Richard Tomilin

Richard Tomilin obituary, Erie, PA

Richard Tomilin

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Richard Tomilin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc. - Wesleyville on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Richard Tomilin, age 75, of Erie, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at UPMC Hamot following a lengthy illness. He was born in Erie on July 15, 1950, son of the late Henry and Helen Tomilin.

Dick was a 1970 graduate of Harbor Creek High School where he was active in football, basketball and track and field. He was a skilled meat cutter at Trawkas, Urbaniak's and then Wegman's. Dick was the first hot dog vendor in Erie. He was a member of LPAC and enjoyed cooking, grilling, watching NASCAR and was an avid fan of Penn State and Cleveland Browns football.

Dick is survived by his partner, Jan Jeffrey; and two brothers, Ronald Tomilin and Russell Tomilin (Karen). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Mariano.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Friday, August 22nd, from 11:30 am until the time of the Funeral Service there at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Dick's family. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Service

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Visitation at Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

2607 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510

Send Flowers

Aug

22

Service

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Funeral Service at Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

2607 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510

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