Erika M. Rapela Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Erika M. Rapela (Erie, Pennsylvania), who passed away on October 11, 2022, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, Harry Giese and Elsie Slusalek Giese; and her brother Edward J. Giese. She is survived by: her husband Paul Rapela; her children, Erin Rapela Harper (Kevin) of Erie, Brian Rapela (Melissa) of California, Mari Rapela Heidt (Larry) of Pikesville, MD and Paul Rapela (Sue) of Northeast; and her grandchildren, Josh Heidt (Jackie), Rien Heidt, Sarah Hughes (Patrick), Victoria Kelly (Tom), Annabelle Kardos (CJ), Joe Rapela, Erika Harper, Jaden Harper, Melody Rapela and Hudson Rapela. She is also survived by 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Project Dignity 2216 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16502.
