Donald Bock

Donald Bock, 81, of Erie, died Friday morning February 19, 2010 at Twinbrook Medical Center following a brief illness. A resident of Erie all of his life he was born on May 8, 1928 a son of the late George and Amanda Bock.

Donald attended Wayne School and the Barber National Institute. Previously he had been employed at Pelhan and Marathon Electric as a grinder, Elby's, and Cinema World. He attended ABE classes at the Barber National Institute and then Lakeside Senior Center after his retirement. He enjoyed entertaining others by singing and dancing including composing his own songs. He showed his creative side by drawing portraits of people he would meet. He loved to paint and won "honorable mention" when one of his pieces was entered in an art show. Donald had many interests and hobbies including bingo, bowling, and karaoke.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Art, Tom, and Ray Bock; his Domcare provider, Inez McMann whom he lived with for many years prior to moving to Shorehaven Personal Care Home. Survivors include his friends at Shorehaven, especially Tiffany; the Barber National Institute Lakeside Senior Center, especially his girlfriend, Odylie; and his foster parent, Paul McMann.

A memorial service will be held at a future date and burial will be private in Erie Cemetery. Donald's caretakers would like to thank Twinbrook Medical Center for their care. Arrangements were made by the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Road, Erie, 16504.

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