Donald Dranzek

Donald V. Dranzek, age 95, of Erie, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Elmwood Gardens.

He was born in Erie, July 20, 1920, a son of the late Frank and Eleanor Tuminski Dranzek.

He graduated from Erie Technical High School in 1939 and worked as a machinist at Erie Forge and Steel for 30 years. He retired in 1977. He was an avid reader and sportsman. He also enjoyed playing poker.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eileen A. Marquardt Dranzek in 1990; a sister Anne Allshouse; a brother Stanley Dranzek; a granddaughter Kelly Rea and a great granddaughter Allison Perry.

He is survived by two daughters, Diane Frazzini, of Erie, Janice Hebert & her husband Timothy, of Winchendon, MA; a son, Daniel Dranzek & his wife Sandra, of Acworth, GA; three grandchildren: Kimberly Vazquez, Michelle Perry and Daniel Robert Dranzek; five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Burton Funeral Home, 602 West 10th Street. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Interment will be in Erie Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Elmwood Gardens, c/o Presbyterian Homes, Corporate Office, 1225 School Rd. Erie, PA 16505.