Virginia Katzenberger "Mooney" Hammond

Virginia Katzenberger "Mooney" Hammond obituary

Virginia Katzenberger "Mooney" Hammond

Virginia Hammond Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP - Pine Avenue Branch on Sep. 20, 2025.

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Virginia (Mooney) Katzenberger Hammond, age 95, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Sarah Reed Senior Living. Born on May 17, 1930, in Erie she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Catherine Mooney.

Virginia loved her family and would help anyone out. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Katzenberger and her grandson, Zach Roddy.

Survivors include her children, Ralph Katzenberger, Debbie Katzenberger, Bobby Katzenberger, and Jimmy Katzenberger; grandchildren, Phil Smith, Kasey Katzenberger, Katie Eppolito, Nicole Alex, Monica Sorrels, Philip Crowe and Mandy Morales; great grandchildren, Matthew Dennard, Kayla Dennard, Sadie Fillak-Smith, Brianna Smith, Joe Smith, Izabella Morales, Jayden Sorells, Jeremiah Sorells, Rhiannon Crowe, and Jewelianna Katzenberger; two great-great grandchildren, Mila and Micheal Morales.

Friends may call on Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pine Avenue Branch, 845 East 38th St. Condolences may be expressed at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com

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Debbie Jimmy Bobby and Ralph so sorry for you loss she is with my mom Sarah now having there macoroni salad. David

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Ralph I am sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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