Photo courtesy of James B. Gaffney Funeral Home
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Oct 14, 1925 – Sep 14, 2021 (Age 95)
Elwanda H. Cassady, 95, of Northampton, PA and formerly of Pen Argyl, PA passed away Tuesday, September 14th, at her residence.
Elwanda was born in Petersburg, WV on October 14, 1925, a daughter of the late Harman and Fannie (Luzier) Head.
She was the widow of Thoburn E. Cassady who passed away in 2001. Elwanda was a 1944 graduate of Petersburg West Virginia High School. She was employed as a bookkeeper for the former Butz and Williams CPA firm in Pen Argyl, PA, for 22 years. She was also employed as the Registrar of Death Records for the Pennsylvania Department of Vital Statistics from 1982-2008. Elwanda was the former treasurer of the Pen Argyl Women's Club and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bangor Elks Lodge 1106.
She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church of the Slate Belt in Bangor, PA. Elwanda was also a member of the former Faith United Presbyterian Church in Pen Argyl, PA, where she sang in the church choir and served as an Elder.
Elwanda is survived by two sons Charles Cassady, husband of Linda, and Donald Cassady, husband of Karen. She was preceded in death by a brother Charles Head.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, September 21st at James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, 200 S. Robinson Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10 to 11 AM on Tuesday, September 21st at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or the Pen Argyl Women's Club Scholarship Fund, in c/o the funeral home, 200 S. Robinson Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072
Read MoreTo the family if such a dear lady, sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed singing in the church choir with her and TE. I'm sure they making beautiful music in heaven's choir. Cherish your memories.
Cindy and Bob Smith
September 23, 2021 | Friend
Don and family I am sorry to hear of you Mothers passing. My prayers go out to you and the family.
William Beatty
September 20, 2021
Dear Don and family, Your mom has left this world for the next. I know she will be missed, but realize how happy her spirit must be! I hope all of your wonderful memories bring you comfort in this great loss. Cindy ( Findon ) Schriner
Cindy Schriner
September 18, 2021 | Other
While I only met Mrs. Cassady on several occasions, I remember her friendly personality. She was always kind to Mr. Cassady´s students. Sending thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Mike Brown
September 18, 2021 | School
Donald, Karen, Charlie and Linda I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I have so many memories. Her homemade root beer and applesauce. The way she decorated your house at Christmas. And the amazing way she could sew, making Donald's suit coats with the flashy lining. She was a sweet and talented lady. You were blessed.
Debbie Castle
September 17, 2021 | Wind Gap, PA | Friend
Deepest Sympathies on the passing of Elwanda. She was one of the nicest people I have met. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don and Karen
September 17, 2021 | Friend
CD and Don. Sorry to hear of your moms passing. Had many memorable times with her when we would have our neighbor get togethers, and always ask Donna if she has talked to her. She was a great lady. May you keep her memories in your heart. And may she rest in the arms of the Lord
Kathy Casagrande Riffert
September 17, 2021 | Friend
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Elwanda. I met her many years ago when I taught at Pen Argyl High School with T.E. She was a lovely and gracious lady. She and her beloved T.E. are together again singing "West Virginia." May she rest in peace.
Joan Ronca
September 17, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, a beautiful lady. I have so many fond memories of her as she was a former tenant of mine. I thought of her and your father often. May she Rest in Eternal Peace.
Loretta and John Santo
September 17, 2021 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
