Esther Kveragas

When someone you love becomes a memory…the memory becomes a treasure. Esther G. Kveragas, 83, of North Orwell (RR 1, Rome, PA) went to her heavenly home and to be reunited with her husband, on Thursday, September 25, 2008 following a brief period of declining health. Esther was born on August 2, 1925 in Middletown, Pa a daughter of Thomas Anthony and Gretchen Carrie (Smith) Gordon. For many years, she assisted her husband in the daily operations of the Kveragas Meat Plant and other business ventures. Esther treasured the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking cookies. Her memory will forever live within our hearts. Esther is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Charles E. and Anne Kveragas of Friendsville, Pa; her daughter and son-in-law: Mary and Harvey ‘Paul' Rogers of Windham Center, Pa; her sister: Barbara Enslin of Lake Ariel, Pa; brother-in-law Alex Kveragas and special friend Ruth Weaver; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Helen and Ed Clark of Lemon, Pa; her special grandchildren: Mary "Skeeter" (Brian Hicks) Rogers; Paul Rogers, Ryan (Melissa Sussman) Kveragas, Dana (Samuel) Mast, Michael (Wendy) Rogers, Charlie (Christina) Rogers; great grandchildren: Amber, Katelyn, William, Destiny, and Olivia. Several nieces, nephews and a very special friend and caregiver Joan Miller also survive. Esther was predeceased by her husband Charles Kveragas on February 10, 2005; an infant son; brother Thomas Gordon, sisters: Gladys Sorensen and Carrie Sechrist. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 29th at 12 noon at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Friendsville, Pa with Rev. Cas Stanis, officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Monday from 9 to 11am at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols. Memories and condolences for Esther's family may also be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to her church, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, PO Box 50, Friendsville, Pa 18818 in loving memory of Esther G. Kveragas.