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 2 sons, Arthur M. (Rhonda) Delano of Sugarcreek Twp., and David R. Delano of Butler. 4 Grandchildren, Jason (Tammi) Delano of Butler, Matthew (Nicole) Delano M.D. of Grant, MI, Benjamin (Mary Theresa) Delano M.D. of Colorado Springs, CO, 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, 8 Brothers, 5 sisters and 1 grandson.
Friends of Veronica J. "Verna" Delano will be received 2-4, 6-8 PM Sunday April 26, 2015 at the Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028.
A parish prayer service will be held in the Funeral Home at 3:30pm Sunday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM 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, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com
Place of Visitation
Buechele Funeral Home
Time of Visitation
2-4, 6-8 PM Sunday April 26, 2015
Place of Service
St. Eusebius Church
Time of Service
11 AM Monday April 27, 2015
Officiated By
Rev. William Kuba
Special Prayer Service
3:30 Sunday
Cemetery
St. Eusebius
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