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Gladys <I>Johnston</I> Best

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Gladys Johnston Best

Birth
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
20 Nov 2011 (aged 92)
Hillsville, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
Plot
Garden of the Last Supper section
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The Youngstown Vindicator Memorial Obituary:

HILLSVILLE, PA. – Gladys Best, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, Nov. 20, 2011.

Gladys was born in Lawrence County on Aug. 15, 1919, the daughter of the late Lyman and Lillie (Failor) Johnston.

After graduation from high school, Gladys married Theron T. Best and raised four children.

Gladys was a member of the former Edinburgh Methodist Church and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed taking care of her family.

Gladys will be deeply missed by her children, Mrs. Carol Verzilli and her husband, Bob of Bessemer, Pa., Mr. Gerald Best, also of Bessemer and Mr. Ronald Best of Hillsville; three granddaughters, Diana Verzilli, Karen Campbell and Susan Best, all of Bessemer; and two great-grandchildren.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Lester and Glenn; and a son, Thomas E. Best.

The family will receive friends from 4 p.m until 6 p.m. at the Terry A. Cunningham Funeral Home in Bessemer on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011.

Services will be held directly following the visitation period at 6 p.m. under the direction of the Rev. Russell Shuluga.

Gladys will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery.
The Youngstown Vindicator Memorial Obituary:

HILLSVILLE, PA. – Gladys Best, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, Nov. 20, 2011.

Gladys was born in Lawrence County on Aug. 15, 1919, the daughter of the late Lyman and Lillie (Failor) Johnston.

After graduation from high school, Gladys married Theron T. Best and raised four children.

Gladys was a member of the former Edinburgh Methodist Church and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed taking care of her family.

Gladys will be deeply missed by her children, Mrs. Carol Verzilli and her husband, Bob of Bessemer, Pa., Mr. Gerald Best, also of Bessemer and Mr. Ronald Best of Hillsville; three granddaughters, Diana Verzilli, Karen Campbell and Susan Best, all of Bessemer; and two great-grandchildren.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Lester and Glenn; and a son, Thomas E. Best.

The family will receive friends from 4 p.m until 6 p.m. at the Terry A. Cunningham Funeral Home in Bessemer on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011.

Services will be held directly following the visitation period at 6 p.m. under the direction of the Rev. Russell Shuluga.

Gladys will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery.


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  • Created by: slp
  • Added: Nov 21, 2011
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80822362/gladys-best: accessed ), memorial page for Gladys Johnston Best (15 Aug 1919–20 Nov 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 80822362, citing Graceland Cemetery, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by slp (contributor 47196145).