John E. Brigham Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John E. Brigham in Erie, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Brigham and Margaret Brigham (Griffiths); and his in-laws, Tom and Josefine Cogar. He is survived by: his wife Joan Cogar; his son Michael John Brigham; his daughter-in-law Carol; his granddaughter Helena; his siblings, Linda, Debra and Steve (Betty); his niece Jennifer; and his nephews, Marc and Kyle.

A young man, Jacob Gland, picked up one of the cards, reached out to us, and within a few months was able, as a medical match, to donate his kidney to John.