James R. Gardner Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James R. Gardner (Erie, Pennsylvania), who passed away on January 2, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James R. Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph J. Gardner and Alice M. Brooks Gardner; his grandson Scott C. Hornyak; his sister Florence Miller; and his daughter-in-law Lori Gardner.
He is survived by: his wife Nola "Noni" Huegel Gardner; his children, Kathleen A. Masters (David) of Edinboro, Deborah M. Mager (John) of McKean, PA, Cheryl D. Pacak (Eugene) of McKean, PA, Constance L. Hornyak (Ronald) of Naperville, IL, Noreen C. Ciano (John) of Elizabeth, NJ, Dale P. Gardner (Kim) of Lake City and Wayne Gardner (late Lori) of Erie; and his sons-in-law, Alan Zindel and Gary Rambish. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or to Trinity Lutheran Church, 4950 N. Main Street, McKean, PA 16426.
