Nancy L. Green, 77, of New Sewickley Township, went home to be with her Savior and Lord on Monday, December 10, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 7, 1941 in Newton Falls, OH, daughter of the late Walter and Martha (Brandt) Vashaw, Sr. Nancy was a graduate of Freedom High School, Class of 1960.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who thoroughly enjoyed crocheting and baking delicious birthday cakes and pies. Nancy was passionate about flowers and loved tending to house plants and her flower garden. She was a self-starting entrepreneur running her Tupperware and Home Interior business. For many years Nancy faithfully attended Life Pointe Alliance Church, Mars, PA where she served as a caregiver in the nursery.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years: James A. “Jim” Green, August 29, 2011; her brother: Ronald Vashaw; two sisters: Ethel Kuder and Ruth Hitchcock.
She is survived by one son: Kevin (Margieann) Green, Hampton Township, PA; two daughters: Denise Lockney, Conway; and Melissa A. Green, New Sewickley Township; four grandchildren: Jocelyn, Nathan (Emily), Talyson and Dalton; three great grandchildren: Lucas, Jackson and Haylee; her brother: Dr. Walter (Donna) Vashaw, Sun City, AZ; and her two precious canine companions: Penny and Molly.
Friends will be received Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum) with a service at 7 p.m., immediately following the visitation. Private interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Michael Heinle and staff; and Dr. Nicholas Tapyrik and staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com
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