Sara Jane Maurer, 88, of Philipsburg died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Mason) Carter born Dec. 4, 1924. She married Michael Lawrence, whom died in 1959. She then married James E. Maurer on April 2, 1971 in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death March 19, 2006.
Mrs. Maurer was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Philipsburg and enjoyed crocheting. She was a homemaker and a mother.
In addition to her parents and two husbands, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and James Carter; three sisters, Mildred Rafferty, Thelma Carter and Mary Meyers; and a grandson, Steven Way. She was the last of her generation.
Mrs. Maurer is survived by three daughters, Beatrice Vaughn and her husband, David and Judith Way and her husband, Dennis, both of Port Matilda and Sandra Coval and her husband, Donald of Leesburg, Fla. and two sons, Michael Lawrence and his wife, Gail of Morrisdale and David Lawrence and his wife, Donna of Allport. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services will be held at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Stephen G. Durr officiating. Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.
There will be no public visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Windy Hill Village, 100 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg, PA 16866.
Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.