Laverne Hostetler

HOSTETLER – Laverne (Cassidy), 89, Scalp Level, passed away April 22, 2010, at Windber Hospice. Born May 12, 1920, in Windber, daughter of Roy and Mildred (Horne) Cassidy. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Dean Hostetler; and daughter, Gail Waltimire. Survived by son-in-law, David Waltimire, and wife, Patty (Petrilla), Windber; granddaughter, Lisa Waltimire, Windber; grandson, Jason Waltimire, Harrisburg; great-grandson, Derek Waltimire; and stepgreat-grandchildren, John and Holly Young and Patty Rae Zimmerman. Also survived by brother-in-law, Don Hostetler, Salix; and other nieces and nephews of Salix; also a nephew in Chambersburg. Laverne was a former beautician. Longtime member and affiliation with the Windber Museum. Member of Windber Coal Heritage, Red Hat Society and various other social groups. Also a member of Scalp Level Church of the Brethren, where Laverne was a former Sunday school teacher, member of the ladies auxiliary and a member of Council of Churches. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Scalp Level Church of the Brethren, the Rev. Ron St. Clair, officiating. Interment, Richland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Scalp Level Church of the Brethren or Windber Hospice in Laverne's memory.