April
30,
1925
30,
1925
February
15,
2013
15,
2013
Doris Jean Bond DeLost age 87 of Strabane passed away Friday February 15, 2013 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born April 30, 1925 in Kelso-Longview, Washington a daughter of the late John Henry and Mollie Donas (Rhome) Bond. She moved to Washington County in her early teens and graduated from Canonsburg High School in 1944. On June 3, 1946 in the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church she married the love of her life, Tony Joseph DeLost, who survives.
Mrs. DeLost was an eternal optimist, with a great love of life. She always found the "silver lining" in any situation and had a kind word and a smile for everyone. Throughout her life she pursued opportunities to increase her knowledge and skills in many areas. Her family came first and she was the devoted wife and mother of six children; Patty DeLost, Terri Buckholtz, Robert "Rusty" DeLost, Debora (James) Silvestros, Susan DeLost (Rich Gossard) and Janet (Mauro) DeFelice, all of whom survive. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; Mary Jane (Arturo) Monsivais, Ernie (Stacey) Pentland, Susan Pentland, James (Mary Lou) Sivestros, Tony Jacob DeLost, Christina Silvestros, Brian and Katie DeLost, seven great-grandchildren; Anne Marie Pentland, Marina Monsivais, Abigayle Pentland, Helena and Anika Monsivais, Isabella and Gabriella Silvestros, a stepbrother Bruce (Terri) McElhaney, an uncle Howard (Shirley) Rhome, several in laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to her parents are her step-father, Albert McElhany, son-in-law, David Buckholtz and three sisters; Juanita (Bond) Campbell, Donna (McElhaney) Wise and Barbara (McElhaney) Lynn.
Mrs DeLost enjoyed yearly family vacations and frequent family excursions where she led family walks along beaches, forests and fields, collecting bits of nature's bounty along the way. She was an avid and excellent Scrabble player, who enjoyed bowling and playing cards. She had many artistic talents, some of which bloomed along with her well tended and bountiful flower gardens. Passers by would often remark on the beauty of her flowers. In addition to her extensive cooking and baking talents, she excelled in the 'soft' arts of sewing, embroidery, cross-stitch, crocheting and knitting. She made many blankets and afghans for family members.
Mrs. DeLost decided to take classes in painting in her early 60's joining the McMurray Art League and the Bethel Artists' Guild to broaden her skills. Her paintings were displayed at several Art League shows and in their publications. Her family continues to enjoy them every day. She was a member of the Chartiers Chapter #97 of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Jefferson College Historical Society and Jefferson Lanes Bouquets bowling league. She was a 58 year member of the SNPJ Lodge 138 of Strabane where she served as youth director for one year and the Croatian Fraternal Union, Cokeburg Lodge 354. She had been a Girl Scout and Brownie troop leader in Strabane for many years.
In the late 70's Mrs. DeLost was a founding member and secretary of the United Citizens Against Radiation Exposure. This group was formed in response to the federal government's interest in the cleanup of radio active materials at the former Vitro plant rare metals plant site in Canonsburg. As part of her environmental activism during the Vitro studies, she was interviewed by a Pittsburgh television station and was featured in a special program on the subject.
Prior to her marriage she worked as the assistant manager at Isaly's ice-cream shop and deli and was employed in several retail sales jobs. Mrs. DeLost left this world a better place to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends
Friends are welcome from 2-8 pm Sunday February 17, 2013 and Monday February 18, 2013 from noon-1pm in Salandra Funeral Service, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120 where services will be held at 1pm with reverend George Livanos pastor of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Frank Sarris Library or the Chartiers Houston Community Library.
Mrs. DeLost was an eternal optimist, with a great love of life. She always found the "silver lining" in any situation and had a kind word and a smile for everyone. Throughout her life she pursued opportunities to increase her knowledge and skills in many areas. Her family came first and she was the devoted wife and mother of six children; Patty DeLost, Terri Buckholtz, Robert "Rusty" DeLost, Debora (James) Silvestros, Susan DeLost (Rich Gossard) and Janet (Mauro) DeFelice, all of whom survive. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; Mary Jane (Arturo) Monsivais, Ernie (Stacey) Pentland, Susan Pentland, James (Mary Lou) Sivestros, Tony Jacob DeLost, Christina Silvestros, Brian and Katie DeLost, seven great-grandchildren; Anne Marie Pentland, Marina Monsivais, Abigayle Pentland, Helena and Anika Monsivais, Isabella and Gabriella Silvestros, a stepbrother Bruce (Terri) McElhaney, an uncle Howard (Shirley) Rhome, several in laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to her parents are her step-father, Albert McElhany, son-in-law, David Buckholtz and three sisters; Juanita (Bond) Campbell, Donna (McElhaney) Wise and Barbara (McElhaney) Lynn.
Mrs DeLost enjoyed yearly family vacations and frequent family excursions where she led family walks along beaches, forests and fields, collecting bits of nature's bounty along the way. She was an avid and excellent Scrabble player, who enjoyed bowling and playing cards. She had many artistic talents, some of which bloomed along with her well tended and bountiful flower gardens. Passers by would often remark on the beauty of her flowers. In addition to her extensive cooking and baking talents, she excelled in the 'soft' arts of sewing, embroidery, cross-stitch, crocheting and knitting. She made many blankets and afghans for family members.
Mrs. DeLost decided to take classes in painting in her early 60's joining the McMurray Art League and the Bethel Artists' Guild to broaden her skills. Her paintings were displayed at several Art League shows and in their publications. Her family continues to enjoy them every day. She was a member of the Chartiers Chapter #97 of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Jefferson College Historical Society and Jefferson Lanes Bouquets bowling league. She was a 58 year member of the SNPJ Lodge 138 of Strabane where she served as youth director for one year and the Croatian Fraternal Union, Cokeburg Lodge 354. She had been a Girl Scout and Brownie troop leader in Strabane for many years.
In the late 70's Mrs. DeLost was a founding member and secretary of the United Citizens Against Radiation Exposure. This group was formed in response to the federal government's interest in the cleanup of radio active materials at the former Vitro plant rare metals plant site in Canonsburg. As part of her environmental activism during the Vitro studies, she was interviewed by a Pittsburgh television station and was featured in a special program on the subject.
Prior to her marriage she worked as the assistant manager at Isaly's ice-cream shop and deli and was employed in several retail sales jobs. Mrs. DeLost left this world a better place to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends
Friends are welcome from 2-8 pm Sunday February 17, 2013 and Monday February 18, 2013 from noon-1pm in Salandra Funeral Service, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120 where services will be held at 1pm with reverend George Livanos pastor of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Frank Sarris Library or the Chartiers Houston Community Library.
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