Samuel A. Erny, Jr.

Samuel A. Erny, Jr., 64, Longs, SC, formerly of Berlin, died May 31, 2023 at home. Born January 2, 1959 in Latrobe, son of Samuel Sr. and Katherine (Seroki) Erny. Preceded in death by parents, son Samuel W. Erny, and brother-in-law Roger Brant. Survived by daughter Kristina (Chad) Berkebile; grandchildren: Cailey, Jaelyn, Sadie, and Samuel Erny; sisters: Darlene Brant, Dodie (Brian) Eller, Carol Lincoln, Sandra (David) Deist, Connie (David) Foust, and Cathy (Jason) Blough; loving stepmother Delores J. Erny; and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends in Berlin and Myrtle Beach. He was a former coal miner, and then worked for Sloan’s Realty, before starting S & S Handyman with his son Sam. He was a social member of Berlin American Legion Post 445. He was a loving son, father, and grandfather. His greatest joy came from caring for his grandson Sammy. He was the most awesome Papaw. Sammy was lucky to have this time spent with him, even as short as it was. Sam was especially loved and unmercifully teased by his sisters. He was very special to his nieces and nephews, truly the "fun uncle” for sure. Sam became a father figure to some. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Rev. Stephen Shin OFM Cap. celebrant. Committal Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com