Dorothy Irene (Woods) Secrist

Dorothy Irene (Woods) Secrist, 92, of Bovard, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg.  She was born August 18, 1928 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Seigfried Christenson and May Beatrice (Lever) Woods.  Prior to retirement she had been employed by Don Royal Dry Cleaning, Greensburg and Feline Archery, Swede Hill.  She was a member of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greensburg and was a charter member of the Southwest Greensburg Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Secrist, Jr.; her son, David J. Secrist; step-father, W.W. “Dad” McIntyer; two sisters, Emma “Betty” Elliott (Robert) and Barbara Ann Weigold; and her brother, Richard Woods.  She is survived by her son, George A. “Al” Secrist and wife Kimberly, of Bovard; daughter-in-law, Deborah K. Phillips and husband William, of Bovard; five grandchildren, Barbara Nicole LaPorte (Mark), Carly Frisk (Brenden), Derek Alan Secrist (Nikki), David Secrist, and Elizabeth Watson (Joe); five great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Randy, Raegan, Kendall, and Lincoln; one anticipated great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received from 4 to 8 PM Friday at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg.  A private funeral service will be held in the funeral home.  Private interment in St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg.  Please be prepared to adhere to all current health guidelines, including face masks and social distancing.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg, PA 15601.  www.bachafh.com

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