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Emmett Alexander Tzeris (née Emily Louise Burris), age 39, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Emmett was preceded in death by his father, Mark Burris, Sr., and his beloved daughter, Sara Nikol Dudley.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Liesel Ann Tzeris; his cherished sons, Nikolos Rion Dudley and Aiden “Reese” Michael Dudley; his mother, Becky Goddard; his brother, Mark (Jo Lyn) Burris Jr.; his sister, …

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Emmett was one of my patients and often spoke of his family and how much he loved them. He was dedicated to providing a…
Emmett was one of my patients and often spoke of his family and how much he loved them. He was dedi…
Emmett was one of my patients and often spoke of his family and …
My favorite memories of Emmett will always be the ones where we were laughing. Our weddings, family weddings, family Ch…
My favorite memories of Emmett will always be the ones where we were laughing. Our weddings, family…
My favorite memories of Emmett will always be the ones where we …
I have so many good memories of Emmett. Every year, I walked in the Stonewall Pride parade. And it was the highlight of…
I have so many good memories of Emmett. Every year, I walked in the Stonewall Pride parade. And it …
I have so many good memories of Emmett. Every year, I walked in …

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What were Emmett's favorite sports teams?
Emmett wasn't much into sports but married into a family of avid Ohio State fans and…
Emmett wasn't much into sports but married into a family of avid Ohio State fans and adopted t…
Emmett wasn't much into sports but married into a family of avid Ohio State fans and adopted that as his team! He loved…
What were Emmett's favorite tv shows?
Holiday baking championships especially Christmas, game shows that he could watch wi…
Holiday baking championships especially Christmas, game shows that he could watch with his fam…
Holiday baking championships especially Christmas, game shows that he could watch with his family and shows that make y…
What were Emmett's favorite movies?
Ultimate favorite was Twister but then it was really Christmas movies such as Emmet …
Ultimate favorite was Twister but then it was really Christmas movies such as Emmet Otter's Ju…
Ultimate favorite was Twister but then it was really Christmas movies such as Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas and the …
What were Emmett's favorite vacation spots?
He loved cruising and so that's primarily what we did, with the Bahamas being a go t…
He loved cruising and so that's primarily what we did, with the Bahamas being a go to. He ador…
He loved cruising and so that's primarily what we did, with the Bahamas being a go to. He adored Key West, Florida and …

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Born

April 26th, 1986
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Gained a sibling, Mark Burris Jr

1989
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Gained a sibling

1991

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Buckeye Cremation by Schoedinger
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Emmett's lasting impact
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Emmett donated organs

Liver and Kidneys
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