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1927
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2019
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Esther Zygai Obituary
One of her favorite pastimes was knitting, and everyone has a keepsake afghan to remind them of her. Her legacy to her family is one of kindness, generosity and most of all love. We were so lucky to call her Mom, Gramma, Great-Grandma and Sister.
In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; one daughter, Gaylia; two brothers, Leonard and Jim; and one sister, Arlene.
She is survived by her children, Laura (Walter) Yochim, Nola (Bob) Maxumczyk, Melinda (Jim) Mercier, Greg (Kathy) Zygai, Bruce (Debbie) Zygai and Elissa (Kim) Zygai; grandchildren, Brian (Tara) Yochim, Lorri (Bryan) Narring, Mandy (Dave) Karle, Jon Mercier, Mike (Beth) Mercier, Mark (Debbie) Mercier, Jeff (Marisol) Mercier, Bradley Zygai, Danielle Zygai, Brandon (Ashlee) Zygai, Tiffany (Steve) Zygai, Gerred (Jen) Zygai and Eric Zygai; thirteen great-grandchildren; two beloved sisters, Donna Doolittle and Evelyn Markow; sister-in-law, Connie Zygai; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are private and being held at the convenience of the family, with interment in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd., Erie, PA 16506.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank, 1507 Grimm Dr., Erie, PA 16501.
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October 30, 2019
Laura and family So sorry for the loss of your mom, God bless your family. Cheryl Snyder
Karen Kostur
October 30, 2019
My dear cousins I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved staying at your home when I was a child, and will never forget all of you. May God comfort you in your loss. Karen (Gray) Kostur ,My dear cousins I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved staying at your home when I was a child, and will never forget all of you. May God comfort you in your loss. Karen (Gray) Kostur
Stephanie Gray Walden
October 28, 2019
Aunt Esther you will be missed. Say hi to grandpa and grandma for us.
Amanda Hatkevich
October 27, 2019
We love you grandma and I know you're with us always now. I'll miss your smile most of all.. and your loving patient ways with me. Say hi to mom and grandpa for me, I am happy you get to be with them again...❤Love, Mandy, Dave, Chloe, Delia and Bodhi.
October 27, 2019
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person and am sure she will be dearly missed.just know though that she is home with her loved ones and will see you all someday love and prayers Roy and Linda markow
Donna Doolittle
October 27, 2019
I will miss her caring spirit and loving smile. My sister was sweet and generous to all of her loved ones. She lovingly cared for her father and mother as they aged and her husband, Ed when he needed her help. She cared for her seven children and grandchildren and had to see a daughter leave this life. She is now at rest and will see the loved ones that have passed before her and some day we will meet again. Rest in peace, Ester until we meet again.
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