Lois J. Sankey Peters
Lois J. Sankey Peters, 85, of Clearfield and formerly of Philipsburg, PA died on Tuesday March 4, 2014 at the Clearfield Hospital.
She was the daughter of the Late John D. & Minnie A. (Davis) Carson, born on June 11, 1928 in Philipsburg, PA. She married Richard W. “Dick” Peters on December 15, 1979; he preceded her in death on September 11, 2008.
Mrs. Peters was a member of the First Baptist Church in Philipsburg, PA and a member of the Christian Women of Philipsburg, PA.
She was employed as an office assistant during her working career; first, for the former Elliot Coal Company, Inc. of Osceola Mills, PA and then with Charles Navasky & Co. of Philipsburg, PA until her retirement. She was a graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: a sister, Alice Ellis; five brothers, Milford, Austin, Leslie, Melvin and Donnie Carson; and a step-grandson Ronnie Heeman.
Mrs. Peters is survived by: two daughters, Deborah Cowfer of Birmingham, AL and Mindy Little & her husband Pat of Philipsburg, PA; a step-daughter, Susan Heeman of State College, PA; two sons George Sankey & his wife Rita of Osceola Mills, PA and Jeffrey Sankey & his wife Kathy of Buchanan MI; and a sister, Agatha “Markey” Kennedy & her husband Lester of (Frenchtown) Osceola Mills, PA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews.
The Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce Street in Philipsburg, PA; with Rev. Ted G. Seibert officiating. Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills, PA.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home.
Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.
