OBIT: Veronica J. “Verna” Delano (East Brady)
Veronica J. “Verna” Delano, 95 of East Brady died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the Chicora Medical Center.
Born May 31, 1919 in Ginter, Pa., she was the daughter of Stephen J. and Agnes A. (Dija) Poshedly.
On June 21, 1941, Verna married the late Arthur M. Delano at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Cleveland OH. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2001.
Verna first worked at Montgomery Ward in Butler, then as a cashier at Kroger in Kittanning and later Butler for 34 years.
She was the oldest member of St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, taught CCD for 30 years and was a member of the former Ladies Guild.
Verna enjoyed visiting local nursing homes, always making patients smile. She was the former Secretary of the Bradys Bend Historical Society, loved tending her garden, enjoyed traveling. but above all dearly loved her grandchildren.
She is survived by her two sons: Arthur M. (Rhonda) Delano of Sugarcreek Township, and David R. Delano of Butler. four grandchildren: Jason (Tammi) Delano of Butler, Matthew (Nicole) Delano M.D. of Grant, Mich., Benjamin (Mary Theresa) Delano M.D. of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gina (Matt) Dunaway of Mars, Pa.
Verna is also survived by 12 great grandchildren.
Verna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; eight brothers; five sisters; and a grandson.
Friends of Veronica J. “Verna” Delano will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Buechele Funeral Home in East Brady.
A parish prayer service will be held at 3:30PM in the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11AM Monday April 27, 2015 at St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. William Kuba officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Eusebius Cemetery.
The Delano Family suggests that contributions be made in Verna’s name to the Bradys Bend Historical Society PO Box 451 East Brady, PA 16028
To view or express condolences, visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com
Death Notices | funerals April 24, 2015
