Donald Bannister

Donald Larry Bannister, 77, of Erie, passed away at Elmwood Gardens on Sunday October 25, 2020.

Born in Erie, PA on November 13, 1942, the son of the late Gordon E. and Dorothy Brown Bannister.

He was a graduate of McDowell High School, was a proud U.S. Army veteran and worked in the printing industry at Print Communications. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family.

Donald is survived by his wife Louise C. Fargiorgio Bannister, whom he married on May 15, 1965; four daughters, Michele Corsi of Erie, Dawn Morrison and husband Ken of Chicago, IL; Lori Kavala and husband Curt of Ashtabula, OH; Lisa Bannister of Conneaut, OH; a brother, Richard Bannister of New Mexico; two grandchildren, Jessica and Jeremy Corsi; and many fuzzy grandkids.

Friends may call at the Burton, Quinn, Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge, 3801 West 26^th St. Erie, PA 16506, on Friday October 30^th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm and on Saturday October 31^st from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am with Fr. John Detisch officiating.

Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Stroke Association 9707 East Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112 or to Operation Scarlet, Inc., Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue 520 S. Queen St. Lancaster, PA 17603.