Orris

Mary Etta Orris, 98, formerly of Buffalo Township, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars.

Born April 6, 1926, in New Kensington, she was the daughter of Charles Orren and Virginia Shroyer Frampton.

Mary Etta lived her entire adult life in Buffalo Township, in the same house that she and her late husband, Dwight Carnes Orris, built nearly 80 years ago.

Mary Etta lived her life without a lot of fanfare, but still touched many with her empathy and kindness. She was a homemaker and a skilled seamstress and crafter, and she enjoyed being outdoors working with flowers and shrubs.

Mary Etta generously donated her time and talents to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Freeport, where she was an active member for over 80 years. She had volunteered with the Girl Scouts and Meals on Wheels. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a delight to her.

Surviving are daughter, Carolyn (Rick) Graff of Saxonburg; daughter, Cathleen Mechas of Davie, Fla.; daughter, Diane (Rob) Sundberg of Kane, Pa.; four grandchildren, Tricia (Randy) Smith, Michael (Mary Beth) Graff, Katie (Jason) Williams and Joseph Acerni; and five great-grandchildren, Aaron, Alison, Casey, Lizzy and Paul.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

ORRIS — Friends of Mary Etta Orris, who died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the funeral home with the Rev. Jeff Truscott officiating.

Interment will follow in Sarverville Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Freeport Area Meals on Wheels, 211 4th St., Freeport, PA 16229.

For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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