Alvasa M. "Lala" Thomson

Alvasa M. “Lala” Thomson, 77, formerly of Tarentum, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born July 1, 1942 in Buffalo Twp. to the late Alvin Crawford and Alvasa (Beaver) Crawford-Walker. Alvasa lived most of her life in Brackenridge and Tarentum. She was an Anesthesia Aide at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum and a life member of Pioneer Hose Auxiliary and a graduate of Freeport High School. Alvasa enjoyed bingo, was a Steeler fan and an avid daytime soap opera fan.

            Survivors include her children Suzanne R. Thomson, NC, Gayle L. (Garry) Nikolaevich, Natrona Heights, Cheryl L. Harbison, Tarentum, Lorraine M. “Lori” Hill, East Brady and Thomas W. (Deanna) Thomson, Brookline. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a sister Olive “Neely” Vrotney, Tarentum. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years William Thomson in 2012 and two sisters Bertha Hinkle and Audry Hanosky.

            Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 where services will be held on Monday at 11 AM with her pastor Rev. Robert D. Dayton, officiating. Burial will be private in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. Pioneer Hose Auxiliary will hold services in the Funeral Home, Sunday at 7 PM. VISIT: dusterfh.com