Dec 23, 2013

Enjoyed crocheting, reading, fishing and shopping

Beverly R. Plute, 59, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 22, 2013, in Donnell House, Washington, following a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Her loving family was by her side.

She was born November 3, 1954, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Joan Thielet Demski of Lawrence and the late Edmund S. Demski Sr., who passed away September 1, 2002.

Mrs. Plute was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and was Catholic. She lived her entire life in Lawrence and was last employed in the imaging department of Interform Corp.

Mrs. Plute enjoyed crocheting, reading, fishing and shopping.

On May 5, 1973, she married Bryan W. Plute, who survives.

Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother, are four daughters, Casie (Ken Slaby) Foutz, Shelby McCowin and Brianna (Yadin) Collins, all of Lawrence, and Devin (Tim) Goroncy of Scenery Hill; eight grandchildren, Logan, Izabella, Evan, Hayleigh, Jorja, Brayden, Bruce and Paisley; three brothers, John (Sandy) Demski of Cecil, Mike (Margaret) Demski of Lawrence and Bill (Roxanne) Demski of McKeesport; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to her father, are a brother, Edmund S. Demski Jr., who passed away March 12, 2008; a sister, Elaine Demski, who passed away February 6, 1986; and a niece, Kerry Joan Demski, who passed away March 20, 1986.

Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, with Pastor James O’Brien officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to V. Foundation, 106 Tower View Court Cary, NC 27513, or www.jimmyv.org.

To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.