Elizabeth Pizza Cotner

September 26, 1920 - October 3, 2009

Elizabeth Pizza Elizabeth Pizza Cotner, 89, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on October 3, 2009. Elizabeth was born on September 26, 1920, in Toledo, Ohio. Elizabeth was the only child of Ernst Pizza, co-owner of Pizza Brothers Dry Cleaners on Starr Avenue, and Pearl Harper. She graduated from Libby High School in 1938 and married Justin Carl Cotner in 1941. Justin predeceased Elizabeth. Elizabeth is survived by her two children, Craig Ernest Cotner and Jean Ann Cotner. Elizabeth is also survived by her granddaughter, Erin Jo Cotner and her son-in-law, Barry Ferraro and her soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Glenda Hathaway. Elizabeth and Justin moved into a home on Garrison Road after WWII and Elizabeth lived at this location over 60 years. She raised her children in this home where she also enjoyed the company of her friends and neighbors. Elizabeth loved to travel, read, and spend time with family and friends. One of her most beloved trips was a tour of the Middle East with her family. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service for Elizabeth to be held, on Wednesday, October 7th, at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 West Sylvania Avenue, beginning at 2:30 p.m. with a short service at 4:00 p.m. Her family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be made at www.ansberg-west.com