Cover photo for Gary Shallenberger's Obituary
Gary Shallenberger Profile Photo
1966 Gary 2020

Gary Shallenberger

August 4, 1966 — November 15, 2020

Gary M. Shallenberger, age 54, of Erie, passed away on Sunday Nov. 15, 2020 at Allegheny General. He was born in Erie, PA on August 4, 1966, a son of Clyde R. and Judith Short Shallenberger.


He graduated from McDowell High School. He worked for Commercial Hardware for 20 years, working his way up to engineer. He recently transferred to Erhlinger Hardware Consultants. Gary was strong Christian man and a member of Millcreek Community Church. He enjoyed golfing and riding his motorcycle. He and his wife Sue traveled across the country on their motorcycle. He was an amazing son, husband and father and was just a kind human being.


In addition to his parents, Gary is survived by his wife of 25 years Susan Szczesniak Shallenberger; his son Brandon and his fiancé Emily Thomas; his brothers Bob (Laura) and Mark (Terry) Shallenberger; his sister Brenda (Brian) Berchtold; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.


Friends are invited to call on the family at Millcreek Community Church, 4444 Sterrettania Rd., Erie, PA 16506 on Saturday November 21st from 10am until the time of a PRIVATE service at 12pm officiated by Pastor Jim Hodge of Harborcreek Community Church which will be livestreamed at on Burton’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BurtonFuneralHomesAndCrematoryInc/. 

All CDC Guidelines will be followed including wearing masks, social distancing, and capacity limits. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.


Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508.  Arrangements entrusted to Burton Quinn Scott West Ridge, 3801 West 26th St.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gary Shallenberger, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Calling Hours

Saturday, November 21, 2020

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Millcreek Community Church

4444 Sterrettania Road, Erie, PA 16506

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Service Information

Saturday, November 21, 2020

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Millcreek Community Church

4444 Sterrettania Road, Erie, PA 16506

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Photo Gallery

Visits: 5

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree