The Canton Independent-Sentinel
570-673-5151
  • Home
  • Schools
    • School Board
    • Student News
  • Community
  • Business and Classified
    • Automotive
    • Business to Business Services
    • Community Government and Safety
    • Entertainment and Travel
    • Faith Centers
    • Financial and Legal
    • Food and Dining
    • Health and Wellness
    • Real Estate for Lease Rent Buy
    • Residential Services
    • Retail
    • Others
  • Obituaries
  • Sports and Outdoors
  • Contact Us

Loretta V. Fitzwater

3/31/2016

 
Picture
   Loretta V. Fitzwater, 76,  Canton, PA, was called home to her Savior on Wednesday morning, March 30, 2016 at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital.
    Loretta Vesta was born April 2, 1939 near Estella in Sullivan County, PA.  She was one of six children born to the late Laurence and Jean (McCarty) Higley and also the step daughter of Evelyn Bennett Higley.  She was a graduate of Estella High School, class of 1957.
    On October 26, 1957 she married Philip D. Fitzwater in Estella, PA; they were blessed with 58 years of loving marriage and raised three children.
    For over 35 years Loretta was employed in the Cafeteria at Canton Area Schools, until retiring in 2001. She was a talented cook and will be remembered for making thousands of cakes for various celebrations throughout the area.  Loretta and Phil owned and operated LP Catering Services.  In earlier days, she was active with helping serve meals for the 4H Camp at Camp Brule.  They also enjoyed running the dinning hall at the Forksville Fair for many years.

     Loretta was a member of the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Grover, a long-time member of Beech Flats Grange No. 336, Bradford-Sullivan Pomona Grange, Pennsylvania State and National Granges.     
    Always one to be busy with a project or hobby, she enjoyed puzzles, crocheting, needlepoint, bowling, the outdoors, going for walks, yard work, gardening and canning.
    Loretta’s main interest in life was the love that she shared with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
    In addition to her husband Philip, Loretta is survived by her step-mother, Evelyn Higley, Hillsgrove; daughters and  son-in -law; Kathy Fitzwater and Kellie (Kirk) Bedford all of Canton; daughter-in-law, Renee Cloud, Oxford, PA; eight grandchildren; Jason, Promise, Andreya, Jeremy, Craig, Justin, Brandon and Philip; several great grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law; Alda (Art) Molyneux, Trout Run, Karen (Roy) King, Forksville, Anita (Jim) Chase, Dushore; brother and sister-in-law, Arlen (Brenda) Higley, Canton, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
    She was predeceased by her son, Galen Fitzwater in 2006, brother and sister-in-law, Sherman (Marion) Higley, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Helen Fitzwater, three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, LaVern, Kenneth (Josie) and Carson (Jean) Fitzwater.
    The funeral was held April 2, Loretta's birthday, at  St. John’s United Methodist Church, Grover with Pastor Gerald Schmidt officiating.  
    Burial was in the Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Township, PA
    Those who wish may consider a memorial donation in Mrs. Fitzwater’s memory to the Beech Flats Cemetery Association, c/o 1928 Minnequa Main Rd., Canton, PA 17724 or to the Canton Food Pantry, c/o Kathryn McCoy, 47 W. South Ave., Canton, PA 17724.
    The Pepper Funeral Home, Canton was in charge of the funeral arrangements.



Comments are closed.
    Click below to search by the first letter of the last name or date.

    Obituaries

    Name

    All
    A
    B
    C
    D
    E
    F
    G
    H
    I
    J
    K
    L
    M
    N
    O
    P
    Q
    R
    S
    T
    U
    V
    W
    Y
    Z

    Date

    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014

Picture

​The Canton Independent-Sentinel
Incorporating The
​Troy Gazette-Register
PO Box 128
Canton, PA   17724
570-673-5151

Proud to be a member of:
Canton Area Chamber of Commerce
Troy Chamber of Commerce

Site Map


Home
Schools
Community
Business & Classified
Local Columnists
Obituaries

Sports and Outdoor
Contact Us

Business Listing

Our website has a wide variety of advertising options for the business community.  Our goal is to continue offering the best advertising value in the four county area - in print and online.  To be included in the online business community listing click on the Get Listed button. You have nothing to lose (it's free) and a larger audience to gain.
Get Listed
If you’d like more information about our website please contact any of our staff at 570-673-5151 or via email.
Privacy Policy | This website is owned by The Canton Independent-Sentinel, Incorporating the Troy Gazette-Register.
Photo used under Creative Commons from bortescristian