Orris Schuessler Bizub
Orris Schuessler Bizub, 84, of Masontown, Pa., died on Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at home. She was born on April 29, 1919, in Lynn, W.Va., daughter of R. Scott Messenger and Icie (Hale) Messenger. She was the last member of her immediate family.Preceding her in death were her parents, her first husband, William J. Schuessler; daughter, Marian Schuessler; second husband, George Bizub; stepson, Bill Bizub; and many brothers and sisters.Surviving are four children, William J. Schuessler, Jr. and wife, Jeffrey Sue of Uniontown, Pa.; Janet S. Morgan and husband Gary of Scottdale, Pa.; Scott Schuessler and wife Carolyn of Smithfield, Pa.; and James Schuessler and wife Teri of Masontown, Pa.; three stepchildren, Jan Bizub and wife Claris of Ohio; Jane Quesada of Nemacolin, Pa.; and John Allen Bizub of Washington, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and many step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., a Dignity Memorial Provider, 515 N. Main St., Masontown, Pa., on Saturday, December 20, 2003, from 11:30 a.m. to noon when a memorial service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Fr. James F. Bump officiating. Private inurnment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to the German-Masontown Public Library, 9 South Washington St., Masontown, Pa. 15461.