Bessie I. (Gongaware) Christenson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bessie I. (Gongaware) Christenson of Irwin, Pennsylvania, born in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, who passed away on March 25, 2024 at the age of 100. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bessie I. (Gongaware) Christenson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jessiah Gongaware and Myrtle Gongaware (Billingsley); her husband Earl A. Christenson; and her siblings, Gertrude Lamison, Violet Loughner, Ella Holder, Elmer Gongaware and Leonard Gongaware.
She is survived by: her sister Naomi B. Kapelar of Irwin. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Donations in Bessie's name can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 612 Chestnut Street, Irwin, PA 15642....