Eric W. Wurst, 49, of Pottsville, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was the husband of Linda E. (McCoy) Wurst, to whom he was married for twenty-five years. Born in Reading, he was the son of Barry Wurst and Sandra (Breitenstein) Wurst Ford; and the step-son of the late Robert Ford. Eric graduated from Governor Mifflin High School. He was a U.S. Marine veteran. Eric was a heavy highway construction worker for Barletta. He was very passionate about his business, "The Wurst Hot Sauce". Eric enjoyed hunting and loved music. Surviving in addition to his wife is his step-son: Randy Fackler, II, and wife Jess; granddaughters: Makayla and Savannah; brother: Barry Wurst, and wife Connie, Arizona; sister: Dawn Wurst, Adamstown; one nephew and two nieces. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street, Hamburg, PA 19526 to assist the family with final expenses. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.