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Erin Zito Obituary
Erin was born on July 15, 1972, and was a lifelong resident of Butler County. She graduated from Butler High School in 1990 and eventually settled in Cabot. She was a naturally gifted equestrian in her youth and loved to hang around at the stables. She married Andrew Zito on May 2, 1992.
She worked for a time as a dental assistant before she and Andy co-founded a successful hardwood flooring business. But her favorite job ever was as a pub trivia host, where her big personality, sharp wit and sarcastic sense of humor made her a fan favorite in the trivia community. She loved her trivia players very much.
She was a skilled artisan and a gourmet chef. Her home décor reflected her unique personality, and her beautiful kitchen was her pride and joy. She spent hours there, perfecting her recipes, baking and canning. If you got a batch of Erin's cookies for Christmas, you would be eating very well that holiday season.
Her house was welcoming and warm, boisterous and bustling with friends, friends of her kids, and many, many pets. It was always a fun place to be.
Erin is survived by her mother, Karen Gerstner of Herman; husband, Andrew Zito of Cabot; her children, her three shining stars, Abe (Elly) Zito, Isaac Zito and Annalie Zito, all of Butler; niece, Rachel Gray-Williams of Carterville, Ill.; siblings, Kristin Lehere of Winnetka, Calif., and Matthew Gerstner Gray (Shannon) of Butler; and her faithful beagle-Shiba Inu mix, Lizzie.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Gerstner; and her brother, Daniel Gerstner.
She will be sorely missed by all who loved her.
ZITO - Arrangements for Erin Jennifer Gerstner Zito, who died Friday, March 1, 2024, have been entrusted to FOX FUNERAL HOME, Saxonburg.
For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Linda R Reifschneider
April 29, 2024
The Board of Asian Elephant Support joins me in offering our most sincere condolences to the children, siblings and entire family of Erin Zito. Reading her obituary, I am sure I missed meeting a woman I would have loved to have know. AES is a smaller nonprofit working entirely in Asia focused on the care and conservation of Asian elephants. We are a totally volunteer organization: no salaries or perks and we cover our own travel and other expenses involved with our board positions. So please know the entire gift made to us in celebration of Erin's life will be directed toward projects we feel will best help the elephants she and her children love.
There is a saying I love, "Elephants are difficult to ignore and impossible to forget." and please know we will also not forget the kind tribute made in Erin's memory to Asian elephants via our efforts.
Wishing you many lovely memories of Erin,
Linda Reifschneider, founder and president
Asian Elephant Support www.asianelephantsupport.org
Harry Brake
March 10, 2024
I am so so sad to hear this. At a member of the Butler High Class of 1990, this is very sad and I am thinking of her family. My prayers, thoughts, and condolences are with you.
Dan Terwilliger
March 8, 2024
Dear Zito and Gerstner Families, Sorry to here of Erin's passing. Always enjoyed her presence at trivia. May your many fond memories of Erin provide you comfort at this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy,
Dan Terwilliger
Gary Mckruit
March 8, 2024
Deepest Sympathy Andy.
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