Henry Wojtkielewicz

Henry “Hank Ward” Wojtkielewicz, age 85, of Erie, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Mary’s East. 

He was born in Erie, PA on April 5, 1934, a son of the late Joseph and Clara Koscielniak Wojtkielewicz. 

He was a graduate of East High School and was the owner / operator of the former Maria’s Pizza on 

West 38^th St. and then opened and operated Hanky Panky’s in Erie for many years with his companion, 

Patty. Hank loved his cats and dogs over the years. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Edward H. “Ward” Wojkielewicz and a 

sister-in-law, Marge Wojtkielewicz.

He is survived by his companion of over 35 years, Patricia Yambor; three children, Debbie, Michele, and 

Michael; a sister, Dorothy Orlemanski and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

Services were held at the convenience of the family. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26^th St. Erie. 

Memorials may be made to Orphan Angels, 5439 W. Lake Rd., Erie, PA 16505 or the A.N.N.A. Shelter, 

1555 E. 10^th St., Erie, PA 16511.