Sarah C. ‘Kate’ Espigh

MCVEYTOWN — Sarah C. “Kate” Espigh, 96, formerly of McVeytown, died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Valley View Retirement Village in Belleville.

Born Jan. 3, 1912, in Bratton Township, she was a daughter of the late Michael G. and Charlotte (Yocum) Youtzy. Her husband, Paul R. Espigh, preceded her in death on June 17, 1996.

Surviving are: a son, Robert P. Espigh and his wife, Jean, of McVeytown; five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Merrill A. Espigh, on Aug. 20, 1986; four sisters, Martha Renninger, Harriet Price, Dorothy Stonerook and Margaret Rhodes; and two brothers, Grant and Ralph Youtzy.

She was a homemaker. Earlier in life, she had worked at the American Viscose Corporation.

She was a member of the Pine Glen Church of the Brethren and had taught Sunday school for many years.

She enjoyed making quilts for her family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pine Glen Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Donald E. Peters Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Pine Glen Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Glen Church of the Brethren, 67 Pine Glen Road, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Harshbarger Funeral Home, in McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements.