Obituary of Jennifer Marie Hamilton

Age 44 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Erie, passed away on June 1, 2015, after a 3 ½ year courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 2, 1971, in Erie. She is survived by her husband; Ralph E. Hamilton, her beautiful daughters; Emerson and Payton Hamilton, her mother; Ann (Sam) Lewis, her sister; Mandy Richardson, her brother; Jay (Amy) Richardson and grandmother; Edna O'Neill, also many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Deceased is her father John Richardson. Jennifer graduated from Fairview H.S. and Mercyhurst College, where she earned her degree in interior design. She was extremely talented and many people benefited from her "creative energy". She was employed as a Strategic Planning Analyst at PNC Bank, Pittsburgh. Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially being a mom to Emerson and Payton. She provided them with an abundance of love and made their lives magical and fun. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, June 13, from 2 to 4 PM, at Fairview Presbyterian Church, 4264 Avonia Rd., Fairview, PA 16415. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Jennifer Hamilton Memorial Fund at PNC bank; a future education fund for Emerson and Payton. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, June 13, from 2 to 4 PM, at Fairview Presbyterian Church, 4264 Avonia Rd., Fairview, PA 16415.