It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ruben J. Hamilton, age 54, of Erie, on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026, at his Erie home.<\/p>\n
He was born on July 10, 1972, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Peter Hamilton Sr. and Donna Mae (Tangle) Hamilton.<\/p>\n
Ruben was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the age of 18. He graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1991.<\/p>\n
Ruben was loved and liked by every person he touched his presence with. He loved doing lawn care, playing cards, fishing and hanging out with family and friends.<\/p>\n
He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.<\/p>\n
He is survived by his siblings, Peter (Zanetra) Hamilton Jr., Tonya (Lavon) Clark and Nea (Andrew) Hamilton; seven nephews, Christian (Latrese) Hamilton, Jarea Tamplin, D\u2019Angelo (Terricia) Hamilton, A\u2019Londre Hamilton, Peter Hamilton III, Rodney Eddy Jr., and Rodshmier Eddy; two nieces, LaVona Hamilton and Neasha Eddy; and a host of great nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.<\/p>\n
Friends are invited to call at First Born Apostolic Church, 1221 East 19th Street, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. He will be laid to rest near his beloved parents in Lakeside Cemetery.<\/p>\n
Ruben will be deeply missed, but his spirit will forever live on in our hearts. May he rest in peace.<\/p>\n
Arrangements are entrusted to the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services Inc. Downtown, 602 W 10th St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16502.<\/p>\n
Send condolences to www.BurtonQuinnScott.com<\/p>\n
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