Official Obituary of
Katherine G. Griffith
November 30, 1920 ~ December 4, 2011 (age 91) 91 Years Old
Katherine Griffith Obituary
Services:
Visitation Thursday 4-6 PM Services:
Funeral: Thursday at 6 PM following the Visitation Katherine G. Griffith, 91, of Grove House, 436 Old W. Creek Rd, Emporium and formerly of 201 W. Fifth Street died at The Grove House, on Sunday morning. (December 4, 2011)
She was born November 30, 1920 in Sterling Run a daughter of the late Grant and Fannie Terriberry Hart.
On March 4, 1939 in Williamsport she married the late Charles Griffith.
Mrs. Griffith retired from Sylvania in 1982 with over 25 years of employment. She was a member of the Emporium Senior Center, where she was a volunteer and also volunteered for the Food Pantry for many years. She enjoyed playing Bingo and going to Casino's.
Surviving
Daughter: Sarah Yount, Emporium
Daughter: Mary Ellen, Mrs. Peter Grovanz, Emporium
Daughter: Leona Knarr, Bowling Green, FL
6 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandchild
Sister: Lila Clancy, Costello
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Grant and Fannie Terriberry Hart
Husband: Charles Griffith
2 Son: Roy Griffith and David in infancy
1 grandson: Nye Whitting
6 Brothers: Cecil, Irvin, Ray, Basil, Semour and Grant Hart
1 Sister: Blanche Hoffman
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday from 4-6 PM. with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 PM with Rev. Gary Atkinson, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium
Barnett Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
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