Jordan Haas Obituary; Chatham University Student From Erie, PA Has Died May 4, 2026
Erie, Pennsylvania / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Two communities, one loss.
Jordan Haas, a Chatham University student and Erie native, has passed away on May 4, 2026—news that has moved quickly through classrooms, locker rooms, and hometown circles, leaving behind a shared sense of grief across both cities he called home.
At Chatham University, Jordan wasn’t just a name on a roster or a seat in a lecture. He was a psychology major, a teammate on the men’s volleyball team, and someone people interacted with daily. His life existed in motion—between academics, athletics, and friendships that formed in those in-between moments.
The news that Jordan Haas has died has deeply affected the campus environment. Teammates remember him as dependable. Classmates remember him as present. Not loud, not distant—just real. The kind of person you could count on being there.
Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Jordan carried those connections with him into his college life in Pittsburgh. Now, both communities are grieving at the same time—one remembering who he was growing up, the other remembering who he was becoming.
Details surrounding his passing have not been publicly released. Both university officials and family members have asked for privacy as they navigate this loss, emphasizing respect and space during an already difficult time.
In response, Chatham University has activated support systems for students and staff, including counseling services and mental health resources. The impact of Jordan’s death is being felt across campus, not just emotionally, but collectively.
Beyond campus, support is also taking shape. A community-led effort, including a GoFundMe, has been shared to assist Jordan’s family with expenses—another sign of how many people are stepping forward in his memory.
But beyond announcements and resources, what remains are the personal pieces.
Jordan is remembered as a son, a brother, a teammate, and a friend. Someone who balanced responsibility with connection. Someone whose presence fit naturally into the lives of others—and now leaves a space that’s hard to fill.
Funeral arrangements and details regarding a celebration of life will be shared by the family when available.
Disclaimer: The family will share the official details of the obituary, funeral, and memorial services. Pending that, not all information on this website is accurate. Information provided here is for general information purposes only.
He was part of two places.
And now both are remembering him at once.