Bruce Mailahn

Bruce Michael “Mike” Mailahn, age 72, of Erie passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 6, 2019 at UPMC  Hamot.

 He was born in Peoria, IL on September 15, 1946, the son of the late Earl E. and Pauline Adams Mailahn.

 He was a 1964 graduate of McDowell High School and received a degree in Business from Gannon University. He served in the United States Navy. He worked over 19 years as Payroll Manager at  Gannon University, and then was co-founder of ErieNet. Mike was a Masonic Mason, a member of Scottish Rite Valley of Erie, and Zem Zem Temple Shrine. He  loved sports and playing Softball with the Erie Rec league.  He was a long time avid Chicago Bears fan.

 One of Mike’s passions that brought him much enjoyment was being a Pirate reenactor.  He also enjoyed video games.

 He is survived by his wife of 45 years Marjorie Dombeck Mailahn;  his daughter Adrian Mailahn; and several nieces and nephews.

 Services were held at the convenience of the family. Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

 Arrangements entrusted to the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26^th St.  Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.