Nancy L. (Lafferty) Zeth

Nancy L. (Lafferty) Zeth, 77, Newry, passed away Wednesday at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Murtiff) Lafferty. In 1957, she married John R. Zeth at St. Patrick’s Church, Newry, and he preceded her in death in 2006, after nearly 50 years of marriage.

Surviving are two daughters: Diana (James) in Kentucky, and Christine (Brian) of Hollidaysburg; three sons: James (Cathy) in Missouri, Father Allen P. Zeth of Newry, and Michael (Beth) of East Freedom; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a brother, Carl of Altoona.

Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Altoona High School, and a 60-year member of St. Patrick’s Church, where she enjoyed participating in Bible study.

Friends will be received from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2016, at Sorge Funeral Home Inc., Hollidaysburg. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Church, Newry, Father Allen P. Zeth celebrating. Committal will be at New St. Mary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Patrick School, 731 Patrick Lane, Newry, PA 16665.

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