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- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obit: Erich, Dale R. 03JAN2022.
Dale R. Erich, 53, of 848 Cardinal Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home following a brief illness.
He was born on March 16, 1968, in St. Marys, a son of Arnold "Butch" and Doris Rigard Erich, who survive of St. Marys.
On November 5, 1988 in the Philippines, he married Josefina "Josie" Pandong, who survives of St. Marys.
Dale was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1986. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1986-1994 and had been employed at Graftech for many years. Dale was an avid Harley enthusiast and never turned down the chance to take his Harley for a ride. He also greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing, and could often be found in the woods in his favorite hunting spots. He was also particularly fond of his grand-dog, Bentley, whom he loved spending time with.
In addition to his parents, Arnold "Butch" and Doris Erich, and his wife of more than 33 years, Josie Erich, he is survived by one daughter; Jennifer Kocher of St. Marys. He is also survived by three siblings; Chris (Dawn) Erich of Ridgway, Roger (Dove) Erich of Ohio, and Karen (Joe) Gallagher of Exeter as well as by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother; David Erich, and by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A memorial service for Dale R. Erich will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Lynch-Green Funeral Home with Rev. Peter Augustine Pierjok, OSB, officiating.
Interment will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Friends and family will be received on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 12 p.m. until the time of the service.
Military honors will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.
Published by The Daily Press from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2022.
HFA: 05JAN2022
- [S68] Staff, Lynch-Green Funeral Home, (Name: Name: Lynch-Green Funeral Home; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Erich, David W.
David W. Erich, 46, of 511 N. St. Marys Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie following complications of an injury from a car accident many years ago.
He was born February 13, 1967 in St. Marys, a son of Arnold "Butch" and Doris Rigard Erich, St. Marys.
Davis was a member of St. Marys Church and a graduate of SMAHS, class of 1985. He served in the Air Force from
1985-1989. He enjoyed i�shing and spending time with his dog, Forest. He was known for his love of Ebay and could always be found buying and selling things. He was an avid hunter who looked forward to spending time in the woods every year with his dad. He also enjoyed the Pittsburgh sports teams and collecting different kinds of patches. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. David also gave the ultimate gift by being an organ donor.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by:
Brother: Dale Erich and his wife Josie, St. Marys
Brother: Chris Erich and his wife Dawn, Ridgway
Brother: Roger Erich and his wife Dove, Xenia, OH
Sister: Karen, Mrs. Joseph Gallagher, Exeter, PA
5 Nieces: Jennifer (Kurt) Kocher,
: Ashley Erich, who was also his goddaughter,
: Ellie Erich,
: Amber Erich,
: Sarah Gallagher,
1 Nephew: Austin Erich,
Maternal Grandmother: Alice Rigard, St. Marys
Preceded in Death By:
Maternal Grandfather: Francis Rigard
Paternal Grandfather: Robert Erich
Paternal Grandmother: Helen Erich
Paternal Step Grandmother: Loretta Erich
There will be No Visitation.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial which will be Celebrated at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys, on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 12:00 PM with Rev. Meinrad Lawson, O.S.B., as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Nurses Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857
Lynch-Green Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be placed at www.LynchGreen.com
Lynch-Green Funeral Home
HFA: 20AUG2023
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1968 - 2021 (53 years)
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