Born in New Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Julian and Mary Segavage Nortavage.

She attended school in New Philadelphia and had been employed by General Cigar Factory, Mahanoy City.

She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church, Mahanoy City.

She enjoyed quilting and providing afghans for her family and was very active serving her parish for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; two sons, Edward and Stanley; and five brothers, Lewis, John, Wally, Stiney and Edward.

Surviving are a son, Robert, Hinckley, Ohio, with whom she resided; a daughter, Genevieve Long and her husband, Ray, Rutherford Heights; a brother, Dom and his wife, Betty, MaryD; six grandchildren, Steve, Gail, Amy, Karen, Nelson and Laura; a great-grandson, Cameron; a great-granddaughter, Tiffany; nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday to be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin Gallagher at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church, Mahanoy City. Interment will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Mahanoy Township. Friends may call at 9:30 a.m. at the church until the time of Mass. There will not be calling hours Thursday evening. David D. Jarrett Funeral Home, Mahanoy City, is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.

Source: republicanherald.com