Photo courtesy of Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Home - 44th Street - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mar 27, 1949 – Apr 18, 2024
Age 75, of Ross Township, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Loving husband of Margaret “Peggy” A. Baxter, they shared 56 years of marriage together. Devoted father of Bonnie Baxter; brother of the late Carl and Michael Baxter and Kathy Braden; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Ernie had an almost magical charisma about him. He was dubbed “The Entertainer” - not just because he impersonated Elvis professionally for a handful of years - but he truly enjoyed making people happy and giving them a laugh along the way, even during his last days with us.
Ernie drew people into his world of creativity and artistic flair. Family was most important to Ernie, however. The love he gave to his Wife and Daughter was unconditional and everlasting. It was the foundation on which his small immediate family was built. His exuberance for life and those closest to him will be greatly missed, but always be cherished as his greatest gift to us.
Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either of these animal advocacy groups on behalf of Ernie: Animal Friends of Pgh: Donate Now - Animal Friends, Inc. or ASPCA: https://www.aspea.org/ways-to-give
Read MorePeggy so sorry to see Ernie passed. Take care. Barb
Barbara J Walters
April 29, 2024 | Lyndon Station, WI | Friend
Bonnie,
So sorry to hear about your dad. What a guy, what a life! Wishing you and your mom strength and peace during this time.
Stacy Hastings
April 28, 2024 | Lancaster, PA
Ernie had one of the quickest wits I've known. Nothing got past him and sparing back and forth was immensely fun. We miss you already.
Dino
April 24, 2024 | Friend
How could anyone not love this man. He was the light of many of my days. I loved being with Ernie and Peggy and visiting with them at their trailer in Slipperyrock. I’m so sorry Peggy and Bonnie for your loss. He was quite a wonderful kind man and will be surely missed. Rest in peace Ernie, my heart is broke. I’m sure you are singing with Elvis.
Susie and John Ramaley
April 23, 2024 | Vail, AZ | Friend
Ernie was such a good friend to my mom and Dad (Jim & Joanne Comer) I enjoyed visiting with him at Slippery rock camp ground, sitting on the covered porch and listening to his Elvis stories.
Prayers for comfort to Peggy, Bonnie and family.
Sherri Comer-Spath
April 22, 2024 | Corryton, TN | Friend
Godspeed uncle Ernie the coal miner the painter just a great uncle and family man your nephew Vincent
Vince Braden
April 22, 2024 | New Kensington, PA | Family
Dear Bonnie, and Peggy, May you be surrounded by light and love at this time. May you also be comforted by the amazing memories, and the abundance of love and joy Ernie gave to his family, and close friends. May Ernie's bright light always and forever be in your hearts.
Lori Kashellack
April 21, 2024 | Pittsburgh, PA | Significant_other
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Love, Lori
April 21, 2024 | Pittsburgh, PA
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Pam Gianni
April 20, 2024
