Rita Marie Slatzer

Rita Marie Slatzer obituary, Erie, PA

Rita Marie Slatzer

Rita Slatzer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP - West 38th St. on Sep. 10, 2022.
Rita Marie (Szewczyk) Slatzer, age 89, of Erie passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at her residence. Born in Erie on April 12,1933 a daughter to the late George and Catherine Szewczyk.
Rita worked at Morris Couplings before retirement.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell Thomas Slatzer, Sr., her sons L.Thomas Slatzer, Jr. and Scott Slatzer; her siblings, Carl, Edward, Eleanor, Margie, Carol, and Joanne.
She is survived by her sister, Martha; grandsons Chris and Matt Slatzer, her great granddaughters Emilie and Allie Slatzer and many nieces and nephews.
Private services with burial at Erie County Memorial Gardens will be held at the convenience of the family.
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