The community of Erie, Pennsylvania, is mourning the death of Warren G. Hull, who passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Erie on August 24, 1945, he was the son of the late Cecil E. and Wilma Bonnell Hull. Warren graduated from Academy High School in 1963 before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Gannon College.
Warren served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and retired from the Army Reserves after 34 years of service, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. He graduated from the ROTC program, taught classes, participated in JROTC, and served as past state president of the Reserve Organization of America. An Eagle Scout and recipient of the Order of the Arrow, he also served as Scout Master of Troop #179. Beyond his military and scouting commitments, he worked in several fields, including running Hull Jewelers with his father, substitute teaching, construction, and clock repair.
Warren was a member of Grace Church, a former cantor at St. Julia Catholic Church, and a former member of the praise band at St. Jude Catholic Church. He also enjoyed square dancing. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Kay Hull, who died in infancy; his grandson, Ryan Stewart; and his sisters, Cecilia “CeCe” Biletnikoff and Ruth Stiles.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Joyce Wise Martin; his daughter, Beth M. Haines, and sons Kenneth W. Hull and Timothy J. Hull; three stepsons; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects at Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc. on Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will take place there Tuesday at 10 a.m., followed by burial with military honors at Waterford Cemetery.
