Gary Lee Erow, age 75 of Nashport, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 7, 1949, in Mount Vernon to the late Hellen (Temple) and Dick Erow.
Gary attended East Knox High School, and he went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. He was a member of American Legion Post 0085 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Newark, and he retired from Center City International. He was a lifelong mechanic.
He is survived by his son Richard Erow; his daughters Penny (Darrel) Board and Francis Passick; his brothers Mike Erow and Jeff (Marianne) Erow; his sisters Terry Vaughan, Judy Stallings, Jackie (Bill) Stewart, Joy (Bill) Barcroft, and Jeanie (David) Saunders; his father Dick (Nellie) Erow;12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Erow; his son Gary Lynn Erow; his sister Shirley Parker; his mother Hellen Mizer; his stepfather Calvin Mizer; and his brothers Bob Erow and David Allen Erow.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, 1106 Park Avenue East, Mansfield. Services will follow at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Hopewell Cemetery in Mount Vernon.
The family would like to offer a special thank-you to Cleveland Clinic and Southern Care Hospice for their excellent care.
Online condolences may be made at www.wernergompf.com
Funeral Home: Werner-Gompf Funeral Services
Website: www.wernergompf.com