Leatrice K. Jorgensen, 93, formerly of Ellwood City passed away at her residence in Zelienople on Wednesday February 6, 2019.
Born in Ellwood City on December 21, 1925, Leatrice was the daughter of the late Victor and Neva Kettler Koach. Leatrice is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Jorgensen whom she married on January 22, 1949. She had worked for 40 years at the Telephone Company in Alexandria Virginia as a service representative. She looked forward to her retirement and returning to her family home in Ellwood City. Leatrice was member of Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. A wonderful mother and grandmother, Leatrice loved singing, quilting and Christmas. She was a member of the Alexandria Sweet Adelines.
Besides her husband, Leatrice is survived by three daughters, Vicki Jorgensen of Alexandria, Virginia, Melanie (C.M. Callahan) Jorgensen of Jonesville, Virginia and Heidi Jorgensen-Murphy of Sun City Center, Florida. Two grandchildren, Sean Jorgensen Callahan and Caitlin Jorgensen Callahan and one great granddaughter, Eliza Leigh Callahan.
Leatrice was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Wanda Burns, a nephew, Richard Burns and a son-in-law, Brian Murphy.
Friends may call at the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Avenue, Ellport on Saturday February 9, 2019 from 6PM until 8PM.
Interment will be at the Lillyville Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Leatrice’s name to the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church, 291 Wurtemburg Road, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania.
I’m so sorry to hear of Lea’s passing. I knew her from Good Shepherd Lutheran in Alexandria, VA, and have missed her sweet smile and mischievous sense of humor since she was last with us. Am sad to know we she won’t visit us again in this lifetime and send condolences to her family, friends and other loved ones. I know she’s up there looking down on us and chuckling with Peter and all the saints. ‘Til we meet again, sweet, Lea!
I am so sorry to hear of Lea’s passing. I worked with her many years ago and kept in touch over the years,always looking forward to her annual Christmas card.