Sarah (Natoli) Thoma, 81 of Clearfield died on June 6, 2011 at her residence.
She was born on Oct. 24, 1929 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Philip and Lena (Butto) Natoli.
Sarah began her employment with County National Bank of Clearfield. She then moved to Ohio and started a career in the travel industry, including working with Eastern and Alitalia Airlines. In 1971 she returned to Clearfield where she owned Adventure Travel, Inc. until her retirement in 2008.
She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.
She was a former member of the Clearfield Business and Professional Women, the Clearfield Curwensville Country Club and Our Lady’s Sodality.
Sarah traveled extensively throughout the world both for business and leisure.
She is survived by two sisters, Carole Aitchison of Clearfield and Helena Valenza of Grove City, a niece and nephew, Camile and David and 1 great niece and 3 great nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hank Thoma, and a brother-in-law, David Aitchison.
Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Friday at 10:00 a.m. with Father John Chaplin as celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Thursday from
6-8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9-9:30 a.m.
A Christian Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 5:45 p.m.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Young People Who Care, PO Box 121, Frenchville, PA 16836.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.