Edna L. (Clark) Guthrie

Edna L. (Clark) Guthrie, 82, of Springfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.  She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth L. Guthrie who passed away January 3, 2011.  The couple married July 3, 1954 and had 55 ½ years together. 

Edna was born on April 5, 1934 in Springfield, daughter of the late Vern L. and Anna (Williams) Clark.  She was a Troy High School graduate, Class of 1953 and was instrumental in the planning of the class reunions.  Edna was a member of the Leona United Methodist Church, prepared the bulletins for Sunday’s services, and was seen working at every church function.  She was a member of the Springfield Ladies Aide, was a board member of Grover Hill Cemetery Association, was on the election board for Springfield Township, and was a member of the Thursday Night Woman’s Bowling League at Terrace Lanes.  Edna enjoyed traveling and many remember her chaperoning the Troy High School Band trips. She also babysat many children in the area. In her spare time, Edna enjoyed watching birds, gardening, and cooking.

Edna is survived by her children, Aaron (Karen) Guthrie of Litchfield, PA, and Karen (Joe) Zug of West Chester, PA, her grandchildren, Clayton and Jacob Zug, Alyssa and Kendra Guthrie, her sister Betty Brown of Troy, PA, brother-in-law Clarence "Ozzie" (Sally) Guthrie, her sisters-­in-­law Cheryl Guthrie of Big Pond and Lois Clark of Springfield, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Edna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ken, her brother Robert Clark, her sister Eleanor Clark, and brother-in-­law Tom Guthrie.

Services are private and will be held at the convenience of Edna’s family.  Her children would like to invite friends and family to celebrate Edna's life at a luncheon of remembrance which will be held at 1110 West Main on Tuesday at 12:30 pm. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, PA.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Edna’s memory to the Leona United Methodist Church Building Fund c/o Curt Tofts 1768 Leona Road Troy, PA 16947. 

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