Eric Voigt

Eric Edmund Voigt, age 63, of Girard, PA and formerly of Charles City, VA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

He was born in St. Louis, MO on March 9, 1953 a son of John Edmund and the late Mary Louise Voigt.

Eric received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Anthropology in 1984 and an MA in Anthropology in 1992 from the University Missouri.

Eric was the Director of Archeology and Heritage Resources Management at Louis Berger. He had a long and active career as an archeologist, working in the US Midwest, England, American Samoa and throughout the Eastern US.

He was a prodigious reader, an avid gardener, and had a deep and abiding passion for American History. He was known for his overflowing kindness and generosity, his wit and ever present humor, his intelligence, and his love for his dog Lleyton.

Eric found true love and happiness with his wife and soulmate Mary Ann. He was deeply devoted to his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Mary Ann Owoc; his sons, Andrew Edmund Price Voigt and his wife Chrissy, Graham John Alexander Voigt and his wife, Chelsea. His grandchildren: Braden, Benjamin, Mason and Arya Voigt; his father John E. and his wife, Fern Marie; a brother, Mark M. Voigt and his wife Jane; and sister, Kimberly Voigt Hart and her husband, John. He is further survived by his niece, Kate Voigt, and nephews, Conor Voigt and John David Hart II.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Mercyhurst University’s Christ the King Chapel, 501 E. 38th St. Erie, PA 16546 on Saturday, February 18th at 11 am with Rev. Steve Hart officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, 1507 Grimm Dr. Erie, PA 16501 or James River Association, 4833 Old Main St. Richmond, VA 23231.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East, Girard, PA 16417.

Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhome.com