H. Fred Lewis

H. Fred Lewis peacefully passed away at home on January 30, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1943. Fred was the son of the late George and Betty English.

Fred lived in Albion, Pennsylvania most of his life. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1963 and retired from P&C Dock Company in 2004 where he had worked for 34 years.

In August of 1965, Fred married Jeanette R. LePosa. He served in the Army from 1965 until 1967. While stationed in Germany, Fred served as Cold War Defense. Fred moved to Erie, Pennsylvania where he married Patricia Black in March of 2010.

Fred liked to create many welded things. The trailers he planned and built were always sturdy and lasted forever. Fred loved helping others and he was never afraid to pitch in and lend a hand when he could. He enjoyed spending time in Florida during the winter months. Most of all, Fred loved spending time with his family, especially his grand and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his two wives, Jeannette LePosa (2006) and Patricia Black (2022). Family members surviving Fred are his children, Michael (Kelly) Lewis, Randy (Portia) Lewis and Sandra (Chris) Palmer; his grandchildren, Christopher Peterman and Maria, Shawnna Peterman and Justin (Emily) Lewis and Jared Lewis and his great-grandchildren, Ethan and Leo McLimans and Melah, Zander and Avery Lewis. Also surviving Fred are his good friends Thomas Foye and Linda Graham.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Donna and Brian from UPMC Home Health Care along with Stacy from Bright Star. The loving care they showed Fred was first class. Workers from Davita Erie Dialysis and Davita Lake Erie Home Dialysis made Fred’s hard days easier. Jan, Katie, Sandy and Kristin from AseraCare helped make his last days more comfortable. And a huge thanks to Dr. Strasser for the excellent care he gave Fred over the years. 

As per Fred’s request there will be no visiting hours.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the Anna Shelter, 1555 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16511 in the name of H. Fred Lewis.

Arrangements entrusted to Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Service Inc. Downtown, 602 West 10th Street, Erie.

Offer condolences at www.burtonquinnscott.com.