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Dorothy Respecki

October 30, 1925 — August 11, 2022

Dorothy L. “Dot/Dottie” Morrow Respecki, 96, “finished her last row of knitting” and passed away on August 11, 2022 at Manchester Commons in Fairview, PA.

She was born October 30, 1925 in Erie, PA, daughter of the late Anna Leuth Raymer and Frank Morrow.

She graduated from East High School in 1943 and was a member of the National Honor Society.

She worked at Erie Steel Products until her retirement.

She was a member of the former Bethany Lutheran Church, Luther Memorial Church, Eastern Star Rainbow Girls, Erie Maennechor Club, and St. Mary’s Club. She enjoyed bowling, knitting, crossword puzzles, and playing cards and games with her “club girls.”

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward R. “Red” Respecki.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Respecki and his wife Sherry and James Respecki and his wife Beth both of Erie; a daughter, Judy Fritz and her husband Gary of McKean, PA; nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 4 great- great grandchildren.

Family and friends may call at the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, West Ridge, 3801 W. 26th Street on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of prayer service at 3:00 p.m. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the employees at Manchester Commons for their amazing care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Outreach Center, 254 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16503 or Julia House and Palliative Care, PO Box 353, McKean, PA 16426.

Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

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3801 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge

3801 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506

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