Madeline Harmelink

Madeline Harmelink obituary, Erie, PA

Madeline Harmelink

Madeline Harmelink Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc. - Wesleyville on Mar. 25, 2025.

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Madeline M. Harmelink, 75, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born in Erie on May 7, 1949, a daughter of the late, Joseph and Maria M. (Cervero) Buzzanco.

Madeline graduated from Strong Vincent High School and went on to earn her Bachelors degree in Music Education from Roberts Wesleyan University. During her career as a teacher, she worked at several Erie City Schools. After teaching, she took a job at Verizon as an Operator Trainer. Madeline was an active member of Triumphant Life Church, where she continued to use her teaching ability as a Sunday School Teacher and at the Academy. She had a life-long love of music and shared that love with others. She was a mother to many and her wisdom was cherished by all. Madeline was a true believer in Jesus, she read the bible often, and the Lord was the center of her life.

In addition to her parents, Madeline is preceded in death by her brother, James Buzzanco and many close aunts.

She is survived by her daughter, Angela Howell; brothers, Joseph Buzzanco (Jennifer) and Gregory Buzzanco (Susan); and a sister-in-law, Lisa Buzzanco. Several nieces and nephews survive.

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