Photo courtesy of Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney
Mar 29, 1927 - Dec 23, 2019 (Age 92)
Yvonne and family I am so saddened by the news that your mother passed away, it deeply breaks my heart. She was the sweetest,most kind, beautiful person that I remember from so many years ago. May God bless her and keep her by his side as she continues her journey with the Lord. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless each and everyone of you.
Julie Pape
Julie Pape
January 09, 2020 | VERO Beach, FL | Friend
Dear Mary and Family,
Those we love do not go away, they walk beside us every day. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Means
Colleen Means
January 03, 2020 | Valier, PA | Friend
Dear Elsie's family,
When Uncle Wiff sent me what he wrote about your Mom ... I simply started crying.
I had to agree you were the most caring and compassionate family.
Elsie was always so positive and friendly. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Big hugs + much love,
Lu (Jean & Snuffy's daughter ... and the flute.)
Lu Smith
December 28, 2019 | Eugene, OR
I'm So very sorry for you all I just found out, I'm sorry I did not make it there , I will never forget , she said it just Sharon come on in here, and how's your mom today?
Sharon Snyder
December 27, 2019 | WAYNESBURG, PA
Karen, Mary, Yvonne, and John, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom and member of our Am Pm family. She was always smiling ( when she was not sleeping). I was in tears when dad told me the sad news. Know that we are praying for you I this difficult time. Hugs
Sandy (Smith) Matthews
December 27, 2019 | OH | Friend
John, Mary, Karen and Yvonne - we just wanted you to know that we are very sorry for your loss and that we are all praying for Aunt Elsie and all of you too. Hannah and I stopped by to see Aunt Elsie last year and had a wonderful conversation where I learned things about the family that I had never heard before! We both appreciated how animated she could be during a chat when I think about that particular conversation, it makes me smile! John, Debbie, Zach and Hannah Gomola
John Gomola
December 26, 2019 | St. Clair, MI
We here at Advantage Home Oxygen and Respiratory services in Punxsutawney enjoyed helping Elsie, who was always in good spirits and humble. We will miss her and her family.
We are within one blink of an eye fully awake.
Cameron Kitko
December 26, 2019 | Punxsutawney, PA
John,Mary, Karen and Yvonne and families, I remember your Mom attending all the wedding showers, baby showers weddings and funerals in the family whenever possible. She was always delightful to talk to . You've taken such good care of her and there was no doubt she loved you dearly ! I'm sure she and your dad are together again . I will not be able to come in tomorrow, but you will be in my heart ! Love,Julie
JULIE JOHNSON
December 26, 2019 | Wooster, OH
I remember your Mom attending every wedding ,shower funeral etc. In the family . I loved talking to her ! I'm sure she will be missed ,however it nice to think of her and Uncle John being together again . You all took such good care of your Mom ,and she loved you so much ! Although I won't be able to be at her funeral , you will all be in my heart tomorrow. With love , Julie
Julie Johnson
December 26, 2019 | Wooster, OH
Elsie M. Hettish, 92
Elsie M. Hettish, 92, Punxsutawney, died Monday, December 23, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born March 29, 1927 in DeLancey, a daughter of the late Mary (Sivanich) and Stephen Gomola.
She was a 1945 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School.
On June 26, 1954 she married John M. Hettish, who preceded her in death on July 27, 1977.
Elsie enjoyed spending time with family, puzzles, animals, traveling, and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.
She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church of Punxsutawney. Within the church she taught CCD, and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society, choir, and the Greek Catholic Union.
She is survived by four children, John Hettish of Van Alstyne, TX, Mary McHenry and husband Robert “Bo” of Coolspring, Karen Mennetti and husband Mike of Anita, and Yvonne Hettish of Sterling, VA; four grandchildren, Daniel McHenry, Dana McHenry, Sarah Hettish and Brian Hettish; former daughter in law, Bridget Hettish of Houston, TX; four sisters-in-law, Rose Gomola, Helen Gomola, Julie Baranich, and Sister Rita Marie Hettish; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Mary Louise Ference and four brothers, Cornelius, William, Andrew, and Stephen Gomola.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Deeley Funeral Home, Inc.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2019 at Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Elsie, to the Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church of Punxsutawney, 714 Sutton Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
Interment will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Cemetery, DeLancey.
Online condolences may be made www.deeleyfuneralhome.com
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