Grace A. McTavish, 85, of Philipsburg died Friday, May 5, 2017 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.
Born Jan. 31, 1932 in Pottersdale, she was a daughter of the late Frank A. and Virginia F. (Wooster) Moore.
She was a graduate of the former Cooper Township High School. She was employed with General Cigar, formerly of Philipsburg, until her retirement.
She enjoyed a number of activities, including flower gardening, crocheting, reading and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Leo and Frank “Butchie” Moore; and one infant brother, Paul Moore.
She is survived by three daughters, Kathy Reiter and her husband, Perry of Morrisdale, Karen McClellan and her companion, John Ferguson of State College and Lisa Stiner of Philipsburg and one son, James “Bob” McTavish Jr. of Munson.
She is survived by eight grandchildren, Angel (Reiter) Smith and her husband, Michael, Douglas McClellan Jr., Erica (McClellan) Kertis and her husband, A.J., Curtis Stiner and his companion, Deeadda Rorabaugh, Kyle McTavish and his wife, Rachelle, Kayla McTavish, James McTavish III and Tristan Stiner; six great-grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Ethan Smith, Keshawn Rorabaugh, Henley Grace McTavish, Kennedy Anne McTavish and Bellamy McTavish; and one great-grandson, Baby Kertis, who “is on the way.”
She is survived by six sisters, Marie Watkins and Sonya Renaud and her husband, Duane, all of Frenchville, Dotty Peters of Clearfield, Bette Hahn of Philipsburg, Joanne Maney and her husband, “Herb” of Pine Glen and Bonnie Sabol and her husband, Robert of Allport and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Hill Cemetery Association, c/o Claire McGonigal Potter, Treasurer, 114 Haggerty Rd., St. Mary’s, PA 15857.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com.