Leora Jean Freeman Dean Obituary (1926 - 2018)

Leora Jean Freeman Dean, age 92, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018, surrounded by family at her home. She was born in Erie, on June 15, 1926, daughter of John "Jake" and Elizabeth Vaughn Freeman. Jean attended Burton Elementary, Wilson Junior High, and graduated from Academy High. She also earned a vocational certificate from the prior Erie Technical School on West 10th Street. Jean was an employee at the Erie Boston Store and a supervisor at Kmart East. Jean wed Joseph Vernon Dean on July 6, 1946 at the Wesley United Methodist Church, in Wesleyville, PA. Some four years later, they welcomed their first son, John (Tracie Black), followed three years later by son, Joseph and three years later again by son, Brian (Ann Hanlin). Seven years later their family was complete with the arrival of their fourth child and caring daughter, Rebecca (Sam Servidio). Jean shared her love of backyard birds and gardening with her dear sister, Betty (Pratt). Jean had three brothers, Jack, Edward, and Richard that raised beautiful families. Over the years, Jean loved to email, chat and visit with her many nieces and nephews. Jean also had an infant sister, Dorothy, who passed from illness. Jean cherished her four grandchildren, Angel, Jason (Heather Drake), Nathan (Laura Erb), and Eric (Laura Grace Boynton). Jean has six great-grandchildren, Blake, Ashley, Harrison, Porter, Palmer and Morgan who loved their Great-Grandma Jean. For many months Jean received loving care from her daughter Rebecca; her daughters-in-law, Annie (Haggerty) Dean and Annie (Hanlin) Dean; along with her many hospice nurses. Jean was forever grateful. Jean will be united with her husband, Joe, and son, Joey at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery in a private family ceremony. The Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd. is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.