Esther I. Young, 78, of Sarver died Sunday at Fair Winds Manor, Sarver

Born Nov. 16, 1927, in Sarver, she was the daughter of Alfred E. Thompson and Myrtle C. Seyler.

Mrs. Young was a homemaker throughout her life. She was an avid reader and enjoyed walking on the rails-to-trails path and spending time with her family.

She was a member of the Sarver Wesleyan Church.

Surviving are two sons, Paul (Cathy) Young of Dover, N.H., and John (Gloria) Young of Sarver; three daughters, Delores Young, Janie Franklin and Joanne Harrity, all of Sarver; a brother, Loyal W. Thompson of Sarver; and a sister, Mona J. Giori of Sarver. She also is survived by eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Young, who died in 2003; two brothers, and a sister.

<B>YOUNG </B>— Friends of Esther I. Young, who died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the <B>Fox Funeral Home</B>, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jonathon Troyer officiating. Burial will be at the Butler County Memorial Park, Butler Township.Information also is available at www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.