Jane Charlene (Diemert) Hafensteiner

Jane Charlene (Diemert) Hafensteiner, age 71, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by her family.

Born in Erie on June 19, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Charlotte (Hocking) Diemert.

Jane was a loyal wife, mother, and friend, and a very proud grandmother.  She was a devout Catholic, and member of Holy Rosary Church.  She worked for the Erie School District for over 20 years.  Jane loved animals, and enjoyed coloring and doing puzzles.

She is survived by her loving husband, August Hafensteiner; her sons, August C. Hafensteiner and Jacob T. Hafensteiner; her daughter, Nicole Witkowski (Andrew); her sister, Jean Schenker (James), and her sisters-in-law, Connie Hafensteiner and Jean Diemert.  Also surviving are her 3 grandsons and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Hafensteiner at birth, and her brother, Jacob Diemert.

Visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Church, 2701 East Avenue, Erie, PA 16504 on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the time of the Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM.