John Laskey

John Kenneth Laskey, age 88, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on March 21^st, 2018 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was born in Erie on September 9, 1929, the son of Philip Felix Laskey and Irene (Kaeberlein) Laskey.

John attended East High School. He served in the United States Navy as well as the Air Force, serving in the Korean War as a Technical Staff Sergeant. Once back in the States, John settled into a career working as a Flight Service Director. Throughout his career he worked in Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio. He also worked at the Erie International Airport, where he worked until he retired in 1987. He was extremely proud of the work that he did.

John was a member of the American Legion, Post 773. He also sang in his church choir, First Assembly of God. He was an avid golfer which he enjoyed playing with his sons. He was a master carpenter in his younger years, and always a helping hand to friends and family in need of assistance. He was also a very talented artist.

John’s proudest accomplishment was his family. He married the love of his life Sara Ann (Nelson) Laskey, and they were happily married for 59 years. John and Sara raised four children and had a beautiful life together. Sara was, and always will be, the pride and joy of John’s life; he simply adored her.

Together, John and Sara enjoyed many years of roller skating, dancing, walking together at Presque Isle, and making wonderful memories with their friends and family. John and Sara also played a very large role in raising their granddaughter, Kaitlyn Callahan of Erie, which brought all three of them an immense amount of joy. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and three siblings; Walter, Wilfred, and Elsie. He is also preceded by his daughter-in-law, Linda Callahan.

Survivors include his wife, Sara Laskey, his four children, Patricia Callahan, Robert Callahan, Karen Laskey (Jose Morales), and John Laskey Jr. (Tammy Laskey) all of Erie, PA. He is also survived by many grandchildren, including Bobby, April, Laura, Makenzie, Christopher, Phillip, and Ryan. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26^th Street (At Powell Avenue) Monday, March 26^th from noon until the time of the service at 2:00 P.M. Entombment along with full military honors will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

            Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association: 1600 Peninsula Dr. Suite 15, Erie, PA 16505.