Obituary of Dorothy J. Zuern

Dorothy J. Zuern, age 95, of Millcreek Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Manchester Commons surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 30, 1921 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Harry and Katherine Hoppel and Bertha Olsen. Dorothy was a life-long member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking, baking, and playing Bingo. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years William “Fred” Zuern, her beloved son-in-law Gary Patama, and sister Winifred Feustel. She is survived by her beloved son Jerrell “Jerry” Zuern (Mary) of Las Vegas, NV, two beloved daughters Marilyn J. Sereno (Eugene) of Erie, Beverly J. Patama of Millcreek Twp., eight grandchildren: Brian Zuern of Las Vegas, NV, Melissa Miller (Troi) of Blacklick, OH, Laurie Beloian (Aram) of Sacramento, CA, Stacey Babo (Scott) of Erie, Mindy Averill (Mike) of Erie, Shawn Patama of Millcreek, Shannon Patama (Rich Milano) of Erie, Shelley Patama of Millcreek, seventeen great-grandchildren: Ellie, Quintin, Carter, Dominick, Giana, Bella, Brittany, Josh, Breahna, Michael, Audra, Christopher, Nick, Nolan, Caden, Adyson, and Kylie, four great- great- grandchildren: Bella, Olivia, Maddie, and Alex, and one sister Shirley Edinger of Naperville, IL, several nieces and nephews. Services were privately held at the convenience of the family by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. Private inurnment Laurel Hill Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Manchester Commons for the wonderful care given to Dorothy and also a special thanks to great-granddaughter Ellie for taking care of her great grandmother “Dorfy”. In lieu of flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of NW PA, 1600 Peninsula Dr., Ste. 15, Erie, PA 16505 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.