John Scott Oberlander, age 44, of Erie, died at Millcreek Community Hospital on Sunday, May 10, 2009. Born April 5, 1965 in Erie, he was a son of the late Gary P. and Barbara A. Clark Oberlander.
John served in the US Army and was employed as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed cars, movies, and trains, and he had a collection of eagles.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Sadowski Oberlander; two children, Jonathan and Jessica Oberlander; a brother, Christopher Oberlander and his wife Rachel; a sister, Laurie Walker; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
There will be no visiting hours. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Albion Fire Hall on Friday from 1-3pm.
So sorry to hear about Johns passing, I’am totally stunned. He was a great guy and I will never forget Him . Really good memories of being stationed at Ft Carson Co,boy did we have some good times.Gone too soon. To the family I know its late but I’am truly sorry.
Dad, this is a little late but I love you and miss you. I wish god would have let you stay, at least until my b-day and Jon’s came, 3 days and you would have seen me turn 9. I love you and would do anything to have you back. Love you-
your daughter Jessica
Dad, I’m really sorry that you passed away and that we didnt have alot of time together, and I want you to know that I really miss you. Love you-
your son Jon
John this is Justin, your step-son. Since I wasn’t told when your funeral was I’d like to pay my respect now; I know its late but forgive me. John you are one of the most independent, strong, and wisest men I know. Now that I’m older, I take the things you said to me to heart and they have helped mold me into the person I am today. I appreciate everything you have ever done or taught me to make me a better person, because in the end it always did. You weren’t the most sentimental person, but when I had a problem, or ever needed to talk for that matter, you were always there for me, and you always loved me no matter what. I miss everything about you John, and I wish the last words I spoke to you were not “good-bye” because there is no good in saying bye, only hurt. I’ve found that out the hard way and will live with regret until I can say these words at your grave. I love and respect you more than any other man on the planet John. You well deserved to be known as a father, and I could never be more proud than to be one of the few special people that can call you that. I love, respect, cherish, and appreciate everything you’ve done for me, and every memory that I have of you. I wish I would’ve gotten to say I love you, instead of goodbye. I love you dad.
Dear Laurie,
I was so sorry to hear about your brother passing away. My heart goes out to you and Chris and your family. Please lt me know if you need anything.
Your God daughter, Hope said she would say a prayer for him. The girls are now attendng St. James.
You are a strong lady and will get through this. Call me if you need anything.
Linda and Dennis Klemm
Hope, Mary Jo, James & Keven McQueeney
Laurie, I so sorry about your brother, we just never know what God has planned for us. May God be with you REV.BJ
Chris and family, I was so sorry to hear about John’s death. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. – Laura (Wood) Letkiewicz