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Hildegarde Bahl Obituary


Hildegarde E. Hinz Bahl, 88, of McKean, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Pommen, Germany, on June 28, 1926, a daughter of the late Reinhold and Margarite Doring Hinz.

Hildegarde was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and belonged to the Siebenbuerger Club Ladies Auxiliary and the Erie Chapter of DANK. She enjoyed feeding others, entertaining, gardening and cooking.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Gustav "Gus" Adolf Bahl; one sister Ingeborg; and two brothers, Hubert and Wilfred Hinz.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Manges and her husband Mark of Harborcreek and Monica Rosenthal and her husband John of McKean; two sons, Erhard Bahl and his wife Veronica of Germany and Yoerg Bahl of Union City; ten grandchildren, Erin, Emily and Kelsey Manges, Adam and Sam Rosenthal, Sarah (Cole) Otteni, Colleen (Mike) Vaughan, Jessica Bahl, Scott (Amy) Bahl, and Christopher (Anja) Bahl; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Hans Jurgen Hinz and his wife Mary of Erie; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and are invited to services there on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Erie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northwestern PA, 1128 State St., Suite 301, Erie, PA 16501.

Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2014.
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Chris and Anja miss you very much and will love you forever, as well as I and Veronika. We will always remember all the good times we had together when we were there.

Erhard Bahl

December 21, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7

Saj

December 21, 2014

I want to thank everyone for all of their support during my mothers alzheimers she was a wonderful mom and we will miss her a lot I love you mom and knowing that you are with dad who died 20 years ago and both of you can be together and dance your polkas in heaven make me happy I miss both of you but and will love you forever...all of our kids and grandkids will always remember those special times with both of you

Barb Manges

December 20, 2014

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Stefanie Lawrence

December 19, 2014

John & Monica,

So very sorry for your loss.

~ Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade even when a loved one is gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart. For as long there is a memory, they will live within our hearts.

December 18, 2014

What wonderful memories our entire family has of your wonderful mother. She will always have a place in our hearts. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Ellen and Charles Leone and family

Charles Leone

December 18, 2014

Monica & John & kids our hearts go out to all of you with your loss. My she fly on the wings of angels. Until you meet again may she watch you from above. Love to you all.

Kathleen, Scott, Amelia and Owen Kuhn

December 18, 2014

Dear Barb and Monica,

We are so sorry to hear about your mom. Remembering the good times and fun had with your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dee Faas and Karen Marovich

Dee Faas

December 18, 2014

Dear Hans, Mary and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Hilde was a special lady and I enjoyed the times I spent with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Pat Dardenne

December 18, 2014

Dear Barb, Mark and family: So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Yvonne, Justin & Allison Nodes

December 17, 2014

Sorry for your Loss Hinz family, she was a great person & will be missed from everyone but now with her husband in peace.

If you guys need anything, keep us in mind as we will keep you in our prayers.

The Kodrzycki's

steve Kodrzycki

December 17, 2014

Prayers are sent to you Monica and family during this difficult time. God bless.

Kim Tavernese

December 17, 2014

Monica and Family, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts are with you.

Dwayne Blose

December 17, 2014

Dear Barb & Monica very sorry for your loss, your mom was a great lady. thinking of you, sending prayers.

Mary Margaret Mattern (Marshall)

December 17, 2014

Barb:
I am sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you and your family.

Rick Guzak

December 17, 2014

Hilde was my loving aunt and my mother Ingeborg has told me a lot of good. I will have Hilde in beautiful memory.
My condolences to the Family.

Reinhard Lemke

December 17, 2014

Barb & family,
I am so sorry on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Mary Swaney

December 17, 2014

I was a friend of Hilda for many years. I enjoyed her sense of humor, her great cooking and hospitality. She loved having people over and I loved seeing her German heritage throughout her home. She was a very caring, proud and classy person and will be missed.

Patty Anderson

December 17, 2014

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