John L. Gavin's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2026 in Erie, Pennsylvania

John L. Gavin

July 21, 1952 - September 2, 2026 (74 years old)

Erie, Pennsylvania

John L. Gavin's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2026 in Erie, Pennsylvania

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John L. Gavin

July 21, 1952 - September 2, 2026 (74 years old)

Erie, Pennsylvania

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John L. Gavin Obituary

The family announces the passing of John L. Gavin (Erie, Pennsylvania) on September 2, 2026. John, born on July 21, 1952, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John L. Gavin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

John will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor John by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though John is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. John’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Believers International Worship Center (1720 Holland St, Erie, PA 16503).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burton Funeral Home



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Sep 12

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Believers International Worship Center
1720 Holland St, Erie, PA 16503

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September 11, 2026

Cynthia Ward Jeffries wrote a sympathy message

“The Jeffries family of Bowie, Maryland extends heartfelt condolences on the passing of John L. Gavin. Although we did not have the privilege of knowing him personally, his grandson, Gavin Langston Jeffries, is a cherished part of our family. Through Gavin, Mr. Gavin’s legacy is now woven into a lineage that reaches back to the 1700s, to an African ancestor named Aquando of Ghana—whose descendants became the historic Quander family, one of the oldest continuously documented African American famil”


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