Obituaries
June 7, 2023

Erma Lee Church Golden – Clover Hill

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Erma Lee Church Golden, 88, of Clover Hill, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Penn Highlands Monongahela Valley Hospital. Surviving are her sons, Ross Golden (Carla) of Fredericktown, the Rev. Greg Golden (Bonnie) of Indiana, Pa., and John Eric Golden (Becky) of Washington; five grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren, Hilary, Christopher Golden and Rachael Morello; four great-grandchildren, Henry and Alice Golden and Oliver and Mabel Fleming; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a daughter, Sharon Lee Golden, who died in infancy; two brothers, Ralph B. and John Ross Church; two sisters, Jane Clutter and Sara Mounts; and a dear friend, Jean Lash. Friends are welcome from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at THOMPSON-MARODI FUNERAL HOME INC., 809 Main St., Bentleyville, 724-239-2255, and from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church, 420 California Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, where a service will follow with Pastor Ken Custer officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message and share photos.

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