Samuel C. Oaks Obituary (1941 - 2020)

Samuel C. Oaks, age 79, of Harborcreek Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was born in Jackson, KY on April 9, 1941, son of the late Chester and Marie Lynch Oaks and stepson of Joyce Oaks. Sam was a retiree of Erie Coke and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and most of all, loved spending time with his grandchildren. Sam is survived by one son, Donnie Oaks; two brothers, John and Joseph Oaks; four sisters, Barbara Butts, Dixie Fry, Linda Blake, and Kimmy Swope; one granddaughter, Amber Oaks; three great-grandchildren, Kyla, Shania, and Camille; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his grandson, Donald Oaks, who was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom; three brothers, Frank, Milton and Randy Oaks; and one sister, Shirley Titler. Private interment will take place at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd.