Aaron Lee Fileger, 38, of 103 East St., Warren, PA. died Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2013 at his residence after a very courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born June 1, 1974 in Warren, PA. He attended Warren Area High School and Jamestown Community College. Aaron formerly worked as a cook at Peppermill Restaurant and Applebee’s and had most recently worked at Superior Tire before becoming ill. Aaron loved riding his Harley and was a member of the War Dogs Motorcycle Club. He also loved the Grateful Dead and his dog bear. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Schreiner Fileger whom he married August 11, 2012, his daughter, Hannah of Jeanette, PA. his mother, Mona Darr Fileger of Warren, PA., stepdaughters – Amber Anderson and Colleen Heffner and stepson, Scott Heffner all of Jamestown, N.Y., twin brother – Aaric Fileger (Lisa) of Clarendon, PA., brother – Arthur Fileger, Jr. (Darlene) of Tampa, FL, 5 Sisters – Tammy Peters (Ken) and Teresa Albaugh (Rich) of Warren, PA., Jeanette Wagner of Clarendon, PA., Deborah Campbell (Steve) of Tiona and Roberta Garcia (Tom) of Tampa, FL., numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Fileger, Sr. Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 1 to 3 P.M. A celebration of Aaron’s life will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. at the Warren State Hospital Interfaith Chapel with Pastor Angus Watkins, Pastor of the Unitarian Church of Jamestown, N.Y., officiating. It was Aarons desire that a fund be set up in his memory for his daughter, Hannah, donations are being accepted at the funeral home for this cause. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
I am very fortunate to have met Aaron. As a student, he was every professor’s dream. He was a sponge. He soaked the learning up and just excelled. My heart goes out to his family. Aaron truly touched my life.
Glad for the times we got to spend together in the 90s listening to music and hoping to catch the Dead on tour. You lived life the way you wanted and that’s a special thing. I now realize how special the Finger Lakes show we ran into you at is. “Such a long long time to be gone and a short time to be there” Fare thee well my friend. See you on the Lazy River Road some day again.
Bill and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss. We know Aaron will be greatly missed.
Life is lived to the fullest by those that love. Aaron loved life. Knew you since you were a young boy growing up & running around with my boys. The lives you’ve touched are many. May your family find comfort in the memories of the happy times & cherish them. Bless you all…
Back in 98′ we all trucked out to an Allman Brothers show at Starlight Amp. I didn’t have a ticket and my attempts to sneak had failed. Aaron just showed up at the gate like magic and gave me his ticket to use. Aaron, Nick Tomassoni and I got to the front seats just as they started playing Silver Dollar. We never stopped dancing the whole set! Thanks Buddy-we sure did howl at the moon together, back in the day! All My Love, Christine