Myrtle "Ginny" Salsberry

Myrtle Virginia “Ginny” Ferris Salsberry, 77, of Washington, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012, in Donnell House, following complications of leukemia. She was born October 21, 1934, in Deemston Borough, a daughter of Charles Howard Ferris and Mary Elizabeth Harford Ferris. Mrs. Salsberry was a homemaker and an active member of First Christian Church. She was a former member of American Legion Post 902 in Houston and the auxiliary of South Strabane Volunteer Fire Department #2. On June 10, 1966, she married Lloyd Paul Salsberry, who survives. Also surviving are a son, David Bruce Crawford (Tina) of Meadowlands; four daughters, Mary Beth Cottrill, Pamela Jeanne Hilderbrand (Gregory), Paula Fulton (Brent), and Lori Tennant (Frank), all of Washington; a brother, John Ferris (Glenda) of Manning, South Carolina; 11 grandchildren, Betsy Lynn, Eric, Jason, Megan, Brandon, Brittany, Jessie, Amanda, Frankie, Nathan and Devin; six great-grandchildren, Conrad, Caitlin, Coby, Carson, Caden and Amelia; and four great-great grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, Howard Ferris; a sister, Betty Lutes; two grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Friends will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 28th, with Rev. Stephen Smythers officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Pine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Building Fund, First Christian Church, 615 East Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301.