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Jon Erickson

Jon E. Erickson was born July 13, 1939 to Margaret and Emil Erickson in Bradford, PA. He lived most of his life in Warren, PA. He graduated from Warren Area High School in 1957.

He served in the Navy from 1957-1961. He married Rebecca Samuelson on May 30, 1964. They have three children, Kristina Paterniti (David) Jamestown, NY; Jon K. Erickson; Warren, PA., and Barbara Durst (Eric) Port Charlotte; FL. Jon retired from Penelec/First Energy in 1994.

He owned and operated Erickson’s Piano Service from 1971-2011, when he moved to Venice FL. Jon was an avid motorcycle fan who loved Enduro riding in his younger years. He was a dedicated church musician, playing both piano and organ for many years at Bethlehem Covenant Church. He was a member of The Evangelical Covenant Church of Venice Isles.

Beside his children, he is survived by his wife Rebecca, a brother Daniel L. Erickson, CA three grandchildren; James and Anna Paterniti, David (Erickson) Spencer, his sister-in love, Virginia Maggard and several cousins and some very good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday April 29, 2017 at Evangelical Covenant Church of Venice Isles. Memorial donations may be to KICY, P.O. Box 820, Nome, Alaska 99762. Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Ewing Chapel, Venice, FL is handling arrangements.