Obituary for Lois L. Ries (Ghrist)
Lois L. Ries, 98, of Carroll Township, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 in the presence of her beloved family.
Born in Carroll Township on January 10, 1921, she was a daughter of the late James and Bess (Hartman) Ghrist.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Ries Sr.; siblings, Leonard and George Horn, James Ghrist, Vivian Cerini, and Betty Carson.
She is survived by her son, Bert Ries Jr. of Somerset; two grandchildren, Amy (Bret) Agostoni of Bethel Park, Erin (Benjamin) Bestic of Wexford; two great-grandchildren, Talia Agostoni and Christian Bestic; one sister, Doris Piper of Dayton, OH; and former daughter-in-law, Patricia Hanna.
No funeral services will be held, per her wishes. Private interment will take place at Mon Valley Memorial Park.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora PA, (724) 379-6900.
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
Born in Carroll Township on January 10, 1921, she was a daughter of the late James and Bess (Hartman) Ghrist.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Ries Sr.; siblings, Leonard and George Horn, James Ghrist, Vivian Cerini, and Betty Carson.
She is survived by her son, Bert Ries Jr. of Somerset; two grandchildren, Amy (Bret) Agostoni of Bethel Park, Erin (Benjamin) Bestic of Wexford; two great-grandchildren, Talia Agostoni and Christian Bestic; one sister, Doris Piper of Dayton, OH; and former daughter-in-law, Patricia Hanna.
No funeral services will be held, per her wishes. Private interment will take place at Mon Valley Memorial Park.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora PA, (724) 379-6900.
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com