Daryl Laufenberg

Daryl Laufenberg, 71, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 in his Millcreek home, peacefully, with his family by his side.

Daryl was born January 30, 1955 to the late Norman and Shirley Laufenberg of Millcreek.

Daryl graduated from McDowell High School in 1973 and worked in quality assurance for many years, retiring as quality manager from Polymer Molding in 2018. He came to be avid outdoorsman and admired husband, father, and grandfather.

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Richard and Duane Laufenberg.

Daryl is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Mary Jo; sons Bryan (Kelsey) Laufenberg of Harborcreek PA, Robert (Johna Kress) Laufenberg of Fairview PA, and Michael Laufenberg of Chicago IL; and grandchildren, Rylee, Baylee, and Henry Laufenberg, Isabella and Elliot Dilimone, and Chase Laufenberg.

He is further survived by his sister, Beth (David) Klauk of Edinboro PA, sisters-in-law Valerie Laufenberg of North East PA, Deborah Spangler of Shippenville PA, and brother-in-law Mark (Cassie) Wnuk of Oil City PA. He will also be missed by numerous beloved nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

Daryl’s early life was marked by his passion for nature and the outdoors. He spent many years hiking the Allegheny National Forest, canoeing down the Allegheny River with his sons and friends who shared his passion. For many years, he served as a role model for Scout Troop 59 and enjoyed being an active member of the troop. After his retirement, he enjoyed traveling the Finger Lakes and Grand River Valley with his wife and friends.

He battled his illness privately with grace and strength, and his family shared the privilege of being by his side to support him. 

The family would like to extend their gratitude to his care team; Dr. Saleha Rizwan and her nurse Jennifer, Chrissy and Jen at Saint Vincent Cancer Center, as well as Kate and Dawn from VNA for their compassionate care.

Friends will be received at the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. 3801 W. 26th Street, on Wednesday, November 4th from 3pm-7pm. A memorial service will be held there on Thursday, November 5th at 10:00 a.m.

Memorials may be made to either The ANNA Shelter or the Erie Humane Society

Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com