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Larry Burns, Sr., age 78, of Erie, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Born in Erie, on May 28, 1947, he was the son of the late Floyd D. and Viola G. (Smawley) Burns.
Larry was a hard worker and a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved spending time with family, being goofy with his grandchildren, and going to the casino.
He is survived by his daughter, Mary Jane; his sons, Larry Jr., Todd, and Troy Burns; his grandchildren, Amanda Dzeskewicz (Aaron), Paige Hodubski (Broden), Jacob Burns, and Thomas Burns, and his great-grandchildren, Kaelyn, Owen, and Isla. He is also survived by his brother, Kenny Burns (Patrice); his sisters, Judy Salsbury (Harold "Kip"), and Kathleen Fetzner (Mike), and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mary (Schoening) Burns; his sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Richard Nather; his infant brother, Francis; his brothers, Floyd Jr. "Butch", Richard "Dickie" Burns, and brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Kathy Burns, and his mother-in-law, Pauline Schoening.
Private services will be held for family and friends.
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Ruby (Bliss) Buck
June 25, 2025
Burns family,
I just saw this and my sincere condolences!
Larry was such a great person, I will always remember our time on 17th as children all growing up together.
I´m so glad I got to see him last year!
My prayers and love to you all!
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Linda Nicewonger
June 9, 2025
Kenny and family,
Our deepest condolences.
Bob & Linda(Haas) Nicewonger
Dan Pollock
June 9, 2025
To all of Larry's family & friends, Sorry for your loss. I always thought Larry's was a great person, and funny heck. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and got to spend time with him. God Bless. Dan & Cindi Pollock
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