Eric J. Erickson, age 56, Bryant Way in Brockway, PA, died Sept. 1, 2010 at his residence.
Born on Jan. 30, 1954, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Keith E. & Donna M. (Short) Erickson. His parents survive and live in DuBois, PA.
He was a 1972 graduate of the DuBois Area High School and was a 1976 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, his fox hounds, reading, and his family.
He is survived by his son, (Peter Erickson and his wife Dawn, of DuBois, PA) 2 grandchildren (Abby & Ryan Erickson of DuBois, PA) a brother (Brian Erickson and his wife Shelly of Sabula) a sister (Mrs. Rick (Karen) Spicher of Sabula) his fiancé with whom he made his home with (Carol Wingard of Brockway, PA) and her children (Nichole, Kerri, Ronnie, and Emily Wingard, all of Brockway, PA)  and eight nieces and nephews (Brian Erickson and his wife Sarah of Pittsburgh, PA; Mrs. Craig (Amie) Burke of Pittsburgh PA; Sean Hoyt of Clearfield, PA; Deryk Spicher and is wife Crystal of Sabula; Kristy Spicher, Ian Erickson, Bethany Erickson, and Jennie Erickson, all of Sabula as well.)
There will be no visitation for the public.
Private funeral service will be held on Sept. 4 from the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with the Rev. Butch Brunner officiating.
Burial will follow in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Road, Falls Creek, PA 15840, and/or the DuBois Public Library, 31 South Brady St., DuBois, PA 15801
The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
