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Erin Jacobs Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Erin L. "Fluff" Jacobs, 36, of Wilkes-Barre, died unexpectedly, of natural causes, on Friday, March 6, 2015, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre on March 4, 1979, a daughter of Joseph and Edith Joseph Jacobs. Erin was a 1997 graduate of Meyers High School, received an associate degree in computer science from Luzerne County Community College and was currently employed by Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs.
Erin's favorite color was orange, she was a huge fan of Notre Dame, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Philadelphia Phillies, 40 Pound Head and the Dave Matthews Band.
She was also the founder of Team Fluff in 2002.
Besides her parents, Joseph and Edith Jacobs, she is also survived by her brother, Joseph Jacobs and his wife, Erika; sisters, Nancy Jacobs and Jim Sabulski , and Susan Jacobs-Tamkus and her husband, Mark. Aunt Ren Ren will be missed by her niece and goddaughter, Sidney; nephews, Joseph, Caleb, Matthew, Liam and Ethan; her best friend, Dan Miller; aunts and uncles; and cousins.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church, South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Monday.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the SPCA.
As Fluff would often say… "Shine your light while you got one."
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Memories and Condolences
for Erin Jacobs
March 17, 2015
Unfortunately, I learned of Erin's passing just today or I would have made food, and paid my respects. Erin and I shared a first name and she certainly made me smile on occasion but laugh a great deal. Always made me feel welcome and happy to see her. She will be watching over your family, her beloved nieces, nephews, and shining her light forever. Please know that our entire families prayers and thoughts are with you. Erin hannon boote, Danny, Bryan, Britt, hayley
Terry Elias
March 15, 2015
Joe and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry Elias
Cassie
March 11, 2015
Erin you were such an awesome and funny person. You always made everyone laugh. So happy I was able to know you. RIP.
My deepest sympathy to Erin's family.
Anne Flasser
March 11, 2015
RIP, Erin. I'll always remember our chats at the games. You may not be with us anymore, but you won't be forgotten. My sympathy to your family.
March 10, 2015
Erin working with you was always a joy. at the end of my day, you always had something funny to say, and lift my spirits. Peace be with you. Joanne Donnelly Taylor, PA
Kirsta Stull-Esquilin
March 10, 2015
Erin, you have gone way too soon!
Your witty sense of humor, your smile and your warmth will be missed. I always looked forward to my visits with you and the team at MSPD! I am shocked and saddened that I will not see you there on my future visits.
I will miss the stories about your niece and nephews and will never forget the sparkle in your eye when you spoke of them.
You will be missed greatly!
To your family - deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow. God Bless!
Doreen Novick
March 9, 2015
RIP Erin!!!!!! You were loved by many including me.....You are now an angel in heaven!!!!!!
Love Doreen
Gary Miller
March 9, 2015
We are truly blessed to have known Erin from our nephew Dan
Miller. When we first met Erin, you new instantly what a wonderful full of life women she was. She always made us laugh and always put a smile on your face.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Rest in peace "FLUFF"
Gary & Kim Miller
Debbie
March 9, 2015
It was a pleasure to work with Erin. She was always quick with a joke and a smile. She will be missed. My prayers for her family and friends. Debbie
Sy Adelson
March 9, 2015
Erin, thank you for all of your help. Rest In Peace
March 9, 2015
I would've liked to have known you.
May you rest in piece. My heart goes out to your friends and loved ones.
v a
March 9, 2015
R.I.P. ERIN YOU WERE ALWAYS A VERY NICE HUMAN BEING MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS.
shannon reiser
March 9, 2015
fly high with the angels my friend!!!! you will be missed dearly...
Lori Augustaitus
March 9, 2015
My deepest condolences to your entire family. Erin was an amazing person. May she Rest In Peace!!! ♡♡♡♡♡
March 9, 2015
To the entire Jacobs and Lynch Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Erin was one of the kindest, warmest and FUNNIEST people I knew and she will be missed by so many. Our condolences, Maria, Ken, Tina, Fred and Rosemary Fabbrini
Kevin Brown
March 9, 2015
My deepest condolences to everyone who was blessed to have Erin in there lives. Erin I love You and will miss you so much . until we meet again R.I.P. My dear friend .
Bill Mosser
March 9, 2015
R.I.P My dear friend. You will be missed.
Bill Mosser
March 9, 2015
R.I.P. My stage buddy and friend. You will be missed by all. We may have lost a terrific person and friend but heaven gained another terrific angle. I know you're looking and watching over your family and friends. Your memory will live on through us all. God Bless you Erin and your family.
Debbie Jacobs
March 9, 2015
My Cousin, my friend life won't be the same without you!
Love you Fluff! XO
the Delaney family
March 9, 2015
Our prayers and condolences r with the Jacobs family.
Erin Rebo Pikul
March 9, 2015
Hugs and prayers to your family.
Cindy and Dave
March 9, 2015
RIP our dear friend Erin, you will be missed so much. You may be gone but will never be forgotten. Heaven now has another beautiful angel.
Tera Bull
March 9, 2015
RIP Erin from the Bull Family
Nicole Ehrhart (Alishusky)
March 9, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I graduated from Meyers with Erin. Prayers to the entire family.
Ashley Whitaker-Durham
March 9, 2015
Sorry for your loss...RIP
Lisa Sanfilippo
March 8, 2015
So very sorry to the entire family. My thoughts are with you during this heartbreaking time.
doreen Hull
March 8, 2015
To the Jacob Family, so sorry for your loss, words cannot express how heartbroken we were to hear of Erin's passing. She was a ray of sunshine and always put a smile on our faces. She will greatly be missed. Mutuel dept at Pocono Downs
william lybolt
March 8, 2015
I knew her from when I worked at the casino. Great woman always friendly. Great person to uplift your spirits when I worked the grave shift back in the day. My condolences to family and friends.
alisha siciliano
March 8, 2015
I love you, you have no idea how much you have helped me
kristian adams
March 8, 2015
Fluff.... Dang girl... I will miss you and laughing when I see you on national news lol... I will miss you positive attitude and ur smile from ear to ear. Keep Melissa good company up there.... xoxo See you some day.
March 8, 2015
RIP Erin,my deepest sympathy And prayers to your family. Theresa Belcastro ( worked at the arena 112)
Leonard Piazza
March 8, 2015
To Erin's family and friends ... I was deeply saddened to hear of Erin's passing and I'm so sorry for your loss. God Bless.
stacy jones
March 8, 2015
To The Jacob Family,,,My deepest condolences go out to you in this time of sorrow. Hugs and prayers sent your way. She always had a smile on her face and was so out going and funny..I am just really shocked and dont know what else to say but I am sorry for your loss.
Chris Jefferson
March 8, 2015
You were always smiling, you reminded me of a ray of sunshine. My deepest sympathies to your loved ones. Never shall you be forgotten.
Joshua Rosenblatt
March 8, 2015
My deepest condolences to Fluff's family. Your soul is one of the kindest, sweetest and most open of any I've had the pleasure to know. You have had a real and tangible effect on those who were lucky enough to have your light in their lives and you will be sorely missed beyond what any words can express, and by so many. You were truly one of the good ones. RIP And Thanks for all the smiles and hugs...
March 8, 2015
So very sorry for your loss.My thoughts & prayers are with the Family.
Gene needham
March 8, 2015
She was a beautiful lady. All was nice to talk to. She be miss. God bless
Becky and Nick Solovey
March 8, 2015
Erin, you will always be missed and remembered. Our prayers are with your family.
devan engels
March 8, 2015
R.i.p Erin I new you from school and seen u at the gym a few times we really didnt talk much you are such a good person . And will be missed god bless please watch over all of us .
rose Martin
March 8, 2015
R.i.p Erin u will be saddly and deeply missed
Kelly Chmielewski
March 8, 2015
I met Erin while I was employed at General. Each day she always had a smile to offer. She was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. RIP Erin.
Carole Tencza
March 8, 2015
Erin was an amazing person I had the pleasure of working with at General Hospital she was the most friendly warm hearted person I have ever met. My prayers go out to her family RIP Fluff!!!
joan Evans wolfe
March 8, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss
Jennifer cosloskey
March 8, 2015
Prayers n sympathy to ur family.
Tammy Levandowski
March 8, 2015
Erin ..wonderful person! I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you Erin and your family
Gino Mercadante
March 8, 2015
Erin
Words can't explain how much you will be missed. May you rest in peace and watch over all from the heavens. And my prayers & condolences go out to the Jacobs family and friend during this time
God bless
Dickinson\Kinsman Family
March 8, 2015
Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours. She was one of a kind and will truly be missed.
Thomas Frank
March 8, 2015
Erin, you were such a great person, such a joy to work with, and a good friend. You made everybody smile, even on their worst days, and forget about their problems with your fantastic sense of humor.
You will be sadly missed.
Ron Wolf
March 8, 2015
Erin will be missed by many... I did not know her long, but she always made my day brighter with her wit and humor...
Carol Serafin
March 8, 2015
I will so miss her great sense of humor and seeing her smile at work. She will be fondly remembered. Her light is still shining bright somewhere.
Leesa C
March 8, 2015
You are loved by many Fluff. You touched so many lives, made such a difference to so many people.... I will never forget your laugh or your smile. You were always a joy to be around. I love you. Keep shining your light!
Judy Martin
March 8, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lynda Tillman
March 8, 2015
Erin you will truly be missed!!! You always had a smile on your face that made everyone around you smile. Keep smiling down on us as you are now our guardian angel. You will be missed.
Shana Feichter
March 8, 2015
I'm going to miss my best friend. Hurts so much. I love you Erin.
"Celebrate we will cause life it short but sweet for certain" -dmb
Ninouska Gomez
March 8, 2015
It was a pleasure seeing her every morning when I walked in to work. Rest in peace fluff. My condolences.
Amanda Schellhamer
March 8, 2015
Rest in Peace Erin. You will be greatly missed and certainly not forgotten . My condolences to her family .
Christine and James Dunne
March 8, 2015
My heart is in pieces and I am forever thankful to have known you! Our condolences and love to all the Jacobs family at this time.
Kenneth Matthews
March 8, 2015
RIP my friend. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Erin's family and friends.
Fluff will be missed.
March 8, 2015
Always remembering the laughter we shared at the hospital. Lora (Hunlock Creek)
Rest In Peace
Tristan Gerteis
March 8, 2015
My true heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of this amazing woman.
I love you Fluffernutter. You were such an amazing person and you touched so many peoples lives, mine included. You will always have a special place in my heart, from now until forever. Rest easy my friend. Love and miss you terribly
March 8, 2015
Dearest Fluffy. You will always be in my heart. RIP my dear.
Debbie Powell
March 8, 2015
So sorry Joe and Edie for your loss, Erin always found a way to make me laugh when I used to wait on all of you at Cracker Barrel. God Bless! Deb Powell
Carol Pil
March 8, 2015
My heart felt thoughts and prayers for the family and friends in this time of sorrow.Erin will truly be missed by all that knew and loved her.She made all of us smile, with her quick wit and kindness.RIP.
Amanda Naperkowski
March 8, 2015
Erin was such an amazing person! Her smile, her laugh, her kind ways will never be forgotten!!! Rest peacefully Erin!!! <3
Helene Solovey-Hrichison
March 8, 2015
Erin, may God Watch over you and your family. ERIN was a happy ,outgoing person and there for anyone who needed anything. God Will watch over your family in this time of need. BLESS YOU
Kerry Lee Haas
March 8, 2015
Rest in Peace, Fluff. <3
Mary Knight
March 8, 2015
So sorry to hear that she is gone. She was always so upbeat when she brought her Sierra to the shop to be groomed. The staff at Auntie Liz's Diamonds in the Ruff send our thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.
March 8, 2015
Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto her, Verily I say unto thee. Today shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
May God Hold & Keep the Jacobs Family in his loving arms & keep them encourage at this time of great sorrow.
.~Ms. Rebecca Wiggins Newton & Family
~Dayton Ohio~
jenn covert
March 8, 2015
Erin your lite will burn forever , you were a great person with a heart so big - RIP my friend
David Horn
March 8, 2015
So sad to hear that you passed. I'll be praying for you and your family. Sorry I can't be there.
Jean Campas
March 8, 2015
Erin was such a friendly person everywhere she went. I will miss her stopping in at my daughters salon. It saddens me to hear of her passing. Prayers to her family.
Judy Snyder -Local 328
March 8, 2015
It's hardest to say goodbye to those who are easiest to love. My prayers are with your family.
March 8, 2015
Take good care of the animals up there
Corry and Marsha Hanson
March 8, 2015
May God bless all of the Jacobs family during this tough time. Erin was such a kind and gentle person who was always smiling. Erin was always kind to us and everyone she met. We have lost a great person however Heaven gained an angel.
Del bachman
March 8, 2015
R.I.P my friend
Anne Gates
March 8, 2015
God Bless Erin and her family. What a beautiful person she was.
Linda Jinks
March 8, 2015
The Mohegan Sun family lost a central ray of sunshine with Erin's passing. As we cope with a world now less bright without her, our hearts and sympathies go out to you, her family, at this time of such loss.
Lorraine Herness
March 8, 2015
Such a great personality with a heart of gold. Erin was the best! We shared so many stories and laughs when we ran into each other...she will be missed. My heartfelt sympathy to your family.
Laura Jacobs
March 8, 2015
My deepest condolences. Erin was always a ray of sunshine and made me smile at work no matter what kind of day I was having. She will be greatly missed.
March 8, 2015
Rest in peace my friend.No more clothes to hand out . Will miss your smile.
mr &Mrs Albert Gonzalez
March 8, 2015
I will miss your bright light heaven has gained another star thank you for the years and memories.R.I.P
March 8, 2015
The Barancho Family sends our deepest sympathy to the Jacobs Family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. God Bless Erin,Family and Friends.
Eva Redding
March 8, 2015
My sympathy to family and friends.Erin always a pleasure to be around.Made me laugh everytime i saw her.Taken way too soon.Rip Erin.
Julia Plesnarski
March 8, 2015
Her smile brightened up my morning every day at work. Please know that she will be sincerely missed.
noreen snee
March 8, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Erin from St. Theresa`s. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Julia Gould
March 8, 2015
To Erin's family I'm sorry for your loss. She was take much to soon. She is in gods hands now.
March 8, 2015
Truly was one of a kind. The world needs more people like her. God bless her parents, you did an amazing job. No words can heal your wounds. Please take some comfort that she truly was that one person who went above, & beyond not a malicious bone in her body. <3
Christina Schultz
March 8, 2015
Such a bright soul gone too soon. Much love!
Caroline Brieling
March 8, 2015
Sue and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
GFR
March 8, 2015
#staygoldflufff
March 8, 2015
Godspeed
Shawn Bly
March 8, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Fluff will be dearly missed!
Dawn Roberts
March 8, 2015
Rest in peace, Erin. Fly with the angels. My condolences to your friends and family.
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