Gillis

Mary Catherine Gillis, 53, of Evans City Road, Evans City, died at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday at her home of complications following a long, courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.

Born Oct. 5, 1955, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Emmett "Bud" Mentch and the late Charlotte "Dolly" Pryor Mentch Smith.

Mrs. Gillis was a secretary for Universal Manufacturing in Zelienople. She also had worked at Butler Urgent Care as a receptionist before her illness.

Mrs. Gillis was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Evans City. At one time, she was a Sunday school teacher, church treasurer, choir member and served on the church consistory.

She enjoyed her family, playing cards, watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and reading.

Mrs. Gillis is survived by her husband, Ronald G. Gillis, who she married Oct. 23, 1976; two daughters, Katie Lynn Gillis and Dana Marie Gillis, both of Evans City; three sisters, Mrs. David (Judy) Miller, Mrs. Steven (Lorraine) Berresford and Mrs. Mark (Susan) Kristophel, all of Renfrew; two nieces; and eight nephews.

<B>GILLIS</B> — Friends of Mary Catherine Gillis, who died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the <B>Thompson-Miller Funeral Home</B>, 124 E. North St. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's United Church of Christ, Evans City, with the Rev. Verna Call, of St. John's United Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, PA 16033.Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.