Jerrold L. VanGuilder
May 6, 1953 ~ December 5, 2019
Born in: Erie, Pennsylvania
Jerrold “Jerry” L. VanGuilder, 66, of Union City, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 5, 2019. He was born on May 6, 1953 in Erie a son of Wayne E. VanGuilder and Margaret J. Ross VanGuilder. He married Deborah J. Dingle on May 17, 1975.
He was a 1972 graduate of Corry High School, a 1974 graduate of Orra-Jean Beauty Academy, and was self employed most of his life.
Jerry attended First United Methodist Church of Union City.
He enjoyed reading, collecting historic memorabilia, traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Debby VanGuilder of Union City; his mother, Jean VanGuilder of Corry; two daughters, Adrienne Craft of Erie and Erin Bisbee and her husband Jeremy of Corry; and five grandchildren, Annah and Alexander Craft and Jack, Josie, Jillian Bisbee.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne E. VanGuilder.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Tuesday, December 10th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at First United Methodist Church, 42 E. High Street, Union City. An additional calling hour will be held on Wednesday, December 11th from 10:00am to 11:00am with the funeral service to follow at 11:00am at the church with Pastor Lea Guiney, officiating.
Burial will follow.
In lieu of flowers memory donations may be made to Warren-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 62 S. Main Street, Union City, PA 16438 or Stairways Behavioral Health, 2185 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Jerry’s Book of Memories online at www.warrenglennfh.com
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My fondest memories of Jerry were always salon related. Jerry, Bobbi Mahoney and I could spend hours together laughing and enjoying each other’s company. I will miss them both but I’m sure Jerry is fixing Bobbi’s hair like he always did and they’re enjoying a good joke. Two wonderful friends gone too soon.
I’m so sorry for our loss. Jerry was my favorite cousin and we always had the best time being together talking and much laughter. He loved history and and loved the water and sun. We used to like to look at the tombstones in cemeteries and think about who these people were. Maybe you can see some of these people in Heaven now my dear cousin! So thankful I will see you again someday! Save me a place by the water ok?!!
We want to send our prayers and sympathy to you and your family Debbie. We enjoyed having you as neighbors years ago.
Denny and Chris Anderson
I remember fondly all the fun we had as best friends. Dinners at each other’s homes, our time in church together, and our trip to Toronto. My heart breaks for you and I’ve missed you tertibly. My prayers for you, your daughters and grandchildren. May you find peace during this sad loss. When you knew me I was Bonnie Chris and I moved to Florida. I’m Bonnie Doll now.
Debby, I will always remember Jerry for all of his jokes and all he did for me. Even in my darkest hours he was there for me I will truly miss him.
Debra Hansen Muliyil
Oh Jerry! Gone to soon! Good friends from school til you moved. Deb, my heart grieves for you. He’ll be missed. He has touched so many lives. Jerry watch over you family. Now you can Sun bathe all the time! Work on that tan!