Nancy A. Strait, Great-grandmother

TURTLEPOINT- Nancy A. Strait, 79, of Annin Creek Rd., passed away Saturday (Oct. 25, 2014) in her home, after a lengthy illness.
    

Born January 29, 1935, in Franklinville, NY, she was a daughter of James and Margaret VanSickles Sheriff.  On June 13, 1975, in Port Allegany, she married Earl G. Strait, Sr., who died Dec. 17, 2008.
    

Nancy had worked for Pfeil’s Drug Store, Port Allegany, and most recently as an accounting clerk for  Cole Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2000, after 35 years of service.
    

She was a lifetime resident of the area and a member of St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, Port Allegany, where she was a member of the church choir.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.
    

Surviving are a son, David J. (Cynthia) Carpenter of Port Allegany; a daughter, Stephanie L. (Paul) Bidwell of Eldred; two stepsons, Earl G. (Susan) Strait, Jr. of Farmers Valley, Joseph C. (Ramona) Strait of Blairsville, GA; three stepdaughters, Elizabeth L. (Keith) Howard of Turtlepoint, Stacy A. (Robert) Brown of Douglasville, PA, Rose Marie Fuller of Smethport; 25 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; a brother, Gary Sheriff of North Carolina; two sisters, Marilyn Baker of Rocky Mountain, NC, and Coralana McCleary of Youngsville, PA; and several nieces and nephews.  
    

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Earl, two sons, Randy and Jeff Carpenter; and a great-granddaughter.
      

There will be no visitation.  Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 29, 2014) in St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, Port Allegany, with Rev. Joann Piatko, pastor, officiating.  
  

Memorials can be made to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund.  
    

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.