Cratty

Violet Catherine "Sis" Leise Cratty, 91, of Franklin Township died at 9 a.m. Saturday in Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born April 2, 1919, in Portersville, Muddy Creek Township, she was the daughter of the late Mary "Tillie" (Barkley) Leise and Howard "Pete" Leise.

On June 4, 1943, at the home of the Rev. George Cheeseman of Portersville, she married W. Blair Cratty of Franklin Township. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1991.

Mrs. Cratty was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Prospect, the Keenagers of Portersville and the Mount Chestnut Senior Center.

Her life was devoted to helping her husband on the farm, raising their children, tending her garden and fruit trees, along with canning and freezing. She appreciated beautiful flowers, was an avid reader of non-fiction books, and was an enthusiastic fan of country music and of photography.

Surviving are three children, Marian E. Talbert of Eau Claire, H. Gordon (Dawn) Cratty of Franklin Township and Nancy E. (Erich) Vierthaler of Slippery Rock. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Julie Graham, Eric (Diedra) Graham, Marc Talbert, and Richard (Marcy) and Brian Talbert; and nine great-grandchildren, Robyn, Jonathan and Anthony Graham and David, Karri, Dakota, Shannon, Ronan and Jayce Talbert. She also is survived by one sister, Joan (Jack) Courtney of Prospect; three brothers, Glenn Leise of Volant, James (Barbara) Leise of Slippery Rock and Roy (Margaret) Leise of Portersville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two infant sons; one sister, Blanche Durnell; and a brother, Hope Leise.

<B>CRATTY</B> — The funeral service for Violet Catherine "Sis" Leise Cratty, who died Saturday, June 5, 2010, was private at the family's request.The family suggested memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect Community Library, 357 Main St., Prospect, PA 16052.Arrangements were under the direction of the <B>Thompson-Miller funeral Home</B>, and information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.