PETER D. ERSKINE, age 85, passed away on December 23, 2023, at Parklane at Bellingham in West Chester, PA.
Peter was born in Philadelphia on October 18, 1938, He lived in Wayne, PA most of his life. He attended Germantown Friends School and graduated in 1956. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Harvard University and Pennsylvania teaching certification from Temple University. Peter was a history teacher in the Great Valley School District for the majority of his teaching career until his retirement in 1990. Peter was the President of his local teacher's union and was an excellent negotiator.
He created the Chester County PSERS Retirement organization soon after he retired and served as President for many years. Peter enjoyed traveling, theater, coaching soccer, nature, and engaging in vibrant discussions. We was a loyal friend to many.
He is survived by his dear friend, Sheila Ashley, and cousins Elizabeth H. Schurmann, Margaret R. Hartmann, Beth (Roger) Lefferts, Edward (Teresa) Hartmann, and God daughter Kimberly Lindemuth. He is predeceased by a cousin Joseph H. Hartmann and by his parents, Thomas and Ada (Funke) Erskine.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hopewell Hospice Foundation of America, Rt. 70 West Suite B15 Lakewood, NJ 08701.
Family and Friends are cordially invited to a celebration of life at Alleva Funeral Home, Inc. 1724 E. Lancaster Ave, Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301 on January 6, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM and a service from 11:00-11:30AM. Internment at Morris Cemetery, 428 Nutt Road Phoenixville, PA 19460 following service.
Peter was born in Philadelphia on October 18, 1938, He lived in Wayne, PA most of his life. He attended Germantown Friends School and graduated in 1956. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Harvard University and Pennsylvania teaching certification from Temple University. Peter was a history teacher in the Great Valley School District for the majority of his teaching career until his retirement in 1990. Peter was the President of his local teacher's union and was an excellent negotiator.
He created the Chester County PSERS Retirement organization soon after he retired and served as President for many years. Peter enjoyed traveling, theater, coaching soccer, nature, and engaging in vibrant discussions. We was a loyal friend to many.
He is survived by his dear friend, Sheila Ashley, and cousins Elizabeth H. Schurmann, Margaret R. Hartmann, Beth (Roger) Lefferts, Edward (Teresa) Hartmann, and God daughter Kimberly Lindemuth. He is predeceased by a cousin Joseph H. Hartmann and by his parents, Thomas and Ada (Funke) Erskine.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hopewell Hospice Foundation of America, Rt. 70 West Suite B15 Lakewood, NJ 08701.
Family and Friends are cordially invited to a celebration of life at Alleva Funeral Home, Inc. 1724 E. Lancaster Ave, Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301 on January 6, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM and a service from 11:00-11:30AM. Internment at Morris Cemetery, 428 Nutt Road Phoenixville, PA 19460 following service.
PETER D. ERSKINE, age 85, passed away on December 23, 2023, at Parklane at Bellingham in West Chester, PA.
Peter was born in Philadelphia on October 18, 1938, He lived in Wayne, PA most of his life. He attended Germantown Friends School and graduated in 1956. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Harvard University and Pennsylvania teaching certification from Temple University. Peter was a history teacher in the Great Valley School District for the majority of his teaching career until his retirement in 1990. Peter was the President of his local teacher's union and was an excellent negotiator.
He created the Chester County PSERS Retirement organization soon after he retired and served as President for many years. Peter enjoyed traveling, theater, coaching soccer, nature, and engaging in vibrant discussions. We was a loyal friend to many.
He is survived by his dear friend, Sheila Ashley, and cousins Elizabeth H. Schurmann, Margaret R. Hartmann, Beth (Roger) Lefferts, Edward (Teresa) Hartmann, and God daughter Kimberly Lindemuth. He is predeceased by a cousin Joseph H. Hartmann and by his parents, Thomas and Ada (Funke) Erskine.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hopewell Hospice Foundation of America, Rt. 70 West Suite B15 Lakewood, NJ 08701.
Family and Friends are cordially invited to a celebration of life at Alleva Funeral Home, Inc. 1724 E. Lancaster Ave, Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301 on January 6, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM and a service from 11:00-11:30AM. Internment at Morris Cemetery, 428 Nutt Road Phoenixville, PA 19460 following service.
Peter was born in Philadelphia on October 18, 1938, He lived in Wayne, PA most of his life. He attended Germantown Friends School and graduated in 1956. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Harvard University and Pennsylvania teaching certification from Temple University. Peter was a history teacher in the Great Valley School District for the majority of his teaching career until his retirement in 1990. Peter was the President of his local teacher's union and was an excellent negotiator.
He created the Chester County PSERS Retirement organization soon after he retired and served as President for many years. Peter enjoyed traveling, theater, coaching soccer, nature, and engaging in vibrant discussions. We was a loyal friend to many.
He is survived by his dear friend, Sheila Ashley, and cousins Elizabeth H. Schurmann, Margaret R. Hartmann, Beth (Roger) Lefferts, Edward (Teresa) Hartmann, and God daughter Kimberly Lindemuth. He is predeceased by a cousin Joseph H. Hartmann and by his parents, Thomas and Ada (Funke) Erskine.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hopewell Hospice Foundation of America, Rt. 70 West Suite B15 Lakewood, NJ 08701.
Family and Friends are cordially invited to a celebration of life at Alleva Funeral Home, Inc. 1724 E. Lancaster Ave, Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301 on January 6, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM and a service from 11:00-11:30AM. Internment at Morris Cemetery, 428 Nutt Road Phoenixville, PA 19460 following service.
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