Nancy Staff – McMurray, formerly of Donora
Obituaries
October 9, 2019

Nancy Staff – McMurray, formerly of Donora

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Nancy Staff, 90, of McMurray, Pa., formerly of Donora, passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in McMurray Hills Manor. She was born on June 17, 1929, in Donora, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Sadler.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John R. “Jack” Staff, on Aug. 5, 2014; and her brother, George Michael Sadler. She is survived by two children, Cynthia A. Williams and husband Dr. Thomas K. Williams of Titusville, Fla. and Dennis Staff of Smock, Pa.; her grandson, Dr. Michael Williams and wife Dr. Rachel Williams of Florida; two great-grandchildren, Jack and Henry Williams; and one sister, Betty Patterson of West Mifflin. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900; where family and friends will be received from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Panachida services will be held in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, followed by a funeral liturgy at noon in St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Donora, with the Rev. Father Stephen Wahal officiating. Interment will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Donora. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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