Nancy Caroline Olson Garito, 75, of Clearfield died on Monday, March 3, 2008 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.
She was born on January 16, 1933 in Philipsburg, a daughter of the late John H. and Ruth E. (Gallagher) Olson, Jr.
Mrs. Garito was a homemaker and was a Home Health Aide for 25 years.
She is survived by her children, Jackie Griffith and husband Harry of WV, Phyllis Galio and husband James of Bellefonte, Sherri Ferguson and husband David of MD Jim Hoy and wife Corinne of Pittsburgh, Randy David Hoy of NY, Kelly Hoy of Clearfield, Chris Hoy and wife Bittina of NC, Billie Jo Mullen and husband John of Pittsburgh; 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren sister, Bessie Lingle and husband Thomas of Clearfield; aunt, Agnes McCormick and husband Robert of OH; longtime companion, William Caldwell of Clearfield; and a lifelong friend, Mima Sipes and husband Clair of Harmony.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Ben Olson and numerous aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Stoneville Cemetery, Clearfield.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8:00 PM and on Thursday from 10-11:00 AM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second Street, Clearfield PA 16830.