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Sarah Tassel Obituary
Sarah Marie Van Tassel, 79, of 101 Van Mar Drive in Center Township died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born in Marion Township, Nov. 9, 1926, she was the daughter of James Brady Kelly and Caroline Steiner Kelly.
She was a member of St. Andrew Roman Catholic in Center Township.
Mrs. Van Tassel received a bachelor's degree in education from Clarion State Teachers College, now Clarion University. She had been an elementary teacher and a substitute teacher for the Imperial and Butler school districts. She also was a tutor for the Adult Literacy Program for 10 years.
She was an avid reader.
Surviving are a son, Sherburne Rand Van Tassel of Butler; three daughters, Jacqueline Simpson (Doug) of North Hills, Kelly Van Tassel of Butler and Patricia Van Tassel of Fairfield, Conn.; and a grandson, Colby Simpson. She also is survived by two sisters, Josephine Galla of Oil City and Pauline Errera of Kent. Ohio; four brothers, Jim Kelly of Boyers, Burdette Kelly of Harrisville, Keith Kelly of Kent and Doug Kelly of Kennerdell; eight nephews; and 11 nieces.
Her husband, Sherburne William Van Tassel, died May 6, 1998. She also was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and a nephew.
VAN TASSEL - Friends of Sarah Marie Van Tassel, who died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church with the Rev James Salberg as celebrant. Burial will be at the Slippery Rock Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean St., Butler, PA 16001; St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1660 North Main St. Ext., Butler, PA 16001; or to the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.
Information is also available at www.thompson-miller.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Tassel
Holly Hartzell
February 28, 2006
Kelly and family,
You have my deepest sympathy on your moms passing. I'm sure she will be greatly missed by all your family and friends.
God Bless
Holly Hartzell (Advance Auto) & Tom and Tyler
Beth and Kristen
Keith McAdams
February 24, 2006
Dear Jackie, Kelly, Patti, & Randy,
My deepest sympathy and prayers to each of you as you find the strength to grieve the loss of your mother.
May you sense the peace and presence of Christ.
Carl ,Tammy and Kaylee Aul
February 23, 2006
Dear Wagner family,
We send our deepest sympathies to all of you. You are in thoughts and prayers.
(Friends of Cathy ,Lauren and Meghan Wagner)
Love and hugs,
Carl, Tammy and Kaylee Aul
Jim Bailey
February 23, 2006
Dear VanTassel and Kelly Families
Back in about 1944 Miss Sarah Kelly was my 3rd grade teacher at Wood School. I remember her well.
She was a very nice lady. May God be with you all and bless you especially at this time of loss.
Jim Bailey
Terri Earhart (Rivers)
February 22, 2006
It has been many years since I have seen the family. My deepest sympathies to all of you. I remember the birthday parties and possibly the girl scout outings (wow that has been so long ago) but most of all I remember every Sunday at St. Andrew's seeing the family together. Patty, if you see this, drop me line at the below email address.
Jim and Betty Ivell
February 22, 2006
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Linda Coco
February 22, 2006
Dear Van Tassel family,
I would like to express my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother. She was a very sweet lady and I have great childhood memories of her with girl scouts and coming to your home. Please take care.
Linda (Prokop) Coco and family
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