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Erica Marie Zosso

March 06, 1977 - March 20, 2023

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Obituary For Erica Marie Zosso

Age 46, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 20, 2023.

Beloved mother of Jacob R. Zosso; stepmother of Tyler (Neva) and Alyssa Zosso; loving daughter of Maureen (Glenn) Kinest and Tim (Donna) Murphy; caring sister of Justin (Kristin Dulaney) Murphy and Rebecca (Robert) Zeis; favorite aunt of Roan, Logan and Nathaniel Murphy and Travis and Reed Zeis; devoted niece of Deb (Joe) Lopata, Pam (Ron) Kunkel, Tim (Tracey) Mitchell, Kel (Bud) Young, Shannan Mitchell, Chris (Jodi) Mitchell and the late Tommy and Dennis Mitchell; partner-in-crime with Alison Lopata; granddaughter of the late Dolores and Thomas Mitchell and Helen and Edward Murphy; former wife of Michael C. Zosso. Also survived by numerous cousins and friends. Erica enjoyed crafting, camping, hiking with her dog Max and was an avid country music fan. She loved time spent with family and friends and will be deeply and sadly missed by all. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 2-8 p.m. where a blessing service will be held at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to a college fund for Jacob in care of Maureen Kinest.

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  • March 23, 2024

    Dale Ward

    She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to Jacob and family. Love y'all Dale Ward

  • March 23, 2024

    Dale Ward

    Erica was a great person I loved her more than anything.

  • March 22, 2024

    Dale ward

    I love you.

  • March 22, 2024

    Dale ward

    I just learned. She had a big heart and I lived her. Dale

  • March 31, 2023

    Mike Calabrese

    My deepest sympathy to all the family. You will be missed by all, especially by those of us who had the privilege to work along side you. Mike Calabrese, PT

  • March 24, 2023

    Ben Swickline

    Many condolences to Glenn and your entire family. So sorry for your loss. -Ben Swickline

  • March 24, 2023

    Alice Sommer

    Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are for your family. Alice & Bill Sommer

  • March 24, 2023

    Dr. Moore

    Justin, you and your wonderful family are in the thoughts and prayers of me and my family. Getting to know you more in the future will help me know the life of your precious sister. May God grant peace, comfort, and salvation in the midst of this sudden loss. Dr. Bev Moore & Family

  • March 23, 2023

    Elaine JohnsonMerkel

    Justin I was so saddened to hear of this. Will always be grateful for your support when I was down. Erica was a smart talented woman. I'm sure she'll be missed. Elaine Merkel

  • March 22, 2023

    Colleen Kerekes

    Oh sweet Erica, the memories of you ..are all of your Proud Mom..thru the years, she would be beaming of how she was going to visit you, and her grandson. I remember you as a little girl, and we got to reunite as adults, I know you are pain free and with those you love❤️ who have left us all behind...may your beautiful memory be eternal and may you rest in peace... godspeed Erica.. you are loved.

  • March 22, 2023

    Amy Sumner

    So very sorry for your loss of a beautiful soul. May God be with you all. Rest in Peace beautiful Erica. Love~ Amy Sumner

  • March 22, 2023

    Tara Graf

    There will never be someone who cared as much as you and loved as much as you. Everyone in our family was blessed to have your love, light, and gift of service as long as we did. I will never forget how much you loved our boys. I will forever treasure our family's friendship. I love you, sweet lady!

  • March 22, 2023

    Deb Lopata

    Words are so inadequate to describe the pain of losing this sweet, funny, independent woman. I love you, Erica. Prayers from Aunt Deb

  • March 22, 2023

    Dana Schwarz

    2 of my memories first we went to the nutcracker. it was beautiful some parts were funny some were happy some were sad some were beautiful . 2 we got ice cream I got a milkshake Erica got milkshake too she had caramel and we both got two choices on it. I will miss you Erica sorry I did not sleep over Iove: Scarlett Rae❤️

  • March 22, 2023

    Rachelle Williams

    Erica, you are so loved my sweet caring friend. I will miss you always. I love you so much, Rachelle Williams

  • March 22, 2023

    Dana Schwarz

    Oh my dear beautiful cousin. Our hearts are broken. My fondest memories of you are riding around in the Volvo sunroof open, windows down and country music blasting on the radio with Becky.. I was all of maybe 9 or 10 years old? I remember when you worked at Chi-Chi's restaurant and I have memories of you in the red parrot work shirt and your red curly hair. I just thought you were so cool! And you were. Another was at a Kenny Chesney concert many years ago having a blast and all that came with that!! Visits to your home in Valpo. You made the kids and I such lovely things with your talent. You've actually inspired me to start crafting. You lent me your Cricut machine and now I cannot stop making things :). We talked often about plans to hang out and craft. I am so sorry that never happened, Scarlett and I were looking forward to craft nigh sleep overs with you. You will absolutely never be forgotten. We will honor your memory will live on in our hearts and hope to be just as crafty as you are one day. Love you so very much. -Dana

  • March 22, 2023

    Tracey Mitchell

    I know grandma is holding you now...you will be forever missed! Love aunt Tracey

  • March 22, 2023

    Jyl Steele

    She was thoughtful, generous, and kind. Such a wonderful neighbor to us. Erica is missed. - Nate, Jyl, and Caroline

  • March 22, 2023

    Kelly Young

    This beautiful soul. I love you sweet Snow White. Aunt Kel

  • March 22, 2023

    Pam Kunkel

    My beautiful, sweet and special Erica, I love and adore you. Aunt Pam

  • March 22, 2023

    Cheryl Thompson Allegheny County housing Authority

    I was saddened to hear of your loss, my deepest condolences to family and friends ~ Cheri Thompson

  • March 22, 2023

    Shannan Mitchell

    I love you my girl Aunt Shan

  • March 22, 2023

    Dan Kerekes

    We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Love, Jen & Dan