Pamela "Sue" Kahler Obituary (1957 - 2017)

Pamela S. "Sue" Gleichsner Kahler, age 59, of Harborcreek, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, April 3, 2017, following her courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Erie on June 10, 1957, a daughter of the late Richard L. and Jean G. (Schleicher) Gleichsner. Sue was a 1975 graduate of Harbor Creek High School. She was a devoted wife and mother and for many years, was a stay-at-home mom. After raising her children, she went to work at Port Erie Plastics until her retirement. She had also previously worked at Nelson Fruit Stand on East Lake Road in Harborcreek for many seasons. Sue was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She had an immense love of animals, especially her cats and birds. Sue was also an avid reader and enjoyed time spent at her pool. Survivors include her beloved husband of 18 years, Dale P. Kahler; two daughters, Brandi Bissell (Kevin) of Harborcreek and Jennifer Hanson (Dan) of McKean; one step-daughter, Kayla Kahler of Erie; two sisters, Bunny McBride (Dan) of Harborcreek and Cindy Stiles (Barry) of The Villages, FL; one brother, Rick Gleichsner (Carol) of Harborcreek; two grandchildren, Magnum and Cora Bissell; her mother-in-law, Frances Ropp of Pensacola, FL and her father-in-law, Frank Kahler of Conneaut, OH. Family and friends will be received at the Dusckas-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 5151 Buffalo Rd. (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek), on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the A.N.N.A. Shelter, 1555 East 10th St., Erie, PA 16511.