The Honorable Robert Lea Wolfe, of Spartanburg, SC and formerly of Warren, PA., died peacefully Thursday, March 13, 2025, nine days after his 99th birthday. He was the 12th President Judge of the 37th Judicial District, which encompasses Warren and Forest Counties, serving from 1970 until 1993, when he retired as President Judge. Following that retirement, he served another thirteen and a half years as Senior Judge, retiring from that position in 2006 at age 80, as then required by Pennsylvania law. He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret Larson Wolfe, in 1998, and is survived by his second wife, Susan McConnell Wolfe, six children, two step-children, 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A complete obituary will follow and a Celebration of Life will be held privately by the family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Foundation of Warren County or to a charity of choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.
Served his community.
I greatly respected Judge Wolfe and the amount of work he covered reading and ruling on cases as a Judge. When I became CYS Director he recognized my desire and efforts to improve the relationship between CYS and juvenile probation and he was always willing to see me in his chambers to discuss any concerns I had. I considered him a friend and advisor. He provided a recommendation for my entry into graduate school. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Susanne and the rest of the Wolfe family.
John Bowler
Dear Family of Judge Wolfe,
I had the wonderful opportunity to have known him for many years, from members of First Presbyterian Church, to working with him at the Court House(he as the Judge and me as County Commissioner. We also managed to golf together ocassionally.
I always had the highest respect for him and know he was a good man.
I don’t recall the circumstances but we were in a meeting and disagreeing with each other. He looked over at me said “ commish this is the Court House not the Commissioners House”:our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My condolences to the Wolfe children.
Your Dad was a good man !
Dave Oelslager
Dear Susan
So saddened to learn of Bob’s passing . I know you both savored one another’s company and interests these last many years! May you embrace the fond and fun memories shared and the wonderful judicial and community legacy he left behind. Although we now live close to Elissa in Bedford PA, we think often of our Warren friends.
Wonderful years growing up next door to the Wolf’s. Such a kind man. My condolences.