Ina Mae Herold, 93, (fondly
known as "Bubba" to her family) went to be with her Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 31, 2012,
surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on
August 3, 1918 in New Castle, PA to John R. and Grace
Ellison. She married John A. Herold on December 26,
1935.
Since 1946 she and her husband
were owners and operators of the Herold Longview Acres
Farm. Together they raised seven children. Ina Mae and
John A. traveled extensively covering all 50 states,
Europe, Canada and Mexico.
Ina Mae managed the farm. She
always had a large garden and loved to "put up" the
fruits of her labor. She enjoyed playing Bridge, Bingo
and other card games. She was active in her church and
community. She served on the Center Township Election
Board for over 50 years and was a Majority Inspector.
She also donated time to Meals on Wheels and cooking for
the church youth groups. Ina Mae was also instrumental
in starting hot lunches at Center Township School in the
1950s and was president of the PTA.
She greatly enjoyed spending
time with her family and at her Conneaut Lake Cottage
for more than 60 years. She also loved to share this
special place of hers with her friends from card club,
church groups and hosted several family reunions.
"Bubba" left a legacy of many wonderful memories for her
children and grandchildren. She was the Matriarch of her
family and was a true example of a Godly Woman for all
who knew and loved her. Proverbs 31:10-31.
Mrs. Herold is survived by her
children: John R "Jack" Herold of Spruce Pine, Alabama;
Gladie O'Day of Columbus, Ohio, Pat (David) Paraska,
Dale A. (Dianna) Herold, Judy (Raymond) Heichel, all of
Butler; one daughter-in-law, Marilyn Herold of Butler;
sixteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Marian
Cunningham of Butler; one brother, Raymond (Diana)
Ellison of Seminole, Florida; and one sister-in-law,
Josephine Ellison of Hallandale, Florida .
She was preceded in death by
her husband, John; two sons, David L. and James R.
Herold; her parents; and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday,
February 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church in America, 420 North Main Street,
Butler, PA with Reverend Dan Ledford and Reverend Walter
Coppersmith officiating. The family would like to
celebrate "Bubba's" life by greeting friends and family
in the church Fellowship Hall immediately after the
service and all are invited to stay for a light lunch.
Burial will take place in the
Greenlawn Burial Estates.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials are
suggested to
the American Cancer Society
Greater Pittsburgh, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
15205.
Arrangements are being handled
by the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East
North Street, Butler, PA 16001.
