Lethia M Grinder

Lethia M. Grinder, 85, of Natrona Heights, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at the Willows of Oakmont. She was born April 25, 1930, in Natrona Heights, daughter of the late William and Lida (Grunden) Montgomery. Prior to living in Natrona Heights, she lived in Tarentum and Bristol, Pa. Lethia was a homemaker and a member of Community Life of Tarentum. She was also a member and volunteer for Highland Area Senior Citizens Center. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, knitting and crafts. Survivors include her children, Roger (Christine) Grinder, of Palm Bay, Fla., Sharon Socoloski, of Wyomissing, Pa., and Kimberly Glose, of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren; and a niece, Janet Penn, of Freeport. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Grinder, in 1985; sisters, Isabelle Lingenfelter and Edith Polome; and brothers, Ernest and Lawrence Montgomery. Visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. Friday in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526, with Pastor Thomas Bracken officiating. Interment will be private in Prospect Cemetery, Brackenridge. Visit: dusterfuneralhomeinc.com.Published in The Valley News Dispatch on Sept. 17, 2015