Elizabeth Lucia Dorsogna Cano

Elizabeth "Lu" Cano, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and Aunt passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025.
Lu was born in Munhall, Pennsylvania on July 9, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents Amedeo and Matilda Dorsogna, her brother Phil Dorsogna and her sister Anita Sullivan.
Lu is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Richard, her children, Brian Kissel, Cherie Townsend (Ed), Brett Kissel (Rachael), stepsons Scott Cano (Diana), Todd Cano (Shawn) and grandchildren, Peyton Townsend, Logan Townsend, Sophie Kissel, Ryan Kissel, Mason Cano and Sawyer Cano.
Lu earned her bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst College and her master's degree from Boston College. After starting her career as an educator, she risked leaving education and joined the federal government working as a public relations consumer affairs specialist with NOAA/National Marine Fisheries for the next 25 years, before retiring to Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Lu spent some of her time during those years volunteering in her community at Montgomery General Hospital and the Olney Theatre and working part time at the Silo Inn. Lu lived her life as a dedicated catholic. She was active in the church taking the roles of a lector speaker, CCD teacher and Eucharistic minister for many years at St. Peters Church in Olney before becoming a member of St. John Neumann Church in Ocean Pines.
Lu adored her three children. She was their guiding light, rock, and always there to support, advise and love fully. Although the family's number one worrier, she was also the calm in the storm and the strength needed when faced with life's ups and downs.
Lu spent her retirement years traveling the world with her husband Rich, dining, boating, playing bridge and enjoying time with friends. Above all, being a grandma brought her the ultimate unconditional love and joy.
As a grandma, Lu attended countless games, graduations, ceremonies and celebrations. Both Grandpa and Grandma celebrated every grandchild's milestone and accomplishment as their number one supporters and cheerleaders.
She lives in those she left behind in love with beautiful memories she has left us all.
Lu's life will be celebrated at a visitation on Saturday, March 8th from 10-11:00 am at Burbage Funeral home with a service immediately following at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements are in the Care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. Condolences may be shared with the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.