Priscilla M. Jeffries Elco
Priscilla M. Jeffries of Elco passed away on Dec. 7, 2020. She was born on May 24, 1933, a daughter of Homer and Bertha Sphar Morris. She graduated from California High School in 1951 and Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in Washington, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Arthur P. Jeffries, in 2005; a daughter, Carla Ellen; and son-in-law, Donald F. Turosik. Priscilla worked at the Roscoe Ledger, Pittsburgh Steel Company and the engineering department of the University of Virginia. She retired with over 15 years as the office manager for APSCUF, the Faculty Union at California University of Pennsylvania. She was a member of Roscoe United Methodist Church, APSURF and social member of Roscoe American Legion Post 801. Priscilla enjoyed traveling, especially to the Outer Banks, reading, card club, her grandchildren and special dog, Trace. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Lee Greenlief; granddaughter, Lauren Turosik of Arlington, Va.; a grandson, Frank and wife Ashley Turosik and great-grandchildren, Theodore and Helena Turosik, all of California, Pa.; a special friend, Dawn Celaschi; and nephew, Rick (Patty) Lombard and family. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com, from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. At the family’s request interment will be private and held in Howe Cemetery. Guests are asked to please wear face masks and abide by personal protective guidelines and social distancing.
