Lawrence Kinter

Atty. Lawrence “Larry” Kinter passed away on April 22, 2014 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, February 9, 1946, the son of the late Dr. Harold “Doc” Kinter and Mildred Wells Kinter. He was a graduate of Cathedral Prep, the University of Pittsburgh and Pitt Law School.

In 1972 he started practicing law as an attorney in private practice. Prior to that, he served as law clerk under US District Judge Gerald Weber. He was then appointed City Solicitor, and worked out of his office on “The Avenue” (East Avenue). He later resigned to focus more on his private law practice.

Larry enjoyed taking his grandchildren on family vacations, and most recently, visiting his son in Arizona. He had a love for cooking, and his favorite place to be during season in Erie, was on a field officiating the local teams. The Erie County Football Chapter of Officials elected him as an officer in 1983. He had a passion for the game of football and refereed for almost 30 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only brother, Thomas Kinter of California. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Susan Smith Kinter, a daughter Stephanie Robertson and his son in law Davin Robertson, Jr. of Fairview; a son Matthew Kinter of Phoenix, Arizona; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Brenna and David III of Fairview; and a niece, Megan Kinter of California. He is also survived by many cousins, including his dear stada baba, Peggy Jean Goetzinger.

In special thanks, the family would like to acknowledge Dr. Kosenko and all the nurses and doctors in the ICU unit at UPMC Hamot.

Friends and family may call at the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. on Friday from 2pm until the time of services at 5pm with the Reverend Dan Owen officiating.

Memorials may be made to Because You Care, P.O. Box 54, McKean PA 16426 and the Erie Zoological Society, P.O. Box 3268, Erie PA 16508 or an organization of one’s choice.