and Cathedral Prep class of 1978. He worked at Seaway Aluminum, Sanner Office Supply for the majority of his career, and most recently at Motel Six as a manager. Rick was a football coach for Sacred Heart and St. Andrew's where he was a member of the Athletic Association. Rick was also a member of Siebenbuerger Club, Polish Falcons, and a lifetime member of Cascade Club. He was an avid Indianapolis Colts and Notre Dame football fan. He loved playing piano, taking care of his garden, attending the Blues and Jazz Fest, reading, and playing horseshoes. Most importantly, Rick loved spending time with his family and friends.

Rick is survived by his daughters, Nicole Moore (Montrell), Katelin Onslow (Fiance, Michael Palmeri) and Allison Onslow and their mother, Patty Onslow, his beloved dog, Lucy, grandsons, Jalen Scott and Jayson Mercedes, brother, Ronald Onslow (Margie), and sisters, Denise Nemenz (Thomas) and Jennifer Hewitt (Jack). Many nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Friends and family are invited to the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 2502 Sassafras St. Erie, PA 16502 on Monday from 3pm until the time of the service at 6pm. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.

Donations may be made to Rick's family through the funeral home.

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