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HARRY T. KAUFMAN
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February 19, 1926 - April 23, 2006 |
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Harry T. Kaufman Beloved Father and Grandfather, age
80, of Erie, died Sunday, April 23, 2006 at his residence surrounded by
his family.
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on February 19, 1926, son of the late
Carroll and Myrtle Kaufman. Harry was a member of Christ United Methodist
Church, and the Zukor Club.
He was an insurance agent with Prudential
Insurance for 20 years until his retirement.
Following that he worked for Festival Foods.
Harry was an avid golfer,
golfing in leagues at Orchard Pond and was also a bowler and bowled at
Eastway Lanes on the team sponsored by the Dusckas Funeral Home for 30
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He place first in the dart leagues at the Zukor Club in 2005 and
enjoyed the dart league play. Harry followed the
Cleveland Indians and the
Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a family man, enjoying the time with his
children and grandchildren.
Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Kaufman; a son, Dennis
Kaufman, Debera's twin, and a brother, Carroll Kaufman.
Survivors include three daughters, Debera Ramey, Carol Kaufman and Donna
Kaufman, all of Erie; one brother, Raymond Kaufman and his wife, Doris and
one sister, Donna Hoffman, all of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; ten grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; several close nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Harry waited for his final journey until he knew his newly adopted
great-grandson, Samuel, from Ethiopia was safely home.
Friends paid their respects and consoled the family at the Dusckas-Martin
Funeral Home, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. A funeral service at
Christ United Methodist Church
was held.
Harry joined his loving wife in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
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For they that wait upon
the Lord shall renew
their strength; they shall
mount up with wings,
as eagles; they shall run,
and not be weary; they
shall walk, and not be faint
Is 40.31
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A friendly smile,
a casual touch,
These are the things
that mean so much.
To know you are with us
in our time of sorrow,
Sharing our prayers,
today and tomorrow.
God gives us comfort
in the form of good friends.
May his peace be with you
His love never ends.
By the family of
Harry Kaufman
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Send any photos or memories to
memories@lifeeverafter.com and I will post them here.
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Memories |
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Stopping by with a memory of
Christmas 2009 |
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As we gather for the Holidays please remember Harry's family in
your thoughts and prayers. Harry would want the family to include
him in their celebrations. Know that someday they will be together
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5/2/06 CAROL AND FAMILY,
GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS
EXTENDED TO ALL.
DAVE AND FLO NEDRESKI (BEAUFORT, SC ) |
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4/26/06 Our deepest sympathy to the entire Kaufman family. Your father
will be deeply missed by our entire staff at Highpoint Towers.
Judy Kurtic |
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4/26/06 To Carol and Family,
My sincerest condolences on the death of your father. My prayers are
with you and your family in this time of sorry. But use this time to
remember all the happy times you got to share with him.
Dave Fried (Muncie, IN ) |
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4/26/06 I am Kerry's friend Helen. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in
my prayers. He was such a wonderful man!!! Please know I am thinking
of you.
Helen Wolf(Feigum) |
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4/26/06 DONNA MY THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
KAREN KOVACIC |
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4/25/06 Carol, Debbie and
Donna:
I really Thank You for the opportunity to be able to take care of
your dad. I really enjoyed my quality time with him. I found him to
be a precious man with a good heart. I am deeply sorry for your
loss.
Love you all,
Ann Marie McKean and Dennis Hodges
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4/25/06 OH YES I
REMEMBER HARRY. A FEW OF US USED TO PARTY ON FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER
WORK. WELL I DON'T DRIVE SO I WOULD TELL HARRY I HAVE TO BE HOME
EARLY I DO NOT GO TO BED WITH DIRTY DISHES IN THE SINK. WELL ONE
NIGHT I CALLED HARRY ON THE PHONE, AFTER HE WAS IN BED AT 2 3O AM TO
TELL HIM I JUST FINISHED THE DISHES.
WE WILL ALL MISS HIM.
ANNA MAE FULLER - AN OLD FRIEND
bigsister@velocity.net
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4/25/06 Carol & Family -
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I only met him a couple of
times, but I could tell he was a very nice man. I know you will miss
him a lot, my dad was gone 6 years in February. I will say a prayer
for all of you.
Chris (Paradise) Matheis |
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4/25/06 Harry will be missed by all his friends at the Zukor club he was
a ambassador of good will i had the privilege of golfing with him in
the bobby apex open last august we did not win the tournament but we
had a barrel of laughs he always had a kind word for everyone
Don Young |
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4/25/06 Our deepest sympathies to the entire Kaufman family. To Carol,
Debbie and Donna-I love you guys like family and you know how much
I've been thinking about you the lasts few days. I hope you are
comforted by Jesus' love and may his arms be wrapped around you
right now. How many memories came rushing back when I heard!
Lots of Love,
Cathy Seip
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4/25/06 My heart goes out
to the family. But be assured that Harry is without pain and we will
see him again.
Maggie Harrison
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