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Loretta Cecelia Ferry

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | August 25, 2024

Loretta Cecelia Ferry, 86, of Versailles Borough, peacefully passed away on August 24, 2024, at Juniper Village at Monroeville. She was born on April 8, 1938, in Glassport, to the late Walter and Cecelia (Gabaur) Galeza. Loretta was the loving wife of the late Gene S. Ferry and a dedicated mother and grandmother.

During her 40-year career as a Registered Nurse at the former Braddock Hospital, Loretta touched countless lives with her compassionate care and unwavering dedication to her patients. She was a member of the former St. Dennis Church in Versailles Borough, where she selflessly served as a Christian Mother, volunteer assistant teacher, and lunchroom mom. Loretta's commitment to her community extended to her involvement in local politics, where she made her voice heard.

In her leisure time, Loretta found joy in traveling to warm destinations, cherishing sweet moments with her beloved grandchildren, and caring for her cherished pet dog, "Sarge." Her kindness, generosity, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Loretta Ferry's legacy of love and service will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her. May she rest in eternal peace.

She is survived by her children, Gene S. (Michelle) Ferry, Jr., of Fenton, MI and Jodi (Joseph) Sklencar of Yorba Linda, CA; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Jason Fabian, and Jillian Ferry; also many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Loretta was also preceded in death by her sister, Janice Pope.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Entombment will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum of North Versailles.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Chuck Danforth, Supervisor

Originally published August 25, 2024.

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