Ernesto “Chef Ernie” Porco

Ernesto “Chef Ernie” Porco, 81, of New Philadelphia and formerly Uhrichsville, died December 19, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Belmonte Calabria, Italy, in his family’s home on February 14, 1938, he was the son of the late Matteo and Angela (Pinnichia) Porco.

Ernie spent his early years in New York and Atlantic City until moving to the community. He was the head chef at Atwood Lodge from 1967 to 1974. Then, he started his own culinary business, Chef Ernie’s. He was a member of the Chef Association of New York for 62 years also.

Ernie will be deeply missed by his family including his children, Kathy Morgan, Peggy (Don) Hayes, Lisa Wagner, Tina (Ron) Amstutz, Ernie Porco, Michael (Misty) Porco and Julia Porco; his step-children, Bob (Lisa) Alsept and Eric Alsept; his grandchildren, Amanda (Charlie), Katie, Eddie, Dustin (Crystal), Cory, Travis, Cassandra (Ryan), Ashley (Andrew), Chelsea (Brandon), Lauren (Cody), Nikki (Jordan), Ernie (Taylor), Rochelle (Zach), Lindsey (Brandon), Mike, Parker, Ian, Luke, Taylor, Vanessa and Nathan; his step-grandchildren, Aleia, Alexa and Kaden; his great-grandchildren, Haylee, Briella, Luke, Molly, Owen, Theo, Luca, Hunter, Grayson, Gaven, Easton, Gannon, Raelyn, Rowan, Tommy, Morgan, and CJ; and several extended family members.

He was preceded in passing by his late wife, Betty A. Porco whom he married on July 5, 1994; and his daughter, Angela Owens; and several siblings.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia and again one hour prior to the service on Monday. A service celebrating Ernie’s life will be held on Monday, December 23 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Brian Flood officiating. Burial will follow in New Cumberland Cemetery.