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Fontaine Laverne Korosec Gansor, 82, of Yukon, Pa. died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at her home. She was born June 16, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Daughter of the late Joseph Korosec Jr. and Josephine Uliasz Korosec. Fontaine was a graduate of the South Huntingdon High School where she was the Co-Valedictorian. She was a life long active member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Yukon where she served as organist for over 50 years. In her younger years, Fontaine worked for West Penn Power and also found an interest in music. She played the piano in a band during high school as well as the accordion at the Greenwich Hall for picnics. During her life, Fontaine enjoyed watching birds and squirrels with her husband, calligraphy and sewing. She was known for sewing her daughters prom gowns, wedding dresses, suits for the boys and school clothes. She was an amazing seamstress. But most of all, she had an abundance of love for her GOD and her children. Devoted to her church, not missing a Sunday and she never turned down the opportunity to play the organ for every funeral and wedding. She was there faithfully. Selfless with everything she did. Except when it came down to her Chocolate Ice Cream. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Charles Joseph Gansor. One son Matthew J. Gansor. One brother Joseph Korosec and one brother in-law Joseph Hirn. She is survived by Three sons; Mark Gansor of N.C. Mace Gansor and wife Lou Anne of Greensburg, Pa. and Martin Gansor and wife Nancy of New Stanton, Pa. Three daughters; Marie Shaffer and husband Jack of Greensburg, Pa. Mary Zink and husband Guy of Irwin, Pa and Mona Britz of Greensburg, Pa. One sister Vivian Hirn of Yukon, Pa. 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at the Beatty-Rich Funeral Home, Inc. Rt-136 Main St. Madison, Pa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at 11am at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Fr. Richard Ulam O.S.B. as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery in Yukon. Anyone wishing to attend the Funeral Mass for Fontaine is asked to go directly to the church. 102 Center St. Yukon, Pa. 15698. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, PO. Box 308, Yukon, Pa. 15698. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.beatty-richfuneralhome.com. In compliance with the CDC COVID-19 guidelines, only 25 people will be permitted at one time into the funeral home. Masks are required to be worn at all times while in the funeral home and social distancing is required.
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