Elizabeth H. Lockitski

Elizabeth H. Lockitski, 92, of Thurman, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on March 16, 1917 in Hermina, Pennsylvania, daughter of John and Sophia Panceroff. Elizabeth was a member of the Russian Orthodox Old Believers Church. She was a loving wife and mother. Surviving is her husband of 70 years, Paul J. Lockitski Sr. of Thurman; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Ann and Jim Hall of Thurman; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul Jr. and Sabine Lockitski of Highland, Michigan; five grandchildren, Barbara Ray Morrison of Bidwell, Theresa John Irwin of Gallipolis, Darcy Lockitski of Davesburg, Michigan, Brian Elaine Lockitski of White Lake, Michigan, and Kris Lockitski of Commerce Township, Michigan; five great grandchildren, Amber Brandon Bentley of Gallipolis, Andrew Morrison of Bidwell, Elicia Irwin of Gallipolis, Aaron and Isabella Lockitski of White Lake, Michigan; two great great grandchildren, Tristan and Katee Bentley of Gallipolis; two sisters, Catherine Ustick of Waterford, Michigan and Florence Yaconis of Westland, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, and six brothers At her request, there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Centenary Cemetery. A graveside service will be performed in Erie, Pennsylvania by Father Larry Evanoff. Pallbearers will be Jim Hall, Raymond Morrison, Andrew Morrison, and John Irwin. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Elizabeth's memory to Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Cemetery: 2009-06-23 Centenary Cemetery Centenary OH US Service: 2009-06-23 11:00:00 Centenary Cemetery Centenary OH US