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Loretta Weis

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Loretta B. Weis, 83, of Titusville, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Loretta Jane Brothers was born Aug. 12, 1938, in Parkers Landing, Pa., and was the only daughter and eldest of five children to the late Samuel W. and Mildred Yeager Brothers.

She was a graduate of Karns City High School, Class of 1956. A trailblazer for women in pharmacy, Loretta went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy in 1960. She was one of two women in her graduating class.

Loretta married James A Weis on May 31, 1961, in Winchester, Va., and they moved to Titusville later that year.

Loretta is survived by her husband of 60 years, James A Weis of Titusville; four children, Aimee Weis Russo and her husband, Mike, of Hidden Valley Lake, Calif., Timothy Weis of Titusville, Emilee Langer and her husband, Mike, of Parker, Colo., and Andrew Weis of Dallas, Texas; and four grandchildren, Tera Lynn Ellsworth and partner, Joshua Lyon, of Santa Rosa, Calif., Jesse Weis of Santa Rosa, Calif., Alex Langer of Centennial, Colo., and Sam Langer of Parker, Colo.; and one great-grandson, Elijah Lyon of Santa Rosa, Calif.

In addition to her immediate family, Loretta is also survived by three brothers, Samuel Brothers of Petrolia, George Brothers and his wife, Laura, of Chicora, and Robert Brothers and his wife, Sherry, of Fairview; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Mildred; and a brother, Richard Brothers.

Loretta worked as a retail pharmacist in Titusville for more than 50 years, and was a role model and mentor to all who worked with her over the years. She believed in paying it forward, and was humble and selfless in her care of people in the community. Most of all, Loretta loved her beautiful home and spending time with family. She will be greatly missed by all.

WEIS — There will be no public services for Loretta B. Weis, who died Sunday, March 6, 2022.

A private memorial is planned for the family at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of GORDON B. GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor’s choice.

If you would like to leave a condolence for the family, go to www.garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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