John A. Ahlquist, 87, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, at Forestview Senior Living, surrounded by family.<\/p>\n
He was born on June 26, 1939, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Theodore and Lyndell (Isackson) Ahlquist.<\/p>\n
John was a 1957 graduate of Youngsville High School and a 1984 graduate of Gannon University with an Associate\u2019s Degree in Accounting. He worked in Warren, PA at Deluxe Metal for 5 years, at National Fuel Gas for 12 years, and as an accountant in Erie at Hammermill Paper Company and International Paper for 25 years. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n
John enjoyed antique cars, playing the guitar, collecting records and RV camping.<\/p>\n
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Ahlquist and a nephew, Michael Forslund.<\/p>\n
John is survived by his wife, Jean A. Ahlquist, of Erie, whom he married on November 14, 1970; a daughter, Lynn Clement of Youngsville, PA and a granddaughter, Elyse Dickerson (Zack), of Pittsfield, PA; a sister, Janet Forslund (James) also of Pittsfield, PA; a niece, Susan Forslund (Kelly), of Venetia, PA; a niece, DeAnne Forslund, of Youngsville, PA; two great nephews, Brandon Forslund and Ethan Bailey; and 3 great grandchildren.<\/p>\n
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc., 3801 W. 26th Street, Erie. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.<\/p>\n
Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church 4703 W. Ridge Rd. Erie, PA 16506 or to the Y.HS. Alumni Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 73, Youngsville, PA 16371.<\/p>\n
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