Gertrude E. (Parry) Yordy, 83, of Pottsville, passed away on Monday, October 28th surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pottsville on May 1, 1941, she was a daughter of the later Frank and Gertrude (Brennan) Parry.

Gertrude worked for St. Clair Garment and then worked for Cressona Knitting Mills for over 25 years, but her pride and joy were taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was a former member of Immaculate Conception Church, St. Clair and then attended St. Patrick Church, Pottsville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Yordy, who died June 16, 2000, granddaughter, Heather Roberts, great grandchildren, Kayden Ostrousky and Bryson Cook, sister, Rose Smith, brothers, Frank, William, Joseph and John Parry.

Surviving are her 4 daughters, Joan (Donald) Laub, Jean Yordy, Jayne Zelinsky, Jill (Joseph) Ostrousky, son, Harry Yordy, 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 1st, 2024 at the  Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 West Market Street, Pottsville.   Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 10-11 AM Friday morning at the funeral home prior to the services.  Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, St. Clair.

You may leave an online condolence at SchlitzerAllenPugh.com.