Joan Koppelman

Joan V. Koppelman, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Gallagher Center of St. Mary’s East. She was born in Erie on August 21, 1935, the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Sigendall) Hartman.

Joan graduated from Mercyhurst High School and then attended the College of Wooster. She was active with the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in many committees, the Erie Area Northfield League, and the Presque Isle Women’s Club.

Besides her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Donald W. Koppelman in February 2018, and also a brother, John Hartman.

Joan was the loving mother of  Richard Koppelman (Scottie Freeman) of Erie, and Diane Parshall of Montana, as well as grandmother to Sarah, Hunter, and Katie, and is survived by four great grandchildren, all of Montana, and her sister, Sharon Powell; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Friends may attend a memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 250 West 7^th Street, Erie, PA, on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2pm. with Reverend Chris Weichman officiating.

Arrangements are made by Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 602 West 10^th St. Erie

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1600 Peninsula Dr., Suite 15, Erie, PA 16505.