John W. Hall, age 84, of Erie, passed Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Millcreek Community Hospital to forever be reunited with his loving wife in the presence of their Lord. He was born in Erie on January 17, 1929 the son of the late William and Eva Ikeler Hall. John was the owner of Hall's Carpet Installations for over 30 years. Upon retirement he drove a school bus for Millcreek Township where he received many safety awards. He had many loves and interests such as competitive Ballroom dancing, boating, ice fishing, traveling in his Airstream and scuba diving with the Blue Dolphins in which he was one of the founding members. He shared his love of water by teaching Special Needs children to swim through the American Red Cross. He was a member of Lawrence Lodge No. 708 F. &A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Erie, and the Zem Zem Temple Shrine; he was a Zem Zem Camel Herder and a member of the Arab Patrol. He served on the Board of the Saga Club, was a member of the Siebenbuerger Club Singing Society; a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Club; and a member of the Commodore Perry Chorus. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie and his son-in-law, Dave Nohovig. He is survived by four children, Candie Nohovig, of Union City, John N. Hall and his wife Kathie, of Erie, Linda Sanner and her husband Gregory, of Mill Village and Rae Rizzi, of West Chester, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Tammy McCrae, Kristen Bires, Cindy Higgins, Andrew Hall, Tom Sanner, Sarah Rizzi, and Jake Rizzi. He is further survived by six great grandchildren. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service at Church of the Cross, 5901 Millfair Avenue, on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Reverend James Moelk officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 West 10th Street, Erie, PA 16502. Memorials may be made to Church of the Cross or to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505. Send Condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.
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You have my deepest sympathy, Dave Armstrong
March 25, 2013
To John's Family, We had the pleasure of knowing John through Erepa Grotto. We had many memorable times with him. He was always a gentleman with a great sense of humor and the gift of love.
Chuck and Gail Skopow
March 20, 2013
Rae
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. You have our deepest sympathy.
Sally and Rich DeMarco
March 17, 2013
Dear Linda, Gregg and family,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad and so sorry I could'nt make the service to see you. He was such a great guy. I have very fond memories of him. At least he's in God's hands now and the suffering is finished. Much Love to you all.
Love,
Char and Art
March 17, 2013
My prayers are with the Hall family, Rae you were right he was a great man.
pam white szukala
March 16, 2013
Rae and family,
Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. My sincere condolences to you.
Christopher Kinner
March 15, 2013
Our Prayers are with you,
Bill & Ellen Bush
March 15, 2013
Dear John's family,
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. We have so many GREAT memories of the times we shared with John & Marge in the Charlotte St. neighborhood. They were the BEST neighbors anyone could have. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Sincerely, Jim & Jan Ruland [Indio, CA]
March 15, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the Hall Family. I worked with both John and Marge at First Student for many years. Two of the most nicest people you'd ever want to meet. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Ann Stephens
March 15, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are very lucky to have had John and Marge in our lives and take comfort in knowing they are together again.
From the Shank family
March 15, 2013
The Valley of Erie Scottish Rite extends our sympathy to the family and loved ones of Brother John Hall. Be comforted by our motto: "spes mea in Deo est" (my hope is in God).
Richard B. Elberfeld, Jr. Secretary
March 15, 2013
Linda and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheri and Garrett McGuire
March 15, 2013
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. BOTH JOHN AND MARGE AND MY PARENTS WERE VERY GOOD FRIENDS. I WILL MISS HIM. BARBARA FARRELL
March 15, 2013
Linda, Greg and family, sorry for your loss. My wish for you is to remember all the good time.
Karen Lewis (GTE-VZ)
March 15, 2013
you have our sympathy he will be missed by all who knew him I know Ginny and I are sure gona miss John
Kevin & Ginny Konen
March 15, 2013
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