Lorella E. (Provins) Greaser

Lorella E. Greaser

February 27, 1923               September 1, 2017

     Lorella E. Greaser, 94, Williamsburg passed away early Friday morning at her residence.

     She was born in Martinsburg, daughter of the late L. Curtis and Cornelia C. (Benson) Provins.  On September 19, 1942 she married Willis Leon “Bucky” Greaser in Martinsburg and he preceded her in death on October 16, 1989.

     Surviving are 6 daughters: Janis Goldstein of Cave Creek, AZ, Cynthia England and Trudy Hinish both of rural Williamsburg, Karen Grace of Carefree, AZ, Judy Waterhouse of Valatie, NY and Lorella Thomas of Boalsburg; 3 sons: Randy of Woodstock, GA, Willis Jr. of Lititz and David of rural Williamsburg; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: F. Jean Smith of El Paso, TX and Gloria Dick of Hollidaysburg.

     She was preceded in death by a son, George; a daughter, Kayla and a grandson, Kent Hinish; 2 brothers: Herbert and Lyle; and 2 sisters: Mary Bernstein and Miriam Wilson. 

     Lorella was a 1941 graduate of Morrison Cove High School, Martinsburg and following graduation was employed as an accountant at A&P Grocery, Altoona.  She also worked as a bus driver for the Williamsburg School District but mainly she assisted her husband with the daily operation of their dairy farm in Williamsburg.

     She was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, a member of the Williamsburg Women’s Civic Club and was the first woman to serve on the Williamsburg Community School Board.

    Lorella loved spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren play sports.

     Friends will be received from 2-5pm, Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg and from 10am until 11am funeral service, Monday, September 4, 2017 at the church, Pastor Tiffany E. Marvich officiating.  Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. 

     The family prefers memorial contributions in memory of Lorella be given to Zion Lutheran Church, 217 Plum St., Williamsburg, PA 16693.