Obituary of Ernest R. Burns

Ernest R. Burns, 89, of Titusville, passed away Wednesday evening November 25, 2020 at his home.

            Ernie was born on July 6, 1931 at Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Alonzo Beard and Anna Ladig Beard.  He was married to Betty L. Cazan on July 11, 1956.  She preceded him in death on Dec. 6, 2013.

            Ernie was a veteran having served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. 

            Ernie had been employed as a machinist at the former Universal Cyclops Specialty Steel Corp. in Titusville until his retirement in 1996.

            He was a member of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW.  He enjoyed coaching baseball and softball, and in his earlier years hunting and fishing.

            Ernie is survived by a granddaughter, Aja Bowens of Pittsburgh; his companion, Myra Raymond of Cochranton; and a nephew, Joe Beard of Fullerton, CA.

            In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Burns Cano; and a son, Thomas M. Beard.

            No public visitation will be observed. 

            Inurnment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Pleasantville.

            The family asks that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the charity of one’s choice.