Margaret Filipowski Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Margaret Filipowski of Erie, Pennsylvania, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 12, 2026 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Mencz and Michalina Mencz (Grygier); her husband Jerome "Harry" Filipowski; and her siblings, Robert Menc (Cecelia), William Menc, Jr. (Joan), Audrey Grucza (Edward), James Mencz and David Sienicki (Mary Ann).
She is survived by: her children, Rene Filipowski of Silver Spring, MD, James Filipowski of Erie, Valerie Kelly (Michael) of Papillion, NE, Stephanie Bertschy (Robert) of Traverse City, MI and Brian "Flip" Filipowski (Leslie) of Charleroi, PA.; her grandchildren, Andrew Kelly (Michelle), Abigail Tobin (Jake), Ryan Bertschy, Bret "Harry" Bertschy, Ian Filipowski and Edy Margaret Filipowski; her great grandchildren, Sophia, James, Evelyn and Grace Margaret; and her siblings-in-law, Daniel Filipowski (Elaine) of Erie and Bernadette Hayes of Ormond Beach, FL. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, including special nieces.
Memorial Contributions may be sent to Emmaus Soup Kitchen (https://www.emmauserie.org), Erie City Mission, or.
