Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Straw, 93, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at the River City Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, FL on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Born in Eastvale, PA, Sally was the daughter of the late William and Stella Cochran Douds. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Straw, who passed away on September 25, 2006. They were married on June 23, 1951. Sally, along with her husband, owned and operated Straw’s Bakery on the North Side of Ellwood for over 20 years. After her retirement in 1977, she worked the next 12 years for Bakery Supply Co. in Pittsburgh. Sally was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She was a 1944 graduate of Beaver High School. Sally did enjoy knitting and crocheting in her later years.
Sally is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Lexie Straw of Jacksonville, FL and her 2 grandsons, Charles Straw and John Paul Straw.
Besides her parents and husband, Sally was preceded in death by her daughter, Jill Theresa McLaughlin, a sister, Elma Robinson and 4 brothers, Wesley, William, Robert and Earl Douds.
A graveside service will be held at Locust Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Fr. Kim Jin Mo.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory.
It is with heavy heart I have learned of your passing. We spent many a year conversing about your early life and your love for your family. I enjoyed your paternal family history research. I enjoyed you as a person and your craftmanship. Perhaps we all say we deserve better which I had always hoped for you. You have the better now and I can say goodbye to you in this way. May you be blessed with your return to your roots and the family you love.
Sally was my 2nd Mom. always think about her & pray for her.I love you.