Nolan Lee Peters

Nolan Peters ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc. - Wesleyville on Mar. 10, 2026.Nolan Lee Peters, age 40, of Harborcreek, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from cancer and complications of renal failure. He was born in Erie on November 4, 1985, son of the late Gary M. Peters and his bonus mom, Vicky Dougan Peters.Nolan was a 2004 graduate of Harbor Creek High School and was very proud to play on the Harbor Creek Huskies football team. He earned a welding certification at the Lincoln Electric Welding School and worked at Erie Coke Corp. prior to his medical complications.Nolan often said that his proudest moment was when his son, Dylan Peters, was born. He was so proud watching Dylan grown into a responsible young man. Nolan taught his son to respect others and to manage problems by looking at them from different angles. He enjoyed watching Dylan play football and sharing time cooking in the kitchen and playing cards of any kind.In addition to his beloved son and bonus mom, others left to cherish his memory are his bonus brothers, Eric Drakulic (Kate), Anthony Drakulic (Marie), Karl Drakulic (Kimberlee) and Jason Drakulic; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be deeply missed by his trusted, lifelong friend, Keith Szalabawka, who was his "brother from another mother"; and his dear friend, Bethany Anderson.In addition to his father, Nolan was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Yellowhorse Peters; an infant brother, Travis Ross Peters; grandparents, Ross and Gertrude Peters; and cousin, SrA, Bryan Bell.Friends will be received at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Monday, March 16th, from 2 pm until the Time of Sharing at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to support Dylan's education, which can be sent to Vicky or left at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.