Billy Blair

Billy Blair, age 75, of Erie, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie, PA on November 18, 1945, a son of the late Gerald F. and Iona V. Barnhart Blair.

Bill worked full time as a dishwasher for over 30 years at the Downtown Holiday Inn, Murphy’s restaurant, and the old home restaurant.  Billy never missed playing the daily number and enjoyed going to flea markets and fairs. He also enjoyed going on hayrides and fishing.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Ziegler and Florence Zieger, a brother, Jerry Blair and a niece, Brenda Wozniack. 

He is survived by a brother, David Blair and his wife Becky, a brother-in-law, Gilbert Ziegler, seven nieces and nephews, Gary, Robert, Scott and Jeff Ziegler, Cheryl Brown and Brian and Erin Blair.  He is further survived by some extended family including a few cousins and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Friends may call at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc., Wintergreen, 2532 Norcross Road, on Saturday, September 25^th, from 11 a.m. until the time of service there at 1 p.m. with Keith Nitschke officiating.

Burial will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to WLD Ranch, 7351 Woolsey Road, Girard, PA 16417.